DIE meets HARD

Ling Tosite Sigure's song 'DIE meets HARD' delves into the complex interplay between despair, temptation, and the thrill of destruction. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world colored by honeyed despair, where the protagonist is driven by an insatiable urge to collect dangerous pleasures in secret. This collection of perilous delights is a metaphor for the darker aspects of human nature, where the allure of forbidden experiences becomes irresistible. The repeated references to 'ザ・ウォー, ザ・ワールド' (The War, The World) and 'レット・イット・ダイ・ハード' (Let It Die Hard) suggest a desire to consume and dominate this chaotic world, finding a twisted sense of satisfaction in its downfall.

The song's narrative takes a darker turn as it explores themes of jealousy and the desire for control. The protagonist's jealousy is described as an unending emergency, a crisis that fuels their need for thrill and domination. This is further emphasized by the lines 'きみがきずついてこわれて / やっとねむりにつけるんだ' (When you get hurt and break, I can finally sleep). This chilling admission reveals a deep-seated need for others' suffering to find personal peace, highlighting the protagonist's disturbed psyche. The repeated calls for 'ダイ・ハード' (Die Hard) serve as a mantra, reinforcing the idea of enduring through extreme circumstances and finding a perverse joy in the chaos.

The song also touches on the idea of a virus spreading through the city, symbolizing the pervasive nature of despair and destruction. The 'ウイルスのオムニバス' (Virus Omnibus) and the 'けつらくのメロディ' (Melody of Despair) suggest that these dark emotions are not isolated but are part of a larger, infectious force that affects everyone. The repeated imagery of guitars and the call to 'see more guitars' could symbolize the pervasive influence of music and art in expressing and spreading these emotions. Ultimately, the protagonist's plea to 'ぼくをすくってよ' (save me) reveals a desperate desire for redemption amidst the chaos, a glimmer of hope in an otherwise bleak narrative.