Ketsuraku Automation

One Ok Rock's song 'Ketsuraku Automation' delves into the complexities and disillusionments of modern life. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with the loss of direction and meaning. The opening lines question the moment of losing something significant, hinting at a deeper existential crisis. The search for truth and meaning is portrayed as futile, emphasizing the sense of disorientation and confusion that pervades the song.

The imagery of '腐って落ちた果実' (rotten fallen fruit) and '狂ってみのった現実' (twisted reality) suggests a world that has decayed and lost its original purity. The moon, often a symbol of guidance, is mentioned as a fleeting source of direction, highlighting the transient nature of clarity in the protagonist's life. The recurring theme of time slipping away unnoticed ('気づきゃもう今日が終わっていて') underscores the relentless pace of life and the struggle to keep up with it.

The chorus, with its 'speechless calm eyes,' conveys a sense of resignation and numbness. The small stone dropped as a marker ('道標にと落とした小さい石') symbolizes the protagonist's attempts to find their way in the darkness, a metaphor for the confusion and uncertainty they face. The idea of not needing a reset but a restart ('リセットなんてしなくたってリスタート') suggests a desire for renewal and a fresh perspective rather than erasing the past.

The song also touches on the theme of identity and self-perception. The lines 'ここはどこでぼくはさぁ誰だ' (Where am I, who am I) reflect a deep-seated identity crisis. The protagonist feels trapped in a fast-moving world, likening their situation to a trap or a pitfall ('これはワナだ！思わぬ落とし穴だ'). The imagery of a '生ける屍' (living corpse) conveys a sense of being alive yet devoid of purpose or direction. The song ends on a note of isolation, with the repeated assertion that there is 'Nothing there, No, no one there,' emphasizing the protagonist's sense of loneliness and alienation.