Firestorm Outbreak

Oh boy. I love Nana Takahashi lyrics. They’re always so fun. See “AVATAR CONTROL” for another example. It still sounds like she’s saying “I can recover, fly” to me instead of “Outbreak of the fight.” Anyway, “She’s in a temper!!” is a great song, and I think it was mixed well with the title and stage 1 theme in this one, which I also like a lot. The soundtrack of Story of Eastern Wonderland is great in general.

Notes: I’m not sure I’m happy translating “連鎖して Catch Fire” as “Catching fire through a chain reaction.” I imagine fire spreading from one place to the next, but I don’t think that would normally be called a chain reaction.

★ Title: FIRESTORM OUTBREAK
☆ Album: 魔 -ONI-
★ Album Artist: SOUND HOLIC
☆ Vocals and lyrics: Nana Takahashi (高橋菜々)
★ Arrangement: MasKaleido
☆ Original Title: Eastern Recorded Sealing of a Demon ~ Pure Land Mandala (東方封魔録 ~ 浄土曼荼羅)
・ Hakurei ~ Eastern Wind (博麗 ~ Eastern Wind)
・ She’s in a temper!!
★ Website: http://www.sound-holic.com/


連鎖して Catch Fire 引火した火は情熱に変わる
低く身を伏せて 煤だらけの頬に伝う汗拭う

rensa shite Catch Fire inka shita hi wa jounetsu ni kawaru
hikuku mi o fueste susu darake no hoho ni tsutau ase nuguu

Catching fire through a chain reaction, the flames turn into passion
Laying low, I wipe the sweat from my cheek covered in soot

走れ走れ大地を 後戻り出来ない
撃って撃ち返されるのは 引き金引く者の宿命さ

hashire hashire daichi o ato modori dekinai
utte uchi kaesareru no wa hikigane hiku mono no shukumei sa

Run, run, across the earth – There’s no going back
To shoot and to be shot at is the fate of those who pull the trigger

OUTBREAK OF THE FIGHT 今 灼熱の戦いが始まった
夢にまで見た秘宝を奪え
如何なる手を使っても手にしたい物がある
闇を操る戦場のカリスマ “EVIL EYE”

OUTBREAK OF THE FIGHT ima shakunetsu no tatakai ga hajimatta
yume ni made mita hihou o ubae
ika naru te o tsukattemo te ni shitai mono ga aru
yami o ayatsuru senjou no karisuma “EVIL EYE”

OUTBREAK OF THE FIGHT – The heated battle has now begun
Steal the treasure you’ve dreamt of
No matter what I have to do, there’s something that I want
The charisma of the battlefield that controls darkness – “EVIL EYE”

感情の Flash Point 時に邪魔して計算狂わす
どんな事態でも 黒焦げのマシンで更に突き進む

kanjou no Flash Point toki ni jama shite keisan kuruwasu
donna jitai demo kurokoge no mashin de sara ni tsuki susumu

Sometimes, the flash point of my emotions gets in the way and ruins my calculations
No matter what the situation is like, I’ll push on even further with my scorched machine

飛ばせ飛ばせ彼方へ 歯車は止まらない
殺って殺り返されるのは 応戦する者の運命さ

tobase tobase kanata e haguruma wa tomaranai
yatte yari kaesareru no wa ousen suru mono no unmei sa

Fire, fire, into the distance – These gears won’t stop
To kill or be killed is the destiny of those who go to war

OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD 今 大胆に戦いを起こす時
邪なこの威力で掴め
草の根を分けてでも手にしたい物がある
怒りに満ちた追撃のレベンジ ”EXTRA LUV”

OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD ima daitan ni tatakai o okosu toki
yokoshima na kono iryoku de tsukame
kusa no ne o wakete demo te ni shitai mono ga aru
ikari ni michita tsuigeki no rebenji “EXTRA LUV”

OUTSTANDING IN THE FIELD, now is the time to boldly start the battle
Take hold by my wicked authority
Even if I have to search every nook and cranny, there’s something that I want
Rage filled revenge for the pursuit – “EXTRA LUV”

OPEN THE BIG EYE

続け続け無限に 欲望は果てしなく
諦めない信念を 最後に勝てるのは執念さ

tsudzuke tsudzuke mugen ni yokubou wa hateshinaku
akiramenai shinnen o saigo ni kateru no wa shuunen sa

Onward, onward, to infinity – My desire has no end
I won’t give up on my conviction – what wins in the end is tenacity

OUTBREAK OF THE FIGHT 今 灼熱の戦いが始まった
夢にまで見た秘宝を求めて
如何なる手を使っても手にしたい物がある
闇を操る戦場のカリスマ “EVIL EYE”

OUTBREAK OF THE FIGHT ima shakunetsu no tatakai ga hajimatta
yume ni made mita hihou o motomete
ika naru te o tsukattemo te ni shitai mono ga aru
yami o ayatsuru senjou no karisuma “EVIL EYE”

OUTBREAK OF THE FIGHT – The heated battle has now begun
Seek of the treasure you’ve dreamt of
No matter what I have to do, there’s something that I want
The charisma of the battlefield that controls darkness – “EVIL EYE”

UNDER THE FIRE

Denial

The transition from AdamKadmon, Amateras, and Alstroemeria lyrics to the vagueness of Zytokine felt like a slap in the face. The most unintuitive seems to be in stardust, but I did get the lyrics to roundabout too, and they’re really good.

★ Title: Denial
☆ Album: THE OUTSIDE ANSWER TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTION
★ Album Artist: ZYTOKINE
☆ Vocals: itori
★ Arrangement and lyrics: Linjin (隣人)
☆ Original Title: Higan Retour ~ Riverside View (彼岸帰航 ~ Riverside View)
★ Website: http://zytokine-web.com/


小さな歌 陽炎 風が吹いて 消えたら
形のない炎で 慰めてあげるから

chiisa na uta kagerou kaze ga fuite kietara
katachi no nai honoo de nagusamete ageru kara

When your short song disappears like a mirage with a blow of the wind,
I’ll comfort you with my shapeless flames

ある時は 流れる水に よく似て
最後には 何ひとつ 残らなくて

aru toki wa nagareru mizu ni yoku nite
saigo ni wa nani hitotsu nokoranakute

Very similar to running water at times
Not a single thing left behind in the end

だけど もう知らない
だけど もういらない さよなら
だけど もう知らない
なのに なぜ胸が痛いの

dakedo mou shiranai
dakedo mou iranai sayonara
dakedo mou shiranai
nanoni naze mune ga itai no

But I don’t care anymore
But I don’t need them anymore, goodbye
But I don’t care anymore
Yet why does my chest hurt?

だけど もう視えない
だけど 感じ取れるのはなぜなの
涙は もう乾いたのに なのに まだ消えない

dakedo mou mienai
dakedo kanji toreru no wa naze nano
namida wa mou kawaita noni nanoni mada kienai

But I can’t see them anymore
But why is it that I can perceive them?
The tears have already dried, but still, they still haven’t disappeared

眩しい夢 陽炎 風に凪いで みえたら
形のない言葉で 傷つけてあげるから

mabushii yume kagerou kaze ni naide mietara
katachi no nai kotoba de kizutsukete ageru kara

When your bright dream calms in the wind and looks like a mirage,
I’ll hurt you with my shapeless words

ある時は 微笑む花に よく似て
最後には 何ひとつ 残らなくて

aru toki wa hohoemu hana ni yoku nite
saigo ni wa nani hitotsu nokoranakute

Very similar to a smiling flower at times
Not a single thing left behind in the end

だから もう言えない
だから もう消えない さよなら
だから もう言えない
なのに なぜ夢がみたいの

dakara mou ienai
dakara mou kienai sayonara
dakara mou ienai
nanoni naze yume ga mitai no

So I can’t say them anymore
So they won’t disappear anymore, goodbye
So I can’t say them anymore
Yet why do I want to dream?

だから もう癒えない
だから 感じているのは嘘なの
終わりは もう来ていたのに なのに まだ消えない

dakara mou ienai
dakara kanjiteiru no wa uso nano
owari wa mou kiteita noni nanoni mada kienai

So I won’t heal anymore
So what I’m feeling is just a lie
The end has already come, but still, they still won’t fade

風に 揺れて…
君に 揺れて…

kaze ni yurete…
kimi ni yurete…

Swaying in the wind…
Swaying in you…

だけど もう知らない
だけど もういらない さよなら
だけど もう知らない
なのに なぜ胸が痛いの

dakedo mou shiranai
dakedo mou iranai sayonara
dakedo mou shiranai
nanoni naze mune ga itai no

But I don’t care anymore
But I don’t need them anymore, goodbye
But I don’t care anymore
Yet why does my chest hurt?

だけど もう視えない
だけど 感じ取れるのはなぜなの
涙は もう乾いたのに なのに まだ消えない

dakedo mou mienai
dakedo kanji toreru no wa naze nano
namida wa mou kawaita noni nanoni mada kienai

But I can’t see them anymore
But why is it that I can perceive them?
The tears have already dried, but still, they still haven’t disappeared

N.O.I.S.E

Linjin’s English skills are getting better as seen in his lyrics, and I wouldn’t choose anyone over itori to sing them.

★ Title: N.O.I.S.E
☆ Album: THE OUTSIDE ANSWER TO THE ULTIMATE QUESTION
★ Album Artist: ZYTOKINE
☆ Vocals: itori
★ Arrangement and lyrics: Linjin (隣人)
☆ Original Title: Ghostly Band ~ Phantom Ensemble (幽霊楽団 ~ Phantom Ensemble)
★ Website: http://zytokine-web.com/


we’re dancing in the shadow without any music
playing the music you remember forever

where did you go, sweetheart?
I’m looking for your LOVE, looking for your NOISE
I wanna take you to the heavenly place you never been there

singing again, feel free in the world
do you remember the old line we sang together?
I’m on wrong way, round and round

when I feel your lies
I can see your fire inside my heart
everything we can see, it’s a worthless
it’s just a N.O.I.S.E!!

we’re keeping our shadows without any music
it’s sound of silence you taught me, forever

Why am I crying, sweetheart?
I’m longing for your LOVE, longing for your NOISE
you don’t wanna take me to the heavenly place I never been there

missing again, feel bad in the world
you and me, like the darkest stars in the night
in a prism like a prison

when I’m tricking myself
you can see my fire inside your heart
everything we can feel, it’s a worthless
it’s just a N.O.I.S.E!!

set me free to cry
set me free to cry

I’ve got new melody for living alone
but all I want is your melody tonight
I know,I’m on wrong way

singing again, feel free in the world
do you remember the old line we sang together?
I’m on wrong way, round and round

when I feel your lies
I can see your fire inside my heart
everything we can see, it’s a worthless
it’s just a N.O.I.S.E!!

Red Soul

The title reminds me of Soul of Rouge, another Alst song. That one’s a lot darker though. I’ve probably said this before, but, although I don’t mind happy and cheerful Ayame songs every now and then (I loved Visions), I still need my fair share of sad ones too, so I hope we get another soon.

☆ Title: RED SOUL
★ Album: ULTRA DANCEHALL
☆ Album Artist: Alstroemeria Records
★ Vocals: ayame
☆ Lyrics: Mei Ayakura (綾倉盟)
★ Arrangement: Masayoshi Minoshima
☆ Original Title: A Soul as Red as a Ground Cherry (ほおずきみたいに紅い魂)
★ Website: http://alst.net/


胸の奥にある 紅い表紙の本
物語はまだ 綴られていなくて
例えば私が 白いこの世界に
色を加えたら 動き出すのかな

mune no oku ni aru akai hyoushi no hon
monogatari wa mada tsudzurareteinakute
tatoeba watashi ga shiroi kono sekai ni
iro o kuwaetara ugoki dasu no kana

In my heart is a book with a red cover
The story still hasn’t been written
If, for example, I added colour to this white world,
I wonder if it’d come to life

大切に めくってページ
繋ぐ言葉 奏でる愛
空が黒く 染まる時は
響くメロディ 月明かり
思い切って 弾けるハート
溢れそうで ウズウズする
時に甘く 時に苦く
そんなストーリー内緒だよ

taisetsu ni mekutte peeji
tsunagu kotoba kanaderu ai
sora ga kuroku somaru toki wa
hibiku merodi tsuki akari
omoi kitte hajikeru haato
afuresou de uzu uzu suru
toki ni amaku toki ni nigaku
sonna sutoorii naisho da yo

Carefully, I flip the pages
the words connect, harmonizing love
When the sky turns black
this melody will resound under the moonlight
My heart bounces with all it has
filled to the brim, wanting to overflow
Sometimes it’ll be sweet, sometimes also bitter
It’ll be that kind of story, but keep it a secret

くるりふわり 揺れるスカート
浮かび翔る 踊るココロ
踵鳴らす 月のステージ
今夜だけは 独り占め

kururi fuwari yureru sukaato
ukabi kakeru odoru kokoro
kakato narasu tsuki no suteeji
konya dake wa hitorijime

Spinning softly, my swaying skirt
Flying high, my heart dances
Sounding my heels on the moon’s stage
I’m taking tonight for myself

雨が降り出した 紅い表紙の本
滲んでゆく文字 このまま消えないで
そっと抱きしめた 白いこの世界に
通り過ぎる風 新しい色が

ame ga furi dashita akai hyoushi no hon
nijinde yuku moji kono mama kienai de
sotto daki shimeta shiroi kono sekai ni
toori sugiru kaze atarashii iro ga

It began to rain on my red covered book
The letters begin to blur away, please don’t disappear like this
In this white world that I hugged softly
the wind blows by, and new colours

一雫 伝ってページ
点と点が 繋いだ道
かかる霧も 祈りを馳せ
歌うメロディ 大丈夫
強い想い 高なるハート
刻むリズム ワクワクする
遠く高く 君に届け
こんなストーリー 見守って

hito shizuku tsutatte peeji
ten to ten ga tsunaida michi
kakaru kiri mo inori o hase
utau merodi daijoubu
tsuyoi omoi takanaru haato
kizamu rizumu waku waku suru
tooku takaku kimi ni todoke
konna sutoorii mi mamotte

A drop runs down the page
Dot to dot, connecting a path
The mist appearing hurries my prayers
Don’t worry, I’ll sing a melody
My strong feelings, and my throbbing heart
make a rhythm, it’s exciting
I’ll send it far and high to you,
so watch over this story

くるりふわり 揺れるスカート
浮かび翔る 踊るココロ
踵鳴らす 月のステージ
今夜だけは 独り占め

kururi fuwari yureru sukaato
ukabi kakeru odoru kokoro
kakato narasu tsuki no suteeji
konya dake wa hitorijime

Spinning softly, my swaying skirt
Flying high, my heart dances
Sounding my heels on the moon’s stage
I’m taking tonight for myself