Regarding the difference between the music on this project with Anomalyst, Ario has noted that the songs he writes for Anomalyst sound like Kurosuke before the other members of the band get involved. Ario also deliberately scaled back the guitars and emphasized the 80's pop influence on this project.
The project and album remained nameless until the night before it was uploaded to digital platforms; the name Kurosuke was suggested by Ario's friend and album collaborator, Indisya Zealaikha, who took it from fictional sprite creatures Makkuro Kurosuke seen in several Studio Ghibli animated films. Kurosuke is also an Indonesian abbreviation for "kukus roti, susu, keju" (steamed bread, milk, cheese), which is one of Ario's favorite snacks and that he feels perfectly embodies the music of this project: sweet, delicious and tender
While the album was recorded and released purely for fun with no plan to perform the songs live, it soon proved popular enough to attract gig offers, which led to Ario performing as Kurosuke with the members of Anomalyst and other friends as his backing band.
Fantasy
Kurosuke Lyrics
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It's a tragedy It's a fantasy
Wasting night and day-ay
It's a tragedy It's a fantasy
I won't leave
All that I need is to stay-ay-ay
Don't wanna leave you today-ay-ay
No I won't no I won't leave
All that I need is to stay-ay-ay
Don't wanna leave you today-ay-ay
No no no I wanna stay-ay-ay
Rushing through your thoughts
It's a tragedy It's a fantasy
Having you inside me
It's a tragedy It's a fantasy
I won't leave
All that I need is to stay-ay-ay
Don't wanna leave you today-ay-ay
No no no I wanna stay-ay-ay
No I won't no I won't leave
All that I need is to stay-ay-ay
Don't wanna leave you today-ay-ay
No no no I wanna stay-ay-ay
The lyrics in Kurosuke's song "Fantasy" discuss the conflicting emotions that come with being in a relationship. The first two lines describe how loving someone can be both easy and difficult at the same time. The repetition of "It's a tragedy. It's a fantasy." highlights the singer's ambivalence towards their relationship. The next lines imply that the singer is spending all their time with their lover, even though it may not be the best for them, calling it a "waste." However, they claim they will not leave because all they need is to stay.
As the song progresses, the lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling to maintain a healthy relationship. They describe rushing through their thoughts, indicating that they are not taking the time to process their feelings. They also say "having you inside me," which could be interpreted as either physical or emotional intimacy. Regardless, the repetition of "It's a tragedy. It's a fantasy." again highlight the contradictory feelings surrounding their relationship. The song ends with the same refrain of "I won't leave. All that I need is to stay-ay-ay," emphasizing the singer's desire to remain in the relationship despite its challenges.
Overall, "Fantasy" is a complex, emotionally charged song about the challenges and contradictions of being in love. It highlights the struggle to balance the positive and negative aspects of a relationship and the desire to stay despite the difficulties.
Line by Line Meaning
Loving you is easy
Being in love with you is effortless
It's a tragedy It's a fantasy
Our love is both sorrowful and wonderful at the same time
Wasting night and day-ay
Spending all my time thinking about you
I won't leave
I will not walk away from our love
All that I need is to stay-ay-ay
Being with you is all I need to feel complete
Don't wanna leave you today-ay-ay
I don't want to be separated from you today
No no no I wanna stay-ay-ay
I want to stay with you
Rushing through your thoughts
Constantly on your mind
Having you inside me
Feeling your presence within me
Contributed by Isabella L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.