Yokan

L'Arc~en~Ciel's song 'Yokan' delves into themes of ephemeral love and the passage of time, using vivid natural imagery to convey deep emotions. The lyrics open with a powerful image of the sun burning both the singer and the earth, symbolizing intense feelings and the inevitable changes brought by time. The vast sky embracing and melting away the singer suggests a sense of surrender to these overwhelming forces, hinting at the transient nature of existence and emotions.

The recurring motif of spring and wind in the song represents renewal and the fleeting moments of life. The lines 'haru no hi anata wa kaze ni mi o makase' (On a spring day, you entrusted yourself to the wind) and 'kono sora ni sotto kieteitta' (gently disappeared into this sky) evoke a sense of loss and longing. The wind, a metaphor for change and the passage of time, carries away the loved one, leaving the singer to grapple with their absence. The imagery of the wind starting to move again towards the singer's place suggests a glimmer of hope and the possibility of reunion.

The concept of 'kagerou' (heat haze) is central to the song, symbolizing illusions and the elusive nature of memories and feelings. The singer reflects on how they might have appeared as a mirage to their loved one, questioning the reality of their connection. The repeated desire for the loved one to see them again, 'ima arawarete sono me ni mata watashi o utsushitekuretara' (if you appear now and reflect me in your eyes again), underscores the yearning for validation and the hope that their bond was real. The song concludes with a sense of anticipation, as the singer feels that the loved one might soon return, bringing a sense of closure and continuity to their emotional journey.