Tokyo-based alt-pop artist Sarina is back with her latest single, Yu-Utsu na Michi (Melancholy Roads), and it is breathtaking. It is her first single written in Japanese and English, a testament to her ability to create a compelling narrative with her thoughtful and vivid lyrics. Her vocal delivery takes the listener on an immersive journey, plunging them into a bittersweet story of pursuing dreams, no matter how lonely or scary they might be.
The production is top-notch, seamlessly fusing ethereal soundscapes with guitar-driven choruses. It is a perfect blend of melancholy and hope, with Sarina’s dynamic vocals and raw, vulnerable storytelling at the forefront. The song is accompanied by a stunning anime and gaming-inspired music video that perfectly captures the song’s mood.
Sarina explains that “the inspiration for the song came from the solitude of chasing her dreams. Yu-Utsu na Michi is a free fall of a daydream that leaves your reality forever changed. Sometimes, the passion that burns inside you is so bright that it blinds you to the solitude of life. It is beautiful and warm and crackles with the promise of what you could be. For me, the road I followed while chasing my dreams often led to isolation. The joy of what I can be glowed alongside the loneliness of the beautiful but lonesome world.”
Yu-Utsu na Michi (Melancholy Roads) takes the listeners on an unparalleled emotional journey. Don’t miss out on this sparkling alt-pop gem.