フィクション by Sumika Lyrics Meaning – Unraveling the Narrative of Life through Music
Lyrics
昨日 挟んだ栞の続きから
楽あれば苦もあり ストーリーは波の随に
深い海を抜け空飛ぶ街に繰り出し そこから降りれなくなり
脈絡のないような展開も
きっとオンリーなストーリー
高鳴る所には忘れず付箋を
時々くるマイナスな面に備えて重宝して
ひらりひらり めくりめくる
ストーリー ストーリー 喜怒哀楽 忙しい
ひらりひらり めくりめくる
ストーリー ストーリー 忙しない ネバーエンディング
いつになれば終わるんだ
皆目 見当もつかない
お生憎 見当もつかない
さあ 今日も始めましょうか 栞挟んだページ 涙の跡
苦しくて思わず閉じた 理由は忘れずに
読み進める程白紙のページが
お気に召すままに 起承転結をこしらえて
ひらりひらり めくりめくる
ストーリー ストーリー 喜怒哀楽 忙しい
のらりくらり 巡り 巡る
ストーリー ストーリー 自己責任 険しい
破り捨てたい時は もう一回
付箋の場所を読み返し
そこに在ったストーリー
彩るキャラは居ましたか
さあ 思い出して
Whoa, whoa
(ひらりひらり)
ひらりひらり めくりめくる
ストーリー ストーリー 喜怒哀楽 忙しい
ひらりひらり めくりめくる
ストーリー ストーリー 高鳴れば ネバーエンディング
いつになれば終わるんだ
皆目 見当もつかない
お生憎 見当はつけない
さあ 今日も始めましょうか
In the realm of modern J-Pop, few songs capture the essence of life’s unwavering narrative quite like Sumika’s ‘フィクション’ (Fiction). This track is more than a mere amalgamation of catchy beats and melodious harmonies; it is an introspective journey through the chapters of one’s existence, evoking a profound introspection that is a rarity in today’s music landscape.
With its delicate balance of vivid imagery and allegorical lyricism, ‘フィクション’ transcends the auditory experience, becoming a mirror for the listener’s own story. It is a testament to the artistry of Sumika, who skillfully weaves a tapestry of emotions that resounds with each unfolding page of life.
The Tapestry of Life: A Story in Song
‘フィクション’ opens with an invitation to begin the day, a subtle nod to the endless cycle of daily life and the stories it comprises. It beckons us to pick up where we left off, much like continuing a story from a bookmarked page. The lyric structure itself mimics the ups and downs of a narrative, with ‘楽あれば苦もあり’ (if there is joy, there will also be sorrow), highlighting the inextricable blend of happiness and heartache within the human experience.
This prelude sets the stage for a metaphorical odyssey that deftly parallels the depth of the sea with the exhilaration of a city in the sky. These contrasting environments symbolize the internal voyages we undertake as characters in our own stories—each plot twist, irrespective of its seemingly random occurrence, contributing to our one-of-a-kind narrative.
Post-Its and Teardrops: The Markers of Our Journey
In a world where we use sticky notes to remember and organize our tasks, Sumika uses this everyday item as a motif for remembering the emotional peaks of our lives. ‘高鳴る所には忘れず付箋を’ (Don’t forget to put a post-it where your heart races) suggests earmarking those moments that stir the soul, while also preparing for the ‘minus’ moments, the inevitable lows that test our resilience.
Similarly, the tear-stained bookmark serves as a poignant metaphor for the painful occasions that force us to pause and close the book of our lives momentarily. But crucially, the song advises not to forget why we paused—because it is within those reasons that the essence of our story, and potential for growth, lies.
The Never-Ending, Ever-Turning Pages of Existence
‘フィクション’ employs the concept of a never-ending story to mirror the relentless pace of life’s events. The refrain ‘ひらりひらり めくりめくる’ (Lightly, lightly, turning the pages) reflects how our narratives are constantly in flux, unable to be predicted or contained within a single genre of emotion.
This part of the song bathes in the cacophony of human feelings, the ‘喜怒哀楽’ (joy, anger, pathos, humor), reinforcing the notion that our personal tales are thick with plot and enriched by the diverse spectrum of emotional experiences. Sumika captures this perpetual motion with a dynamic rhythm that pulsates with the heartbeat of our stories.
Crafting Closure from Blank Pages: Sumika’s Hidden Message
As we venture deeper into ‘フィクション’, the band confronts us with the concept of blank pages within our stories that await our inscription. What’s implied here is the power of agency we hold; it’s the call to author our own climaxes, turning points, and resolutions that personalize and give meaning to our existence.
Sumika teases out the silver lining in moments of despair with ‘破り捨てたい時は もう一回’ (When you want to tear it up, try once more). It’s an encouraging reminder to revisit the vibrant moments, the ‘付箋の場所’, that exist in our stories—to remember the colorful characters and moments of brilliance that continue to shape us.
Echoing Into Infinity: The Song’s Most Memorable Lines
The haunting question ‘いつになれば終わるんだ’ (When will it end?) resonates through ‘フィクション’, encapsulating the uncertainty that plagues every storyteller. These words bespeak the shared anxiety of reaching life’s finale without a sense of direction or an anticipated conclusion.
Yet it’s in the acceptance of this uncertainty where Sumika’s philosophical musing lies. ‘お生憎 見当もつかない’ (Regrettably, there’s no guessing) is a lament that transforms into liberating wisdom. It’s an acknowledgment of life’s open-endedness and a declaration that perhaps the narrative we inhabit need not be constrained by a definitive end, but rather, is a never-ending progression of moments and memories.
