Everybody (Japanese Ver.)

Song Meaning

This track kicks off with an urgent call to "Wake up," a repeated plea to "目醒めよ" (wake up/awaken) that sets a tone of immediate urgency. The lyrics paint a picture of someone hiding behind a "mask" reflected in a mirror, concealing an "innocent girl." There's a sense that as one grows older, they get lost, searching for a path in a "sleeping forest." The central tension arises from the conflict between societal expectations or conformity, represented by the "mask" and being "bound by morals," and an inner, authentic self that yearns for expression. This hidden self is characterized by a "beating heart" that creates its own rhythm and a desire to "break things" like a child, suggesting a need to shed inhibitions and embrace freedom. The most striking craft element is the recurring motif of a "flute's sound" that transcends time and space, linking the narrator and the listener. The narrator offers to use their own flute's melody to "set you free," positioning music as a powerful force for liberation. This contrasts with the initial image of being lost and masked, offering a path toward a "Beautiful World." What makes these lyrics resonate is the way they articulate a universal struggle between outward presentation and inner truth. The repeated "Everybody" acts as a collective summons, urging listeners to confront their own hidden selves. The promise of freedom through music, and the idea that breaking things can lead back to the light, offers a hopeful, empowering message grounded in the act of self-awakening.