Madara

Sadie’s song 'Madara' is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of themes such as despair, memory, and the cyclical nature of life and death. The lyrics are rich with imagery and metaphors that paint a vivid picture of a world steeped in sorrow and darkness. The song opens with a reference to a beautiful figure and a prayer of flowers, setting a tone of delicate beauty juxtaposed with the harshness of reality, symbolized by the crimson blade marks.

The recurring imagery of insects, spirals, and a kaleidoscope of sadness suggests a sense of entrapment and the inescapable nature of suffering. The 'ugomeku honnou' or writhing instincts, and the 'oni no utage' or demon’s feast, evoke a sense of primal chaos and hedonism, further emphasizing the dark undertones of the song. The lyrics also touch on themes of deception and the fragility of human existence, as seen in lines about false words and fleeting moments.

The chorus speaks of a 'jashin' or evil god dancing in a farce, completing a cycle of love and destruction, while a reincarnated being decays in darkness. This imagery reinforces the idea of an endless cycle of birth, death, and rebirth, with each cycle marked by suffering and despair. The song’s conclusion, with its references to a cold place and an inescapable fate, leaves the listener with a sense of unresolved tension and melancholy. Sadie’s 'Madara' is a powerful and evocative piece that delves deep into the human condition, exploring the darker aspects of life with poetic elegance.