Before I Was Born

Hatsune Miku's song 'Before I Was Born' delves into the existential themes of life, death, and the cyclical nature of existence. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the idea that before birth, one was in a state of non-existence, and returning to that state is simply a natural part of the cycle. This perspective can be both comforting and unsettling, as it suggests that death is merely a return to a familiar state rather than an end.

The song also explores feelings of pain, sorrow, and the desire for release. The lines '君の虚しくいたんだ思いと気言し想を / 一つ分けてはくれないか' (Can you share one of your empty thoughts and feelings with me?) and '僕の形を意地って変えちゃうバケモノを / 一つ殺してくれないか' (Can you kill one of the monsters that change my form?) reflect a deep sense of emotional turmoil and a longing for connection and understanding. The imagery of decaying and rotting emotions further emphasizes the weight of these feelings.

Despite the heavy themes, there is a sense of acceptance and even relief in the lyrics. The repetition of '生まれる前は死んでいたんだから / 生まれる前に戻るだけだから' (Before I was born, I was dead / I'm just going back to that state) serves as a mantra, reinforcing the idea that death is not something to fear. The song ultimately suggests that by accepting the inevitability of death, one can find peace and freedom from pain and fear.