夏果て
大森靖子 Lyrics

The lyrics of "夏果て" by 大森靖子 depict a sense of longing and dissatisfaction with one's current circumstances. The singer acknowledges that they knew they couldn't go back, yet they find the activities of their companions boring. They compare themselves to an old man, confined to a corner of a vacant room, bound and asleep during the sweltering summer afternoons. Occasionally, they wake up to a dim light that shines on their lethargic body, reminding them of a time when they were at their cutest. However, they can't remember how they used to be.

The phrase "夏バテ 夏の果て" represents the exhaustion and weariness of summer. The singer reflects on their own careless happiness, which is vulnerable to being destroyed by genuine children who innocently break things. The singer sees themselves as an old woman and their companions as children, suggesting a reversal of roles and a sense of disconnect. They realize that maybe that's what they were all along - an old woman longing for the past, while their companions have the freedom and innocence of a child. Despite this realization, the singer chooses not to dwell on it and instead indulges in the present love that stands before them, without reminiscing about anything.

The line "殺されるとき流れてた音楽" emphasizes a sense of impending danger or finality. Time continues to pass relentlessly, as the singer contemplates the last words and the last meal they had. They don't have time to savor or reflect on these things. The exhaustion of a worn-out summer is described as being at the corner, overwhelmed by the scent of the person they are with. Finally, they give in and let go, untying themselves from the weariness and embracing the summer's end.

The lyrics suggest a paradoxical correlation between the singer's unraveling happiness and the destruction caused by genuine children. The singer acknowledges the tenderness in the act of killing and claims they are not the ones at fault. They simply wanted to take a breath correctly, just as their companion likely did. The mention of a dream where the singer admires their love interest's nakedness and kisses the head rolling in the freezer in a cool afternoon represents a fantasy or a moment of escapism in the midst of the sweltering summer. It portrays a desire for a different reality, a relief from the heat and the weariness, even if just momentarily.