Rahab’s mission

Lyrics(Music by Panchan)

My name is Rahab.
(わたしの名前はラハブ)
I must act like an emotionless tool.
(わたしは感情の無い道具のように振舞わなければならない)
All of this is to protect the people I love.
(全ては愛する人達を守るために)
I will accomplish any mission.
(わたしはどんな使命もやり遂げてみせるわ)

But sometimes I don’t know if my mission is really justified.
(しかし、わたしの使命が本当に正義なのかわからない時があるの)
Like this assassination mission.
(今回の暗殺任務のようにね)
The subject king must have a loved one.
(対象の王様にも愛する人がいるはずなんだ)
I must eliminate it in the name of “justice”.
(わたしはそれを「正義」の為に排除しなければならない)

What is “justice” anyway?
(そもそも「正義」って何だ？)
It just seems like a convenient term to use to gain power.
(権力を握るための都合のよい言葉にしか思えないの)
If I accomplish this mission,
(わたしがこの使命を達成したら
it will surely bring chaos to the country.
(この国きっとは混乱をまねくでしょうね))

聡明なラハブちゃん、あなたの苦悩はよく分かるわ
ボクはそんなラハブちゃんに
ずっと寄り添うよ
傷ついた時はいつでも慰めてあげる

(We)don’t want to see death dance.
(ボクらは死のダンスなんかみたくはない)
But that is reality.
(けどそれが現実)

人類は争いが好きだから

(I’ll) heal you with my love dance
(ボクが愛のダンスで癒やしてあげる)
Let this purify your hearts.
(これで心を浄化させてね)

人類はLOVELOVE好きだから

I will continue to be used as a tool of the powerful.
(わたしは権力者の道具として使われ続ける)
Am I not even allowed to question anything?
(わたしは何かに疑問を抱く事すら許されないのか？)
The world will be in chaos from here on out.
(世界はこの先混沌としていくでしょう)
We have to put our trust in sister Luke.
(私たちはルカ姉さんに縋るしかない)

What is “justice” anyway?
(そもそも「正義」って何だ？)
It just seems like a convenient term to use to gain power.
(権力を握るための都合のよい言葉にしか思えないの)
If I accomplish this mission, it will surely bring chaos to the country.
(わたしがこの使命を達成したら、この国きっとは混乱をまねくでしょうね)
I’m sure a lot of power addicts will show up.
(権力中毒者どもがたくさん現れるはずだから)

聡明なラハブちゃん、あなたの苦悩はよく分かるわ
ボクはそんなラハブちゃんに
ずっと寄り添うよ
傷ついた時はいつでも慰めてあげる

(We)don’t want to see death dance.
(ボクらは死のダンスなんかみたくはない)
But that is reality.
(けどそれが現実)

人類は争いが好きだから

(I’ll) heal you with my love dance
(ボクが愛のダンスで癒やしてあげる)
Let this purify your hearts.
(これで心を浄化させてね)

人類はLOVELOVE好きだから

「正気と狂気」この区別すら
つかない人類、神ってる
「秀才と天才」この区別すら
つかない人類、愚かだね
「人災、天災」この区別すら
つかない人類、サヨナラね
「運命、天命」あるとすれば、
ボクたち受け入れるしかないね

Sister Luke, I have made up my mind. The most difficult and lonely way.
(ルカ姉、わたしは決めたよ。もっとも困難で孤独な方法を）
I don’t know if this is the right approach, but I’m ready to go through if that’s your will.
(この方法が正しいか私には分からないけど、それがあなたの意志なら貫き通す覚悟が出来たわ)
I don’t want to see this country devastated by my mission.
(わたしの使命によって国が荒廃するのは見たくない)
I have no right to take the lives of people I love.
(わたしには愛すべき人達の命を奪う権利なんかないんだ)

(We)don’t want to see death dance.
(ボクらは死のダンスなんかみたくはない)
But that is reality.
(けどそれが現実)

人類は争いが好きだから

(I’ll) heal you with my love dance
(ボクが愛のダンスで癒やしてあげる)
Let this purify your hearts.
(これで心を浄化させてね)

人類はLOVELOVE好きだから

WE JUST DO OUR BEST DANDE!
(ボクらはベストダンスをするだけ)

ボクらはいつも試される

LET’S GO HOME RAHAB-CHAN!
(ラハブちゃん、お家に帰ろう)

愛すべき人が待ってるよ

Consideration

◆1. Who is Rahab? — The Self-Awareness of a “Tool” and Loss of Identity

The song opens with the line:

“I must act like an emotionless tool.”

This sets the stage for the main character, Rahab, who has been ordered to suppress her emotions in order to fulfill her role. It suggests that she exists as someone who must prioritize her mission over personal feelings or ethical considerations.

Her role resembles that of a weapon in war or an assassin working under a totalitarian regime—someone whose human qualities must be hidden or erased to fulfill brutal duties. This assassination mission she’s been assigned is one that requires her to suppress her own humanity, causing a deep internal conflict from the outset.

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◆2. The Collapse of “Justice” — Questioning Values

“What is ‘justice’ anyway?”

This question stands at the heart of the entire song. Rahab begins to doubt the legitimacy of the mission she’s been assigned. She says:

“It just seems like a convenient term to use to gain power.”

To her, “justice” is no longer a universal truth—it’s something twisted and wielded by those in power to justify violence and control. She even acknowledges that the king she’s been ordered to kill must have someone he loves, indicating that she’s not blind to the humanity of her target.

This shows that Rahab is more than a tool—she’s a human being full of conflict and introspection.

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◆3. The Role of “Boku” — Comfort, Empathy, and Love

Throughout the lyrics, there’s a character who refers to themselves as “Boku” (a soft, masculine or neutral “I” in Japanese) who offers gentle support to Rahab:

“I understand your suffering, wise Rahab-chan.”
“I will always stay by your side.”

Whether this figure is real or a voice inside Rahab’s mind is ambiguous. But they act as a counterbalance to the violence and moral ambiguity surrounding Rahab, offering unconditional love and healing.

A repeated phrase:

“I’ll heal you with my love dance.”

serves as a direct antithesis to the “dance of death”—a metaphor for war, assassination, and systemic violence. This “love dance” becomes a symbol of warmth and purity, bringing light into the otherwise harsh and cold world Rahab lives in.

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◆4. Dystopia and the Presence of Sister Moka

“We have to put our trust in Sister Moka.”

This line introduces Sister Moka, who appears to be a charismatic leader figure in the world Rahab inhabits—perhaps political, religious, or militaristic. She seems to serve as both a superior and a spiritual guide, someone whom Rahab feels compelled to follow.

Later in the lyrics, Rahab expresses a willingness to walk the most difficult and lonely path, if that is Sister Moka’s will. This indicates that Rahab has chosen to suppress her own desires and accept the guidance of someone she believes in, even if it means facing immense pain.

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◆5. Caught Between Justice and Taking Lives

As the song builds toward its emotional climax, Rahab begins to express her deepest thoughts:

“I don’t want to see this country devastated by my mission.”

“I have no right to take the lives of people I love.”

These lines show Rahab’s ethical awakening—a realization that even if her mission is assigned by a higher authority, she does not have the moral right to bring destruction in the name of that mission. It marks a turning point where she begins to reclaim her humanity and sense of morality.

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◆6. Final Scene: The Return and a Glimpse of Hope

“LET’S GO HOME RAHAB-CHAN!”

The song closes with this heartwarming call. “Going home” here symbolizes not just returning to a physical place, but returning to oneself—reclaiming inner peace, regaining humanity, and perhaps being reunited with those she loves.

“Someone you love is waiting for you.”

This final message suggests that even in a world of chaos and false justice, there is still something sacred: love, connection, and the possibility of healing.

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◆7. Overall Structure and Central Themes

The following table summarizes the main themes found in Rahab’s mission:

Theme	Content
Justice vs. Power	Constant questioning of whether “justice” is truly moral or merely political.
Emotion vs. Apathy	Rahab’s struggle to retain her feelings despite being treated like a tool.
Love and Healing	The voice of “Boku” provides healing and a counterpoint to violence.
Dystopian Control	The presence of Sister Moka symbolizes a higher system that suppresses individuality.
Hope and Return	In the end, the path to home and love remains open.

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◆Conclusion: Rahab’s Story Is a Mirror of Ours

Rahab’s mission is more than a fictional dystopian tale—it’s a reflection of our modern world, where people are often expected to perform roles within systems that may contradict their own sense of justice or humanity.

Rahab could be any of us.

In a world filled with conflict, what do we believe in?
Who do we protect? What does “justice” mean, really?

Through Rahab’s conflict and her quiet yearning for love and truth, the song leaves us with a haunting question—and a fragile hope.