ゴミ
THE TIMERS Lyrics

The lyrics to THE TIMERS' song "ゴミ" (Gomi) describe the singer's identity as trash. He is a part of a pile of semi-transparent trash bags, filled with rotting food, body parts, and waste. The singer expresses a desire to enter the trash bag and be laid to rest in a garbage processing center, where he can sleep soundly. The song's repeated refrain, "ゴミ 俺はゴミ" (Gomi ore wa gomi), emphasizes the singer's self-identification with trash.

The song critiques societal attitudes toward waste and waste disposal. The singer notes that even though people are encouraged to cover smelly trash bags and dispose of them properly, some individuals still throw out potentially hazardous waste without regard for others. The song also highlights the stark reality that trash bags are filled with lives and stories, including missing children and people who have died in violent ways. The singer seems to find comfort in the anonymity and community of being part of a pile of garbage bags.

The song's macabre and melancholic tone, along with its social commentary, speak to the larger theme of society's apathy and detachment towards the marginalized or unwanted members of the community. It also serves as a reminder that even though someone may be considered "trash," they are still human and deserve dignity and respect.