Silent Noise

Plastic Tree's 'Silent Noise' is a hauntingly poetic exploration of fleeting emotions, existential musings, and the transient nature of memories. The song opens with the imagery of a platform and a final train passing through, symbolizing the end of a journey or a dream. This sets the tone for a reflection on the impermanence of life and the bittersweet nature of endings. The mention of 'シアトリカルな新宿' (theatrical Shinjuku) adds a layer of urban melancholy, suggesting a place where dreams and reality blur, leaving behind only ephemeral traces.

The lyrics delve into the complexity of human emotions, particularly love and longing. The line '恋情は恋便に至るんでサンプル版がちょうどいいのに' (Love is just right as a sample version) hints at the idea that love, in its idealized form, is often unattainable or fleeting. The song's chorus speaks of '刹那心横切る残像' (ephemeral heart-crossing afterimages) that eventually fade away, underscoring the transient nature of emotional experiences. The 'サイレントノイズ' (silent noise) represents the internal echoes of these emotions, resonating within the individual even as they disappear from the external world.

The imagery of '真っ黒な天使' (jet-black angels) and '懺悔歌えど戯言' (singing a song of repentance in a low hum) evokes a sense of inner turmoil and the struggle for self-redemption. The song also touches on the theme of identity and self-worth, with lines like '無駄にしちゃった存在証明再発光' (wasted proof of existence, re-illuminated). This suggests a quest for meaning and validation in a world that often feels indifferent. The closing lines, with the platform receding and the cityscape turning into a graveyard of buildings, reinforce the idea of dreams ending and the inevitability of change, leaving the listener with a poignant sense of nostalgia and introspection.