おやすみ(oyasumi)

Gulu Gulu's song 'おやすみ(oyasumi)' is a haunting lullaby that delves into the darker aspects of sleep and dreams. The lyrics are filled with unsettling imagery and metaphors that paint a picture of a troubled mind seeking solace in sleep but finding none. The repetitive ticking of the clock ('チックタック、チックタックタック') and the counting of sheep ('ワンシープ、ツーシープ、スリー') are traditional methods to induce sleep, yet here they seem to fail, indicating a deeper unrest.

The song introduces a maternal figure ('毎晩マミーがやってくる') who brings not comfort but a sense of dread. The references to 'イートミー、ドリンクミー' and '睡眠薬はお腹の中' suggest a reliance on sleep aids, hinting at a struggle with insomnia or perhaps a deeper psychological turmoil. The phrase '怖い？おやすみおやすみ' juxtaposes the idea of a peaceful goodnight with fear, further emphasizing the dissonance between the desire for rest and the reality of a disturbed mind.

The lyrics also touch on themes of transformation and loss. The lines '変わり果ててしまった私を 二度と見つけやしないように' suggest a profound change in the speaker, one that they hope remains unnoticed by a significant other. This transformation is linked to feelings of being '汚され汚された 汚れきの私,' indicating a sense of defilement or corruption. The song ends on a note of resignation with 'もう、おやすみおやすみ,' as the speaker surrenders to the continuation of their nightmares, symbolized by the 'あの子守唄怖い夢の続くを見ましょ.' The final 'おはよう' marks the end of this dark journey, but it is unclear whether it brings relief or simply the beginning of another cycle of torment.