Setsu, 節 (September, 9月)
from Setsu | 節 by Mermaid Guitar
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{first verse}
One hand on the white ring
Head on shoulder, sleeping
Railway crossing
Head snaps to attention
Automatic reflex action
Comprehension
"Momonaku, uchi desu" {"Now approaching: my house"}
There's no phrase more beautiful
One of millions, I egress
Train doors open, I'm on my cycle
{chorus}
Home through the streets of my neighbourhood
See the moon, she nightly rides
As I do, each in different spheres
Such is the rhythm of life
Evening air is cooling
Scents of fish or curry cooking
Bodies refueling
{second verse}
Same in every town
Open windows breathe out sounds
Splashing baths, baseball crowds
Summer heat now Autumn's throng
Fields of rice grow knee-high
Last cicada sings his song
Waited years to accompany my ride
{chorus}
Sameru|Okiru|Taberu|Deru|Hataraku|Kaeru|Asobu|Neru
{Wake|Rise|Eat|Go out|Work|Come home|Play|Sleep}
Getsu|Ka|Sui|Moku|Kin|Do|Nichi
{Monday|Tuesday|etc.}
Umare|Shibou|Gakkou|Shigoto|Kaimono|Kazoku|Shisestu
{Birth|Death|School|Work|Shopping|Family|Seasons}
{third verse}
Now down garden path
As daughter struggles with her math
And son plays in the bath
Open door to shut out city
Put on my slippers - they're Hello Kitty
Wife is pretty
"Tadaima" is what I say, {"I'm home"}
“O-Kaeri” comes the reply {"Welcome home"}
Simple words said every day
But words I long for every time I ride...
{chorus}
One hand on the white ring
Head on shoulder, sleeping
Railway crossing
Head snaps to attention
Automatic reflex action
Comprehension
"Momonaku, uchi desu" {"Now approaching: my house"}
There's no phrase more beautiful
One of millions, I egress
Train doors open, I'm on my cycle
{chorus}
Home through the streets of my neighbourhood
See the moon, she nightly rides
As I do, each in different spheres
Such is the rhythm of life
Evening air is cooling
Scents of fish or curry cooking
Bodies refueling
{second verse}
Same in every town
Open windows breathe out sounds
Splashing baths, baseball crowds
Summer heat now Autumn's throng
Fields of rice grow knee-high
Last cicada sings his song
Waited years to accompany my ride
{chorus}
Sameru|Okiru|Taberu|Deru|Hataraku|Kaeru|Asobu|Neru
{Wake|Rise|Eat|Go out|Work|Come home|Play|Sleep}
Getsu|Ka|Sui|Moku|Kin|Do|Nichi
{Monday|Tuesday|etc.}
Umare|Shibou|Gakkou|Shigoto|Kaimono|Kazoku|Shisestu
{Birth|Death|School|Work|Shopping|Family|Seasons}
{third verse}
Now down garden path
As daughter struggles with her math
And son plays in the bath
Open door to shut out city
Put on my slippers - they're Hello Kitty
Wife is pretty
"Tadaima" is what I say, {"I'm home"}
“O-Kaeri” comes the reply {"Welcome home"}
Simple words said every day
But words I long for every time I ride...
{chorus}
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from Setsu | 節,
released November 1, 2016
Cover art by Catriona McKillop, commissioned for this album.
Cover art by Catriona McKillop, commissioned for this album.
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Mermaid Guitar New Zealand
If you like it: enjoy it. If you really like it: pay what you feel. Each album has bonus material for download.
Mermaid Guitar music is not earnest navel-gazing. It's indie rock with humour and hidden depths.
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