Route Venus

The song 'Route Venus' by Sailor Moon is a poignant exploration of love, separation, and destiny. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a couple parting ways, each taking a different path dictated by fate. The opening lines, 'Sono DOA(Door) akete / Nokori-jikan ga / Suikomareteku,' set the tone for the song, describing the moment when the door opens and the remaining time is swallowed up, symbolizing the end of their time together. The imagery of the 'last kiss' and the plea to 'walk away' underscores the finality of their separation.

The song delves deeper into the emotional turmoil of the characters. The lines 'HONTO wa / Kaze ga / Chigireru-kurai / Kokoro ga hikitometeru' reveal the inner conflict and the heart's desperate attempt to hold on, even as the wind tears at them. The mention of 'Unmei na no hoshi ga kimeta' (fate decided by the stars) suggests that their paths are preordained, and they must follow their destined routes, symbolized by the 'Shiroi RUUTO' (white route) and 'Aoi RUUTO' (blue route). These routes represent their separate futures, standing tall and unwavering, urging them not to waver.

The chorus, with its imagery of the sea spreading out and the wind swaying, evokes a sense of vastness and change. Despite the coldness and the pain of separation, there is a call to 'run' and embrace the future. The repeated plea to 'not forget' and the declaration of 'Ichiban ai-shiteru' (I love you the most) highlight the enduring love and the bittersweet nature of their parting. The song concludes with a sense of hope and resilience, as the characters look towards the dawn of a new day, symbolized by the 'Sabaku no yoake' (desert dawn), ready to face their separate futures while cherishing the memories of their love.