Yaoyorozu Chant of the Dragon God

Yaoyorozu Chant of the Dragon God

Single2026.08.24
Inspired by the ancient Japanese concept of Yaoyorozu-the countless divine spirits believed to dwell throughout nature-this piece presents a mystical Japanese world in which the spirits of the mountains, rivers, forests, and sea are united with the presence of the Dragon God, a divine being associated with water and rain. Guided by the prayers of Yaoyorozu, the Dragon God quietly journeys across the heavens. Pure water and gentle light eventually descend upon the earth, washing away impurity and restoring the natural flow of life. Through this story, the music expresses purification, renewal, and the enduring connection between nature and the divine. The arrangement incorporates sounds inspired by traditional Japanese sacred music, including elements reminiscent of kagura and gagaku. The delicate resonance of sho, shakuhachi, bells, and flowing water creates a serene and spiritual atmosphere throughout the piece. The vocal phrases were inspired by the rhythm and atmosphere of ancient Japanese prayer. Original chant-like words were created specifically for this work and are woven throughout the music so that the entire piece feels like one continuous prayer of purification. We hope this music can gently accompany moments when you wish to calm your mind, reflect quietly, or simply spend time in a peaceful atmosphere. Please enjoy this mystical journey of prayer, water, light, and the cycle of life, woven together by Yaoyorozu and the Dragon God.

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Lyrics (Japanese)

あまゆら みなさき ほのさね かむしろ さやゆら とこみず みなふる たまゆら ゆら ゆら 水の音 さや さや 清まれ 八百万 神集い 山のしじまに 光立て 川の流れに 祈り立て 海の彼方に 水ひらけ あまゆら ほのゆら 清き光よ 巡りたまえ 龍神よ 水をまといて 天の彼方より 降りたまえ さなゆら みなゆら とこみず たましろ ひとしずく ふたしずく 大地の濁りを 流したまえ 水よ 巡れ 光よ 巡れ 山を 清め 川を 清め 森を 清め 海を 清め 心に残る 影を流し 命の内を さやけくしたまえ あまゆら みなさき ほのさね かむしろ さやけ さやけ 清まれ 八百万よ 光を結べ 龍神よ 水を結べ 空より 土へ 土より 川へ 川より 海へ 海より 空へ 巡り 巡り 水は巡り 巡り 巡り 命は巡る あまゆら みなさき ほのさね かむしろ ほのさね かむしろ さなゆら とこみず あまね ほのしろ みなふる たまゆら ゆら ゆら さや さや 八百万よ 龍神よ 清き水にて 包みたまえ この地を 清め この水を 清め この命を 清めたまえ あまゆら みなさき ほのさね かむしろ さやけ さやけ 清まれ 清まれ 清まれ 水の音 鈴の音 ゆらり さやり あまゆら みなさき しゃらん

Translation

Amayura, Minasaki Honosane, Kamushiro Sayayura, Tokomizu Minafuru, Tamayura Yura, yura Sound of water Saya, saya Be purified Yaoyorozu Gods gather In the mountain stillness Let light arise In the river's flow Let prayer arise Beyond the sea Waters, open Amayura Honoyura O pure light Flow through the cycle O Dragon God Clad in water From beyond the heavens Descend upon us Sanayura Minayura Tokomizu Tamashiro One drop Two drops The earth's impurities Wash them away Water, flow in your cycle Light, flow in your cycle Purify the mountains Purify the rivers Purify the forests Purify the sea What lingers in the heart Wash away the shadows Within every life Make it clear and bright Amayura, Minasaki Honosane, Kamushiro Sayake Sayake Be purified O Yaoyorozu Bind the light O Dragon God Bind the water From sky to earth From earth to river From river to sea From sea to sky Turning Turning Water turns in its cycle Turning Turning Life turns in its cycle Amayura, Minasaki Honosane, Kamushiro Honosane, Kamushiro Sanayura, Tokomizu Amane, Honoshiro Minafuru Tamayura Yura, yura Saya, saya O Yaoyorozu O Dragon God With pure water Enfold us This land Purify This water Purify This life Purify it Amayura Minasaki Honosane Kamushiro Sayake Sayake Be purified Be purified Be purified Sound of water Sound of bells Yurari Sayari Amayura Minasaki Sharan