Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: jazz
Song Meaning of “But not for me [祭りJazz version]” by Takashi Matsunaga
But not for me, by Takashi Matsunaga, is an upbeat jazz composition that speaks of unrequited love and longing. It speaks of a deep desire for a love that is unattainable and constantly out of reach. The bright and jazz-inflected melody helps to convey the bittersweet emotion of a character who is both hopeful and pained by the realization that this love is simply not meant to be.
The singer expresses his disappointment at not being the one to share in the joy and love that he so desperately wants. He is haunted by a love that is never meant to be his own and that no matter what he does the outcome never changes. The sadness and heartache of knowing this is often difficult to bear and yet he remains hopeful in his desire for a future that includes this unattainable love.
In the end, the singer is content to simply be a part of the celebration, even if the one he loves is not meant to be his own. He finds solace in the moments of joy that can still be found among the pain and sadness of his ever elusive love. The song is a reminder to all of us to strive for a life of love and joy, and to not lose hope in the face of an unyielding heart.