The Edge
The 4-Squares Lyrics

The lyrics of The 4-Squares's song "The Edge" depict a sense of being out of control and unable to change the circumstances. The phrase "制御不能だ どうにもできないの ごめんね" (Seigyo funō da dō ni mo dekinai no gomen ne) translates to "I'm out of control, I can't do anything, sorry." This conveys a feeling of helplessness and remorse for not being able to alter the situation.

The following lines, "良い子でいられる時間もあと少し" (Yoi ko de irareru jikan mo ato sukoshi), meaning "There's only a little time left to be a good kid," imply that there may be a limited opportunity to conform or act according to expectations.

The mention of lacking soda and whiskey, with the phrase "ソーダが足りない ウィスキーもちゃちい" (Sōda ga tarinai uisukī mo chachii), indicates dissatisfaction with the available options, suggesting that the usual coping mechanisms or distractions are no longer effective.

The lyrics continue with references to realizing the intentions of others, the strength of hippies, and the imminent move towards their mindset. This part signifies an awakening or understanding of the motivations and methods of those around them, possibly leading to a change in their own perspective.

The chorus repeats the phrase "ベーター エレ 運んでくれ 愛くるしいことオーバーウェイト" (Bētā ere hakondekure aikurushī koto ōbāweito), which can be interpreted as a plea to be carried away by something adorable or overwhelming, symbolizing a desire to escape from the current situation and find solace or distraction in something more pleasant or exciting.

The overall theme of the song seems to revolve around a sense of losing control and the inability to resist or change certain circumstances. It expresses a longing for escape, whether through indulgence in junk food and photography or through a shift in mentality. The repetition of the phrase "こんなんじゃ世紀が終わっちゃう!恋が覚めてしまう" (Konnan ja seiki ga owacchau! Koi ga samete shimau) emphasizes a fear of time passing and love fading away, urging the listener to approach life with a determined and confident attitude.