灯しび
黒色すみれ Lyrics

The lyrics, written by 黒色すみれ (Kokushoku Sumire) in their song 灯しび (Toushibi/Lamp), paint a picture of a winter scene where a young girl is holding a small flame on the palm of her hand. The image in the lyrics seems to suggest that the girl is the last hope for something, as the flame represents the only light left in the darkness. The girl is in the cold, barefoot and perhaps feeling isolated. The lyrics elevate the image of the girl holding onto the flame, as it is ultimately what is left. The girl realizes that the elaborate chandeliers and peacock feathers that she once coveted are not nearly as important as this simple flame. The lyrics suggest that the flame represents an innate human quality, that even in the darkest of times, there is always hope.

The lyrics are full of religious chants in Latin such as "Kyrie eleison, Kyrie eleison, Christe eleison, eleison," which roughly translate to "Lord have mercy, Christ have mercy." These phrases evoke a sense of spirituality in the song, highlighting the idea that despite the physical darkness around the girl, there is still light and hope within her.

The song speaks to many people who have felt lost, uncertain, and unable to find their way. The lyrics echo the feeling of the tiny voice inside us that tells us there is still hope and that we must hold onto it, no matter how small it may seem. The song’s hauntingly beautiful melody only amplifies the power of the lyrics, reminding us that we can still find beauty and meaning in darkness.