Yaba

Fujii Kaze's song 'Yaba' delves deep into the complexities and emotional turbulence of love and relationships. The lyrics express a yearning for recognition and validation, which the singer initially mistook for genuine love. This realization that what was sought wasn't true love but rather a desire for acknowledgment sets the tone for the song's introspective journey. The repeated phrases and the use of 'Yaba' (a slang term in Japanese that can mean 'dangerous' or 'crazy') emphasize the intensity and chaotic nature of these emotions.

The song's narrative progresses through a cycle of seeking, finding, and losing, which is a metaphor for the repetitive and often painful nature of relationships. The lyrics '何度も何度も 墓まで言って' (repeatedly going to the grave) and '何度も何度も その手洗って' (repeatedly washing hands) suggest a ritualistic attempt to cleanse oneself of past mistakes and betrayals. This imagery evokes a sense of desperation and the struggle to move past the hurt and betrayal experienced in love.

Despite the pain, there is a glimmer of hope and a desire to move forward. The lines '早々行こうか もっと遠くへ 高いとこまで' (let's go quickly, further, to a higher place) and '一緒に行こうか 誰も見捨てたりしないから' (let's go together, no one will be abandoned) suggest a longing for a fresh start and a better future. The song ends on a note of resilience, with the repeated 'もう、もう、もう、もう' (enough, enough, enough, enough) indicating a resolve to not be hurt or betrayed again, and a determination to protect oneself from further emotional harm.