たぶん (Tabun)

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The Bittersweet Symphony of Farewells: YOASOBI's 'Tabun'

YOASOBI's song 'たぶん (Tabun)' is a poignant exploration of the emotions that accompany the end of a relationship. The title 'Tabun' translates to 'Maybe' in English, which sets the tone for a song filled with uncertainty and introspection. The lyrics reflect on the days spent without shedding tears, implying a sense of numbness or a calm acceptance of the inevitable goodbye. The repetition of 'さよならだ' (goodbye) emphasizes the finality of the separation.

The song delves into the complexity of assigning blame in a breakup. The lines '悪いのは誰だ わかんないよ 誰のせいでもない たぶん' suggest that there is no clear culprit, and perhaps it's nobody's fault. This mature perspective acknowledges that relationships can drift apart naturally, without any dramatic reasons. The narrative shifts between self-blame and blaming the partner, ultimately settling on the idea that it's just a part of life. The phrase 'これも対照的恋愛でしょ' hints at a love that was once vibrant but has now become a contrasting shadow of its former self.

The recurring phrase 'おかえり' (welcome back) juxtaposed with '違うな' (no, that's not right) captures the bittersweet longing for a return to normalcy that can never be. The song concludes with a reluctant acceptance that some things can't be understood or forgiven, and if the days of kindness have turned to pain, there's no going back. The final lines express a wistful hope that if it were possible to return to the beginning, they would, yet they know it's an unattainable wish, as reflected in the coldness of the morning.

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  1. 夜に駆ける (yoru ni kakeru)
  2. Idol (English Version)
  3. Tabun
  4. Idol
  5. Into The Night (English Version)
  6. Racing Into The Night
  7. あの夢をなぞって (ano yume wo nazotte)
  8. Gunjou
  9. Haruka
  10. UNDEAD
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