vacant lives
永田権太 Lyrics
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What is it?
Who did it?
What is it?
But who's to blame?
Would you look at me right now please?
I need You to tell me I'm a man.
I want more life so I can feel.
What is it?
Who did it?
What is it?
But who's to blame?
We all wanted
This joy of the moment
It will be for nothing
So what? I don't care for it
We take vacant eyes.
We take vacant words.
We take vacant minds.
We take vacant lives.
The lyrics to 永田権太's song "vacant lives" express a sense of confusion and dissatisfaction with life. The repeated question "What is it? Who did it?" suggests a feeling of being lost and searching for answers. The singer asks for reassurance that they are a "man," perhaps seeking validation of their masculinity or identity. The repeated line "But who's to blame?" could be interpreted as an indictment of society or a larger system for causing the singer's confusion and dissatisfaction.
The second half of the song expresses a sense of futility in the pursuit of happiness. The line "We all wanted this joy of the moment" suggests a desire for fleeting pleasures, but the following line "It will be for nothing" implies a sense that such pleasures are ultimately unsatisfying or meaningless. The singer concludes by describing a sense of emptiness and vacancy in their perception and understanding of the world, as expressed through the repetition of the phrase "We take vacant..."
Overall, the lyrics of "vacant lives" suggest a sense of alienation and disillusionment, as well as a desire for greater meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Look out!
Be alert and attentive.
What is it?
Asking for clarification or information.
Who did it?
Asking for the person responsible for an action.
What is it?
Asking for clarification or information.
But who's to blame?
Asking for the person responsible for a negative outcome or consequence.
Would you look at me right now please?
Requesting another person's attention and focus on the singer.
I need You to tell me I'm a man.
Asking for validation or reassurance of one's identity and worthiness.
You gotta get me outta here.
Asking for help to escape from a negative situation.
I want more life so I can feel.
Expressing a desire for more meaningful experiences and emotions in life.
We all wanted
Implying that everyone shared a common desire or goal.
This joy of the moment
Referring to a temporary or fleeting sense of pleasure or happiness.
It will be for nothing
Implying that the temporary joy will not result in lasting positive change or benefit.
So what? I don't care for it
Expressing a lack of interest or value in the temporary joy.
We take vacant eyes.
Implying that people have lost their ability to truly see or understand the meaning of their actions and experiences.
We take vacant words.
Implying that people have lost their ability to communicate effectively or meaningfully.
We take vacant minds.
Implying that people have lost their ability to think critically or creatively.
We take vacant lives.
Implying that people have lost their ability to truly live and experience a meaningful existence.
Writer(s): 永田 権太
Contributed by Sebastian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Hkosuke
スーパーロボット大戦neoのオープニングを30分耐久でお願いします！
何かハマってしまうのです
@gamemusic-30minutes-2ndseason
スパロボNEOのほうは歌ものなのでちょっと厳しそうです。要は警告対象ということで。
@MR-xg9vu
うーむ…実機でさんざん聞いた曲だがなんか微妙にテンポが遅い？なんか曲が歪んでる感じがしますが…気のせいなのだろうか？
@gamemusic-30minutes-2ndseason
ヒント：音源の調達方法。あとは察していただければと（汗
自分も原曲を完全に忘れたりしていて違いがわからなかったりするパターンも有り。実機から録るのが一番確実なのですが。