Shiawase Ga Afureta

Indigo la End's song 'Shiawase Ga Afureta' delves deep into themes of nostalgia, regret, and the bittersweet nature of past relationships. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a past love, filled with memories of shared moments and promises made. The opening lines set the scene with a nostalgic recollection of a house and the memories associated with it, emphasizing the emotional weight of these recollections. The repetition of 'Omoidashi chau na' (I remember) underscores the persistent nature of these memories, which the narrator cannot escape.

As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the relationship has ended, and the two individuals have moved on with their lives. The narrator reflects on a promise of marriage made in their youth, wondering if the other person remembers it. This reflection is tinged with a sense of loss and longing, as the narrator acknowledges that the other person has likely changed and moved on, while they themselves remain stuck in the past. The lines 'Mo anata o wasurete shimau' (I will forget you) and 'Mo anata o koroshite shimau' (I will kill you) highlight the intense emotional struggle of trying to let go of someone who once meant so much.

The song's climax reveals the narrator's realization of their own cowardice and the pain they caused by running away from the relationship. The lines 'Mo kowarete shimau to wakatta / Totan ni boku wa nige dashita' (I knew it would break / So I ran away) capture this moment of self-awareness and regret. Despite understanding that it is too late to change the past, the narrator still harbors feelings of love and wishes to express them, as seen in the closing lines 'Dakedo ima demo sukida to tsutaetai / Sore dakeda yo sore dakena nda yo' (But even now, I want to tell you I love you / That's all, that's all there is). This poignant ending encapsulates the enduring nature of love and the difficulty of moving on from a significant relationship.