Devil's Manner

Tatsuya Kitani's 'Devil's Manner' is a haunting exploration of existential despair and the futility of human emotions. The song opens with a devilish figure dismissing emotions as useless, urging the listener to abandon all feelings, including pleasure, discomfort, joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. This nihilistic perspective is reinforced by the assertion that humans cannot escape their inevitable end, and thus, should surrender to their uncontrollable desires. The devil's command to keep the mind active and never rest suggests a relentless pursuit of meaning in a meaningless world.

The lyrics further delve into the theme of societal indifference, with the devil proclaiming that no one truly cares about the individual. This leads to a questioning of societal norms and the shame associated with losing one's sanity. The devil offers to teach a 'perfectly wrong way to dance,' symbolizing a rejection of conventional values and an embrace of chaos. The repeated exhortation to discard one's life if it holds no meaning underscores the song's existential angst.

Kitani's lyrics also critique blind faith and the unquestioning acceptance of religious dogma. The devil encourages skepticism towards gods and the search for meaning in life, even in the face of inevitable death. The imagery of a woman, desensitized by greed and unable to love, waiting in hunger, paints a bleak picture of human existence. The song concludes with a call to embrace madness and reject the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness, suggesting that in a world where billions are lost in the crowd, one might as well succumb to the chaos. The devil's final warning against being deceived by gods encapsulates the song's overarching theme of existential rebellion.