Kanashimi Wa Meguriyuku Kisetsu To Nemuru Ai
Grieva
Eternal Longing in the Cycles of Seasons
Grieva's song "Kanashimi Wa Meguriyuku Kisetsu To Nemuru Ai" delves deep into the themes of longing, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the sorrow of a lost love, using the changing seasons as a metaphor for the cyclical nature of grief and memory. The imagery of snow, which appears frequently throughout the song, symbolizes both the purity and the ephemeral nature of the memories of the loved one. The snowflakes that melt in the protagonist's hand are likened to the delicate and fleeting presence of the person they miss.
The song's chorus, with its repeated cries of "Aitai yo" (I miss you), underscores the depth of the protagonist's yearning. Despite knowing that their wish to reunite with their loved one is unattainable, they express a steadfast hope, promising to wait for them even in the next year. This highlights the enduring nature of their love and sorrow, which time cannot easily erase. The plea to time to cleanse all sadness reflects a desperate desire for relief from the pain of loss, yet the acknowledgment that the past cannot be erased adds a layer of poignant resignation.
As the seasons change and spring arrives, the protagonist questions what remains after the snow melts, symbolizing the passage of grief and the arrival of new beginnings. However, the lingering sorrow and the wish to send their feelings to the lost loved one suggest that the pain of loss and the memories of love continue to reside deeply within them. The song concludes with a tender farewell to the sorrowful snow, indicating a bittersweet acceptance of the cycle of seasons and the enduring nature of their emotions.