なんなん (nan nan)

The song 'なんなん (nan nan)' by Mass of the Fermenting Dregs delves into the complexities of love, identity, and the internal conflicts that arise from them. The lyrics, though minimalistic, are rich with metaphor and emotion, reflecting a struggle to define oneself and one's feelings in a world that often feels formless and undefined. The phrase 'なまえはないとかたちもないと' (There is no name, there is no shape) suggests a sense of ambiguity and lack of definition, both in the self and in relationships. This lack of clarity leads to a 'さかいのかっとう' (conflict at the boundary), indicating a struggle to reconcile personal identity with the expectations and perceptions of others.

The repetition of 'わたしのあいとあいそ' (my love and affection) underscores the importance of these emotions in the narrator's life, yet they are also a source of conflict. The desire to 'かさなっていたいといないと' (want to overlap, want to not overlap) speaks to the push and pull of intimacy and independence, a common theme in relationships. This duality is further emphasized by the line 'かさむ、にちごとに' (piling up, day by day), suggesting that these feelings and conflicts accumulate over time, becoming more complex and harder to navigate.

The final lines, 'きょうはかえろう、あるいてかえろう' (let's go home today, let's walk home), and 'めのまえにはあかいほどうがみえるな' (I see a red sidewalk in front of me), offer a sense of resolution and grounding. The act of walking home symbolizes a return to oneself, a journey back to a place of familiarity and comfort. The red sidewalk could be a metaphor for a path marked by passion and emotion, guiding the narrator back to a place of understanding and acceptance. Through its poetic and introspective lyrics, 'なんなん (nan nan)' captures the essence of navigating the boundaries of love and identity in a beautifully poignant way.