Dress

The song 'Dress' by Trinity Blood delves into themes of memory, loss, and the passage of time. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person reflecting on a past relationship, struggling to recall the details and emotions that once defined it. The imagery of '薄紅の指先' (pale pink fingertips) and '唇を塞いだ' (sealed lips) suggests a moment of vulnerability and intimacy that has since faded into obscurity. The promise made 'あの日' (that day) is now a distant memory, lost in the haze of time.

The chorus introduces a sense of surrealism and existential questioning. The protagonist dons a 'DRESS' and dances, asking if they are '狂ってるかい' (crazy). This act of dressing up and dancing can be seen as a metaphor for trying to recapture or relive the past, even if it feels absurd or futile. The repeated questioning of why they lack '羽根' (wings) to float like the wind or clouds, or to sink into the night like stars and the moon, underscores a feeling of being trapped or grounded, unable to transcend their current state of longing and nostalgia.

The song's refrain, '忘れないで愛溢れたあの日々' (don't forget the days filled with love), highlights the pain of forgetting and the desire to hold onto cherished memories. Yet, the inevitability of these memories being 'かき消されて行くだろう' (erased by the wind) adds a layer of melancholy. The final lines express a bittersweet acceptance of the past, acknowledging that both love and pain are now '懐かしい' (nostalgic) and '愛しくて痛み出す' (beloved and painful). This duality captures the essence of the song, where the beauty of past experiences is intertwined with the sorrow of their loss.