センスレス
ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION Lyrics


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コンクリートの間を意識が舞う
抜け落ちた白い花弁のよう
色を失って黒くなるだけ

液晶を世界の上辺が這う
音速のスピードで文字に酔う
醒めて冷えきって忘れ去るだけ
画面の向こうに読み込まれた言葉
最終的に飲み込まれる心
画面の向こうに読み込まれた言葉
最終的に飲み込まれる心

見せかけのセンスレス
温度感も何もない

灰色の空を夢のように染めた
華やかな赤と緑のネオンサイン
歪んだ幻は朝になれば消える
僕らの心に跡だけ残して

行き交う人混みに溶ける
そんな毎日今日も明日も
無意識に歪んだ自意識とブランド・バッグ
濁って混ざり合う現代のスタンダード

それでも想いを繋いでよ

世界中を悲しみが覆って
君に手招きしたって僕はずっと
想いをそっと此処で歌うから
君は消さないでいてよ





闇に灯を 闇に灯を 心の奥の闇に灯を
闇に灯を 心の奥の闇に灯を

Overall Meaning

The song "センスレス" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation is a commentary on the modern society that is dominated by technology, consumption, and superficiality. The lyrics describe the experiences of an individual who is lost in the concrete jungle, surrounded by neon signs, brand names, and digital screens. The opening lines "意識が舞う" (consciousness dances) and "抜け落ちた白い花弁のよう" (like a fallen white petal) suggest a sense of disorientation and detachment from reality. The singer sees the world through the LCD screens that crawl with texts and symbols, but the message is often senseless and devoid of emotions. The chorus "見せかけのセンスレス" (fake senseless) highlights the hollowness of the images and sounds that bombard the senses, creating an illusion of glamour and excitement. The verse "自意識とブランド・バッグ" (self-consciousness and brand bags) reflects the obsession with material possessions and personal image that dominate people's lives, making them forget their true selves and their relationships.


The second verse introduces the theme of transience and impermanence, as the "華やかな赤と緑のネオンサイン" (bright red and green neon signs) are fleeting illusions that disappear with the light of day. The singer is aware of this fact, but still feels nostalgic and sad for the passing moments. The bridge "それでも想いを繋いでよ" (still, let's connect our feelings) suggests a ray of hope amidst the chaos and emptiness, as the singer appeals to someone to join him in creating a meaningful connection that transcends the superficial standards of society. The song ends with a plea to keep the inner light shining even in the darkness of the soul, as represented by the repeated phrase "闇に灯を心の奥の闇に灯を" (light up the darkness in the depths of your heart).


Overall, the lyrics of "センスレス" convey a sense of alienation, disillusionment, and longing for something more genuine and profound in life. The song critiques the consumerist culture and technology addiction that have eroded human relationships and stripped away the essence of humanity, but it also suggests that there is still a chance for redemption if we can find the courage to connect with our true feelings and values.


Line by Line Meaning

コンクリートの間を意識が舞う
My consciousness wanders through the spaces between concrete.


抜け落ちた白い花弁のよう
Like a fallen white petal.


色を失って黒くなるだけ
Fading into black without colour left.


液晶を世界の上辺が這う
The surface of the world crawls across the screen like liquid crystal.


音速のスピードで文字に酔う
Intoxicated by the speed of sound while reading words.


醒めて冷えきって忘れ去るだけ
Wake up, get cold, and forget it completely.


画面の向こうに読み込まれた言葉
Words loaded on the other side of the screen.


最終的に飲み込まれる心
A heart eventually consumed by them.


見せかけのセンスレス
Senseless deception.


温度感も何もない
With no sense of warmth, or anything else.


灰色の空を夢のように染めた
Coloured the grey sky like a dream.


華やかな赤と緑のネオンサイン
Bright neon signs of red and green.


歪んだ幻は朝になれば消える
Distorted illusions that will vanish by morning.


僕らの心に跡だけ残して
Leaving only traces in our hearts.


行き交う人混みに溶ける
Melting in the crowd of people passing by.


そんな毎日今日も明日も
Days like that, today and tomorrow too.


無意識に歪んだ
Unconsciously twisted.


自意識とブランド・バッグ
Self-consciousness and branded bags.


濁って混ざり合う
Muddying and mixing together.


現代のスタンダード
The standard of modern times.


それでも想いを繋いでよ
Even then, let our feelings connect.


世界中を悲しみが覆って
Sadness covering the entire world.


君に手招きしたって僕はずっと
Even if I beckon to you, I'm always.


想いをそっと此処で歌うから
Gently singing my feelings here.


君は消さないでいてよ
Please don't disappear.


闇に灯を闇に灯を心の奥の闇に灯を
Light a candle in the darkness of your heart.


闇に灯を心の奥の闇に灯を
Light a candle in the darkness of your heart.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Masafumi Goto

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Comments from YouTube:

あいか

センスレスかっこいい〜
3:10の山ちゃんの笑顔がかわいいですね

Chris R

You sir, are a true hero...

M A R

I like this stage color, same as Gotoh's guitar

きょんしー

1:55からのシェイカーウルトラカッコいい

TEM4TEM

hell yeah this is awesome, is there a live of laika?

TEM4TEM

@SvenAKG thanks!

SvenAKG

@TEM4TEM https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bexdKoByEN5kglJcGMyWobRj4s3xmi-I/view?usp=drivesdk

TEM4TEM

@SvenAKG yeah that would be cool

SvenAKG

@TEM4TEM I can't upload but I can give the full Eizo Sakuhin Shu Vol.15 where Laika is on it

TEM4TEM

@SvenAKG r u able to upload it by chance? Never seen a live of laika

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