二月はビニール傘の中
eastern youth Lyrics

The lyrics of "二月はビニール傘の中" (Nigatsu wa biniiru kasa no naka, "February Inside a Vinyl Umbrella") by Eastern Youth describe the rainy month of February, where the singer is stuck in the rain with a wet vinyl umbrella on his right shoulder, crying with unknown reasons, feeling stupid about himself. The song moves on to describe how he is wandering around in the rain, asking himself why he is alive, feeling foolish for not knowing the reason, and struggling to find his way out. The lyrics overall express a sense of helplessness and aimlessness in life, exemplified by the aimlessness of the singer wandering in the rain. However, the song ends with hope, urging the singer to take a step forward to welcome the spring to come.

The song is notable for its emotional depth, invoking a strong sense of melancholy and desolation through lyrics simple but expressive. With its focus on the rain, the song also carries a strong sense of atmospheric tension. Furthermore, the use of "biniiru kasa" (vinyl umbrella) reflects Japan's urban culture, where people commonly use it to avoid getting wet in the rain.