Aoi, Koi, Daidaiiro No Hi

The song 'Aoi, Koi, Daidaiiro No Hi' by Mass of the Fermenting Dregs is a poignant exploration of longing and the ephemeral nature of relationships. The lyrics convey a sense of waiting in vain ('待ちぼうけさ'), as the singer chases after something that continues to elude them. This recurring theme of pursuit without attainment reflects a deep sense of yearning and the frustration that comes with it. The voice mentioned in the lyrics could symbolize a person or a memory that the singer is trying to hold onto, yet it keeps fading away, leaving the singer in a state of perpetual wondering and waiting.

The emotional intensity of the song is amplified by the imagery of love ('愛') and sorrow ('なしみ') that the singer has passionately longed for ('焦がれて'). The act of embracing ('抱いたら') only to have it break ('壊れてしまったよ') suggests a fragile connection that cannot withstand the weight of such strong emotions. This fragility is a metaphor for the delicate balance in relationships, where the depth of feeling can sometimes lead to their undoing. The song captures the bittersweet realization that the very things we desire most can also be the source of our greatest pain.

The final verse paints a solitary picture of the singer walking alone on a rusted sidewalk during a day colored in shades of blue ('青い'), deep ('濃い'), and orange ('橙色の日'). The desire to be beside someone ('居たい、きみの横、そっと') is expressed with a gentle longing, even as the colors fade ('色、なくしても'). This suggests a willingness to hold on to the connection, regardless of its fading vibrancy, highlighting the enduring nature of the singer's feelings amidst the transience of life's moments.