Anyway

Oto's song 'Anyway' delves into the complex interplay between life and death, love and loss, and the struggle for self-acceptance. The lyrics are rich with metaphors and imagery that evoke a sense of existential contemplation. The repeated phrase 'Dig the ground, touch the skin' suggests a connection to the earth and the physical body, grounding the listener in the tangible aspects of existence. This is juxtaposed with the line 'Love the grave and forget the Sun,' which introduces a darker, more introspective theme, hinting at an acceptance or even an embrace of mortality.

The chorus, with its recurring 'Anyway,' serves as a refrain that underscores the inevitability of certain experiences and emotions. 'My lips will come to kiss you' and 'The greedy worm will find your heart' are vivid metaphors for love and death, respectively. These lines suggest that no matter what, love and death are inescapable parts of the human experience. The mention of a 'creature' and being a 'rambler' adds a layer of mystique, possibly alluding to the inner demons or restless spirits that accompany us through life.

The repeated assertion 'I'm not a low life' followed by 'Don't worry about me' reflects a struggle with self-worth and the need for reassurance. The lines 'Most of the time, I just want to sleep' and 'I can't get no sleep' indicate a battle with insomnia or perhaps a deeper existential fatigue. The song's closing lines, 'Die for me in my dreams, stay in my dreams,' encapsulate the longing for escape and the desire for a deeper connection, even if it means finding solace in dreams rather than reality. 'Anyway' by Oto is a haunting exploration of the dualities that define our existence, wrapped in a melancholic yet captivating melody.