Don't Light My Fire

DREAMCATCHER's 'Don't Light My Fire' is a powerful anthem of self-determination and defiance. The lyrics convey a strong message of personal transformation and resilience. The opening lines, 'さっきまでの私は もういないの sorry' (The me from a moment ago is no longer here, sorry), suggest a significant change in the narrator's identity, likening it to a kaleidoscope that constantly shifts and evolves. This transformation is further emphasized by the line '万華鏡のように change my style' (Change my style like a kaleidoscope), indicating a dynamic and multifaceted personality.

The recurring plea 'Don't light my fire' serves as a metaphor for not provoking or igniting the narrator's anger or passion. This is reinforced by the lines '燃えない' (It won't burn) and '神が下す judgment' (God's judgment will come), suggesting that any attempt to provoke the narrator will be futile and met with divine retribution. The song also addresses the theme of authenticity versus pretense, as seen in the lines '仮面をつけたままで 生ぎるしいそうね you' (You seem to be struggling with your mask on) and '近づかないで violence mouth' (Don't come near with your violent mouth). These lines criticize those who hide behind false facades and spread negativity.

The chorus, 'Don't light my fire 教えてよ 傷つける意味' (Don't light my fire, tell me the meaning of hurting), questions the purpose of causing pain and asserts that there is no justification for it. The repeated phrase 'There is no answer' underscores the futility of seeking reasons for unnecessary harm. The song concludes with a declaration of independence and self-governance: '誰の色にも染まらない 私が全て決めてくの' (I won't be dyed by anyone's color, I will decide everything). This final assertion encapsulates the song's core message of self-empowerment and resistance against external influences.