I appreciate you



I appreciate you| KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

“Gokurou-san (I appreciate you)” is a pre-release music video from KAWACHIAN’s next album, “BURNING.”
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♬♪ You’re up each morning, day after day Your miso soup has gone cold again ♩♫
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Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN15th Song
I appreciate you
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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※ About the visuals
The visuals in this music video were created with the assistance of generative AI technology.
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics

You’re up each morning, day after day
Your miso soup has gone cold again
Rice bowl in your hand, you breathe a sigh
Turning one more calendar page

I appreciate you
Who’s gonna tell you you’re doing all right?
I appreciate you
Go on and give yourself a little praise
(You’ve done enough today)

Swaying with the morning bus
You let out one sigh, then two or three
In your pocket, there’s a crumpled note
“Just a little more this month — hang in there”

I appreciate you
Who’s gonna know what you’re going through?
I appreciate you
Look at the midday sky and breathe it in

But you know, on your way back home
There’s the smell of warm rice drifting through the door
You say, “I’m home,” and someone smiles at you
And somehow that makes everything all right

I appreciate you
You only think that nobody sees
I appreciate you
You’re doing just fine, you’re doing just fine
(I really mean it)

If I Were Reborn as a Fish



If I Were Reborn as a Fish| KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

If I Were Reborn as a Fish is a pre-release music video from KAWACHIAN’s next album, ‘BURNING.’
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♬♪ If I were reborn As a little fish I wonder what kind of sea I’d swim in♩♫
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Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN14th Song
If I Were Reborn as a Fish
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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※ About the visuals
The visuals in this music video were created with the assistance of generative AI technology.
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics

If I were reborn
As a little fish
I wonder what kind of sea
I’d swim in

Swaying gently on the morning waves
Looking up at the shimmering light
Following the scent of a distant tide
I’d swim on and on, wherever it leads

If I were a fish
Would I forget the sky?
Or somewhere between the waves
Would I still dream?

If I were a fish
Even if I lost my way from the shoal
Would I sing my little song
In the quiet sea?

Drawn into the deep blue water
Trembling beneath a shadow passing by
But if somehow I could swim
Through another day
Would I think that was enough for me?

If I were a fish
Would my tears dissolve away?
And instead of words
Would they turn to bubbles?

If I were a fish
If there were someone I loved
Would I simply swim
Right there by their side?

If I were reborn
As a little fish
Would I fall asleep
In the quiet sea?

Fire Within



Fire Within|set myself on fire| KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

“Fire Within” is the first advance music video from KAWACHIAN’s upcoming album, BURNING.
Even when the fire burns out, light it again—within yourself.
Morning or night. Weekday or holiday.
“I ain’t finished yet.”
Sung in the language of Kawachi, Osaka, this song is about the passion, resilience, and fire that keep us moving forward, no matter how many times we have to begin again.
This is the first glimpse into a new chapter of KAWACHIAN—the world of BURNING.
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♬♪ I’m gonna light that fire, set myself on fire Not just once — again and again♩♫
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Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN13th Song
Fire Within
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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※ About the visuals
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics

I’m gonna light that fire, set myself on fire
Not just once — again and again
When I’m burned out dry, I’ll quiet down my heart
Then I’ll get back up and start again

Morning or night
Middle of the day
Weekday or holiday

I’ll show you, yeah, I’m gonna show you
I’ll show you the very best of me
I’ll show you, yeah, I’m gonna show you
I’ll show you the very best of me

So don’t run away, don’t you run so fast
Just give me one chance, only one is all I need
You won’t regret it, no, you won’t regret it
So come on now, come on, that’s enough

Morning or night
Middle of the day
Weekday or holiday

I’ll show you, yeah, I’m gonna show you
I’ll show you the very best of me
I’ll show you, yeah, I’m gonna show you
I’ll show you the very best of me

I’m gonna light that fire, set myself on fire
Not just once — again and again
Even when I’m burned out dry, I’ll keep my heart on fire
’Cause I ain’t finished, no, not yet

Morning or night
Middle of the day
Weekday or holiday

I’ll show you, yeah, I’m gonna show you
I’ll show you the very best of me
I’ll show you, yeah, I’m gonna show you
I’ll show you the very best of me

KAWACHIAN’s debut album, “HONA IKOKA,” is out now!

🎉 KAWACHIAN’s debut album,
“HONA IKOKA,” is out now!

Featuring 12 songs selected from a catalog of more than 100 original works, the album brings memories of Kawachi, the warmth of its people, laughter, tears, and a unique perspective on life to listeners around the world as “Kawachi Soul.”

Listen to the album on your favorite music streaming platform. If a song catches your ear, we hope you’ll enjoy it all the way through!

🎧 Listen to the album
https://linkco.re/maPN0uRs

🎬 Watch music videos for all 12 tracks
https://www.youtube.com/@KAWACHIAN

#KAWACHIAN #HonaIkoka #KawachiSoul #Osaka #DebutAlbum #NewAlbum #OutNow #JapaneseMusic

The Moon Grows Drowsy

The Moon Grows Drowsy|Moon, don’t fall asleep just yet, | KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

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🌿 KAWACHIAN 12 Weeks MV Release Project
12 selected songs from a catalogue of over 100 original works.
A new music video is released every 1–2 weeks.
After all 12 music videos are released,
The 1st Album will be available worldwide.
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♬♪ Moon, don’t fall asleep just yet, Stay a little longer, half awake. If our shoulders softly touch, That’s all I need—yes, that’s all I need.♩♫
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Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN12th Song
The Moon Grows Drowsy
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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“The Moon Grows Drowsy” is the 12th song from KAWACHIAN.
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※ About the visuals
The visuals in this music video were created with the assistance of generative AI technology.
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics
**The Moon Grows Drowsy**

A gentle breeze brushes over the tatami,
With a single fan, I send it your way.
Only laughter drifting from far away—
For tonight, that’s more than enough.

Moon, don’t fall asleep just yet,
Stay a little longer, half awake.
If our shoulders softly touch,
That’s all I need—yes, that’s all I need.

Your yukata sash has loosened a little,
Bare feet gliding along the veranda.
There’s really nothing we need to say,
Yet in the silence, my heart feels warm.

Moon, don’t fall asleep just yet,
Stay a little longer, half awake.
If our shoulders softly touch,
That’s all I need—yes, that’s all I need.

Tomorrow, life will hurry us along,
There may be days I can’t even call your name.
So for now, let time move slowly,
And let us quietly watch our shadows grow.

Moon, don’t fall asleep just yet,
Stay a little longer, half awake.
If our shoulders softly touch,
That’s all I need—yes, that’s all I need.
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website Every song is one chapter. Together they become the first album.

HONA IKOKA

ほないこか(HONA IKOKA)|今日がいちばん ええ日やん|Today’s the best day to begin | KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

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🌿 KAWACHIAN 12 Weeks MV Release Project
12 selected songs from a catalogue of over 100 original works.
A new music video is released every 1–2 weeks.
After all 12 music videos are released,
The 1st Album will be available worldwide.
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♬♪ Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go Let’s start the things we’ve longed to do Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go Today’s the best day to begin♩♫

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Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN11th Song
HONA IKOKA
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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Official Website

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“HONA IKOKA” is the 11th song from KAWACHIAN.
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※ About the visuals
The visuals in this music video were created with the assistance of generative AI technology.
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics

HONA IKOKA
(Come On, Let’s Go)

Before I knew it, the years went by
And my dreams lay boxed up out of sight
I turned over all those dusty things
And something there began to shine

I acted like I had forgotten
But deep inside, I’d always waited
Then a voice rose up within my heart
“It’s not too late—go on and try”

Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
Let’s start the things we’ve longed to do
Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
Today’s the best day to begin

Walking home along the shore
I saw something shining, washed by waves
A little shell, just like the ones
I treasured when I was a child

Where did all those old dreams go?
The truth is, nothing disappeared
From somewhere far beyond the waves
They’re calling me to meet them once again

Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
If you want to try, then let’s begin
Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
Let’s go and meet who we’ll be tomorrow

Hey! Hey!
Come on!
Come on, let’s go!

Good or bad can wait till later
If your heart says go, then start the journey
Hold the treasure that was sleeping
Turn the engine in your heart to fire

Who cares about yesterday or age?
Who decided that it’s far too late?
Tie your shoes and open up the door
Let’s run outside with a laugh

Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
Let’s start the things we’ve longed to do
Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
Today’s the best day to begin

Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
Let’s go and welcome back our forgotten dreams
Come on, let’s go, come on, let’s go
Let’s begin a brand-new today
Today’s the best day to begin
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website Every song is one chapter. Together they become the first album.

The story behind the birth of ‘Eeyan ka’

This Song Took 40 Years to Find Its Voice.

The first seed of “Eeyan Ka” was planted in my heart about 40 years ago.

The lyrics and melody as they are today did not yet exist. But something remained with me—the feelings I encountered in everyday life, human weakness and warmth, and the distinctly Osaka way of laughing at life and accepting that things do not always go as planned.

It did not immediately become a song.

As the years passed, I worked, lived, met many different people, experienced joy and worry, stumbled, and carried on.

Walking home through the station gates.
The comforting aroma of dashi drifting from a standing udon shop.

A sudden shower brings people together under the awning of a convenience store.
Strangers who would normally have nothing to say to one another begin talking—and before long, they are laughing together.

Over time, these ordinary scenes became intertwined with the feelings that had remained in my heart for 40 years. Now, at last, they have become a song called “Eeyan Ka.”

There are days when life simply does not go well.
There are days when your wallet is nearly empty, and days when you suddenly realize that you have already forgotten what troubled you yesterday.

But not everything has to be solved.

Even on an ordinary evening with nothing luxurious about it, a warm bowl of udon and a moment of laughter with someone can make life feel a little easier.

If you fall, you can always stand up again.

“Just being here and living—that is enough.”

These words are not meant only to encourage someone else.
They are also words I wanted to say to myself after living through so many years.

I am now 69 years old.
But age is not the reason I began singing.

A small seed that remained in my heart 40 years ago gathered memories and experiences along the way, and has finally become a song. That is why I am sharing it now as KAWACHIAN.

I hope “Eeyan Ka” brings a little warmth to someone at the end of a day when things did not go as planned.

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The Guy Up on the Hill

The Guy Up on the Hill|Desperately saying, “Hey, we’re alive,” | KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

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🌿 KAWACHIAN 12 Weeks MV Release Project
12 selected songs from a catalogue of over 100 original works.
A new music video is released every 1–2 weeks.
After all 12 music videos are released,
The 1st Album will be available worldwide.
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♬♪ “Work? I couldn’t care less.” That kind of talk just puts folks off. Even when they tell him, “Get your act together,” He’s only listening to the voice of the wind.♩♫
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Kawachi Soul
Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN10th Song
The Guy Up on the Hill
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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“The Guy Up on the Hill” is the 10th song from KAWACHIAN.
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※ About the visuals
The visuals in this music video were created with the assistance of generative AI technology.
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics

Since morning, there he is again,
Sitting all alone up on the hill,
Doing nothing but staring at the sky,
Grinning away—that strange old guy.

“The guy up on the hill,” they say,
Laughing as they pass him by.
But you know, that guy understands—
Life is easier when you choose to smile.

“Work? I couldn’t care less.”
That kind of talk just puts folks off.
Even when they tell him, “Get your act together,”
He’s only listening to the voice of the wind.

“The guy up on the hill,” they say,
Pointing fingers, making him the joke.
But you know, that guy understands—
The most serious faces often cry the hardest.

Down by his feet, in the grass, tiny creatures—
Look closely, and they’re rushing everywhere.
Desperately saying, “Hey, we’re alive,”
Though no one ever notices.
Maybe they’re not so different from him.

“The guy up on the hill,” they say,
Rolling their eyes and leaving him alone.
But you know, that guy understands—
Time spent alone is something to treasure.

And once again, at sunset,
His shadow stretches across the hill.
He’s the only thing that hasn’t changed,
Just gathering a few more smile lines.
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website Every song is one chapter. Together they become the first album.
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Under the open sky

Under the open sky| KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

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🌿 KAWACHIAN 12 Weeks MV Release Project
12 selected songs from a catalogue of over 100 original works.
A new music video is released every 1–2 weeks.
After all 12 music videos are released,
The 1st Album will be available worldwide.
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♬♪ Morning comes somehow,my heart feels a little restless.I step onto the balconywearing only a shirt.
A cat is yawningon the rooftop across the way,while the laundrydances softly in the breeze. ♩♫

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Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN 6th Song
Under the open sky
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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“Under the open sky” is the 6th song from KAWACHIAN.
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※ About the visuals
The visuals in this music video were created with the assistance of generative AI technology.
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics

Morning comes somehow,
my heart feels a little restless.
I step onto the balcony
wearing only a shirt.

A cat is yawning
on the rooftop across the way,
while the laundry
dances softly in the breeze.

Under the open sky,come on, it’s alright.
let’s leave the heavy talk for later.
Go ahead and laugh
like nobody’s watching.
Just watching the clouds
is more than enough today.

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Riding my bicycle
down the station street,
the guy at the greengrocer
calls out to me,

“Working hard again today?”

I don’t know why,
but somehow
those simple words
make everything feel lighter.

Under the open sky,come on, it’s alright.
everyone has days
when nothing goes right.
Pretend no one’s looking.
At least you
should be kind to yourself.

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I can’t run
like I used to.
But walking slowly,
I notice things
I never saw before.

Even the stones
I once stumbled over
have become little landmarks,
reminding me
how far I’ve come.

Under the open sky,come on, it’s alright.
what’s already gone
can stay in the past.
You don’t have to decide
everything today.
Let’s just let the wind
carry us for a while.
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Of Summer

Of Summer|Twinkle, shimmer, sway, and glow
Summer night…| KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan

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🌿 KAWACHIAN 12 Weeks MV Release Project
12 selected songs from a catalogue of over 100 original works.
A new music video is released every 1–2 weeks.
After all 12 music videos are released,
The 1st Album will be available worldwide.
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♬♪ Red lanterns gently sway Golden voices drift away Crooked smiles all blend as one
What’s real anymore? I can’t tell.Something shining behind the glass Touch it once—it fades so fast Only roughness on my hands Feels like all that’s left is real.♩♫

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Masaki Wakabayashi, born and raised in Kawachi, Osaka, shares the spirit of Kawachi Soul with the world.
KAWACHIAN – Kawachi Soul from Osaka, Japan
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🎵 KAWACHIAN9th Song
Of Summer
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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“Of Summer” is the 9th song from KAWACHIAN.
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※ About the visuals
The visuals in this music video were created with the assistance of generative AI technology.
The people, places and scenes are fictional artistic expressions created to represent the world of the song.
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English Lyrics

(Twinkle, shimmer, sway, and glow
Summer night…)
Red lanterns gently sway
Golden voices drift away
Crooked smiles all blend as one
What’s real anymore? I can’t tell.
Something shining behind the glass
Touch it once—it fades so fast
Only roughness on my hands
Feels like all that’s left is real.
Round and round
Colors unwind
Dream or real
The line dissolves.
Light keeps falling, breaking free
Words are melting into me
Something laughing calls my name
Feels like I could go anywhere.
Light keeps drifting through the air
Words unravel everywhere
Something whispers through the night
From here, I’ll never make it back.
Strange old toys all line the shelves
Rolling eyes spin by themselves
Funny shapes are grinning wide
Warm somehow when they’re touched.
Beyond the sideshow curtain there
Something’s quietly watching me
Never seen it, yet somehow
It feels strangely like home.
Scared to look—
Still I cannot turn away.
Scents are drifting
Sounds are glowing
Dream or real
The border’s gone.
Light keeps falling, breaking free
Words are melting into me
Something laughing calls my name
Feels like I could go anywhere.
Light keeps drifting through the air
Words unravel everywhere
Something whispers through the night
From here, I’ll never make it back.
Round and round
Sparkling colors
Even my mind
Melts into one.
Light keeps falling, breaking free
Words are melting into me
Something laughing calls my name
Feels like I could go anywhere.
Light keeps drifting through the air
Words unravel everywhere
Something whispers through the night
From here, I’ll never make it back.
Twinkle and shimmer
Swaying with scent
The summer night…
Still goes on.
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And yet,perhap someone will trace it with a fingertip.
As I quietly close the paper,I whisper once more—
“Today will be calm again.”
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website Every song is one chapter. Together they become the first album.
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