Watashi wa Futari no Oiwai ni (feat. Hatsune Miku & Gumi English)
Masa Works Design
The Duality of Love and Identity in 'Watashi wa Futari no Oiwai ni'
Masa Works Design's song 'Watashi wa Futari no Oiwai ni,' featuring the vocaloids Hatsune Miku and Gumi English, delves into the complex themes of identity, love, and duality. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and cultural references, creating a haunting and poetic narrative. The song opens with the imagery of a 'born Hannya' and a 'flower embraced,' symbolizing a duality of beauty and inner turmoil. The Hannya mask in Japanese culture represents a woman transformed by jealousy and rage, hinting at the emotional depth and conflict within the protagonist.
The recurring motif of 'two bodies' and 'ikebana' (the Japanese art of flower arrangement) suggests a connection between life, death, and the preservation of beauty. The protagonist seems to be grappling with a lost past, as indicated by phrases like 'the night I lost is revived' and 'let's return to the lost night.' This cyclical return to a significant moment in the past underscores the theme of unresolved emotions and the desire for reconciliation.
The song's narrative also explores the concept of duality in relationships, particularly through the lines 'You are me, and I am you.' This blurring of identities between the protagonist and another character, possibly a sibling or a lover, highlights the intertwined nature of their fates. The imagery of 'tears, smiles, and a heart floating in a broken vessel' evokes a sense of fragility and the inevitable decay of life. The final verses, which speak of a 'beautiful end of two lives' and 'singing of love,' suggest a tragic yet harmonious conclusion, where love transcends the boundaries of life and death.
The song's haunting melody and evocative lyrics create a powerful narrative that resonates with themes of love, loss, and the search for identity. Masa Works Design's use of vocaloids adds an ethereal quality to the song, enhancing its emotional impact and making it a poignant exploration of the human condition.