Uminaoshi

Maretu's song 'Uminaoshi' delves deep into themes of despair, existential dread, and the cyclical nature of suffering and rebirth. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the realization of their own failures and the futility of their efforts. The repeated acknowledgment of '見えすいた嘘' (obvious lies) and '黒塚んだ心' (darkened heart) suggests a profound disillusionment with the world and oneself. The protagonist is aware that it is too late to turn back or recover, emphasizing a sense of irreversible damage and lost hope.

The song also touches on the concept of '輪廻転生' (reincarnation), urging the listener to break free from the endless cycle of rebirth and suffering. This is a call to destroy the existing world, both physically and emotionally, to escape the '無数の安寧' (countless comforts) that have become a prison. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist sees no other way out but to embrace the end of this cycle, even if it means facing the unknown. The imagery of '冷たく正しく切り取れよ' (cut it coldly and correctly) and '絡まった現状を見切れよ' (cut through the entangled present) further emphasizes the need for a decisive and perhaps ruthless break from the past.

Despite the bleakness, there is a glimmer of hope in the idea of '生まれ直そうか' (being reborn again). The song suggests that by accepting the inevitability of suffering and the failures of the past, one can find a way to start anew. The repeated refrain of 'そうして幸せになろうぜ' (let's be happy) serves as a reminder that happiness is still attainable, even if it requires a complete transformation. Maretu's use of dark, introspective lyrics combined with a haunting melody creates a powerful narrative about the struggle for redemption and the possibility of a new beginning.