Mayday
愛美 Lyrics

The lyrics of MAYDAY by 愛美 delve into themes of self-doubt, emotional struggle, and a yearning for escape. The opening lines express a desire for forgiveness, albeit begrudgingly, and a wish to disappear from a dismal night. The singer questions who is to blame for their circumstances, feeling trapped by calamity and struggling against their own instincts. There is a sense of self-loathing and a pessimistic impulse to deny their own worth, wishing that even their loved ones would dislike them as a way to part ways with bitter laughter.

The chorus echoes a sentiment of discarding everything unnecessary and unknown, only to realize that it's all in vain as they perpetually return to a state of evasion and pretense. The longing for someone to notice their suffering in a world where they no longer wish to breathe is palpable, as they convey a deep-rooted desire to be understood and liberated from the burden of existence. The juxtaposition between the desire for death and the dawn's arrival, where everything is deemed insignificant, underscores their inner turmoil.

The verses continue to paint a picture of frustration and contradiction, as the singer grapples with feelings of exasperation and defensive actions from others. There is a sense of resignation in accepting the lukewarm nature of relationships and the inability to salvage a world that cannot save a single heart. The reflection on past experiences that now seem to have vanished without a sound serves as a reminder of the transient nature of existence and the struggle to hold on to fading memories.

The closing lines interweave notions of yearning for love, questioning one's own feelings of hatred and affection, and entering a realm of fantasy and confusion. There is a resignation to the idea that perhaps it would have been better not to know, as the night falls heavily and the world descends into darkness. The repeated plea for someone to understand and the faint echo of a distant melody of "メーデー" (mayday) hint at a cry for help or a release from the overwhelming complexities of life, leaving the listener with a lingering sense of emotional turmoil and a bittersweet melody that resonates in the background.