Kisetsu Wa Tsugitsugi Shindeiku

The song 'Kisetsu Wa Tsugitsugi Shindeiku' by Tokyo Ghoul delves into the cyclical nature of life and death, using the changing seasons as a powerful metaphor. The lyrics open with the line '季節は次々死んでいく' (The seasons die one after another), setting a somber tone that reflects the inevitability of change and the passage of time. This theme is further emphasized by the imagery of a man looking up at the moon, suggesting a sense of longing and contemplation in the face of life's transient nature.

The song also explores themes of existential struggle and the search for meaning. Lines like '僕が僕と呼ぶには不確かな' (It's uncertain to call myself 'me') and '生きる意味など後からつく' (The meaning of life comes later) highlight the internal conflict and uncertainty that often accompany the human experience. The lyrics suggest that despite the hardships and the '最低な日々の最悪な夢' (the worst dreams of the worst days), there is a persistent drive to continue living and finding purpose.

Cultural references to Japanese concepts of impermanence and the beauty of fleeting moments are woven throughout the song. The idea that 'どうせ花は散り輪廻の輪に帰る命' (Flowers will eventually fall and return to the cycle of reincarnation) reflects the Buddhist notion of samsara, the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Despite the struggles and sorrows, the song conveys a message of resilience and hope, encapsulated in the recurring motif of a song that continues even when '日は射さずとも' (the sun does not shine).