Except that it isn’t just those ten seconds. It’s the whole opening that evolves, throws back at earlier events just to push forward, in a way that feels completely natural and consistent with the theme of the anime series - evolving and going forward.
Perfect way to describe how the OP feels while watching the show. What also enhanced it for me was listening to the full version and reading the translated lyrics. I love how the second verse reveals that
Gurren Lagann Spoilers
the song is Simon sending a post-humous message to Kamina about the experiences he went through following Kamina’s death: from lost and aimless to carrying on Kamina’s legacy by pushing forward and cherishing every day.
It’s very moving and adds a lot of depth to such an upbeat and energetic song.
You’re right - and the lyrics are so well in-tune with the show that I feel a bit ashamed to not have dug a bit deeper into them, in my earlier comment.
And there’s also some depth in the first part (that appears in the opening), not just the second (that you explained rather well) - how you interpret the lyrics of the first part changes, depending on the events that you’ve seen already.
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Before Kamina’s death
A boy who digs tunnels in the dark, but wants something further than that. He doesn’t know the colour of the endless sky because the village is underground. Eventually, he leaves for the outside world. There’s no time to lament that Yoko doesn’t like him or other trivialities - they still need to chase their tomorrows. And the answer is always there because he got dreams and hopes for the future, finally living under the sky.
After Kamina’s death
A boy who falls into depression after his bro dies, and wants him back. He doesn’t see the endless sky, because he’s hiding himself in the shadows, digging statues. But there’s no time to lament Kamina’s death - he still needs to lead the team to fight the beastmen. And the answer is always there because Kamina lives in Simon’s heart.
Perfect way to describe how the OP feels while watching the show. What also enhanced it for me was listening to the full version and reading the translated lyrics. I love how the second verse reveals that
Gurren Lagann Spoilers
the song is Simon sending a post-humous message to Kamina about the experiences he went through following Kamina’s death: from lost and aimless to carrying on Kamina’s legacy by pushing forward and cherishing every day.
It’s very moving and adds a lot of depth to such an upbeat and energetic song.
You’re right - and the lyrics are so well in-tune with the show that I feel a bit ashamed to not have dug a bit deeper into them, in my earlier comment.
And there’s also some depth in the first part (that appears in the opening), not just the second (that you explained rather well) - how you interpret the lyrics of the first part changes, depending on the events that you’ve seen already.
Gurren Lagann spoilers
A boy who digs tunnels in the dark, but wants something further than that. He doesn’t know the colour of the endless sky because the village is underground. Eventually, he leaves for the outside world. There’s no time to lament that Yoko doesn’t like him or other trivialities - they still need to chase their tomorrows. And the answer is always there because he got dreams and hopes for the future, finally living under the sky.
A boy who falls into depression after his bro dies, and wants him back. He doesn’t see the endless sky, because he’s hiding himself in the shadows, digging statues. But there’s no time to lament Kamina’s death - he still needs to lead the team to fight the beastmen. And the answer is always there because Kamina lives in Simon’s heart.