Marunouchi Sadistic
椎名林檎 Lyrics

The lyrics of 椎名林檎's song Marunouchi Sadistic paint a picture of a person who is living recklessly and indulging in their hedonistic desires. The opening line, "My reward is a parallel line after entering the company," suggests a lack of satisfaction in their professional life despite being in Tokyo, a city they supposedly love. The desire for money is also evident, as the person mentions the need for a Rickenbacker 620 guitar but they don't have enough money for it. The references to the smell of Marshall amps and a single rat being a tool of trade give the sense that the person is living a risky and unstable lifestyle.

The second verse continues with the theme of indulgence and pleasure-seeking. The person mentions reaching the pinnacle of pleasure every night, using bedding as a toy to play with. They also express a desire to be with someone who works at a pizza place, but ironically, the mention of the person named Benji attacking them with a Gretsch guitar shows that they may not necessarily want a more stable relationship. The repeated line "flying on the smell of Marshall" emphasizes the idea that pleasure and desire are the driving forces in this person's life.

Overall, the lyrics of Marunouchi Sadistic paint a vivid picture of someone who is living a reckless and hedonistic lifestyle, chasing pleasure and desire at every turn. The references to material possessions and the need for money, as well as the desire for danger and instability through the musical equipment and living conditions, give a sense of a person who is unfulfilled and searching for something more.