pool
school food punishment Lyrics

The song "pool" by school food punishment is a dreamy and introspective piece that explores the themes of longing and escapism. The first verse begins with a cloudy and somber atmosphere, as the singer searches for an end to their situation. However, even their expectations are reflected back at them, making it even harder to find a way out. As the day progresses and evening comes, they finally find some solace by crouching down and looking at the world through a different perspective. They close their eyes and try to cancel out the noise, becoming almost intoxicated by the fragmented images they see.

The second verse has a more intense and urgent feel, as the singer describes themselves desperately trying to push forward through the snow. Even the idea of being turned into powder seems alluring, as long as they can escape the turmoil inside their head. They see flashes of lightning and a white, arresting light that seems to both encapsulate and elude them. The repeated refrain of "白く拘留と稲光を伝っていくように ひどく ひどく 遠く" (Hakuku koryu to inabikari wo tsutatte iku you ni hidoku hidoku tooku) emphasizes the distance and isolation the singer feels, as they long for a place where they can truly belong.

The final verse has a more wistful and nostalgic tone, as the singer imagines themselves swimming in a sonatina (a type of short instrumental piece) and forgetting all their problems. However, they still feel a desire to shatter something with their bare feet, and search for a way to escape their shallow existence. The song ends with the repetition of the refrain, underscoring the intense yearning and emotional distance that the singer feels.