Propose

MABODOFU's song 'Propose' delves deep into the complexities of unrequited love and the emotional turmoil that accompanies it. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person who is deeply in love, to the point of obsession, with someone who does not reciprocate their feelings in the same way. The opening lines, '例えば君が 明日死ぬなら / 僕は今から笑って飛び込めるだろう' (If you were to die tomorrow, I would laugh and jump in right now), set a dramatic tone, highlighting the intensity of the narrator's emotions and their willingness to sacrifice everything for their beloved.

The song explores the pain of loving someone who is 'ずるい' (cunning or unfair), as the narrator repeatedly describes their beloved as such. This term suggests a sense of manipulation or emotional unavailability, which exacerbates the narrator's suffering. The lyrics '全部全部もう 僕だけがいい / 苦しいよ お願い' (I want everything, everything to be just mine / It hurts, please) reveal a desperate desire for exclusivity and a deep-seated fear of losing the beloved to someone else. This possessiveness is further emphasized by the lines '他の誰かの 頭の中に / 君がいるなら 笑顔で潰して回ろう' (If you are in someone else's mind, I will crush them with a smile).

The recurring plea '聞いて 聞いて 聞いてよ' (Listen, listen, listen to me) underscores the narrator's desperation for attention and validation from their beloved. The song's climax, with the repeated line '僕を壊して' (Break me), signifies a complete surrender to the emotional chaos caused by unrequited love. The narrator is willing to be destroyed by their beloved, highlighting the destructive nature of their obsession. MABODOFU's 'Propose' is a raw and poignant exploration of the darker side of love, where desire and pain intertwine, leading to a cycle of longing and despair.