Category: release

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｜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

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.

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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“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 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｜ 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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website Every song is one chapter. Together they become the first album.
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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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Silver Hammer｜Silver Hammer (No, No)｜ 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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♬♪　With a silver hammer — no, no.Smash your worries? — no, no.
You don’t need another sigh.Just a little tap, and you’ll start to smile.(Hey, here we go!)♩♫

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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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🎵 KAWACHIAN8th Song
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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“Silver Hammer” is the 8th 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

Silver Hammer (No, No)

You sure look happy, what’s going on?
Scratchin’ away with your pen all day long.
Shoulders so heavy, your eyes half asleep,
Still there’s a smile that you just can’t keep.

With a silver hammer — no, no.
Smash your worries? — no, no.
You don’t need another sigh.
Just a little tap, and you’ll start to smile.
(Hey, here we go!)

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The neighbor next door keeps mumblin’ low,
“Nothin’ in my life is workin’, you know.”
Here, take this thing—it’s shining bright.
Tap your heart once, it’ll be all right.

With a silver hammer — no, no.
Forget their judgment — no, no.
Yesterday’s mistakes? Let them go.
Just a little tap, then follow the wind.
(Come on now!)

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On nights when tears are ready to fall,
Don’t beat your heart against the wall.
Just tap it softly with your fingertips.
Take one slow breath before your lips.

Before you shout, just wait a beat,
Say, “That’s life,” and let it be.

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With a silver hammer — no, no.
Don’t blame yourself — no, no.
Laugh and say, “Well, I’m just me.”
One little tap… tomorrow will come.
(Yeah, that’s the way!)
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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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Safe Driving｜I’m watching　Only now｜ 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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♬♪　Stop and go　Turn around　Little faster　Ease it down
Eyes ahead　Check behind　Right here　Right now　I’m watching　Only now♩♫

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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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🎵 KAWACHIAN 7th Song
Safe Driving
Written, Composed & Performed by
Masaki Wakabayashi
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“SafeDriving” is the 7th song from KAWACHIAN.
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English Lyrics

Turn the key
Engine starts
Dashboard glows
Take my seat

Set the mirror
Slide the seat
Buckle up
Foot on brake

Shift in gear
Signal on
Touch the gas
Rolling out

Look to the right
Look to the left
One more look

Stop and go
Turn around
Little faster
Ease it down

Eyes ahead
Check behind

Right here
Right now
I’m watching
Only now

⸻

Red light shines
Press the brake

Wait a while
Green light comes

Touch the gas
Pick up speed

Cars in line
Keep the space

Maybe danger
Maybe clear

Better wait

⸻

Stop and go
Turn around

Still a little scared
Getting used to it

Eyes ahead
Check behind

Right here
Right now
Only now

⸻

Turn the wheel
Bring it back

Ease the brake
Touch the gas

Join the flow
Feel the flow

My body remembers

⸻

Stop and go
Turn around

Speed keeps changing
Back in balance

Eyes ahead
Check behind

Right here
Right now
I’m watching

Only now

⸻

Foot on brake

Come to rest

Engine off

Silence comes

But when it reflects
upon a clear and peaceful lake
that light becomes
even brighter

Don’t break anything
just leave it be

Comfort the sadness
inside your heart

If you can protect
your feelings with kindness
then a small light
will shine upon your cheeks
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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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