Deeply moving, profound lyrics. A masterpiece by amazarashi.

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NieR: Automata meets amazarashi “A Life Worthy of Life” Music Video

You can feel the message asking us to listen for what exactly is considered “worthy of life,” can’t you? Is it my life, your life, or someone else’s life? That’s the kind of suggestive song title it is.

A world where you’ve found someone you love, made friends, and yet somehow lost everything—a realm that’s hard to interpret.

The fiery passion and loneliness that even evoke Yutaka Ozaki hint at a new era.

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These are good lyrics.

If someone sang them with just a guitar, it would move me to tears…

The lyrics go on to say that the media, which keeps demanding meaning from things that have none, and modern people, who are easily hurt yet still seek communication with others—everything like that—is just a “hollow.” It also feels like it’s telling us that if there were even a world where you could throw yourself into a lonely place and find peace, that would still be the better option.

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amazarashi 'Once Again'

Amazarashi belts out a full-throttle anthem cheering on life.

The lyrics are fiery, with a vibe like, “Even if you’re no good, be no good in your own way; if you’re clumsy, try again in your clumsy way.” This song gives you courage with its message, “You can start over as many times as it takes—don’t give up.” The up-tempo sound fits the lyrics perfectly!

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amazarashi “Philosophy” Music Video

Philosophy means philosophy.

The lyrics are very philosophical, too.

There are also poetic expressions that are compelling to listen to, like how the red flashing of the railroad crossing feels like an alarm, or how you feel relieved when the light goes out and even your shadow disappears.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to over and over.

The music video, which begins with the words “Every thought is born from damaged emotions.

— Émile Cioran,” is also a must-see!

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amazarashi 'Christmas'

Didn’t you think, “amazarashi singing a Christmas song? Really?” Sorry, but I did.

A typical Christmas song would be all “snow is falling and the lights are twinkling…,” but in amazarashi’s hands it turns into missiles, a filthy river, and tongue-clicking.

Overall, though, the lyrics leave room for “salvation,” which felt peaceful and nice.

Needless to say the music is great, and it’s a song whose lyrics alone make you want to read them over and over.

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amazarashi 'Love Song'

A lyrical worldview too heavy to be called a love song.

It clearly sets itself apart from your run-of-the-mill pop hits.

It sings something along the lines of “love is everything,” but it might just be laughing self-deprecatingly at that very notion of love.

The lead even suggests that love can be bought with money… Either way, it’s a love song that won’t be handled with a simple approach.

I bet John Lennon would be astonished if he heard it.

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amazarashi "I Was Waiting for Summer"

The second-person pronoun is set as “kimi,” not “anta” or “omae.” Lyrics that make you honestly think, “Ah, that’s nice,” have a certain gentleness.

There are also lyric worlds like this, where childhood memories are recalled like old tales, with grandpa and mom appearing to lend a storytelling touch.

Is this what you call talent? The little ones had their hearts set aflutter by evening showers and typhoons, and they were indeed “waiting for summer.”