Sweet Memory

MACO's song 'Sweet Memory' delves into the poignant and often painful experience of unrequited love. The lyrics capture the emotional turmoil of loving someone deeply while knowing that the relationship will never progress beyond friendship. The repeated questioning of 'いつまで こんな気持ちにさせるの' (How long will you make me feel this way?) highlights the internal struggle and the burning desire to know the other person more intimately, despite the heartache it brings.

The song paints a vivid picture of the protagonist's longing and the bittersweet nature of their interactions. Lines like '楽しそうに話す姿 そっと見つめる' (I quietly watch you talking happily) and '叶わない恋物語' (an unfulfilled love story) emphasize the silent suffering and the unattainable nature of their love. The protagonist's love is so intense that it feels like it could break them, yet they are resigned to remain friends, as expressed in '壊れるほどに愛してるけど これから先も二人は友達' (I love you so much it could break me, but we will remain friends).

The song also touches on the idea of forbidden dreams and the pain of being close to someone you love but cannot have. The lyrics '許されない夢物語' (an unforgivable dream story) and '泣きたいくらい愛してるけど これから先も二人は友達' (I love you so much it makes me want to cry, but we will remain friends) convey the deep sorrow and the emotional conflict of cherishing moments together while knowing they can never be more than friends. The recurring theme of 'sweet memory' serves as a reminder of the beautiful yet painful memories that linger, making the song a heartfelt ode to unrequited love.