Hi there! I’ve already asked warm starlight this question but I’d love to see your take on it. Have you seen the latest MV for Call Your Name on Hiroyuki Sawano’s Youtube? It’s chock full of symbolism for Eremika and Levihan. There’s one part I can’t understand though. Starting from 2:44 there’s a hand wearing an unclasped bangle, releasing sand into the wind. Some say it’s referring to Levi in the paths playing with sand, which is possible. But is there any additional meaning to the bangle? I don’t think it’s simply an aesthetic choice. What do you think?
First of all - I love your art 💜💜💜💜 Ty for lighting up and brightening our LH days with them!!!
Second - I'm absolutely a conspiracist when talking about snk stuff even if there might not be anything 😂 So I'm with you in that it's not something just for aesthetic because there is exactly so much messages being hinted with each panel of the MV! So let's dig a bit...
I searched up "bangle" on Google because though it's a common jewelry, their origin might have meaning. And guess what? They carry VERY DEEP meanings for Indian people, and seem famous in South Asia!!!
- Bangle name derives from the word "glass", in Hindi; the ones made of glass are preferred for marriages and festivals, but they are made with metals, wood, and even from sea shells!
- It's an article mostly used by women and girls, especially brides in their weddings;
Bangles, in India, usually used by married women or girl. A chura is a set of Bangles traditionally worn by a bride on her wedding day and for a period after, especially in Punjabi weddings.
- Men may use it too, one bangle in their arm, and it's called kara . In this case, it relates to Sikhism.
The core beliefs of Sikhism, articulated in the Guru Granth Sahib, include faith and meditation in the name of the one creator; divine unity and equality of all humankind; engaging in seva ('selfless service'); striving for justice for the benefit and prosperity of all; and honest conduct and livelihood while living a householder's life.
- Grooms receive it from their Sikh Father-in-law as wedding gift. And the kara is a symbol of faith, of unbreakable attachment and commitment to God. "You're gifted with life when you're born, you ought to do good deeds" kind of energy. And it was created as a protective piece to be used in the arm which handles the sword during the battle they used this type of weapons.
- Bangles can be open (like in CYN video) or fully closed (like the kara).
So, all in all, they hold a very symbolic meaning!
Now, considering snk and Call Your Name context, as well as our Ackermans and their pairs... if there is one word I could think of for Sawano picking exactly a Bangle for this MV, I would say it is to express serious life commitment to a loved one.
It's even more interesting that the hand with the bangle is trying to hold the sand pretty tightly at the beginning with no avail, and then they have to let it go and flow away right when the lyrics is "I don't have the power On my side forever". It contrasts in a way as if saying - time (sand) is short and flies away, but my love and devotion (bangle) is unwavering and solid and strong despite I'm being unable to keep you with me.
What are your thoughts on it, tho?! I also would love to hear!!!
Thank you so much for the ask!!!
Just a small addition: the rings are also with an open design, but they are a way to put "your devoted feelings into a heart-shaped ring".