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Word spirit

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On a night when you feel about to be swallowed by the dark, a single word can change the world.

"Word Spirit" (Kotodama) is a traditional Japanese-style ballad that explores the ancient Japanese belief that words hold spiritual power, set against a mysterious and dark traditional atmosphere.

Featuring an unlit alleyway, the lingering ring of a bell, and unease spreading like bleeding ink, it tells a story of steadying one's breath, opening one's eyes, and calling oneself back while facing the "unseen chains" that bind weakness. The chorus repeats "Say it, say it, say it" as a signal to cut through hesitation—a spell to release the true feelings buried deep within. Salvation and sin alike return to you through the words you speak. Thus, as a mark of resolve with no retreat, one chooses words carefully and declares them outright. Right down to the echo of a single bell in the silence, this track leaves a haunting resonance and determination.

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  1. Word spirit
    Word spirit

    Standard version · 3:33 · Japanese Myth

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    Word spirit

    Instrumental · 3:26 · Japanese Myth

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Lyrics (Japanese)

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息を吸う 夜が薄く笑うI draw a breath as the night smiles thin and pale

吐く息が 影を縫い留めるEach breath I exhale stitches down the shadows

灯りのない 鈴音の余韻Unlit alley, the lingering tone of a bell

祈りのふりした噂がまとわりつくRumors masquerading as prayers cling to my skin

守れなかった約束の名をThe name of a promise I could not keep

胸の奥で 何度も書き直すI rewrite it again and again deep in my chest

ひと文字で 世界はほどけるWith a single letter, the world unravels

弱さも強さも 声に宿るならIf both weakness and strength reside in a voice

震える喉で いま刻めThen carve it now with a trembling throat

逃げ道のない 私の印This mark of mine with no escape

言霊  その一音で夜が裂けるKotodama—with one sound, the night is torn open

言霊  口にした瞬間、運命が跳ねるKotodama—the moment spoken, fate leaps and turns

救いも罪も 呼べば返るSalvation and sin alike return when called

消えない 消せない 私の声This voice of mine, unfading, unerasable

言え 言え 言えSay it, say it, say it

言霊 影を縫えKotodama, sew up the shadows

墨が滲むみたいに広がる不安Unease spreads like bleeding ink

見えない鎖が 指先まで絡むUnseen chains coil down to my fingertips

「もう無理だ」って言いかけた瞬間The instant I was about to say "I can't go on"

闇が嬉しそうに 近づいたThe darkness drew near, with a joyful grin

でも知ってる 言葉は刃じゃないBut I know now, words are not blades

現実そのものを 形にするものThey are what gives shape to reality itself

息を整え 目を開けてI steady my breath, open my eyes

私を呼ぶ ただそれだけAnd call my own name, only that

言霊 その一音で夜が裂けるKotodama—with one sound, the night is torn open

言霊 口にした瞬間、運命が跳ねるKotodama—the moment spoken, fate leaps and turns

救いも罪も 呼べば返るSalvation and sin alike return when called

消えない 消せない 私の声This voice of mine, unfading, unerasable

言え 言え 言えSay it, say it, say it

言霊 影を縫えKotodama, sew up the shadows

声は祈り 声は誓いA voice is a prayer, a voice is a vow

誰かの明日を ほどいて結ぶUnraveling someone's tomorrow, then tying it anew

傷も願いも 抱いたままCarrying my wounds and wishes alike

私は私を 名乗り直すI reclaim and speak my own name once more

言霊 その一音で夜が裂けるKotodama—with one sound, the night is torn open

言霊 口にした瞬間、運命が跳ねるKotodama—the moment spoken, fate leaps and turns

迷いの輪を 踏み越えていけStep over the circle of doubt and walk on through

消えない 消せない 私の声This voice of mine, unfading, unerasable

言え 言え 言えSay it, say it, say it

言霊 希望を呼べKotodama, summon the hope

静けさに 鈴がひとつIn the stillness, a single bell rings

言い切った言葉だけが 残るLeaving only the words I declared outright

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