Traitor's Requiem (Diavolo Version)

The song "Traitor's Requiem (Diavolo Version)" performed by Daisuke Hasegawa is a powerful and intense theme that is part of the soundtrack for the anime series 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Golden Wind.' The lyrics are a mix of Japanese and Italian, reflecting the anime's setting in Italy and the multicultural aspects of the series. The song is associated with the character Diavolo, the main antagonist of the series, and it encapsulates his philosophy and the themes of fate and rebellion against destiny.

The lyrics speak of a gangster who defies even divine fate, filled with rage that extinguishes the emotion of fear. From the day he vowed to turn against the devil, his path became one of retaliation, navigating between the end and the future. The phrase 'stay gold' suggests maintaining one's resolve or value amidst challenges. The song further emphasizes the idea of an eye for an eye, and a requiem for the traitor, suggesting that betrayal will be met with a fitting end. The Italian lyrics reinforce the inevitability of destiny and the notion that only Diavolo will reach the eternal peak, while others are destined to be destroyed.

The song's chorus confronts a world that beckons despair, with a resolve that does not require pride or self-confidence. It suggests that when the body perishes, so do prayers, but this is not an end but the beginning of the 'golden wind.' This could symbolize a new era or the indomitable spirit that persists even after death. The 'golden wind' is a recurring motif in the series, representing the transformative power and the unyielding will to fight against fate.