Haritsuke

Kuroyume's 'Haritsuke' is a haunting exploration of themes like life, death, and the macabre beauty that lies in between. The song's title, which translates to 'Crucifixion,' sets a grim tone that is reflected throughout the lyrics. The opening lines, 'SLIDE. ... FLY. ... atarashii yoru wo miru,' suggest a transition into a new, perhaps darker, phase of existence. The juxtaposition of life ('sei') and death ('shi') melting together indicates a blurred line between these two states, creating a surreal, almost dreamlike atmosphere.

The imagery in the song is vivid and unsettling. Phrases like 'chi wo niku wo kushi sashi ni' (blood and flesh skewered) and 'chi wo hone wo kagokei ni' (blood and bones in a cage) evoke a sense of physical and emotional torment. The mention of a 'kusuriyubi' (ring finger) and the plea to be 'haritsuke hayaku nemurasete' (crucified and put to sleep quickly) add layers of personal anguish and longing for release. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for a relationship that is both binding and destructive, where the desire for connection leads to inevitable suffering.

The song also delves into themes of memory and loss. The lines 'kioku ni anata ga nakunari' (you disappear from my memory) and 'watashi wo awaremi tsukusu' (pity me completely) suggest a deep sense of mourning and the struggle to hold onto fading memories. The persistent 'kaori' (scent) of the other person that 'yamanai' (does not stop) and 'watashi wo zugai wo tokasu' (melts my skull) symbolizes an inescapable presence that continues to haunt the narrator. This lingering scent could represent the lasting impact of a lost loved one or a traumatic experience that refuses to fade away.