Showing posts with label Gundam Age. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Gundam Age. Show all posts

Sunday, 1 July 2012

飛蘭 Faylan - Kimi to ita hibi 君といた日々

While watching today's episode of Gundam Age, a new insert song played. It was Faylan's voice and the song sounded really familiar and then it hit me. It was a song included in the White Justice single and the lyrics were specifically written for Lu and Kio.
Kimi to ita hibi, the days we spent together. After watching the episode, my head was screaming "LUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU!!!!!!!"
Even though we just met, you brought color into my life. Even if I cannot see you again, thank you for teaching me the happiness of living.
My respect for Faylan has once again increased. She writes the lyrics for all her songs and the lyrics for White Jusitce and Kimi to ita hibi were just so spot-on. Not to mention that she has a really awesome voice too. Thank you for enriching my Gundam Age experience.

長いこの道のように 今が続いたらいいな
丘の上で見た景色は 凄惨の日を語っていた
それでも君がいたから 世界は彩られていく
さよならが そこに待っていても
温かい優しさを抱いて・・・

君がもう哀しい想いをしないように
思いきり笑ってみせたんだ
もっと上手に出来たはずなのに
涙は正直だね・・・
生きる喜びを知って「幸せ・・・」と呟いてみた

他愛ない言葉さえも ’美しい’ 響きとなり
奏でる夢限られても 一歩ずつでいい 進んでいこう
命の灯が消える時 宇宙にキセキ降らせるよ
泣かないで 二度と逢えなくても
愛した証は変わらない

いつの日か記憶の中で 少しずつ
薄れていかないように
何度も笑い 笑ってくれた
君に綴る 未来日記
色褪せない刻を歩んで
輝ける明日を生きてほしい

「また来るからね」たとえ次はなくとも
嬉しかったよ 忘れないよ・・・
君と出逢い 希望の意味を知った
愛しい痛みまでも
そう全て教えてくれた
「ありがとう・・・」幸せでした

ありがとう 君といた日々
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nagai kono michi no youni ima ga tsuzuitara ii na
oka no ue de mita keshiki wa seisan no hi wo katatteita
sore demo kimi ga ita kara sekai wa irodo rarete iku
sayonara ga soko ni matte itemo
atatakai yasashisa wo idaite...

kimi ga mou kanashii omoi wo shinai youni
omoi kiri waratte misetanda
motto jyouzu ni dekita hazu nanoni
namida wa shojiki dane...
ikiru yorokobi wo shitte [shiawase...] to tsubuyaite mita

tawai nai kotoba saemo "utsukushii" hibiki to nari
kanaderu yume kagi raretemo ippo zutsu de ii susunde ikou
inochi no hi ga kieru toki sora ni kiseki furaseru yo
nakanaide nido to aenakutemo
aishita akashi wa kawaranai

itsu no hi ka kioku no naka de sukoshi zutsu
usurete ikanai youni
nando mo warai waratte kureta
kimi ni tsuzuru mirai nikki
iro asenai toki wo ayunde
kagayakeru asu wo ikite hoshii

[mata kuru kara ne] tatoe tsugi wa nakutomo
ureshikatta yo wasurenai yo...
kimi to deai kibou no imi wo shitta
itoshii itami made mo
sou subete oshiete kureta
[arigatou...] shiawase deshita

arigatou kimi to ita hibi
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It will be great if we can stay like this for as long as this path goes on
The scenery we saw at the top of that hill tells of the sadness to come
Even so, my world started to regain its color because you were there
Even if "Goodbye" is waiting for us
For now, let me just embrace your warm kindness

I put on my very best smile
so that you will not have to experience sadness again
I really wanted it to be better but
these overflowing tears are honest
Finally knowing the joy of living, I whispered that I was happy

Even childish words became beautiful echoes
I know that my dream is short-lived but one step at a time, let me go on with it
When the flame of a life is extinguished, a miracle falls from the skies
Don't cry even if we won't meet again
because the proof that I loved you will never change

May the memories
never fade away
You kept smiling, laughing for me
in this future diary I composed for you

Walking in times that will never fade in color
I want you to live in tomorrow, sparkling

"I will come again" Even if there is no next time
I was really happy and I will never forget...
I learnt the meaning of "Hope" by meeting you
Everything was so lovely, even the pain I felt
You taught me all of these
"Thank You" I was really happy

Thank You for the days we spent together




Thursday, 31 May 2012

飛蘭 Faylan - WHITE justice

Just came back from a short vacation and realized that a lot of songs were released while I was gone -_-.
Oh well, the song this time is the ending song for Gundam Age-3. I have seen Faylan's songs here and there while browsing sites but this is the first time I actually listened to one of them. I must say, I am pretty addicted to this song. I sing along every Sunday when Gundam Age airs.
Wanting to know more about Faylan, I went to her official blog and I must say, that is one gorgeous lady. Not only does she sing but she writes her own lyrics as well. According to her blog entry, the WHITE from the song's title refers to the color of the Gundam. From my understanding of the lyrics, WHITE justice depicts the feelings of the warriors involved in a war.
If you think you have heard the whole song with just the TV size ending, you are quite mistaken. The full version packs a few twists and turns and there is even a ballad version that comes with the single.
With regards to the anime, Kio just went through the grow-up-after-someone-dies phase much like his father and grandfather. I am expecting really great things from him after his demonstration of his incredible X-Rounder abilities.

纏う白い希望に 命を預け
運命が交わった 震えるこの宇宙で

「愛してた・・・」と 最後に言葉を残し
微笑んだ幻が 受け継いでく正義

強く優しい瞳に 映った赤い火は
いつか涙で 散らすよ
もう逃げたりしない 僕等は誓った

哀しき時代を生きてく 果敢な勇士
選んだ道を信じたら 突き進めばいい
奪うだけじゃ救えない 命に気づいたら
過去の涙が 現実を導きだす
全ては守るべき明日へと

む意識の中 笑顔を翳し
触れていた感覚が ふいに甦るよ

掌の記憶から 光を放ち
正解はないけれど 確かに抱く夢

‘‘帰る場所は此処にある” 聞こえたその声に
奇跡集めて飛び立つ
だから戦うよ 栄光掴むまで

儚き瞬間を見つめた 気丈な勇士
躊躇うよりも 後悔で泣かないように
信じてるよ 宿った魂の絆が
熱い鼓動を 目覚めさせてくだろう
新たな革命の未来へ

誰もが一人では 歩むことは無理だろう
恐れなくていい
足掻き喚き 苦しんだ跡の傷には
痛みよりも 共に真の喜びを知るよ

(欺かないで生きてく)
高き野望で
(抗わないで見つめた)
怯まない意思を刻む 

哀しき時代を生きてく 果敢な勇士
選んだ道を信じたら 突き進めばいい
奪うだけじゃ救えない 命に気づいたら
過去の涙が 現実を導きだす
新たな革命の先には
全ての守るべき明日へと
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matou shiroi kibou ni inochi wo azuke
unmei ga majiwatta furueru kono sora de

[aishiteta...]to saigo ni kotoba wo nokoshi
hohoenda maboroshi ga uke tsuideku seigi

tsuyoku yasashii hitomi ni utsutta akai hi wa
itsuka namida de chirasu yo
mou nigetari shinai bokura wa chikatta

kanashiki toki wo ikiteku kakan na yuushi
eranda michi wo shinjitara tsuki susumeba ii
ubau dake jya sukuenai inochi ni kizuitara
kako no namida ga ima wo michibikidasu
subete wa mamoru beki asu e to

madoromu ishiki no naka egao wo kazashi
fureteita kankaku ga fuini yomigaeru yo

tenohira no kioku kara hikari wo hanachi
seikai wa nai keredo tashikani idaku yume
"kaeru basho wa koko ni aru" kikoeta sono koe ni
kiseki atsumete tobitasu
dakara tatakauyo eikou tsukamu made

hakanaki toki wo mitsumeta kijyou na yuushi
tamerau yori mo koukai de nakanai youni
shinjiteru yo yadotta tamashii no kizuna ga
atsui kodou wo mezame saseteku darou
aratana kakumei no mirai e

dare mo ga hitori de wa  ayumu koto wa muri darou
osorenakute ii
agaki wameki  kurushinda ato no kizu ni wa
itami yori mo tomo ni shin no yorokobi wo shiru yo

(azamuka naide ikiteku)
takaki yabou de
(aragawa naide mitsumeta)
hirumanai ishi wo kizamu

kanashiki toki wo ikiteku kakan na yuushi
eranda michi wo shinjitara tsuki susumeba ii
ubau dake jya sukuenai inochi ni kizuitara
kako no namida ga ima wo michibikidasu
aratana kakumei no saki ni wa
subete no mamoru beki asu e to
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 I entrust my life to the white hope I clad myself in
The intersecting destinies shake the skies

"I loved..." were your last words
As a vision of you smile, I inherit your justice

The raging flame reflected in those strong yet tender eyes
will one day be scattered by tears
We swore that we will no longer run away

Determined warrior who lived through sorrowful times
Once you believe in the path you have chosen, just charge through everything
Realize that lives cannot be saved by taking others away
The tears of the past led us to the present
and everything will bring us to a future that we must protect

In my slumbering consciousness, my smiling face was covered
I awaken abruptly as I felt the touch of someone
The memory in my palm was releasing light
There is no right answer but I was definitely embracing this dream

"There is a place we can return to here" hearing this voice
I took off with miracles
That is why I will fight until I attain glory

Firm warrior gazing at a transient moment
Rather than hesitating, don't cry with regret
Believe in the bonds connecting our souls
Awaken that fiery pulse
Towards a future of revolution

No one can carry on just by himself right?
There is no need to fear
The scar left from struggling and squirming
rather than pain, it will teach you shared joy

(Live without deceiving)
Engrave your unfaltering intention
(Watch without disputing)
with your great aspirations

Determined warrior who lived through sorrowful times
Once you believe in the path you have chosen, just charge through everything
Realize that lives cannot be saved by taking others away
The tears of the past led us to the present
Ahead of a new revolution
Towards all the futures we must protect
 



Wednesday, 2 May 2012

ViViD - REAL

This is the opening song for Gundam Age, the third generation. Gundam Age is an anime that runs through three generations of main characters. They are namely Flit Asuno, Asemu Asuno and Kio Asuno. Grandfather, father and son respectively. My World by SPYAIR was the ending song during Asemu's generation.
Age-1 was about sacrifices and war, death and revenge.
Age-2 was about growing up under great expectations and realizing that no one can be yourself but yourself.
I am looking forward to what Age-3 will bring.
Moving on to the song. ViViD is a visual-kei band under PS Company and they are The GazettE's juniors. ViViD has provided theme songs to anime such as Level E and Bleach. However, I feel that they have toned down their sound for REAL, similar to what The GazettE did for Shiver(opening theme to Black Butler 2) It is not as heavy as their other tracks but its still a pretty good song.
 I dislike how there are a lot of closeups on the members' faces in their promotional videos but I think fan-girls will disagree. Nevertheless, they still make good music and I like the vocalist's voice. REAL is a song about motivation to fight. Something that is very needed if you send a kid to war in a Gundam. Well, Kio's story isn't well-established yet since only 1 episode of Age-3 has been aired. However, just like his dad and grandad he possesses qualities of a hero. Courage and selflessness.

届かせて この胸に
かさかに残る君の声を
夢じゃない現実で
さまよい続けてた

立ち止まるのも前に進むことも
後退りな気がしてた
閉じ込められた四角い宇宙(そら)の下
息を潜めてた

冷たい頬を伝わる 過去の弱さぬぐって
光差す場所へ この手を伸ばすよ

届かせて この胸に
かさかに残る君の声を
夢じゃない現実で
探し続けてる

迷いながらも 先に進むことが
少しの「強さ」をくれた
夕焼け色に 気づいた空の下
息を切らしてるよ

近くにいたのに分からずに
遠く離れたら分かること
いつでも あなたは笑ってた
いつでも 隣でいてくれた

近くにいたのに分からずに
遠く離れたら分かること
どれだけ あなたが大切か
どれだけ かけがえないものか

忘れていた鼓動を もう一度確かめた
歩きだせるのは あの日があるから

届かせる その胸に
たしかな想い 僕の声を
終わらない現実で
叫び続けていく

届かせて この胸に
かさかに残る君の声を
夢じゃない現実で
探し続けてる

届かせる その胸に
たしかな想い 僕の声を
終わらない現実で
叫び続けていく
未来(あした)を信じて

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todokasete kono mune ni
kasukani nokoru kimi no koe wo
yume jyanai genjitsu de
samayoi tsuduketeta

tachidomaru no mo mae ni susumu koto mo
atozusari na ki ga shiteta
toji kome rareta shikakui sora no shita
iki wo hisometeta

tsumetai hoho wo tsutawaru kako no yowasa nugutte
hikari sasu basho e kono te wo nobasu yo

todokasete kono mune ni
kasukani nokoru kimi no koe wo
yume jyanai genjitsu de
sagashi tsuduketeru

mayoi nagara mo saki ni susumu koto ga
sukoshi no [tsuyosa] wo kureta
yuuyake iro ni kiduita sora no shita
iki wo kirashiteru yo

chikaku ni ita no ni wakarazu ni
tooku hanaretara wakaru koto
itsudemo anata wa waratteta
itsudemo tonari ni ite kureta


chikaku ni ita no ni wakarazu ni
tooku hanaretara wakaru koto
dore dake anata ga taisetsu ka
dore dake kakegaenai mono ka

wasureteita kodou wo mou ichido tashikameta
aruki daseru no wa ano hi ga aru kara

todokaseru sono mune ni
tashikana omoi boku no koe wo
owaranai genjitsu de
sakebi tsuduketeiku

todokasete kono mune ni
kasukani nokoru kimi no koe wo
yume jyanai genjitsu de
sagashi tsuduketeru

todokaseru sono mune ni
tashikana omoi boku no koe wo
owaranai genjitsu de
sakebi tsuduketeiku
ashita wo shinjite
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Let your weak lingering voice
reach me
This isn't a dream
I continue wandering in reality

Whether to stop or move forward
I feel like I'm retreating
Locked in under this square space(sky)
I held my breath

My cold cheeks tell me to wipe away my past weakness
and stretch my hand out to where the light shines

Let your weak lingering voice
reach me
This isn't a dream
I continue searching in reality

Moving ahead in confusion
gave me a little strength
Under the sunset-colored sky
I cut my breathing

There are some things that you will only understand
after taking a step back
You were always laughing
You were always beside me

There are some things that you will only understand
after taking a step back
How important you are to me
How irreplaceable you are to me

I reaffirmed the pulsation that I forgot
I can move on again because of that day

Let my thoughts and voice reach you
while screaming
in this never-ending reality

Let your weak lingering voice
reach me
This isn't a dream
I continue searching in reality

Let my thoughts and voice reach you
while screaming
in this never-ending reality
Believe in the future(tomorrow)

Sunday, 18 March 2012

SPYAIR - My World

Feeling down lately. I'm having that phase where I seem to fail at everything i do. So as I was watching Gundam Age, this song really resonated with me.
Asemu Asuno, pilot of the Gundam and yet nothing seems to go well for him. The expectations of his father who is a big shot commander and war hero in the army. The strictness he treats Asemu with irregardless of their blood relation. The expectations placed upon Asemu from everyone around to become a great pilot like his father. In a twist of fate, having to fight his best friend in a war. Sometimes hurting a girl he likes due to his incompetence and hesitance.
Well, for all of you feeling down out there.

壁にもたれて 一晩中 考えてみたんだ 自分のこと
選んだ行く先はここでいいのか? 分からなくなるんだ
でも 答えなんて出ないままさ ドコにいたって必死なモノさ
うつむいた視線を 少し上げ 見えた朝は澄んでた

僕が僕であるために。。。
失っちゃいけないモノはなに?
簡単に出ない 答えは 辛くて苦しいよ
たった一度のMissを何度もクヨクヨしないで
歩けば 愛せるかな My World

大事にしたいと思うほど どうして離れてくのだろう?
「もうこれ以上はない」と言いながら また求めるけど。。。
形の見えないモノに 名前をつけて 「夢」や「愛」と
呼ぶことで少し 誇らしき気 Ah本当はそうなんじゃないのに。。。

僕が僕であるために。。。
この言葉が迷わせる
簡単に出ない 答えは 辛くて苦しいよ
せめて、前を向いて行こう モタモタせずに
探し物は見つかるはず このWorldで

伝わらなくて 投げ出した
全部壊れてしまえばいいと思っていた
でも違う。。。
悲しみさえ 優しさに変えていけたら
少しずつだけど 世界を好きになれる
だから。。。

僕が僕であるために。。。
それがナニかを探して
傷つき 立ち止まり 辛くて苦しいよ
だけど、一度っきりだ 自分をクヨクヨ責めずに
歩けば 愛せるさ My World

光は進む先にある
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kabe ni motarete hitobanjyuu kangaete mitanda jibun no koto
eranda yukusaki wa koko de ii no ka? wakara nakunarunda
demo kotae nante denai mama sa doko ni itatte hisshi na mono sa
utsumuita shisen wo sukoshi age mieta asa wa sundeta

boku ga boku de aru tame ni...
ushinaccha ikenai mono wa nani?
kantan ni denai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
tatta ichido no misu wo nando mo kuyokuyo shinai de
arukeba aiseru kana My World

daiji ni shitai to omou hodo doushite hanareteku no darou?
"mou kore ijyou wa nai" to iinagara mata motomeru kedo...
katachi no mienai mono ni namae wo tsukete "yume" ya "ai" to
yobukoto de sukoshi hokorashiki Ah hontou wa sounan jyanai no ni

boku ga boku de aru tame ni...
kono kotoba ga mayowaseru
kantan ni denai kotae wa tsurakute kurushii yo
semete, mae wo muite ikou mota mota sezu ni
sagashimono wa mitsukeru hazu kono World de

tsutawaranakute nagedashita
zenbu kowarete shimaeba ii to omotteita
demo chigau...
kanashimi sae yasashisa ni kaete iketara
sukoshizutsu dakedo sekai wo suki ni nareru
dakara...

boku ga boku de aru tame ni
sore ga nani ka wo sagashite
kizutsuki tachidomari tsurakute kurushii yo
dakedo, ichidokkiri da jibun wo kuyokuyo semezu ni
arukeba aiseru sa My World

hikari wa susumu saki ni aru
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Leaning on the wall through the night, I was thinking about myself
Is the path I chose alright? I can't seem to convince myself anymore
The answer I need isn't easily found. I grew more and more desperate
However, as I raised my head a little, the sun rose as the skies cleared

For me to be me
What is it that I cannot lose?
It is excruciating that the answer isn't easily found
Don't keep moping over one mistake
If I start moving forward, will I be able to love My World?

Why is it that the more I try to treasure something, the further it leaves me?
Even when I say "It can't get any worse than this", I still wish for it
Naming formless things "Dreams" and "Love" and
proudly calling them that when it can't be any further from the truth

For me to be me
These very words confuse me
It is excruciating that the answer isn't easily found
At least I know I have to keep moving forward and stop wasting time
because I am certain I can find my answer in this World

Not handing it down, I threw it out
I thought everything should just be destroyed
but something is off
If I can turn sadness into kindness
Then bit by bit, I can start to love this world
That is why

For me to be me
I am searching for something
Hurting others, hesitating, it's excruciating
but just for once, try not putting all the blame on myself
because if I move forward, I will definitely love it. My World

There is light ahead