Pledge

The song 'Pledge' by the GazettE, a Japanese visual kei rock band known for their emotional and often dark lyrical content, delves into themes of love, regret, and the passage of time. The lyrics reflect a deep introspection and acknowledgment of past mistakes, particularly those that have hurt a loved one. The opening lines suggest a realization that came too late, and a longing for what could have been if only the mistakes hadn't been made.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship is marred by small lies that have accumulated over time, leading to doubt and ultimately loss. The winter setting in the lyrics symbolizes a cold and barren emotional landscape, where the warmth of the relationship has faded. The repeated references to crying and tears indicate a profound sorrow and a desire to return to a time when the love felt eternal and unbreakable. The singer expresses a wish to stay by the loved one's side, not needing declarations of love but rather the comfort of their presence.

The song concludes with a sense of resolution and moving forward. Despite the pain and the possibility of both disappearing or changing, there is a commitment to remember the love shared and to keep it alive, even if only in dreams. The imagery of seasons passing and the acknowledgment that sadness may come again, but the end is never truly the end, suggests a cyclical nature of love and life, where endings are just new beginnings.