1. Cantarella - VOCALOID Songs With Inappropriate Meaning

This is the first in a series of posts about VOCALOID songs with awkward meanings that sometimes border on inappropriate. VOCALOID is very popular in today’s culture (in Japan as well as around the world). The beautiful singing computer program, Miku Hatsune, has left the world flabbergasted by wonderful music, lovely character designs, and a delightful young anime-style girl as their main attraction. VOCALOID has taken the world by storm with technology and sound. But have you ever stopped to think about the meaning behind the songs so many sing, hum, listen to, and remix? The following is a list of a few songs, some popular, some not as well-known, that have an underlying message you may want to know about before you decide you want that Miku ringtone.

1. Cantarella
   The first song I want to bring to attention is a song sung by KAITO titled “Cantarella”. Cantarella is a charming, upbeat song that has a beautiful string background and a sweet tale to tell about rape.

Wait… rape?

Take a quick glance at this part of the translated lyrics:

“Thinking that my words are pure, you've let your guard down.”

He’s saying things to get this person to trust him, but his real intent isn’t revealed until the chorus:

“I now set up a trap to capture your captivated heart.
I now peak into the small crevice,
and capture you.
I slipped you into the deep bushes,
and you are now being violated by the scent of our mixing sweats.”

i.e., I’m raping you now. This is KAITO singing this song originally, with Miku accompanying him. She may not speak Japanese as well as she thinks, or she has some really sick kinks…