Seija No Koushin

Tatsuya Kitani's song "Seija No Koushin" delves deep into the human condition, exploring themes of despair, false happiness, and the relentless march towards an uncertain future. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where the facade of happiness is easily shattered, revealing the grotesque and unsettling truths that lie beneath. This imagery is powerful, suggesting that beneath the surface of societal norms and expectations, there is a darker, more chaotic reality that people are often too afraid to confront.

The song speaks to the collective fear and helplessness that many feel in the face of this hidden darkness. The line "どす黒いものが暴発する日" (the day when the pitch-black thing erupts) captures the anxiety of an impending catastrophe, a day when the suppressed darkness within humanity might explode. This sense of dread is compounded by the feeling of being trapped in a cycle of false ideals and unfulfilled promises, as expressed in the lines about the seeds of happiness never sprouting and the cold, deceptive ideals standing atop a pile of misfortune.

Despite the bleakness, there is a glimmer of hope in the form of the "聖者の行進" (march of saints). This march is not about destruction or salvation but about moving forward, carrying the weight of anger and sadness. The saints' march symbolizes a journey through suffering, where even the weak are forgiven and taken along. The destination, whether paradise or hell, is less important than the act of continuing the march, singing songs of anger and sorrow. This reflects a resilience and a determination to keep moving forward, no matter the obstacles, and to find solace in the shared experience of suffering and hope.