æª (Ibitsu)
The Gazette · Division [2012]
Do you take me away?
muimi ni kizamu toki ni me o toji
karamawaru honnou o mita
hoshigaru gokan ga mitsu o susuri
ku mo raku mo nukegara no you de
azayaka sugita risou ni kuzurete gareki no umi e
soko ni korogaru jibun ni kidzuku
yoku ni obore modorenai
miagereba michisugiteita toki
kono sora wa nigori hateteita
gareki ni saita hana mo karete shimau ne
kono me o hanaseba itsuka kieteyuku
yugandeyuku keshiki ga ore o warau yo
mada minu mirai soko ni aru no wa "souzou" no nare no hate ka?
suitai shita mama nanimo dekizuni
kikei na genjitsu o oyogu
nagare ni makase migi ni naraeba
nigoru sora mo sunde mieru ka?
azayaka sugita risou ni kuzurete gareki no umi e
me no mae ni utsuru furerarenu omoi
itsu no ma ni ka kokoro wa mujun de nureteita
kono me o hanaseba itsuka kieteyuku
wazuka na sono "souzou" mo yagate mu ni ochiru
toki ga michiteyuku
tada yuganda mama...
mada minu mirai soko ni aru no wa "souzou" no nare no hate ka?
sore tomo ore no mujun ka?
æª (Ibitsu) - The Gazette
The Gazette's "æª (Ibitsu)" stands as a defining track on their 2012 album "Division," showcasing the band's evolution into a more polished, radio-ready sound while retaining their signature J-pop sensibilities. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song exemplifies their ability to blend catchy melodies with introspective lyrics that resonate with a wide audience. As a staple of their discography, "Ibitsu" highlights the band's growth from their earlier punk-influenced roots to a sophisticated pop act capable of dominating Japanese charts. The recording captures the collaborative energy of the group, featuring harmonies and production choices that became hallmarks of their mid-2010s work. It remains a significant piece in their catalog, reflecting the balance between commercial appeal and artistic expression that characterized their career during this period.