#maeda jun

(Stars that shine so bright) (Block you out of my view)

The winds that blow on strong Give rise to anxiousness Across the seasons birds still fly, Flapping their wings as they Aim for a brighter star Try to go as far as them, Like our ancestors once did

This vivid landscape changes and sways Even the sea’s blue waves will gray It's a somber thought to dwell All will bid farewell, so

When that day arrives, could you please tell me Will I still laugh? Or will I cry? Which will it be? (On that morning sky…) I’ve grasped at your path, traced all your footsteps If only I had followed you then, it still haunts me Now you're a memory…

Anytime now, winds blow cold Leaving behind with them The warmth of harvest time Only to meet again When flowers bloom anew That will mark the day when all Life springs back into our view

This short breath turns into white mist And my fingers numb their grip Yet still, I will push ahead Far past wounds I bled, so

When that day arrives, when I tell the truth Will you be mad? Or will you cry? Which will it be? (Even called by name…) I grasped at your hand, asked to stay by you I beg of you, not to leave me all on my own I hate being alone…

The words you speak asleep are a magic spell (The words you speak asleep are a magic spell) (The words you speak asleep are a magic spell) (The words you speak asleep are a magic spell)

When that day arrives, when I make it there Will they all laugh? Or will they cry? Which will it be? (On that morning sky…) I’ve grasped at your path, traced all your footsteps If only I had followed you then, it still haunts me (Even when called by name…)

Let's prepare for flight The winter is coming up in line The harvest season will pass in time, leaving us in drought (On that morning sky…)

All that’s erased by wind Blinded by the stars that never end That morning sky is perfect for saying goodbye (Even when called by name…)

(You’re blocked out of my view) (Even when called by name) (You’re blocked out of my view)

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Far from the place where I was born My soul cried out for home Adrift amongst the seas and storm Washed up on the cove

Head spinning, it's a blur to me Mind clouded by fog Yet still, my world’s topsy-turvy Even standing strong

Look and you’ll see Reflecting in my eyes A lost-and-found Perspective on the meaning of life

Ticking down, ticking down, as the time passes by I endure through the “now”, as a mere passer-by If the future is nil, then I can't be upset Since I can't help it, it's my helplessness*

Raining down, raining down, a storm ceaseless to calm Violently pouring down on this man-cladden rock Yet among all the roars and the pounding torrent I hear somehow, a love-filled ballad

Those tears streaming down Softening my cheeks I gently wipe it now The profile of your voice**

For peace the beating hearts will bleed When spears are our shield*** Hearing the contradiction ring I threw what I wield

I scrub until the stains are gone Yet it won't wash away That grimy coloration from blood, sweat, fear, and pain

Look and you’ll see Slashing through my eyes Deep in the wound Are the sins I carried throughout my life

Blowing on, blowing on, the wind passes me by And the days passing on quickly blur in my eyes Hurry up, hurry up, I search urgently on In the wake of a timeless eternity

Leaving it all behind, all of my rationale The mob passed on through and they drowned my voice out Like a flash, then I knew that I was by myself Choking alone in dark seas full of doubt

Those tears streaming down Softening my cheeks Reminding me of now The profile of your voice

I won't cry anymore!

Ticking down, ticking down, as the time passes by I endure through the “now”, as a mere passer-by If the future is nil, then I can't be upset Since I can't help it, it's my helplessness

Raining down, raining down, a storm ceaseless to calm Snow and hail beating down, make me weak to the touch Yet among all the roars and the pounding torrent I hear somehow, a love-filled ballad

Those tears streaming down Softening my cheeks I gently wipe it now The profile of your voice

Those tears streaming down Softening my cheeks Reminding me of now The profile of your voice

The profile of your voice The profile of your voice The profile of your voice The profile of your voice The profile of your voice The profile of your voice The profile of your voice I fear that I’ll lose it now… --------------------------------------------------------------------

Notes:

I struggled to make this line flow well while retaining the meaning. What's actually being said here is along the lines of “I can’t rely on tomorrow since i’m always nervous and hesitant”- I ended up taking a somewhat flowery approach to portraying this line and while in my mind, it still comes across closely enough, I can understand finding this line to be an overly nihilistic interpretation. I don't even know if it's really worth making this note, but I figured I’d address it just to cover my bases.

These lines and the subsequent variations seem vague and up to interpretation. While I personally interpret it as the narrator reminiscing on a past loved one, hence the first person pronouns, some translations place it in the second person, as if the narrator is wiping someone else’s tears, or they keep the ambiguity and frame the lines in the third person. Additionally, the line simply translates as “that profile”, leaving it vague if the narrator is referring to a person’s physical form or a more abstract descriptor. I elaborated on this based on my interpretation in order to maintain the song’s flow. If you wish to cover this song with alterations, this line would likely be the best place to look if you want to adjust things to fit your own interpretation.

On the day we met by chance, you were crying, hid out of sight Tears streamed down and you screamed out, done with it all, “nothing goes right!” With hair stuck to your cheek, I held you tightly Even more than usual, your beauty shook my very core

So together, let's sail across the sea of stars Where a great fleet of galactic vessels float on So please guide me, with your tender fingertips Though I know, it's just my own selfish wish to you

On the day we met again, you were screaming, stuck in a rut At the end of your rope I gave you praise, and you perked right up The wind ran through my hair, wiping my sweat dry And just like usual, I saw you off with a gentle smile

So I tell you, at the end of our adventure There we will find a city that never will fall So please guide me, with those precious lips of yours Though I know, the heat of your breath is far gone

How far do I have to walk now, lost in the blue? Taking detours and stumbling on my path to you One day I know for sure that we will meet again And when that day comes, I’ll greet you, smiling and waving

Though I know…

A bird flies high up in the sky above It’s a signal to me; that it's time for me to go

So together, let's sail across the sea of stars Where a great fleet of galactic vessels float on So please guide me, with your tender fingertips Though I know, that I still want to live on

Sometimes lost, sometimes humming a tune Sometimes I cry though you never knew Sometimes it's dark, sometimes it's hard to move Sometimes I’m swallowed by despair too

So please guide me, with those precious lips of yours Though I know, I hold onto to an eternal love For you

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Ah, Lock and load* Let azure Fade away Keep on Dyeing This skyline Deep blue**

Sharp shards of glass Flying through space Pierce through my cheeks Grazing my face and Making me think All of the same Everything will break in pieces*** Losing it all Even your touch My resolve Has never seemed to grow so faint

Now, you’ll shatter! To live without you

I know You know, I’m a broken tool And why? Are even my thoughts a lie?

Ah, Let the sea Roaring on Resound And thus Let the waves Raging on Splash down

Brightly those lights Shine onto me While in the glow It’s time to focus I breathe in deep Take in the air Open my eyes See how I fall In but a glance I know what to do To reach the ground Measure quick my velocity

The final blow- Delivered to you

I know You know, I’m just a blind fool And why? Go through hell with no respite?

Ah, Lock and load Let all love Fade away And let These flowers Scatter in Indigo

Sharp shards of glass Flying through space Pierce through my cheeks Grazing my face and Making me think All of the same All that I am breaks in pieces Losing it all Even your smile Time and space Have never seemed to glow so faint

Brightly those lights Shine onto me While in the glow It’s time to struggle I choke and fight Burn in the air Closing my eyes Feel how I fall With just a hunch I know what to do To reach my fate Contemplate and bide my time

Now, you’ll shatter! To live without you

I know You know, I’m a broken tool And why? Is even your voice a lie?

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ALSO, since I cannot find a transcription, much less a translation of the background vocals, I tried to transcribe them myself. I'm 99% sure these are wrong, and I can't tell if it's actual japanese or just gibberish, so I'm just gonna put them here as is instead of trying to translate them, hopefully they at least help you if you wanna do a cover and need SOMETHING for the background vocals.

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Pre-Verse: Aa-ei-i-ya, aa-ei-ya Aa-ei-i-ya, aa-ei-ya Aa-ei-i-ya, aa-ei-i-ya Aa-ei-i-ya, aa-ei-ya Verse and Chorus: Ei-ga-kimi-na-ui-na-mi-raena Wo-ai-chi-sa-ya-sei-re-da Ie-da-biji-ga-ri-da-ri-da Mi-ra-i-ra-ya-te-mi-na

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Notes:

Woo! Not even a full stanza in and we already gotta make notes!!! Honestly, I have no good excuse for this except my own skill issue, I couldn't figure out a good way to stretch this out so I added "Lock and Load" as a sorta filler line. I tried to keep it somewhat in line, but yeah, this is 100% not a line that even remotely reflects the source material. If you're using this for a cover I'd heavily encourage, if you're able, to try and find your own alternative for this line. L for me.

Adding onto the previous note, I also restructured this part a bit. Normally, the "in deep blue" (and the later "in indigo" line) would be the fourth line, neatly breaking up the two halves of this section, but I interpreted the whole section being a singular "phrase", so I chose to move the impact lines to the very end, which also worked out better for structure for the same reasons as my previously noted filler line.