Painful

Emi Hinouchi's song 'Painful' delves into the complex emotions of love, loneliness, and the desire for freedom. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who feels overwhelmed by solitude, especially during the nights when they are left alone with their thoughts. The recurring question, 'nee kimi no kokoro no naka ni wa watashi wa chan to iru no?' (Am I really in your heart?), highlights the insecurity and longing for reassurance in a relationship. Despite the deep affection the narrator feels, there is a persistent sense of emptiness and a fear that their love might not be reciprocated or understood.

The imagery of wanting to 'tobidatte ikitai' (fly freely into the wide, open sky) symbolizes a yearning for liberation and self-discovery. The narrator wishes to break free from the constraints of their current emotional state and find a sense of freedom. This desire is juxtaposed with the reality of feeling stuck and unchanged, as expressed in the lines 'nani mo atarashiku kawarenai watashi ga iru dake' (nothing new changes, it's just me). The struggle between wanting to soar and feeling grounded by emotional burdens is a central theme in the song.

The chorus, with its repetition of 'arifureta kotoba narabeta dake dewa todokisou ni nai kono