For Real
Gensomaden Saiyuki Lyrics

The lyrics of "For Real" by Gensomaden Saiyuki convey a message of hope and self-belief, with the singer encouraging the listener to hold steadfast in the face of adversity. The opening lines speak of the listener's lonely and melancholic demeanor, but rather than urging them to submit to it, the singer vows to envelop them in a whimsical love born of inconsistency, fighting off their loneliness. The singer refers to the paradox of smiling through sadness and encouraging the listener to "bear their fangs" and search for love amid the broken pieces.

The second verse talks about the listener's ability to see beyond the surface, gleaning a sense of their inner voice in the gaze they offer. The singer then moves on to praise the listener's inner strength, urging them to keep pushing themselves to new heights, illuminating the darkness, and opening doors to new beginnings. Despite the waywardness of their desires, the singer assures the listener that even if they stand alone, they must still believe in themselves.

One of the interesting facts about this song is that it was composed and arranged by the famous Japanese group, Complete, famous for their work in various anime series. Additionally, while the original single was released on May 11, 2001, it wasn't until July 4, 2001, that it was used as the opening theme for the anime series Gensomaden Saiyuki. Another interesting fact is that the song was repurposed in the anime multiple times - it was used as the second opening, seventh ending, and eleventh ending for the show. Moreover, it was also ranked ninth in the Oricon Weekly Chart and was also used in the anime's soundtrack, "Gensomaden Saiyuki Requiem."

Despite its resonating popularity, the song hasn't been performed live by the group as much as some of their other music. However, it was featured in multiple "Gensomaden Saiyuki" concerts and events. Interestingly, the members of the group Complete all have different favorite lyrics in the song, with each of them reflecting on the same theme of pursuing one's dreams despite the potential pitfalls. Some fans have even pointed out subtle allusions to Japanese culture in the song's lyrics, with the recurring motifs of the moon (tsuki) symbolizing transcendence and the concept of duality (yin-yang).

Chords: Unfortunately, no information is available on the chords to this song.