Henna Merry Go Round (変なメリーゴーランド)

Gulu Gulu's song 'Henna Merry Go Round (変なメリーゴーランド)' plunges listeners into a nightmarish carnival, where the merry-go-round becomes a metaphor for the cyclical nature of trauma and fear. The lyrics invite the listener to '跨ってごらん' (ride on) and face their fears head-on, setting the stage for a horror show that is both literal and metaphorical. The merry-go-round, typically a symbol of childhood innocence and joy, is twisted into a '劣悪なメリーゴーランド' (inferior merry-go-round), filled with grotesque and unsettling imagery.

The song's vivid descriptions, such as '脚がない少女の跨る' (a girl without legs riding) and 'タラタラ垂れたは' (dripping), create a disturbing visual that challenges the listener's comfort zone. This imagery is not just for shock value; it serves to illustrate the deep-seated fears and traumas that people carry with them. The merry-go-round becomes a symbol of these recurring nightmares, spinning endlessly and trapping its riders in a cycle of horror and despair.

As the song progresses, it delves deeper into the psychological aspects of fear and trauma. Lines like '真っ暗な枕はトラウマの成長記録' (a dark pillow is a growth record of trauma) and '汚い消えない横たわる墮落した夢' (dirty, unending, lying fallen dreams) suggest that these fears are deeply ingrained and difficult to overcome. The repeated plea of 'もうやめて' (stop it already) underscores the desperation and helplessness felt by those trapped in this cycle. The final line, 'これが貴方の望む治療法 (セラピ) なの？' (Is this the therapy you wanted?), questions the effectiveness of confronting these fears head-on, leaving the listener to ponder the true path to healing.