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Reading ‘Cry Baby’ by Official髭男dism: Lyrics and Meaning
The characters in “Cry Baby” are not strong from the start. They get hurt, they waver, and they cry.
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What ‘雨燦々’ by King Gnu Is Really About
In 雨燦々, there is a person who keeps moving forward even while caught in the rain. They do not set out with their hearts lightened by clarity.
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What ‘CHAINSAW BLOOD’ by Vaundy Is Really About
While “CHAINSAW BLOOD” pushes forward with intense volume, saying it feels cathartic after listening is not enough.
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Ado’s ‘Show’: What the Lyrics Mean
Listening to “Show” initially draws attention to Ado’s voice, as listeners follow along in wonder at how quickly she shifts her expressions before their…
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What ‘Takanen no Hanako-san’ by back number Is Really About
Before even speaking to the person they like, their mind has already been rejected multiple times.
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優里’s ‘レオ’: What the Lyrics Mean
What would a day look like to the one who greets you first when you get home?
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What ‘花占い’ by Vaundy Is Really About
There are times when one finds oneself rereading a brief reply from someone they like over and over again.
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のびしろ (Creepy Nuts): The Story Behind the Lyrics
The adults imagined in childhood were people who remained unshaken by most things.
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