白き優鬱
the GazettE Lyrics

The GazettE’s song 白き優鬱 (Shiroki Yūutsu) is a melancholic and reflective song that explores the theme of loss and anxiety. The lyrics describe a sense of vulnerability and fragility in the face of uncertainty, where the singer is haunted by a deep-rooted feeling of unease that cannot be easily dispelled. The first stanza sets the tone by describing a scene of a tattered curtain blowing in the wind, representing the transient nature of life itself. From there, the singer reflects on their own sense of weakness, as their body trembles with a voice that is not weak. This voice is the voice of the mind, which has finally become aware of the loss of something important. The next stanza describes a deep, ingrained sense of anxiety that cannot be easily erased, even if one tries to hold onto a memory or a sense of security. The wall of white (white wall) represents the security of easy times that can be easily broken.

The chorus further emphasizes this sense of fragility and vulnerability, with the singer acknowledging that their weakness is something they have come to accept, and that they are now holding onto the memory of someone important as a way of finding solace. The final stanza is a reminder that while loss may be inevitable, life will go on – tomorrow will still come, and the singer will continue to protect and cherish what they have.