Aku No Musume
Kagamine Rin
The Tragic Tale of the Daughter of Evil
The song "Aku No Musume" by Kagamine Rin tells the story of a tyrannical 14-year-old princess who rules over a kingdom with an iron fist. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of her lavish lifestyle, complete with opulent surroundings and loyal servants. Her power is absolute, and she uses it to oppress her subjects, extracting wealth from them and punishing those who dare to oppose her. The princess's cruelty is symbolized by the metaphor of a beautiful but thorny flower, representing her outward beauty and inner malice.
The narrative takes a dramatic turn when the princess falls in love with a man from a neighboring kingdom, only to be spurned in favor of another woman. Consumed by jealousy, she orders the destruction of the rival kingdom, leading to widespread devastation and suffering. Despite the chaos she causes, the princess remains indifferent to the plight of her victims, focusing instead on her own desires and whims. Her callousness is further emphasized by her nonchalant attitude towards the suffering she inflicts, as seen in her repeated refrain about it being "snack time."
Eventually, the oppressed people rise against the tyrant, led by a female warrior in red armor. The rebellion gains momentum, and the once-mighty princess finds herself cornered and abandoned by her loyalists. Captured and awaiting execution, she remains unrepentant, still fixated on her trivial comforts. The song concludes with the princess's downfall, her once-vibrant flower of evil wilting away. The tale serves as a cautionary story about the corrupting influence of absolute power and the inevitable downfall that follows unchecked tyranny.