TRACK 2. MOTHER
Lyrics by: Kazuo
Composed by: Ryuhei, Shuya

ooc: lyrics in italics = japanese, lyrics in bold = english

The song begins with a strange, static-y sounding synth piece, sounding a bit like a formal dance/ball music. A pitch shifter is used to give the synth strange, whammy like effects that fluxuate and vibrate as if a radio station is being tuned in and out. A jarring, angular guitar riff comes in that is soon coupled with a mimicking bass line and almost funk like chords, giving the song a chaotic, frenzied sound. The opening lines are sung with a harsh, gritty scream, and are doused with effects that give it a ghostly, ethereal, echoey sound.

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the frenzied guitar fades into a descending and ascending, very ominous sounding chord progression to match the grimly chanted lyrics of the first verse

labled very neat
sealed away in jars
sanguine soup of blood
ingest to be alive

nourish living things
garden of flesh in blood
despair inside my womb
why did you leave me?

and with a sudden flourish, the chorus comes in, upbeat and uplifting despite the grim nature of the song's lyrics. the jangly acoustic guitar returns, giving the song an oriental feel as it picks out shamisen-like lead lines

now winter comes
and still you're gone
didn't you say you'd be back by now?
i'm all alone, our child is dying

a piece of you, will be with me
until the end, i promised you
our child will live, if only to die
our child will survive

instead of going through the whole intro part again, the song shifts right back into the descending and ascending verse chord progression, Kazuo's voice getting more frantic and horse with every line

labled very neat
sealed away in jars
mainlined into veins
bloody addiction

pieces of your skin
sperm i saved away
wait for it to kick
ingested every day

and back into the uplifting chorus section, the drums becoming faster, giving the song an almost pop-punk feel as 2 new stanzas are added to the chorus

now winter comes
and still you're gone
didn't you say you'd be back by now?
i'm all alone, our child is dying

a piece of you, i kept with me
i swallowed you, you lie with me
now feel our child kick
such strong feet


i vomit now, your flesh and blood
my body rejects what we once had
our love was pure but the white death
will take even our son

so now i wait
for winter to end
he no longer kicks
our child dies

the rest of the instruments fade away leaving only the acoustic guitar plucking the bare chords of the chorus as Kazuo's voice echoes for two lines

perhaps it will be
a mercy killing


before the intro riff comes back and the song ends where it started, the multitracked, echoed voices growing louder like a schizophrenic conversation

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TRACK 4. KUREDORU (Cradle)
Lyrics by: Kazuo & Shuya
Composed by: Shuya

The song begins with a twinkling melody that sounds like it's being played from a child's music box. It gradually slows to a stop, and a hum of feedback is heard before the music starts with a fast, chorus-drenched guitar riff and machine gun drumming. Fast guitar chords are accompanied by echo-ey lead lines by shuya. This continues for a minute until the music slows down to just drums and a pounding bassline, and the vocals start, slow and menacing.

looking out the bars of the cradle
waiting for mother to feed me her nectar
waiting for mother to shake her hand at me
sadistic mother, loving me so painfully

the pre-chorus starts, almost optimistic sounding, an ascending riff is played and backed by a solid drum/bass groove.

12 years past, and look at me
so alone and still so guilty
so pained but i miss it, must find a new mother

the blood flowing from these scars
only brings me blinding sweetness
only waiting for the return of my mama

the chorus starts, shimmering chords from Jirou are backed by acoustic chords from Shuya. Kazuo's voice sounds full of remorse, and he really shows off his vocal range.

some day maybe
i'll know what kindness means
but until then
tighten straps and crack the whip

some day perhaps
i'll know proper love
but until then
pull my gag and scar me again

the intro riff is played again followed by a short instrumental break before going back to the drum and bass groove of the verse, the vocals back to slow and ominous.

13 years now still i'm lonely
but not for much longer, i plan
i've met the most stunning woman in Gion
with skin so pale i can't wait to stain it red

the pre-chorus part is repeated again, Kazuo's voice sounding more frantic.

translucent skin so white you can see the blood beneath
i'm at the verge of tears, can't wait to bleed her dry
oh mother, sweet mother, please return to me
i think i've become what you always wanted

the chorus comes back, the vocals remorseful and powerful,

some day maybe
i'll know what kindness means
but until then
tighten straps and crack the whip

some day perhaps
i'll know proper love
but until then
pull my gag and scar me again

the guitars fall away with a squeal of distortion and a only the drums and bass remain. Ryuhei gets a solid bass groove started and takes an almost funky, masterful solo section before the music takes an uplifting turn, Kazuo's vocals seeming more optimistic, with bright acoustic chords being played

yes, open the door
force my corpse inside
with locks and chains
separate me
from this world so cold

the guitars drop out once again, and kazuo's vocals become distorted, with electronic sputtering and short circuits being heard in the background

translucent skin so white you can see the blood beneath
i'm at the verge of tears, can't wait to bleed her dry

before the instruments return to complete the pre-chorus part

the blood flowing from these scars
only brings me blinding sweetness
only waiting for the return of my mama

and the instruments drop back out again, leaving Kazuo's mournful vocals being backed with somber piano chords and violin

some day maybe
i'll know some proper love
some day maybe
i'll know what kindness means

some day maybe
i'll know what kindness means
but until then
tighten straps and crack the whip

before the instruments come back, and the chorus is repeated one more time

some day perhaps
i'll know proper love
but until then
pull my gag and scar me again

some day perhaps
i'll forget mother's love
but until then
scar me just like she did

after which the intro riff is repeated, the guitars, drums and bass getting more frantic sounding as they slowly fade out

TRACK 6. KENSAKU (Searching)
Lyrics by: Kazuo
Composed by: Shuya, Shogo

(ooc: italics = japanese, bold = english)

The song begins with a quick, delay-soaked guitar riff accompanied by piano and a hi-hat. After a few seconds, the music stops as Kazuo belts out the opening line,

i'll be near

the music sounds pop-rocky and uplifting, and Kazuo's distorted voice can be heard in the background, speaking in english,

don't be afraid, it's in death we know
that we're happier now
i won't be dying
i won't give up

the poppy part continues for a bit more before it tones back, sounding serious and almost somber for the verse,

something about your voice makes me think
that you're a little different
different enough maybe to still a beating heart
or patch up and dry it's tears

the pre chorus is quicker, Kazuo's vocals ascending and descending along with the guitars.

i was stupid and young and jaded
i grew up thinking everything could be spit on
now i'm older and dumb and faded
oh so faded

but instead of a chorus, we're treated to the poppy riff again, as Kazuo sings a single line, straining his voice,

i'll be near you

and after the song returns to the verse and prechorus parts,

everything i've observed looks so ugly and grey
like dirt, dust or soot
painted myself into this corner alone and screaming
to be let out

i was stupid and young and jaded
i grew up thinking everything could be spit on
now i'm older and dumb and faded
so faded and grey

the actual chorus finally kicks in, uplifting, almost sounding like J-pop, although Kazuo's voice sounds somewhat cautious even while reaching high, soaring notes,

then the seasons changed
and the grey faded away
all thanks to you
and the sunshine you brought

then the rain stopped
and my umbrella opened
all thanks to you
and the sunshine that you are

the chorus transitions into a fast paced bridge, with a quick guitar solo from Jirou before returning to the prechorus,

i was stupid and young and jaded
i grew up thinking everything could be spit on
now i'm older and dumb and faded
so faded and grey

and then back into the chorus, sounding more and more uplifting with every stanza,

the weather changed
and the clouds went away
oh, all thanks to you
and the things you do

then the rain stopped
you brought my parasol
oh, thank you
and the sunshine you are

you are brightness
you are everything
i want to be with you
in the sun forever

even when the night comes
i don't wanna be away from you
when our time comes
i'm fine with being gone with you

Kazuo holds the last note, the song almost sounding like it's going to end, before the chorus part continues

the weather changed
and the sun came out
all thanks to you

even when the night comes
i don't wanna be away from you
when our time comes
i'm fine being gone with you

as before, Kazuo holds the last note, but it eventually fades away with the rest of the instruments and the song, and EP, end.

(ooc: finally done! now time to write an album e__e)