Venom

The song 'Venom' by Project Sekai delves into the existential struggles and emotional turmoil of modern life. The lyrics are a poignant reflection on the search for meaning and the pervasive sense of inadequacy that many people feel. The repeated questioning of '足りないものなんだ？ 僕らの人生' (What are we lacking in our lives?) and '正解どこなんだ 探せよ 探せ' (Where is the right answer? Search for it, search for it) highlights a deep-seated anxiety about finding one's place and purpose in a world that often seems devoid of clear answers.

The song uses vivid metaphors to describe the toxic nature of these feelings. Terms like '好内猛毒だ' (internal fierce poison) and '毒々飲み込んで 苦しんで泣いて 吐き出せないのベノベノム' (swallowing poison, suffering, crying, unable to vomit it out, venom) paint a picture of emotional and psychological poison that one cannot easily expel. This imagery suggests that the pressures and expectations of society can be as harmful as physical toxins, leading to a cycle of pain and suppression.

Culturally, the song taps into the Japanese concept of '生産性' (productivity) and the societal pressure to be constantly productive and successful. The line 'DIE by 生産性ない' (die by lack of productivity) underscores the extreme consequences of failing to meet these expectations. The repeated calls for '愛' (love) amidst the '毒' (poison) and '孤独' (loneliness) suggest a yearning for genuine human connection and emotional support as antidotes to the venom of modern life. The song's intense and repetitive structure mirrors the relentless nature of these societal pressures, making 'Venom' a powerful commentary on the emotional and psychological challenges of contemporary existence.