忘れ物 (wasuremono)

Vaundy's song '忘れ物 (wasuremono)' delves into the poignant theme of forgotten memories and the emotional baggage we carry through life. The lyrics paint a picture of a journey where the protagonists realize that the ordinary things around them are insufficient to fill the void they feel. This sense of incompleteness is a recurring motif, suggesting a deeper longing for something more meaningful and profound.

The song speaks to the quiet, often unspoken love that exists close by, yet remains unacknowledged. The line '僕らはずっと 近くの愛をそっと 広いあった' (We have always quietly embraced the love nearby) highlights the subtlety and fragility of these emotions. The imagery of looking into an empty album and pretending to laugh while contemplating leaving behind all memories underscores the theme of loss and the struggle to move on. The repeated notion of '忘れ物' (forgotten things) symbolizes the emotional remnants that linger, unresolved and unclaimed.

As the song progresses, it touches on the inevitability of pain and the difficulty of finding time to grieve ('涙をそっと拾う、余暇はなかった' - We didn't have the leisure to quietly pick up our tears). The lyrics also explore the tension between individuals who are constantly scrutinizing each other's happiness, leading to a frozen, painful state of heart. The idea that forgiving each other is inherently sinful ('許しあうことがそもそもの罪だ') adds a layer of complexity to the emotional landscape of the song. Ultimately, the song offers a bittersweet resolution, suggesting that it's okay to forget and move on, but also to pause and allow oneself to cry when needed. The final lines encourage holding on tightly to those forgotten things, as they are an integral part of one's journey and growth.