Guren No Uta

M2U's 'Guren No Uta' is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and the enduring nature of memories. The song's lyrics, written in Japanese, delve into the depths of a love that remains hidden and unspoken, yet burns intensely within the heart. The opening lines, 'はるか とうく みえない ときに / このこい ふかく ひめて おこう' (In the distant, unseen time / I will keep this love deeply hidden), set the tone for a narrative of concealed emotions and the hope of a future reunion. The imagery of looking back when they meet again suggests a longing that transcends time and space.

The song continues to explore the theme of lingering emotions with lines like 'のこされた おもい こころに うかんで いく / せつない くいは はかなく もえて' (The remaining thoughts float in my heart / The painful regret burns fleetingly). Here, the metaphor of burning regret captures the intensity of the protagonist's feelings. Despite the ephemeral nature of these emotions, they do not fade away but instead turn to ashes, symbolizing a transformation rather than an end. This imagery is further reinforced with 'このみれん ふかく あつい / まるで ふるい まつ の ように のこって' (This deep, hot lingering / Remains like an old pine tree), suggesting that these feelings are as enduring and resilient as an ancient tree.

The chorus, 'あのこい が だす ほのお を / また このて で もって いくよ' (The flame of that love / I will carry it again with these hands), emphasizes the protagonist's determination to keep the flame of love alive. The repetition of 'さいご の おもいで' (The last memory) underscores the significance of these memories and the desire to hold onto them, even if they bring sadness. The song's conclusion, with its imagery of burning all sad love and the heart remaining like an old pine tree, encapsulates the enduring nature of love and memory, suggesting that true love, even when unfulfilled, leaves an indelible mark on the soul.