ONIBI

The song 'ONIBI' by VOCALOID delves into the dark and intense emotions of vengeance and suffering. The lyrics are a chilling narrative of a character who has been deeply wronged and is consumed by a desire for revenge. The repeated phrases 'watashi no urami wa dare yori mo tsuyoi' (my grudge is stronger than anyone's) and 'watashi o kegashita omae o uramuzo' (I will curse you who defiled me) emphasize the depth of the protagonist's hatred and the intensity of their pain. This song uses the metaphor of a doll ('ningyou') to represent the protagonist, suggesting a sense of being manipulated, discarded, and dehumanized.

The lyrics vividly describe the protagonist's suffering, with graphic imagery of physical and emotional torment. Lines like 'teashi o chigirare onaka o egurare' (my limbs are torn off, my stomach is gouged out) and 'medama o egurare mimi o otosarete' (my eyes are gouged out, my ears are cut off) paint a gruesome picture of the protagonist's agony. This intense depiction of pain serves to highlight the depth of their desire for revenge. The repetition of 'watashi no kurushimi omae ni wakaru ka' (do you understand my suffering?) underscores the protagonist's feeling of being misunderstood and their need for their tormentor to comprehend the extent of their pain.

The song also explores the theme of retribution, with the protagonist expressing a desire to drag their tormentor to hell with them. The lines 'watashi wa ii no yo jigoku ni ochite mo omae o tsuretekya sore ga honmou' (I don't mind falling into hell as long as I can take you with me) reveal a willingness to endure eternal suffering if it means achieving vengeance. This dark and haunting narrative is further emphasized by the eerie and mechanical nature of VOCALOID's voice, which adds to the unsettling atmosphere of the song. 'ONIBI' is a powerful exploration of the destructive nature of vengeance and the consuming power of suffering.