The title "Beautiful Fins" tends to evoke images of sleek perfection. Yet the beauty found in this song suits those who strive to live by their own methods rather than people without a single flaw. It is a track that hides an unexpectedly firm resolve behind Spitz's characteristically clear impression.
Being shaped differently is not the same as being flawed
In the water, a fin is not an ornament for adorning the body; it is the part that sets direction and enables movement. Considering the title in light of this function brings the song's core into sharper focus. What matters is less about maintaining an aesthetically pleasing shape than how one lives their life through that form.
Those who have navigated through mistakes and failures can never be exactly the same as they were before. They may grow more cautious, lingering over details that others dismiss without a second thought. Such shifts are not necessarily flaws to be corrected. This song suggests that even discordant experiences can evolve into one's own unique rhythm. There is no need to erase clumsy days to move forward.
Photo: Original Korean article
Swimming side by side does not mean becoming the same person.
The desire to live authentically can easily sound like a declaration of solitary endurance. Yet in this song, the impulse to protect oneself and the affection for another are not far apart. It is precisely because of gratitude and love that one feels an even stronger urge to preserve who they are. In this way, the relationship becomes a reason to remain oneself rather than a force that erases it.
Being close to someone does not require explaining everything or being fully understood. Two people can move forward together while respecting their own pace and leaving certain things unspoken. It is like two fish swimming in the same direction, each parting the water with its own body. Applying the title's image of a fin to relationships suggests that intimacy and independence can coexist.
Photo: Original Korean article
Resistance can exist even in a gentle song.
This track served as the theme song for the film *Detective Conan: The Black Iron Alibi*. Although its ocean-evoking title connects naturally to the movie, it can be appreciated by those who have not seen it, resonating with anyone who has ever felt wavering between others' gaze and their own choices. The pleasure of knowing the story's background and the emotion the song itself conveys each stand on their own.
On a second listen, let the clear, flowing melody and the resolve to resist being swept away wash over you together. Resistance does not have to be loud or aggressive; it can simply mean turning toward what you want while keeping your warmth intact. That is its own kind of choice. The courage this song leaves behind feels less like a declaration to conquer the world and more like a quiet determination not to give up on moving forward.
Photo: Original Korean article
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“Utsukushii Hire” was released as a digital single on April 10, 2023, with the CD single following on April 12. The title is read as “Utsukushii Hire.” Details regarding its background as a film theme song and the release schedule can be verified through Universal Music’s official announcements.
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