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National Route 2

Baruba

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In the winter of 2020, I drove away, disgusted with myself for not being able to achieve anything.
This song is about a man's conflict between the reality of not being able to achieve anything and his ideal of standing on a brilliant stage.
He got tired of staying in his hometown and slowly drifting away from his ideals, so he went to Tokyo.
This song expresses his strong determination to break away from the person who has never succeeded in anything he has done and to take on the challenge as he is.
The chorus contains a message about a man's weakness and the desire to stay just as he is.
Also pay attention to the sampling of lines from manga scattered throughout the lyrics.
With a fast-paced track and crystal-clear falsetto, this is a song perfect for a drive-tune night.

Artist Profile

  • Baruba

    Baruba is a rapper born in 2000 and raised in Yamaguchi, Japan, who places strong emphasis on word choice and emotional expression. After moving to Tokyo, he began pursuing his music career in earnest. Centering his work around introspective lyrics and melodic flows, Baruba reflects the emotions that waver between ideals and reality, as well as the sensations and thoughts drawn from everyday life. While his music is rooted in personal experiences and reflections, his expressive style is characterized by an approach that stays close to the listener while leaving the interpretation open to them. Rather than imposing emotions directly, his careful use of space and nuance in language allows distinct scenes and atmospheres to emerge with each track. Grounded in hip-hop yet unrestricted by genre, Baruba takes a flexible approach to music-making, establishing a unique artistic worldview. With his expressive depth and versatile musicality, he is steadily carving out a distinctive presence within the scene, drawing increasing attention to his future endeavors.

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