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A_Loops_Z

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Better than Deadline from Engaged Dancehall, but not by much. The lyrics are alright, but that’s all I’d call them, which is more than I can say for some of the lyrics in this album. Beautiful Sky has already been translated by Releska here, but it almost feels like a clone of Red Soul from Ultra Dancehall. Maybe it’s just me.

☆ Title: A_Loops_Z
★ Album: IGNITION DANCEHALL
☆ Album Artist: Alstroemeria Records
★ Vocals: mican*
☆ Lyrics: kazumi mogi
★ Arrangement: Syrufit
☆ Original Title: The Venerable Ancient Battlefield ~ Suwa Foughten Field (神さびた古戦場〜Suwa Foughten Field)
★ Website: http://alst.net/


荒れた世界　鳴り響いた
メロディーが
忘れていた　記憶
思い出させた

areta sekai nari hibiita merodi ga
wasureteita kioku
omoi dasaseta

The melody that echoed
throughout the wild world
let me remember the memories
that I had forgotten

愛すること　信じること
いつからか
諦めていた　全部　ねぇ…

ai suru koto shinjiru koto
itsu kara ka
akirameteita zenbu ne…

Loving and believing
I’m not sure when,
but one day I gave up an all of that…

疼いた　胸の傷が
変わりたいと　叫んでいる
今こそ　なにかを　変える
時ね

uzuita mune no kizu ga
kawaritai to sakendeiru
ima koso nani ka o kaeru
toki ne

The wounds in my heart that once ached
are shouting that they want to change
Now is the time to
change something

癒えぬ　傷を　負ったとしても
大地　強く　踏みしめて
前に　前に　進んで行くのさ
前に　前に　進め！
あの日　のうた　胸に刻んで
忘れ　ないよ　いつまでも
君が　くれた　あのメロディーと
明日の　ヒカリ　抱きしめた

ienu kizu o otta toshitemo
daichi tsuyoku fumishimete
mae ni mae ni susunde ku no sa
mae ni mae ni susume!
ano hi no uta mune ni kizande
wasurenai yo itsu made mo
kimi ga kureta ano merodi to
asu no hikari daki shimeta

Even if I bore wounds that would never heal,
I’d step firmly on the ground
and move onwards and onwards
Move onwards and onwards!
The song from that day remains in my heart
I’ll never forget it
I embraced the melody you gave me
and the light of tomorrow

孤独の渦　飲み込まれた
弱ささえ
生きるチカラ　変わるでしょ

kodoku no uzu nomi komareta
yowasa sae
ikiru chikara kawaru desho

I was swallowed by a vortex of loneliness
Even my weakness
seems like it will change into the power to live

無力な　自分のこと
見捨てないで　見つめたい
今こそ　自分を　変える
時ね

muryoku na jibun no koto
mi sutenai de mitsumetai
ima koso jibun o kaeru
toki ne

Though I’m powerless,
don’t abandon me, I want to gaze at you
Now is the time to
change myself

頬を　伝う　涙の粒を
そっと　そっと　拭ったら
もっと　もっと　強く
たとえ　誰も　居なくなっても
あの日　のうた　うたうから
きっと　きっと　大丈夫だよ
君の　鼓動　抱きしめた

hoo o tsutau namida no tsubu o
sotto sotto nuguttara
ai no uta o hibikasete mite
motto motto tsuyoku
tatoe dare mo inaku nattemo
ano hi no uta utau kara
kitto kitto daijoubu da yo
kimi no kodou daki shimeta

When you gently wipe the teardrops
running down and down your cheek,
try letting the song of love echo
even louder and louder
Even if everyone went away
I’ll sing the song from that day,
so I’m sure, so sure that it’ll be fine
I embraced your beat

火鳥封月 | The Phoenix and the Sealed Moon

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More great lyrics from this album. Perhaps my favourite lyrics about Mokou ever.

Notes: The title is pronounced “kachou fuugetsu”. This is a play on words with 「花鳥風月」 which means “the wonders of nature” which has the exact same pronounciation.

★ Title: 火鳥封月
☆ Album: 46 ChordeR
★ Album Artist: ZYTOKINE
☆ Vocals: cold kiss (Nana Takahashi (高橋 菜々))
★ Arrangement and lyrics: Linjin (隣人)
☆ Original Title: Reach for the Moon, Immortal Smoke (月まで届け、不死の煙)
★ Website: http://zytokine-web.com/

夢は夢のままで　傷をつけたままで
死が分かつ僕ら　もう二度と
会えないこと　知っていたから

yume wa yume no mama de kizu o tsuketa mama de
shi ga wakatsu bokura mou nido to
aenai koto shitteita kara

Dreams remain dreams, my scars don’t heal
After all, I knew that we’d never be able to meet again
now that death has divided us

永遠に終わらない　痛みを　抱えたまま　生きては
何度も重ねていた　約束　叶わないまま　灼けてゆくのに
月まで届く煙が　この眼に焼き付いたまま
何もかも壊すのが　いつも怖くて

eien ni owaranai itami o kakaeta mama ikite wa
nando mo kasaneteita yakusoku kanawanai mama yakete yuku noni
tsuki made todoku kemuri ga kono me ni yaki tsuita mama
nani mo kamo kowasu no ga itsu mo kowakute

As I live bearing this forever unending pain
and as promises repeatedly go unfulfilled, I go up in flames, and yet,
(as the smoke reaching the moon remains burned into my eyes)
I always feel so scared of destroying everything

冷たい香りに　奪われた因果
灼かれた涙が　火花を散らして照らす月
もがれた翼　羽ばたけない罪
自由な不自由　全てを燃やし尽くせたなら

tsumetai kaori ubawareta inga
yakareta namida ga hibana o chirashite terasu tsuki
mogareta tsubasa habatakenai yume
jiyuu na fujiyuu subete o moyashi tsukuseta nara

By a cold scent, my fate was stolen away
My scorched tears send off sparks and light up the moon
With my wings plucked, my sinner’s dream can’t take flight
I would be free in unfreedom if I could just burn everything down

遠い夢の中で　風に揺れたままで
死の影に僕ら　まだ怯えていたのにね
月を見上げて

tooi yume no naka de kaze ni yureta mama de
shi no kage ni bokura mada obieteita noni ne
tsuki o mi agete

As we shook in the wind within a distant dream
we still feared the shadow of death,
looking up at the moon

どこまで走り続けてゆけば　この幻は終わるかな
何度も夢見ていた　約束　結べないまま　灼けてゆくのに
月まで届く煙が　この眼に焼き付いたまま
何もかも消えるのが　とても辛くて

doko made hashiri tsudzukete yukeba kono yume wa owaru kana
nando mo yume miteita yakusoku musubenai mama yakete yuku noni
tsuki made todoku kemuri ga kono me ni yaki tsuita mama
nani mo kamo kieru no ga totemo tsurakute

Just how far do I have to run for this phantasm to end, I wonder
As promises that I’ve countlessly dreamt of are broken, I go up in flames, and yet,
(as the smoke reaching the moon remains burned into my eyes)
it’s always so painful when everything disappears

哀しい記憶に　舞い上がる輪廻
灼かれた身体で　確かめた終わらない命
汚した翼　描けない未来
諦めたくない　無様にもがき続けてでも

kanashii kioku ni mai agaru rinne
yakareta karada de tashikameta owaranai inochi
yogoshita tsubasa egakenai mirai
akirametakunai buzama ni mogaki tsudzukete demo

The cycle of life and death soars in my miserable memories
With my scorched body, I checked to make sure that my life would never end
My wings are dirtied and I can’t picture the future
Though I continue to struggle without grace, I don’t want to give up

Game Over

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Perhaps my favourite song from Comiket 91. That said, both this album and Systema Solare were amazing so it’s really hard to decide, but Zytokine really stole the show. Not only are the arrangements some of my favourite of Zytokine’s of all time, but the lyrics. Wow. This stuff is right up my alley. He’s been getting better in all aspects.

Notes: Yes, it is spelled 「牙を向いて」 in the booklet.

★ Title: Game Over
☆ Album: 46 ChordeR
★ Album Artist: ZYTOKINE
☆ Vocals: aki
★ Arrangement and lyrics: Linjin (隣人)
☆ Original Title: Demystify Feast
★ Website: http://zytokine-web.com/

哀しいほど　不器用だったな
また　踏み出しては　傷が増えたな
うまくいくと　思い込んでた
また　つまづいては　迷い込んでた　気がしてた

kanashii hodo bukiyou datta na
mata fumidashite wa kizu ga fueta na
umaku iku to omoi kondeta
mata tsumadzuite wa mayoi kondeta ki ga shiteta

I was so awkward that it was pitiful
When I stepped out, I just got hurt again
I was so convinced that it would go well
I got the feeling that I lost my way again when I tripped up

揺れる世界が　色を変えて
終わりへと向かう　けれど
消える世界に　自分自身も溶けてゆく

yureru sekai ga iro kaete
owari e to mukau keredo
kieru sekai ni jibun jishin mo tokete yuku

The swaying world changes colours
and heads to an ending, however,
in this disappearing world, I too am melting away

諦めたくはないけど　どうやら　終わりみたい
何もかもが　凍り付いてゆく　震えた手　遺る愛も
眼を閉じれば　確かに感じるのに
代償と呼ぶにはあまりに哀しい
だけど game is over

akirametaku wa nai kedo douyara owari mitai
nani mo kamo ga koori tsuite yuku furueta te nokoru ai mo
me o tojireba tashika ni kanjiru noni
daishou to yobu ni wa amari ni kanashii
dakedo game is over

I don’t want to give up, but it looks like this is the end
Everything is becoming frozen, even the love left in my shaking hands
When I close my eyes, I can certainly feel it
It’s much too sad to call this what I deserve,
but the game is over

眩しいほど　憂鬱だったな
また　振り返れば　傷がうずくな
うまくいくと　思い込んでた
まだ　間に合うはず　だけど心は　揺らいでた

mabushii hodo yuuutsu datta na
mata furi kaereba kizu ga uzuku na
umaku iku to omoi kondeta
mada ma ni au hazu dakedo kokoro wa yuraideta

I was so full of gloom that it looked bright
When I look back, my wounds throb again
I was so convinced that things would go well
I should be able to still make it, but my heart is shaken

揺れる世界が　牙を向いて
終わりへと向かう　けれど
消える世界に　自分自身も朽ちてゆく

yureru sekai ga kiba o muite
owari e to mukau keredo
kieru sekai ni jibun jishin mo kuchite yuku

The swaying world shows it’s fangs
and heads to an ending, however,
in this disappearing world, I too am rotting away

信じたくはないけど　さよなら　終わりみたい
いたずらに塗りつぶされてゆく　震えた手　消えた愛も
つかみかけた　夢さえ消えてゆく
感情も今ではあまりに意味がない
これで game is over

shinjitaku wa nai kedo sayonara owari mitai
itazura ni nuri tsubusarete yuku furueta te kieta ai mo
tsukami kaketa yume sae kiete yuku
kanjou mo ima de wa amari ni imi ga nai
kore de game is over

I don’t want to believe it, but goodbye, it looks like the end
I’m being painted over in vain, even the love that has disappeared from my hands
Even the dream that I almost caught is fading away
At this point, there’s no meaning to emotions
With this, the game is over

諦めたくはないけど　どうやら　終わりみたい
何もかもが　凍り付いてゆく　震えた手　遺る愛も
眼を閉じれば　確かに感じるのに
代償と呼ぶにはあまりに哀しい
だけど game is over

akirametaku wa nai kedo douyara owari mitai
nani mo kamo ga koori tsuite yuku furueta te nokoru ai mo
me o tojireba tashika ni kanjiru noni
daishou to yobu ni wa amari ni kanashii
dakedo game is over

I don’t want to give up, but it looks like this is the end
Everything is becoming frozen, even the love left in my shaking hands
When I close my eyes, I can certainly feel it
It’s much too sad to call this what I deserve,
but the game is over

ありもしない　夢を見ては　その優しさに　甘えている
それさえ今　終わろうとしている

ari mo shinai yume o mite wa sono yasashisa ni amaeteiru
sore sae ima owarou to shiteiru

Upon having an unattainable dream, I’ve been spoiled by its kindness
Even that now is coming to an end

Next One

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See also the rock rearrange by CROW’SCLAW in 46 ChordeR. It’s really good, and inspired me to translate this. The beginning of this song has been in every Neo Super-Express arrangement Linjin has made.

★ Title: NEXT ONE
☆ Album: Ћ⊿⊿θ▽△
★ Album Artist: ZYTOKINE
☆ Vocals: cold kiss (Nana Takahashi (高橋 菜々))
★ Arrangement and lyrics: Linjin (隣人)
☆ Original Title: Hiroshige No.36 ~ Neo Super-Express (ヒロシゲ36号　～ Neo Super-Express)
★ Website: http://zytokine-web.com/

誰かが選ぶ　次代の色に　染まりたくはないけど
何も知らなかった　あの頃にも　戻りたくない
特別な自分　平凡な自分　どちらも抱えたままでも
旅立つ準備を始めよう

dare ka ga erabu jidai no iro ni somaritaku wa nai kedo
nani mo shiranakatta ano koro ni mo modoritakunai
tokubetsu na jibun heibon na jibun dochira mo kakaeta mama demo
tabidatsu junbi o hajimeyou

I don’t want to be dyed in the colour of the next generation that someone chooses
but I also don’t want to go back to the time when I didn’t know anything
Maybe I’m special, maybe I’m normal, no matter if I’m a bit of both,
let’s begin preparing for the journey

ふと振り向くと　懐かしい風に後ろ髪　引かれるけど
もう　自分で決めたから

futo furi muku to natsukashii kaze ni ushirogami hikareru kedo
mou jibun de kimeta kara

When I look back suddenly, the nostalgic wind pulls me from behind
but I already made this decision myself after all

発車オーライ　準備はOK　行先は　自分発の未来まで
青く澄んだ海　果てしない空へと　続いてくストーリー
負けないで get on the train 選んだ
迷い続けてゆく旅 to the future
自由に進んでゆくよ　期待通りじゃなくて　ゴメンね

hassha oorai junbi wa OK yukusaki wa jibun hatsu no mirai made
aoku sunda umi hate shinai sora e to tsudzuite ku sutoorii
makenai de get on the train eranda
mayoi tsudzukete yuku tabi to the future
jiyuu ni susunde yuku yo kitai doori janakute gomen ne

Take-off alright, preparations OK, departing from my old self to the destination: my future
A story continuing on towards clear blue seas and endless skies
I chose not to lose and to get on the train
A journey of wandering to the future
I’ll move onward freely – sorry if it doesn’t match your expectations

誰かが叫ぶ　次代の色は　他の誰かにまかせ
誰も知らなかった　世界の秘密　探してみたい
優しい自分　残酷な自分　どちらが本当の自分でも
旅立つ準備を始めよう

dare ka ga sakebu jidai no iro wa hoka no dare ka ni makase
dare mo shiranakatta sekai no himitsu sagashite mitai
yasashii jibun zankoku na jibun dochira ga hontou no jibun demo
tabidatsu junbi o hajimeyou

Someone shouts “leave the colour of the next generation to someone else”
I want to search for the secrets of the world that nobody knew before
Maybe I’m kind, maybe I’m cruel, no matter which one is the real me,
let’s begin preparing for the journey

ふと気が付くと　周りには誰もいなくなっていたけれど
もう　自分で決めたから

futo ki ga tsuku to mawari ni wa dare mo inaku natteita keredo
mou jibun de kimeta kara

Suddenly I realize that everyone all around me has disappeared,
but I already made this decision myself after all

結果オーライ　覚悟はOK 行先は　自分発の未来まで
ほんの少しの　想い出と涙をかばんに詰め込んで
負けないで get on the train 選んだ
迷い続けてゆく旅 to the future
涙は見せないよ　期待に添えなくて　ゴメンね

kekka oorai kakugo wa OK yukusaki wa jibun hatsu no mirai made
hon no sukoshi no omoide to namida o kaban ni tsume konde
makenai de get on the train eranda
mayoi tsudzukete yuku tabi to the future
namida wa misenai yo kitai ni soenakute gomen ne

It turned out alright, whatever happens I’m OK, departing from my old self to the destination, my future
putting just a few tears and memories into my bag
I chose not to lose and to get on the train
A journey of wandering to the future
I won’t show you any tears, sorry if I can’t go along with your expectations

うまくいかないことも　時にはあるだろうね
何も出来ないと沈むこともあるだろうね
何度も　泣いて　笑ってゆく旅路だ　気楽に行こうよ

umaku ikanai koto mo toki ni wa aru darou ne
nani mo dekinai to shizumu koto mo aru darou ne
nando mo naite waratte yuku tabiji da kiraku ni yukou yo

There will be times when things don’t go my way
and times when I’ll feel sad that I can’t do anything
It’s a journey full of laughing and crying – let’s take it easy

発車オーライ　準備はOK　行先は　自分発の未来まで
青く澄んだ海　果てしない空へと　続いてくストーリー
負けないで get on the train 選んだ
迷い続けてゆく旅 to the future
自由に進んでゆくよ　期待通りじゃなくて　ゴメンね

hassha oorai junbi wa OK yukusaki wa jibun hatsu no mirai made
aoku sunda umi hate shinai sora e to tsudzuite ku sutoorii
makenai de get on the train eranda
mayoi tsudzukete yuku tabi to the future
jiyuu ni susunde yuku yo kitai doori janakute gomen ne

Take-off alright, preparations OK, departing from my old self to the destination: my future
A story continuing on towards clear blue seas and endless skies
I chose not to lose and to get on the train
A journey of wandering to the future
I’ll move onward freely – sorry if it doesn’t match your expectations

車窓に映える夕日が　もうそろそろ沈む時間だ
次にこの色を思い出す日まで　進んでゆこう

shasou ni utsueru yuuhi ga mou sorosoro shizumu jikan da
tsugi ni kono iro o omoi dasu hi made susunde yukou

It’s about time for the setting sun shining through the window to go down
Let’s go on until the day when I next remember this colour