Blues Of Shichiten Battou

The Pinballs' song 'Blues Of Shichiten Battou' delves deep into the human experience of struggle, pain, and resilience. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with their emotions and physical sensations, emphasizing the involuntary nature of these experiences. The repetition of phrases like 'からだはひとりでに からだになってゆく' (the body becomes a body on its own) and 'こどうはひとりでに こどうをうってゆく' (the heartbeat beats on its own) suggests a sense of inevitability and lack of control over one's own body and emotions. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the uncontrollable aspects of life and the human condition.

The imagery of sinking, becoming muddy, and feeling electric shocks ('しずんで どろどろになって ころんで びりびりになって') conveys a sense of being overwhelmed and battered by life's challenges. However, the repeated assertion 'いいなりになんてなってしまうもんか' (I won't become obedient) highlights a defiant spirit, refusing to be subdued by these hardships. This juxtaposition of suffering and resistance is central to the song's message, portraying a journey through pain towards eventual empowerment and self-assertion.

The chorus, with its references to 'いたみとつがっていくぶるーす' (blues connected with pain) and 'ひをつけるこのぶるーす' (lighting this blues), suggests a transformation of pain into something meaningful. The term 'いそれーしょんどーぷ' (isolation dope) could be interpreted as a coping mechanism, a way to deal with the isolation and pain. The song ultimately speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, the ability to endure suffering, and the determination to find light and meaning even in the darkest times.