[Gekijou / Theater] Cult. - Self Liner Note
This is the 10th track of the album. The concept behind this one is something like the feeling of" the gap in values and cultures between yourself and those around you".
Back in my student days, there were so many times I felt like I was different from everyone around me. There were countless moments when my favorite things were mocked, and I couldn’t say a word in response. I really hated so much I found myself I spent a lot of time alone, agonizing over it. On top of that, it was a really rough period in a lot of ways for me: there were times when a simple words or offhand opinion from someone would hurt me, or I'd feel "completely alone" even when I was with other people.
However, as an adult, I've met many people who finally accepted me for who I am, and this song was born when I looked back and realized that "I've finally been able to move on huh". In my own roundabout way, I wanted this song to reach out and support anyone who might be going through the same thing right now. The title "Cult." is a play on words, taking "Cult" from both "Culture" and "Occult."
Melody-wise, I created it while imagining a sound that is cloudy yet somehow bright, like a comfortable, gentle darkness. What I found personally challenging was the vocal delivery - since the key isn't particularly high throughout the song, I had to work that much harder to pour the right amount of emotion into it. I was really struggled with when to hold back and when to let my emotion out. I'd be happy if that inner conflict comes through when you listen. I hope Cult. becomes a source of support for everyone who listen to it.
