ROCKS

Song Meaning

This track kicks off with a sense of urgent motion, a feeling of being chased and driven by a dry, restless heart. The narrator is pushing forward, perhaps towards an elusive ideal represented by a distant, shining star. This pursuit is framed by a paradox: gaining by losing, taking by giving. It’s a relentless push forward, not for anyone else, but for the present moment itself. The core tension lies in this constant state of striving and contradiction. The lyrics paint a picture of someone who has betrayed trust while believing, hurt others while praying. This internal conflict fuels the drive, making the present moment, "our now," something that belongs to no one and is dictated by no one. It’s a raw, unvarnished existence. The repeated structure of "思いかさね 夢をかさね 日々をかさね" (stacking thoughts, stacking dreams, stacking days) and the visceral imagery of being covered in sweat, holding back tears, and blood boiling, powerfully conveys the sheer effort involved. This isn't a gentle journey; it's a gritty, all-consuming struggle that continues "On the way," suggesting an ongoing process rather than a destination. The ultimate desire, "I wanna rocks," repeated with emphasis on the chest, seems to signify a yearning for something solid, something real, perhaps a core strength or an unshakeable truth to hold onto amidst the chaos. It’s a primal need for substance in a life defined by constant motion and paradox, a desire to anchor oneself as the struggle continues endlessly.