Sayonara Bell

Indigo la End's 'Sayonara Bell' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the passage of time. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person revisiting a place filled with memories of a past relationship. The recurring imagery of a vending machine on a rainy hill serves as a metaphor for the emotional state of the protagonist, who is haunted by the memory of a loved one. The act of buying coffee from the vending machine, which tastes more bitter than usual, symbolizes the lingering bitterness and sorrow of the past.

The chorus, with its repeated 'Good bye good night,' reflects a longing for closure and the hope that things will improve upon waking. However, the protagonist is trapped in a cycle of dreams and reality, unable to escape the pain of their memories. The line 'Good bye good night dare ka hayaku okoshite kure yo' (Good bye good night, someone please wake me up soon) underscores the desperation to move on from the haunting dreams.

The song also touches on the theme of unspoken words and missed opportunities. The protagonist recalls moments when they couldn't express their feelings or comfort their loved one, leading to a sense of regret. The final lines, 'Sayonara sukoshi wa otona ni nareta ka na' (Goodbye, have I become a little more mature?) and 'Sayonara beru o narashita nda' (I rang the goodbye bell), signify a bittersweet acceptance of the past and a step towards emotional growth. The 'goodbye bell' symbolizes the end of a chapter and the beginning of a new one, even though the protagonist's throat remains dry, indicating lingering sadness.