Last Moment
Yousei Teikoku Lyrics

Be in the grip of Death!
The singer acknowledges that death is inevitable and they have accepted that they are rapidly approaching the end of their life.

Jesus!
The singer may be calling out to Jesus for guidance or seeking salvation as they near the end of their life.

Mercy killing.
The singer may be contemplating the idea of having someone end their life in a painless, merciful way to avoid prolonged suffering.

Last moment.
The artist is keenly aware that they are in their last moments of living and may be reflecting on their life, loved ones, and other important events in their life.

A white light shines in, overlapping days I've awakened the same as you.
The artist is acknowledging that they share a common experience with someone else, having woken up and experienced similar things together. They may also be alluding to a sense of unity with that person despite the looming spectre of death.

A red light announces the end, will tomorrow come?
The singer alludes to the inevitability of the end of life, wondering if there will be any tomorrow after they pass. They may feel a sense of uncertainty or fear about what will happen after their demise.

Why was I given life? What was I born to do?
The singer is contemplating the meaning of their existence, questioning why they were brought into this world and what purpose their life served.

Offering prayers to God, even though my wishes won't be granted.
The artist may be seeking solace in religion or spirituality, offering prayers to a higher power despite feeling as though their prayers will go unanswered. This may provide them with a sense of calm or peace in their final moments.

Stretching out black wings, lost in the darkness and unable to touch it.
The artist may feel powerless, having lost control over their life and unable to reach for the darkness in their final moments.

Without even delivering the pain of separation,
The artist may be protecting someone they care about from the pain of a final goodbye, choosing to suffer in silence rather than inflict pain on their loved ones.

To you who gave me memories I never want to lose,
The singer is thanking someone they care about for the precious memories they have shared, cherishing them and not wanting them to fade from memory.

Forgetting me would be hypocritical,
The artist would view it as hypocritical if the person who gave them those cherished memories were to forget them. They feel the memories are too precious to be forgotten.

What should I wish for?
The singer may be struggling with their final wishes, questioning what exactly they should wish for in these moments of great uncertainty and impending death.

The next time I wake up, you may not be here.
The singer acknowledges that they may not wake up from their impending death, and if they do, their loved one may not be there with them.

Until the day I return to the sky, let me hear your voice.
The singer is seeking comfort in the final moments of their life, asking their loved one to speak with them to soothe their fears and provide solace.

Calling out with a hoarse voice, I pleaded, 'Don't leave me.'
The artist may be expressing their fear of dying alone, calling out to their loved one and begging them to stay by their side until the end.

Will I still hurt inside you on my last day?
The artist may be worried that they will still be a source of pain for their loved one, even in their final moments. They may hope to find peace and healing before they pass.

Will even those thoughts disappear?
The singer questions if even their most intimate and private thoughts will disappear after their death, wondering what will become of them after they leave this world.