Lampshade

(Lampshade) is a song reconstructed with contemporary soundscapes and arrangements, while retaining the foundation of 2000s J-Rock and anime-themed band sounds.
It consciously avoids relying solely on nostalgia, aiming instead to naturally resonate with the emotions of today's listeners.

The lyrics explore the psychology of confronting a self unable to fully embrace positivity,
through motifs like
(vague unease,) (flaring then fading passion,) and (colorless, transparent us.)

This isn't a rallying cry for competing against others,
but a song for making decisions and moving forward while being tossed about by values different from one's own.

Rather than offering answers,
it aims to be a quiet support for those who acknowledge (the answer surely isn't here) and look ahead.

The sound is aggressive, yet prioritizes a soaking warmth over instant elation.
This introspective, emotional Japanese rock track has high affinity with playlists evoking the context of 2000s J-Rock.

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