No Name
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Lyrics

The song "No Name" by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION seems to be a reflection on the nature of identity and the passage of time. The opening lines, "The true identity of nameless voices / The echoing blue of spring that sprouts aimlessly" suggest a feeling of uncertainty and searching. The singer is grappling with a sense of regret that persists despite the arrival of spring, and he connects that feeling with the Japanese phrase "Jugemu Jugemu," a kind of nonsense chant that itself has no clear origin or meaning.

As the song progresses, the singer seeks a sense of connection and permanence. He asks for "an unwavering will" and "endless, endless" love, both of which will persist beyond the changing seasons and the passing of time. The world is described as a web of connection, linking people and even celestial bodies like the constellation Orion.

The final lines of the song return to the theme of naming, as the singer reflects on a distant star that has gathered with others to form a picture with a name. The repetition of "give me a name" reinforces the singer's desire for a sense of permanence and purpose in a vast and sometimes uncertain world.