エンジン
遠藤正明 Lyrics

The lyrics to 遠藤正明's song エンジン convey a powerful and intense message about overcoming obstacles and pursuing one's dreams with unwavering determination. The opening stanza, "DRIVE" 焼け付く この渇きを潤して モタつく日々に 錆び付く俺のエンジン, speaks of a burning desire to quench a thirst for success in the face of setbacks. The metaphorical "engine" of the singer seems to be corroded by the struggles and challenges of everyday life, but the determination to keep moving forward is evident.

The following section, "SLIP" 時代とズレちゃって置いてかれて 周回遅れ? いつまでそうしてんの? 過去に縋り 今を生きる 奴らのルーティン出来レース, reflects on the feeling of being left behind in a rapidly changing society. The singer refuses to be stuck in the past and instead chooses to embrace the present, living outside the routine race of others and daring to dream beyond societal norms. The mention of being a "ドリーマー" (dreamer) highlights the importance of holding onto one's dreams even in the face of adversity.

In the third stanza, "PRIDE" 祝杯に 酔いしれてる暇は無いよ 死んだまま生きる そんなのまっぴらさ, the idea of not being content with superficial celebrations and instead, choosing to live with purpose and passion is emphasized. The refusal to settle for a life devoid of meaning or personal pride is a recurring theme throughout the song. The subsequent line, "CRASH" いつだって この命はくれてやる ファイナルフラッグ ゴールはまだ先さ, underscores the relentless attitude of offering one's all in the pursuit of goals, despite facing challenges and setbacks along the way.

The final stanza reiterates the themes of pushing beyond limits and embracing challenges head-on. The line "Nobody can stop my engine!!" serves as a powerful declaration of unwavering determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The repeated motif of "Set Fire!" symbolizes the passion and intensity with which the singer approaches life, ready to blaze a trail towards their dreams and aspirations, regardless of the obstacles that may come their way.