Grand Hotel

Orikasa Ai's song 'Grand Hotel' paints a vivid picture of a solitary experience within the grandeur of a hotel room. The lyrics begin with the protagonist noticing two sets of plates and forks outside the neighboring room, hinting at a couple's presence. This contrasts sharply with her own solitude as she opens the door to her room. The grandiosity of the hotel room feels overwhelming when experienced alone, and opening the window to let the wind in brings a tinge of sadness, emphasizing her loneliness.

The song delves into the duality of emotions that a hotel room can witness—both laughter and sadness. The room becomes a silent observer of countless stories, each filled with meetings, partings, tears, and laughter. The protagonist reflects on how everyone carries their own emotions and memories, which they quietly release into the corners of their rooms. Despite the transient nature of hotel guests, the room remains a constant, welcoming new stories with an indifferent facade.

The lyrics also touch on the cyclical nature of life, with beginnings and endings, hopes and worries, all encapsulated within the walls of the hotel. The room, though aware of the myriad tales it has housed, continues to greet new occupants with a fresh, unknowing demeanor. This reflects the resilience and continuity of life, where despite the emotional baggage we carry, we move forward, often masking our true feelings. The 'Grand Hotel' thus becomes a metaphor for life's journey, filled with fleeting moments and enduring memories.