冬のセーター
BLANKEY JET CITY Lyrics

The song 冬のセーター (Fuyu no Setaa) by BLANKEY JET CITY talks about themes of despair, hopelessness, and the coldness of winter. In the first verse, the singer grips a toy gun and pulls the trigger towards the television but even with this act of violence, the newscaster continues to report on the disappearance of a nuclear bomb-laden B-52 bomber near the Arctic. The singer contemplates shooting himself in the head as well. The second verse talks about how the cold winter has affected the singer, who looks out of the window to see the winter scenery and the coldness touching his cheeks. He doesn't want to wear the sweater his grandmother has made and instead grips the toy gun tightly and shoots himself. The final verse is about how he falls on the bed, pretending to be dead, while wearing the sweater his grandmother has knit for him.

The song reflects the sense of despair and disillusionment that many young people felt in Japan during the 1990s. The lyrics convey the sad feeling of being trapped, disoriented, and helpless during harsh times. The song's melody and rhythm are also haunting, reflecting sadness and despair. The songwriter, Akihiro "Joe" Takahashi, explained that he wrote the song after feeling depressed during a cold and harsh winter.