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‘Hizashi’ is an experimental, mid-tempo vaporwave, electronic, pop stye track with vocal melodies & harmonies performed by John in both Japanese & English set to a beat track with a killer synth bassline and a sexy saxophone riff. Inspired by his travels in Japan and immersion in Japanese culture, John recently studied and passed a course in Japanese at Dundee University whilst working full time.
lyrics
Verse
Watashi no me no hizashi
Awai ao, chiheisen
Sumikitta kokoro
osore wa nai
Jyounestu dake shoshite
Chikai o mamoru
Chorus
Watashi no me no hizashi
awai ao, chiheisen
Verse
Sunshine in my eyes
Pale blue, horizon
Crystal clear
No abysmal fear
Just heat
And promise of
Chorus
Sunshine in my eyes
Pale blue, horizon
credits
released December 9, 2022
Written & Produced by John McBlain
Lyrics by Colin Train & John McBlain
Studio Engineering by Mark McKellen
Lyric Translation Advice Rie Adya & Kenji Lamb
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