CHU-RU-LU
BOØWY Lyrics

The lyrics to BOøWY's song CHU-RU-LU paint the picture of a failed relationship and the lingering emotions that remain in spite of it. The first few lines reference a metaphorical icy lemon tea and the futility of trying to consume or finish it entirely, perhaps suggesting the sense of incompleteness and emptiness felt in the relationship. The words exchanged between the two are equally icy, and yet they still echo and reverberate in the singer's head. The line "ほんのちょっとしみるだけ” or "it only stings a little bit" hints at the bitterness and pain that still lingers despite trying to move on.

The chorus of "CHU-RU-LU" is repeated twice in the song and appears to have no obvious meaning or connection to the story that is being told. However, it serves as a powerful metaphor for the distorted and warped perspective that comes from mourning a lost relationship. The repeated lyrics "CHU-RU-LU" mimic the sound of heartbreak - the sound of crying, the sound of panting breaths, or the sound of someone driven to the brink of madness. It's as though the singer is perseverating on this chorus in an attempt to process and understand their emotions.

Other lines in the song reference the memories that the singer shared with their partner, including a cheesy moment where they imitated a line from a favorite movie. However, any joy that these memories once brought has now turned into a painful reminder of what has been lost. Even smoking a cigarette, something that was once associated with comfort, now only serves to amplify the pain and cause more anguish. The final lines of the song express a desire to be held and comforted once more, but this time with the words that will truly heal: "捨ててもう一度抱いてよ" or "Throw away that cigarette and hold me once more."