Sinner

Deathgaze's song 'Sinner' delves deep into the emotional turmoil and hidden pain of the narrator. The lyrics are a poignant exploration of suffering, loss, and the struggle to find solace. The opening lines, 'I feel ring down. Too far away. Eye never knows sleepy dawn,' set a tone of disorientation and distance, suggesting a sense of being lost or disconnected from reality. This feeling is further emphasized by the use of metaphors like 'Use clever trick you can't see forever,' indicating a futile attempt to escape or hide from the pain.

The chorus, sung in Japanese, adds a layer of vulnerability and raw emotion. Phrases like 'Sukoshi dake umareteta azayaka na yasashisa' (A little bit of vivid kindness was born) and 'Kakushiteta itami nara daijoubu' (If it's hidden pain, it's okay) reveal a longing for kindness and an attempt to reassure oneself despite the underlying agony. The repetition of 'Waratte sukoshi dake' (Smile, just a little) underscores the effort to maintain a facade of normalcy while grappling with inner turmoil.

The song's climax, 'Kurushikute kurushikute namida ga kareru made' (It's painful, it's painful, until the tears dry up), captures the intensity of the narrator's suffering. The imagery of tears drying up conveys a sense of exhaustion and emotional depletion. The final lines, 'Modorenai wasurenai ano sora no dokoka de Hikari ga shizunde shimaeba' (I can't return, I won't forget, somewhere in that sky, if the light sinks), suggest a resignation to the pain and a recognition that some memories and feelings are inescapable. 'Sinner' is a haunting reflection on the enduring nature of hidden pain and the struggle to find peace amidst suffering.