LOCKS lyrics translation

Translation is for reference only, just so you could attach some meaning while you listen XD About 30% of the original flavor is lost, murdered, sadly.

01. Saigo no ritou
(The Last Outlying Island)

Soon you'll hear
the sound of waterbirds flapping their wings and taking flight
The same season, almost the same place
still gazing at the sunset

As if disappointed after waking up from a dream
Although what's lost is lost
I still want to keep
the delicious taste of love

What has been lost indeed?
The place of my heart's desire
can't be embraced by myself alone

*Chorus*
Sunny clear sky, color of ocean, budding trees, I like them all
Yes, I can almost feel the continuous presence of the vast universe

Hands that should be held tightly
are often let loose
Hey, how many tears have been shed before sleep

Why the silence
Nothing could be conveyed
Words are so powerless

*Chorus*
If I could reach the last outlying island
No need to step outside, just fall into slumber
All things that zoom across the sky...
All things that walk this earth...

Soon you'll hear
the sound of waterbirds flapping their wings and taking flight
The same season, almost the same place
still gazing at the sunset

***

02. Namida no Yesterday [album version]
(Tears of Yesterday)

*Chorus*
Tears of yesterday, swaying summer breeze
Looking back on fleeting summer days
Even if it's just a short dream
Once you wake up, time passes on

Meteors flutter and fall
Make a wish under summer sky
Please make me stay by his side forever

Morning befalls, when crowds start to gather on the street
I can almost erase the deep sorrow from my mind

The feeling that needs no word for expression
for sure no one can hide it
If (we) could notice the clumsy tenderness
Will we get closer once more

*Chorus*
Tears of yesterday, swaying summer breeze
looking back on fleeting summer days
Freedom is only nostalgia
Hey, the sea birds are taking flight

Where are you going then?
Walk on, you're already on your way isn't it?
Even if it's just a short dream
Once you wake up, time passes on

Waking up in the dead of night
the sky under my eyes is so beautiful
I want to look at the darkness from deeper within
This thought I'm trying to hold

Have you ever thought of venturing into an unknown place?
It'll be much better if you're with me
Even the pains will gradually wear away

*Chorus*
Tears of yesterday, moisty summer wind
Feels so good, let me see it
Filled to the brim, washed away
Bring on a change with sincerity

Chase it, seek it
Rekindle the glamour that's once worn
Even if it's just a short dream
once you wake up, time passes on

*Bridge*
The sound of ocean breaking and dissipating, the waves are so beautiful
Easily destroyed wherever it goes, this thing born out of a dream, forever
echoes in the heart

*Chorus*
Tears of yesterday, swaying summer breeze
looking back on fleeting summer days
Freedom is only nostalgia
Hey, the sea birds are taking flight

Where are you going then?
Walk on, you're already on your way isn't it?
Even if it's just a short dream
Once you wake up, time passes on

***

03. Sekai wa mawaru to iu keredo
(Although the world goes round & round)

Long night, early morning and daylight, slowly passing by
Even though they string each day together, does it necessarily require a meaning?

Tasting how it feels to cry in those days
Let's just believe in something

[Chorus]
Although the world goes round and round
There is nothing surrounding my heart
(I'm) just gazing outside the window in stillness
staring on as seasons change

Tenderness and apathy can reside in one's heart at the same time
The moment I realize this, it seems something is already broken

There's nothing that won't betray, if you want something
Just keep watching it from a distance

[Chorus]
Although the world goes round and round
We're still left stranded helplessly
The street lights disappear one by one
As we count on, devoid of all meanings

[Bridge]
Staying at the same place forever
As the world goes round and round
It's always the same picture... indefnitely

[Reprise]
Although the world goes round and round
Only the sky above my head keeps spinning
The days that we can't go back to
are turning at the speed of this planet

Although the world goes round and round
There is nothing surrounding my heart
(I'm) just gazing outside the window in stillness
staring on as seasons change

***

04. Mou Ichido Waratte
(Smile again)

breeze touch sha la la ... flowing
grass wave sha la la ... swaying
floating, things that suspend in abstract space
last time, just like that nothing has changed

How to deal with it
feelings that are born here and now
Watching on as if waiting for the right moment

Won't it be great to smile again
I want to color the season of rendezvous with smiles
Warm as the sunshine in spring, that gentle person
I want to stay by his side forever

breathing, continuously
first time, yes, bloom in bright shades

Keeping silent to avoid conflicts
We'll be better tomorrow
so I believe

Won't it be great to smile again
If so, I'll make you laugh too
As if we can still see other tomorrow, but if we part now
Will you still be proud of me and think of me in the end

The feelings we hold
I'm not sure when, have turned into our hearts

No matter how distorted it is
Before the day has come, I still want to treasure it

***

06. doubt
Rain has ceased, flaunting its power nonetheless
Kids peddling still, until they get hoarse

Things that are hard to answer are the most powerful always, I know that too
Dubious doubts, trying to tie it down

Sounds we've thrown out bounce back
haunting you and me
Swimming in fragmentary memories, wondering what's tying us down?

*Chorus*
Where are we going...where to go...just go..
In the old fashioned way..i love you
We could have just said goodbye

Even if we line up our dreams, time still flies by ruthlessly
Gazing at yourself only, you could still write something after a few years

Cold stares crisscrossing
We are just living in the same box
It's always been this way...but why are tears welling up now?

*Chorus*
Where are we going...where to go...just go..
In the old fashioned way..You love me
We could have just said goodbye

Swaying..swaying..burning
Anger? desire? flame of life?
It's here..It's here..the things that clearly exist..not fragments of your imagination

Where are we going...where to go...just go..
In the old fashioned way..I need you
We could have just said goodbye

Remember... and kill up
In the rain
Remember...
Don't you know I feel the same, so long

***

To be updated

LOCKS TV promo

LOCKS

Has everybody got a taste of LOCKS? (o*.*o)

I already ordered mine but it's gonna be another week to mail over. Hint: those who can't wait(like me) can take a look at Tokyotime or Jpopsuki for downloads. Both require registrations.

Usual stuff: I URGE you to purchase their CD if you like it. That's how you could show support/pay back to the artist who creates beautiful music that gives you all the wonderful sensations.

Review will come later. For now let me just say, I'm very impressed on first listen. That's rare... There's a high chance LOCKS will become my 3rd or 2nd favourite (top one reserved for 'First soundscope for nostalgic reason).

Here're three selected tracks for download. They're magical and each has its distinctive style. GARNET CROW has inexhaustive range and calibre! Now I madly wish to know the lyrics!
01. Saigo no ritou, The last outlying island
06. doubt
10. the first cry

March 10th Members' Diary

2008 March 10 | Yuri Nakamura

Hi everyone, this's Yurippe who just joined the radio crew. Radio promotion for LOCKS is about to start. Everything's recorded live and a lot of programmes feature our commentaries. So please tune in if you can.

KissFM and e-radio are open to public (Translator note: probably means audience can watch the broadcasting process on the set behind glass panels). Come visit us if you have the time.

Last month, the reliable yet daunting (laughs) Mr. Wright visited us. We haven't seen him for a long time. He said 'Impressive!' after listening to our album and we were relieved hearing that. Recently, some of my friends who listened to our album in advance sent in emails and said it's great. I'm very glad. We feel assured that listeners are able to take in the things we want to express and convey, and we strongly wish everybody could listen to it asap.

Then, your heart will be Lock On (on on) ← echo

***

2008 March 10 | Hitoshi Okamoto

Everyone, it's coming~
Closer and closer!

(*'-'*) Yes Yes, the new album.

In a recent interview, we found that in '3/12 6th Album LOCKS'the numbers are all factors of 3. Our members suggested I tell this story to kill time in case cassettes get stuck and ruin the show.

About the new album, I think it's easy-listening and has great stuff.
It also goes well with the coming season so please make it your daily companion!

Okamoto's Diary March 3

GARNET CROW Members' Diary
Okamoto, 2008 March 3

It's gonna be here soon~ Guys, it's approaching!

The European Champion League, Celtic vs. Barcelona 2nd round
ヾ(-д-;) Oioi...turned out you're talking about this...
Nobody knows what's gonna happen during a match.
Wish miracles happen! Barce used to beat their opponent 2:0 at home match.
It's gonna be a tough game unless the whole team toughen up and create some miracle.

This week's NSP. Since today is 'Ear day', our theme would be 'please be kind to your ear.'

Sarah Brightman / Scarborough Fair
IVY / Worry about you
Amos Lee / Arms of a Woman

By the way I saw a TV commercial about a drug that treats tinnitus. It's incredible we have such drugs.