《殘酷な天使のテーゼ》（殘酷天使的行動綱領）原日文歌詞的逐句解析，從詩意層面與《新世紀福音戰士》的劇情精神出發，一句一句解釋其象徵與意涵。

1. 残酷な天使のように　少年よ、神話になれ

如同那殘酷的天使一樣，少年啊，成為神話吧。

這是全曲最具象徵性的開場，直接點出主題：「少年」即主角碇真嗣，而「成為神話」暗示他將被歷史記住，或者將經歷某種宗教性質的犧牲或啟示。這句充滿宿命感，並透露出人類在天命與個體選擇之間的掙扎。

2. 蒼い風が今　胸のドアを叩いても

此刻蒼藍的風正輕敲打著我的內心之門

「蒼い風」象徵未知的召喚或命運的到來，是改變的預兆；而「胸のドア」（內心之門）代表真嗣封閉自我的心理狀態。雖然感受到外界對他的需求，但仍猶豫不決。

3. 私だけをただ見つめて　微笑んでるあなた

你只僅是凝視著我微笑

這裡的「あなた」可被解讀為綾波零或其他女性角色，也可以理解為某種理想化的人物或母性象徵，提醒真嗣他人對他的愛或依賴。

4. そっとふれるもの　もとめることに夢中で

我一直全神貫注地追尋著那輕輕觸及之物

描寫主角對感情與歸屬的渴望。雖追尋某種聯繫、某種溫度，卻又不知其實質為何，是一種青春期的不安與追求。

5. 運命さえ　まだ知らない　いたいけな瞳

那雙天真的眼睛，甚至還不知命運為何物

「いたいけ」表示純真無知。真嗣最初對自己的使命、世界的殘酷尚未全然理解，是被動地被捲入命運之中。

6. だけどいつか気づくでしょう　その背中には

但你終將會發現，在你的背後

這是預告性的句子，象徵角色未來將意識到自身的責任與力量。

7. 遥か未来　目指すための　羽根があること

其實早已長出為前往遙遠未來的雙翼

「羽根」代表成長與超越，暗示真嗣雖然懵懂，內心卻潛藏飛翔未來的潛力。這與他日後的心理變化、與父親的對立及與人類補完計畫的糾葛相互呼應。

8. 残酷な天使のテーゼ　
窓辺(まどべ)からやがて飛(と)び立(た)つ

殘酷天使的行動綱領，你將從窗邊飛去

這句揭示整部EVA劇情的基調：人類的進化與解放是從「悲傷」出發的。歌名中的「テーゼ（Thesis）」意味「命題」，是一種對存在的論述。而這個命題，是帶著痛苦與自我犧牲的。

9. ほとばしる熱いパトスで 思い出を裏切るなら

發出炙熱悲情 如果背叛你的回憶

這句詩意地描繪出角色覺醒的時刻。「生命的形狀」可指自我意識、人際聯繫、甚至是EVA駕駛員與機體間的「同步」。

10. この宇宙（そら）を抱いて輝く　少年よ、神話になれ

擁抱宇宙成為閃耀的光芒，少年啊，成為神話吧

副歌重現，將整首歌升華至宿命與啟示的頂點。真嗣將以極端的方式「發光」——既是毀滅，也是重生。

這首歌充滿宗教、心理與哲學色彩，既非單純讚頌英雄，也非哀傷之歌，而是關於「選擇與成長」的精神之詩。《EVA》正是透過這樣的歌詞，從動畫主題曲的框架中解放出來，成為影響一整代人精神世界的經典。

“A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” – A Line-by-Line Analysis of the Original Japanese Lyrics from a Poetic and Narrative Perspective in Relation to Neon Genesis Evangelion

 1. 残酷な天使のように　少年よ、神話になれ

Like a cruel angel, young boy, become a legend.

This iconic opening line encapsulates the entire theme of the song and the series. The “young boy” refers to Shinji Ikari, the protagonist. The phrase “become a legend” implies a transformation—being remembered in myth, possibly through sacrifice or spiritual revelation. It evokes a sense of fate and positions the character between divine destiny and human choice, a core struggle of the Evangelion narrative.

 2. 蒼い風が今　胸のドアを叩いても

Now, the blue wind is knocking at the door to your heart.

The “blue wind” symbolizes an unseen force or call of destiny—a harbinger of change. The “door to your heart” suggests Shinji’s inner self, which is closed off and uncertain. Though the world is asking something of him, he remains hesitant and emotionally guarded.

 3. 私だけをただ見つめて　微笑んでるあなた

You simply gaze at me and smile.

The “you” in this line could be interpreted as Rei Ayanami or another symbolic figure—possibly representing idealized love or maternal presence. It implies that Shinji is seen and needed, emphasizing the themes of dependency, connection, and emotional validation.

 4. そっとふれるもの　もとめることに夢中で

Absorbed in seeking what gently touches.

This line expresses Shinji’s adolescent longing for intimacy and connection. He seeks warmth, meaning, or human contact but cannot fully articulate or understand what he wants. It conveys the insecurity and confusion of youth.

 5. 運命さえ　まだ知らない　いたいけな瞳

Innocent eyes that still do not know fate.

“いたいけ” suggests innocence and vulnerability. Shinji’s eyes, representing perception, have yet to fully grasp the harsh reality or weight of his role. He is drawn into a complex destiny while still emotionally and psychologically unprepared.

 6. だけどいつか気づくでしょう　その背中には

But one day, you will realize that on your back…

This is a foreshadowing line, suggesting eventual self-awareness. It hints that Shinji will come to understand his potential, responsibility, or the burden he carries, which he is not yet conscious of.

 7. 遥か未来　目指すための　羽根があること

…you have wings that aim toward a distant future.

“Wings” are a metaphor for growth, freedom, and transcendence. They symbolize Shinji’s latent potential to rise above pain and limitation. This aligns with later themes in the series—transformation, resistance, and the choice to evolve or retreat.

 8. 残酷な天使のテーゼ　窓辺からやがて飛び立つ

A cruel angel’s thesis—soon you will fly out from the window.

This is the thesis—or theme—of the series: the evolution of humanity through pain. “Flying out the window” suggests leaving behind the safe, interior world to confront external chaos. The word “thesis” (テーゼ) implies a philosophical proposition—a meditation on human nature, suffering, and change.

 9. ほとばしる熱いパトスで　思い出を裏切るなら

If your searing passion betrays your memories…

This poetic line describes a transformative moment. “Patos” (pathos) is an emotional surge, a burning will or desire. To betray memories means breaking from the past—perhaps overcoming trauma or redefining identity. It marks the moment of awakening and change.

 10. この宇宙を抱いて輝く　少年よ、神話になれ

Embrace the universe and shine, young boy—become a legend.

Repeating the climax of the chorus, this line elevates the narrative to mythic proportions. Shinji is called to embrace not just his fate, but the entirety of existence. His light is both destructive and redemptive—a metaphor for the ambiguous outcome of his journey in Evangelion.

This song is rich with religious, psychological, and philosophical overtones. It is neither a simple anthem of heroism nor a lament. Rather, it is a spiritual poem about choice, growth, and transformation. “A Cruel Angel’s Thesis” transcends the typical boundaries of anime theme songs and reflects the very core of Neon Genesis Evangelion’s enduring power: its ability to blend personal anguish with metaphysical questions, resonating across generations.