Paradigm
ame_no_parade Lyrics

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ただ繰り返す日々の中で
憂鬱を乗りこなす今日も
肩すれ違う女神が問う
"感動的な毎日ですか？"と

どこか満たされないフリをして
腹の底では分かっている

誰しもに好かれようと言葉を偽り選ぶ
そのゲームは降りた
飾らないありのままの自分を笑ってくれる
仲間たちが居れば
それだけでいい

大切なものは無意識に
近くに置いてあるようだ
退屈そうな天使に聞く
"時々しか見えないのはなぜ？"

いつ間にか多く失った
それでも残したものはなんだ？
誰しもに好かれようと言葉を偽り選ぶ
そのゲームは降りた
飾らないありのままの自分を笑ってくれる
仲間たちが居れば

なぜ人は多く望み
乾き続けるのだろう
必要なものはなんだ？
くだらないありのままの
自分を分かってくれる
あなたがいてくれる

それだけでいい
それだけでいい

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from ame_no_parade's song "Paradigm" depict the struggles and questions of daily life. The singer talks about the feeling of being unfulfilled, even though they may appear to be handling their depression well. The lyrics express the common desire to be liked by everyone, even if it means choosing false words to do so. However, the singer realizes that this game is no longer worth playing, and that having true friends who accept you for who you are is more important than appeasing others.

The song explores the theme of self-acceptance and finding meaning in life. The singer questions what is truly necessary in life and what may be causing the constant thirst for more. The mention of an "angel" may represent a higher being or agency of fate, questioning the singer's perspective on what they perceive as lost or unseen. Overall, the lyrics seek an understanding of oneself and a contentment with the people and things around them, rather than striving for an elusive idea of perfection or success.

Line by Line Meaning

ただ繰り返す日々の中で憂鬱を乗りこなす今日も肩すれ違う女神が問う "感動的な毎日ですか？"と
In the midst of daily routine and overcoming sadness, a passing goddess asks if today is a day of emotional significance.

どこか満たされないフリをして腹の底では分かっている
Feeling unfulfilled, but aware that such feelings are present.

誰しもに好かれようと言葉を偽り選ぶそのゲームは降りた飾らないありのままの自分を笑ってくれる仲間たちが居ればそれだけでいい
Choosing to no longer play the game of pretending to be likeable to everyone, finding happiness in being oneself among genuine friends.

大切なものは無意識に近くに置いてあるようだ退屈そうな天使に聞く "時々しか見えないのはなぜ？"
The important things in life seem to be unconsciously close by. A bored angel is asked why they are only visible sometimes.

いつ間にか多く失ったそれでも残したものはなんだ？誰しもに好かれようと言葉を偽り選ぶそのゲームは降りた飾らないありのままの自分を笑ってくれる仲間たちが居れば
Despite losing many things unknowingly, what remains? Choosing to no longer play the game of pretending to be likeable to everyone, finding happiness in being oneself among genuine friends.

なぜ人は多く望み乾き続けるのだろう必要なものはなんだ？くだらないありのままの自分を分かってくれるあなたがいてくれるそれだけでいいそれだけでいい
Why do people continue to crave so much and feel thirsty? What is truly necessary? Finding comfort in someone who understands and accepts us for who we are. That is enough, that is all that is needed.

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