Remember

The song 'Remember' by Naruto delves into themes of self-discovery, resilience, and the importance of emotional expression. The lyrics, written in Japanese, convey a powerful message about acknowledging one's existence and the continuous journey of personal growth. The opening lines, 'カキナラセ ソンザイヲ / ココニイルト / アラタナタビガ イマハジマル' (Proclaim your existence / I am here / A new journey begins now), set the tone for the song, emphasizing the significance of recognizing and asserting one's presence in the world.

As the song progresses, it reflects on the changing seasons and the lessons learned through life's challenges. The lines 'カワリユク キセツノナカヲ / イキヌクタビニ ボクラ / チエトツヨサヲ テニイレタケド' (In the changing seasons / As we journey through life / We gained wisdom and strength) highlight the growth and resilience developed over time. The metaphor 'just looks like a survival game' suggests that life can often feel like a struggle for survival, but it is through these struggles that we find our true strength and wisdom.

The chorus, 'サラケダセ カンジョウヲ / バンジョウノオモイヲ / ナミダメガウンメイヲカエテユク' (Expose your emotions / All your feelings / Tears will change your destiny), encourages the listener to embrace and express their emotions fully. This emotional honesty is portrayed as a transformative force capable of altering one's destiny. The recurring theme of connection and shared pain, 'キットアエルヨ / オナジイタミノハタノモトデ' (We will surely meet / Under the same flag of pain), underscores the idea that shared experiences and emotions can bring people together, fostering a sense of unity and understanding.

In the bridge, the lyrics 'ウツリユクキオクノナカデ / カワラナイタイセツナモノヲ / ミツケダソウトシテサマヨッテイタ' (In the shifting memories / Trying to find the unchanging important things / I wandered) reflect the search for enduring values and truths amidst the ever-changing landscape of life. The song concludes with a reaffirmation of existence and a call to let one's presence resonate, 'カキナラセ ソンザイヲ / ココニイルト / ヒビケアノアカツキノソラニ' (Proclaim your existence / I am here / Let it echo in the dawn sky), leaving the listener with a sense of empowerment and purpose.