ZEN
Taichi Mukai Lyrics

The song “ZEN" by Taichi Mukai reflects on the understanding of one’s own self and the urge to be someone else. Mukai sings “Why do people crave to be somebody else not your self why do I need to be you”, questioning the society’s obsession with being like someone else. In the next line “If it's all the same way Would you find your way”, the artist poses another question towards the listeners, asking if they'd still find their way if everyone was the same.

Mukai goes further to talk about the uncertain and transient nature of life with the line “The spark of life, someday burns out like a firework, let's shine until my time is all up up time is all up up.” This line refers to the idea of living life to the fullest as life is fleeting and ephemeral. The song’s overall message is to encourage listeners to embrace their true selves and make the most of their time.

The chorus repeats the lines “So close your eyes let's change tonight if it's all the same way, maybe it's the right way so close your eyes it'll be alright”. Here, the artist encourages people to let go of their inhibitions, close their eyes and be comfortable with being their true selves. The song carries a hopeful message of acceptance and the importance of embracing oneself.