KAGUYA

Cru's new song "KAGUYA" draws inspiration from The Tale of the Bamboo Cutter, Japan's oldest folktale, boldly portraying themes of love and manipulation, beauty and destruction within a vivid, dreamlike soundscape.

The lyrics unfold against imagery of moonlight, the sound of bamboo, and the fragrance of rain, with the repeated calls of *"mae" (dance) and "mahare" (revolve) creating a ritualistic rhythm. Men, captivated by the beauty of "KAGUYA," are led astray, compelled to fight, and ultimately destroyed-an allegory of desire and ruin woven into poetic, archaic expressions.

Yet the song is not only about downfall. Within its verses lies a confession: "The only one who truly loved me was you." Beyond bloodlines, beyond the inevitability of parting, the mere fact of having met becomes a happiness worth treasuring. This acknowledgement of a singular, transformative love turns the tale of fate into one of salvation and eternal memory.

Blending ethereal melodies with Japanese rhythmic motifs, and carried by Cru's pure and expressive vocals, "KAGUYA" emerges as a modern epic-an evocative retelling of timeless myth that resonates deeply with the human heart.