RIBAIBARU

Itsuwa Mayumi's song 'RIBAIBARU' delves into the fleeting and ephemeral nature of love, capturing the essence of a passionate yet transient romance. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a love that once burned intensely, likened to a summer lightning bolt, only to fade away just as quickly. The imagery of walking briskly through pouring rain symbolizes the urgency and intensity of the relationship, while the mention of the love disappearing like a fleeting summer lightning bolt underscores its brief and transient nature. The repeated phrase 'はかなくきえたふたりのこい' (the love of two that vanished fleetingly) emphasizes the sorrow and inevitability of the love's end.

The song also explores the lingering memories and the emotional aftermath of such a passionate affair. The protagonist reflects on how their heart, once ablaze with love, has now turned to '灰色のりばいばる' (gray revival), indicating a state of emotional numbness or desolation. The memories of the past love are described as 'くりがえっすだけのおもいでは' (memories that only repeat), suggesting a cycle of reminiscing that brings no solace or resolution. This cyclical nature of memory highlights the difficulty of moving on from a love that was once so consuming.

Furthermore, the song touches on the depth of the emotional connection, as the protagonist realizes the profoundness of their love only after it has ended. The line 'あいのふかっさにきずいていた' (realized the depth of love) signifies a poignant moment of self-awareness and regret. The recurring theme of 'あすをしらぬかこのものがたり' (a story of the past unknown to tomorrow) encapsulates the sense of uncertainty and the inability to foresee a future beyond the shadow of the past love. Itsuwa Mayumi's evocative lyrics and melancholic melody combine to create a powerful narrative about the impermanence of love and the enduring impact of lost relationships.