"Rabbit Gray" (ラビットグレイ) is a song by Japanese singer Eve. The song tells a story of self-reflection and struggles with identity in a monochrome world. The lyrics describe a hot midday temperature that goes against the protagonist's understanding of normality. They reminisce about a time when they felt like escaping and riding a bicycle at 2 AM, with their breath mixing with the cold air. The protagonist reflects on their journey to find themselves, walking alone in the outskirts of town. They wonder where they went wrong and where they lost their way. Thoughts flood their mind, and their breathing intensifies. However, they want to forget those thoughts, asking someone to take them away and stop their breath. The chorus emphasizes the importance of hearing the other person's voice instead of using mere words. The protagonist wants the other person to listen to their voice and not let the situation become like a farce, where they act selfishly. Even if their voice becomes hoarse when they return to their current place, they don't want the other person to lose sight of them. The second verse highlights the vague movements of a person the protagonist refers to as "Rabbit Gray." The protagonist tries to match their stride with Rabbit Gray but is met with deep sighs. The protagonist recalls a time when they couldn't sleep and arranged to meet someone in the corner of the town, leading to a secret base. They question where they lost their way again and whether their thoughts caused time to go forward. Despite this, they want to forget everything, asking someone to take them away and stop their breath. The second chorus echoes the previous chorus, emphasizing the importance of hearing the other person's voice and not letting it become a farce. Even if their voice becomes hoarse when they return, they don't want the other person to lose them in the dark depths. The bridge brings forth feelings of boredom and dissatisfaction with the protagonist's life, where they feel like they don't exist in the monochrome world they have painted. Time seems to have stopped, and they question what they are doing. Even if they made a wrong choice, they encourage themselves to wake up and make their voice heard. The protagonist wants the other person to know that it's not a joke and that their voice can reach them. Even if their dreams become a farce and they start forgetting the other person, they don't want to lose them. Overall, "Rabbit Gray" explores themes of self-discovery, confusion, and the desire for connection. The protagonist struggles with their sense of normality and finding their place in a monochrome world. They seek understanding and long for a genuine connection where their voice can be heard.
