Yakusoku wa Iranai - Tema Abertura
Vision of Escaflowne
The Depths of Love and Loneliness in 'Yakusoku wa Iranai'
The song 'Yakusoku wa Iranai' by Vision of Escaflowne, which serves as the opening theme for the anime 'The Vision of Escaflowne,' delves into the complex emotions of love, loneliness, and the transient nature of relationships. The lyrics begin with a poignant question: 'Nee aishitara daremo ga
Konna kodoku ni naru no?' which translates to 'Hey, if you love someone, does everyone become this lonely?' This opening sets the tone for the song, exploring the paradox of love bringing both joy and profound solitude.
The song continues to explore the depth of emotional pain, asking if the suffering one feels is deeper than darkness itself. This metaphor highlights the intense emotional struggle that often accompanies deep affection. The recurring lines 'Kimi o kimi o aishiteru
Kokoro de mitsumete iru' ('I love you, I am watching you with my heart') and 'Kimi o kimi o shinjiteru
Samui yoru mo' ('I believe in you, even on cold nights') emphasize a steadfast love that persists despite the hardships and cold, lonely nights.
As the song progresses, it questions the inevitability of an end to love and the loss of the initial excitement and purity of feelings. The lyrics 'Nee koi shite mo dare ni mo itsuka
Owari ga kuru no?' ('Hey, even if you fall in love, will it end someday?') reflect a fear of the impermanence of relationships. However, the song also conveys a sense of resilience and hope, as seen in the lines 'Tatoe ashita nakushite mo
Anata o ushinatte mo
Dekiru kagiri no egao de kayagakitai' ('Even if I lose tomorrow or lose you, I want to shine with the best smile I can'). This suggests a determination to cherish the strength and preciousness of the love experienced, even without promises or guarantees.
The song's emotional depth is further enriched by its instrumental sections, which provide a moment of reflection and underscore the lyrical themes. The final lines, 'Yakusoku nado iranai
Kimi ga kureta taisetsu na tsuyosa dakara' ('I don't need promises because of the precious strength you gave me'), encapsulate the essence of the song: a celebration of the enduring strength and significance of love, even in the face of uncertainty and loneliness.
