I Was Music

Ling Tosite Sigure's song 'I Was Music' delves into the complex interplay between identity, reality, and the surreal. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and abstract imagery, creating a haunting and introspective atmosphere. The phrase 'Plastic sei no kimi no genjitsu wo Warenai kana tte kurushimeteta' suggests a struggle with a plastic, artificial reality, hinting at the superficiality and constructed nature of the world the singer perceives. This artificiality is further emphasized by the 'gimmick drawing' in the left hand, symbolizing a contrived or manipulated existence.

The recurring line 'I was music' serves as a poignant metaphor for the singer's past identity or essence, which has now been lost or transformed. Music, often seen as a pure and expressive form of art, contrasts sharply with the 'plastic' and 'gimmick' elements, highlighting a sense of loss and longing for authenticity. The singer's desire to 'erase the rhythm' and 'fill the future' in their place suggests a yearning to reclaim control and redefine their reality.

The song also explores themes of mental fragmentation and existential uncertainty. Lines like 'Atama ga barabara Uchuu ni uite hajiketa' (My head is scattered, floating in space) evoke a sense of disorientation and detachment from reality. The repeated invitation to 'become strange' and 'become someone else today' reflects a fluid and unstable sense of self, questioning the very nature of identity. The haunting refrain 'I was music' echoes throughout, reminding the listener of the profound and melancholic journey through the realms of self and reality that the song encapsulates.