Coin Locker Baby (feat. Hatsune Miku)

Maretu's 'Coin Locker Baby (feat. Hatsune Miku)' is a haunting exploration of emotional suppression and the complexities of love. The song's title itself is a metaphor, referring to the practice of abandoning unwanted babies in coin-operated lockers in Japan, which serves as a powerful symbol for the way the narrator deals with their emotions and relationships. By 'locking away' their feelings, the narrator attempts to manage the chaos and pain that come with love and human connection.

The lyrics describe a process of compartmentalizing emotions and experiences, as seen in lines like '全部まとめてロッカーへ' (put everything into the locker). This act of emotional storage is both a coping mechanism and a form of denial. The narrator is busy and active, yet they are burdened by '邪魔な荷物' (troublesome baggage) that they wish to discard. This suggests a struggle between the desire to move forward and the weight of unresolved emotions.

The recurring theme of saying 'さよなら' (goodbye) to the '恋ロッカーベイビー' (love locker baby) underscores the cyclical nature of these emotional battles. The narrator oscillates between wanting to confront their feelings and wanting to escape them, as indicated by the lines '痛みを逃れて夢の中へ' (escape the pain into dreams). The song captures the tension between reality and fantasy, and the difficulty of reconciling the two. Ultimately, 'Coin Locker Baby' is a poignant reflection on the human tendency to hide away pain and the inevitable consequences of such actions.