Bakushou

Syudou's song 'Bakushou' delves into the complexities of human emotions and societal pressures, using a mix of dark humor and biting sarcasm. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where people rush through life, often oblivious to the consequences of their actions. The phrase '圧倒的に多数の人が無闇やたらと早足立てるよじゃ' (A majority of people walk hastily without reason) sets the tone for a critique of societal norms and the lack of accountability. The song questions who is truly at fault in a world where everyone is too busy to care, encapsulated in the line '結局誰が悪いのかなんて知らぬ存ぜぬ味方なし' (In the end, no one knows who is at fault, and there are no allies).

The recurring laughter in the chorus, 'わっはっはっは' (Wahaha), serves as a coping mechanism for the protagonist, who finds themselves in a state of existential crisis. This laughter is not one of joy but of irony and resignation. The protagonist mocks the futility of their efforts and the superficiality of societal values, as seen in '報復絶頂惨めな野狩に唾吐いて' (Spitting on the miserable wild hunt of retribution). The laughter is a shield against the pain of unfulfilled dreams and societal rejection, a theme that resonates deeply in the lines 'ああ何も作れないまま ああ何も得られないままで' (Ah, I can't create anything, Ah, I can't gain anything).

The song also touches on personal relationships and the impact of societal expectations on individual identity. The line '実の親さえも泣かせちゃった 俺の全部を暗いな心して' (Even made my real parents cry, with my darkened heart) reveals the emotional toll of living up to external pressures. Despite the protagonist's struggles, there is a glimmer of hope and defiance, as they continue to laugh and push forward, encapsulated in '生か死か乗るか揃うか 脱散的人生調半勝負' (Life or death, ride or gather, a half-hearted gamble in a scattered life). The song ultimately portrays a journey of self-discovery and resilience, wrapped in a veneer of dark humor and irony.