Desire

Akina Nakamori's song 'Desire' is a passionate exploration of longing and the search for excitement in a seemingly mundane existence. The repeated call to 'Get up' and the phrase 'Burning love' set the tone for a song that is both urgent and intense. Nakamori sings about moments of unbearable boredom, even when in the company of a loved one, suggesting a deeper yearning for something more thrilling and fulfilling. This sentiment is encapsulated in the line 'yarikirenai hodo taikutsu na toki ga aru wa,' which translates to 'there are times when I am unbearably bored.'

The lyrics also delve into the idea of love and desire in a modern, perhaps disillusioned, age. Nakamori refers to 'koibito tachi ne,' or 'lovers of this era,' who are navigating a time where love seems invisible and elusive. The imagery of 'garasu no disukotikku,' or 'glass disco,' evokes a fragile, shimmering world where people dance to escape their loneliness and find fleeting moments of connection. The song's chorus, with lines like 'massa ka sama ni ochi te desire' (falling headlong into desire) and 'honoo no you ni moe te desire' (burning like a flame with desire), emphasizes the consuming nature of this longing.

Nakamori's lyrics also touch on the theme of disillusionment with superficial relationships and societal expectations. She sings about rejecting empty gestures, such as unwanted kisses, and the loneliness that can accompany even the most glamorous of nights. The line 'hiiru wo nugisute kanjite iru no yo yoru no kodoku na nagasa' (I feel the loneliness of the night after taking off my heels) poignantly captures this sentiment. Ultimately, 'Desire' is a powerful anthem of yearning, capturing the complexities of love, loneliness, and the human need for deeper connections and excitement in life.