ConcreteBLUES

This track is a soulful blues song that captures the sense of stagnation and suffocation that has haunted Japan since the Heisei era.

It paints a picture of us, walking on cold asphalt since the economic bubble burst, where the word "responsibility" rings hollow. The song's heavy guitar and harmonica wail with despair over the realization that the "new era" promised by politicians and those in power has only become a concrete wall blocking our way.

In the middle of the song, a spoken word section delivers a powerful critique of "diversity," sarcastically pointing out the hypocrisy of a society that preaches acceptance while excluding those who are different. The referenced classical poem further symbolizes a nation withering away due to its exclusive nature.

But this blues isn't just a lament. "Answer me... answer this blues..." It's a powerful message challenging both the rulers and ourselves to face the music and find the resolve to forge the next era. When you listen to this song, you won't be able to remain a mere bystander.