手の鳴る方へ
キンモクセイ Lyrics

The lyrics to キンモクセイ's song 手の鳴る方へ (Teno Naru Hō e) depict a sense of conformity and the pressure to fit in society's expectations. The repetition of the phrase "さあみんな手の鳴る方へ" ("Now everyone, head towards where the hands clap") suggests a societal call to conform and follow the crowd. The lyrics highlight the desire to climb higher if you're tall, to dye the same color if you're different, and the preference for everyone to wear the same clothes while walking. However, it also mentions the fear of being disliked or criticized if one does something different or stands out.

The song then shifts to the idea of people working hard and producing the same things on a conveyor belt, enjoying the process of making multiples. If something breaks, it is quickly replaced with something new. The lyrics recognize the flow of people in this kind of world, yet still express a sense of longing to head towards where the hands clap, even if it means being eaten by demons (a metaphor for facing challenges and risks). The singer talks about going back home moderately and rushing for the way back, implying that they want to maintain a balance and not get too caught up in conforming to societal expectations.

The chorus repeats the phrase "さあみんな手の鳴る方へ" to emphasize the pressure to conform, but the final lines express the desire to escape that conformity. The singer wants to hurry to a place where no one has ever been, acknowledging the difficulties of going alone but stating that there's no point in just walking. They believe that eventually, they will become strong and be carried away by the wind.

Overall, the lyrics of 手の鳴る方へ portray the tension between conformity and the longing for individuality and freedom, encouraging listeners to find their own path rather than simply following the crowd.