Okay, Let's Talk About That Evangelion Song
Everyone knows "A Cruel Angel's Thesis," right? It's, like, the anime anthem. The song that instantly makes you crave giant robots and existential dread.
But I have a confession. A possibly heretical opinion. Are the lyrics... a *little* much?
The Lyrics: A Deep Dive (Maybe Too Deep?)
Let's be honest, sometimes the words just sound... impressive. Like they *should* mean something profound.
Instead of having a meaning, the lyrics just have an effect. An impressive effect, but an effect nonetheless.
I mean, take "shōnen yo, shinwa ni nare". Be a legend, kid! Okay, I get the gist.
But "sōzō suru zankoku-sa ga"? The cruelty you imagine? Uh... explain?
Maybe I'm just not enlightened enough. Perhaps I lack the intellectual capacity to grasp the lyrical genius of Yoko Takahashi.
The Power of the Music (Saves the Day!)
Here's the thing, though: It doesn't even matter! The music is *that* good.
That driving beat! That soaring melody! It just gets your blood pumping, even if you have no idea what she's singing about.
The song just *works*. It's perfect anime opening material, even if you don't understand a word.
The Vocals: Pure Energy
Yoko Takahashi's voice is just... wow. She delivers those lines with such power.
It's all in Japanese, so to someone who doesn't speak Japanese, the lyrics don't matter. It is pure energy and emotion.
Seriously, she could be singing about washing dishes, and I'd still be hyped!
Am I Alone? Probably.
I'm probably the only one who feels this way. Everyone else probably understands the hidden philosophical meaning of every single syllable.
They're probably writing dissertations about the symbolism of the opening sequence as we speak.
But hey, maybe there's someone out there who secretly agrees with me. Someone who also thinks the lyrics are just a tad over-the-top.
Unpopular Opinion: Embrace the Vibe
So, here's my final verdict: "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" is amazing. A masterpiece.
But don't stress too much about understanding the lyrics. Just feel the music. Embrace the vibe.
Sing along! Pretend you know what you're saying! And maybe, just maybe, you'll become a legend too. (Even if you're not sure what kind.)
And let's be honest, the real meaning of the song is probably "get in the robot, Shinji!" anyway. I think we can all agree on that.
So next time you hear this song, crank it up. Sing along. And don't worry if you don't fully understand what Yoko Takahashi is singing about.
