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What ‘Kataomoi’ by Aimer Is Really About
Despite the title referring to unrequited love, the song begins by envisioning a future of growing old together.
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What ‘Driver’s High’ by Larc-Ciel Is Really About
"Driver's High" is a song where the body surges forward before anything else, true to its title.
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Yori Yoi (Wanuka): The Story Behind the Lyrics
Does the request to be taken home really mean just getting back? In Wanuka's "Yoriyoi," the desire to get closer hides behind a veil of intoxication.
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Spring Forget-Me-Not (YOASOBI): The Story Behind the Lyrics
The feeling that comes with looking at an old photograph is rarely just longing for the person in it.
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Reading ‘Haru wo Koudasu’ by yama: Lyrics and Meaning
Although the title references spring, the song transports the listener to a small room in Tokyo at midnight.
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Aimyon’s ‘Bulgeoboteun Mame’: What the Lyrics Mean
Someone who once regretted ever falling in love finds themselves liking someone again.
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Reading ‘How to Eat Life’ by Eve: Lyrics and Meaning
It is not easy to know what one truly needs while searching for what is missing.
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Reading ‘Mable’ by Balloon (Eve Cover): Lyrics and Meaning
There are times when, despite hearing affectionate words, the heart remains unsettled.
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