I really like this PV among the new PVs for Love songs. For me even if she is walking a straight path through destruction, I though it was done very well and very creatively. This is how I interpret it.
Obviously the songs from the lyric content is about dreams and the pursuit of obtaining such things; not to give up. Right? So take that into consideration. Sure Ayumi wakes up like it is a normal day. Maybe its a dream, but I don't necessarily think so. Each day brings new opportunities to follow and pursue your dreams, but challenges sometimes and usually do arise that push us back; makes us want to give up. I would say this is the debris, people and everything that is tragic happening around her is just that.
"What is sad is to give up That's true even now But such cases that don't fit well
Are increasing in reality" This could also be a reflection of mental state such as self doubt, low self esteem. The inner struggles we must face daily to push past in order to get to where our dreams lie.
"Where is that dream now And what is it like ?"
Its like any other day, each day is a new slate, we make of it what we will. She gets ready and comes outside with her great Danes. The Danes that she is walking... the dogs can represent strength and power. Maybe its an extension of Ayu, probably a shield. This goes along with the outfit of choice because to me, it looks very elegant, but also reminiscent of warrior-esque armor. I think this is Ayu ready to face the day, the world with strength and courage. Its all about empowerment of her self to face her daily struggles for reaching her dreams.
She is also walking a straight line in the path that she has chosen. She sings
"(dance dance dance do it again) (sing sing sing do it again)" signifying to keep going, keep trying, keep achieving. Her path is very clear, there is no debris or obstacles on this path except around it. She knows what her dreams are and is doing what she needs to do to reach them.
"I wonder if That warms your heart suddenly I wonder if That tightens your heart strongly" I'm sure for Ayu her dreams what ever they all may be from short term to long term warms and tightens her heart strongly. So again the path she has chosen keeps her strong to keep dancing, singing toward her goals.
(for example) In the subway station scene, men seem to be coming from behind to stop her, chase her, etc. This could be people's negative remarks, criticism and or just Ayu's haters. So despite how strong intentions to reach our dreams are, everyone struggles. From outside sources like mentioned to within that make it difficult to continue to make our dreams come into fruition.
"We need courage to let go of something We know that after becoming adults But I fully realize lately That it's not easy" That goes back to what I said earlier. This also to me, affirms my thoughts on the great danes and her outfit. Its part of her courage to let go of the obstacles and hurdles that are all around her that dim the light to success. We ultimately choose to let those hinder us and control how we obtain or don't obtain our dreams. It can make us give up, lost hope for them. To be strong and really know to go forward, we much let go of the negativity some people bring us and the negativity we build toward ourselves. It really is difficult, but when we do it, nothing can stop us right? That last scene to me is really the light at the end of the tunnel. I don't think this is Ayumi dying, but rather this is her light at the tunnel where she has let go and her dreams are the light she has been reaching for.
I would write more, but I think you get the gist of what I think of the video. Its absolutely one of my favorite songs on the new album. I think the video is amazing, it really struck an accord for me.
Very inspiring.