Susumu Hirasawa - SWITCHED-ON LOTUS (LYRICS)

Lyrics and translation from: phonon-belt.dreamwidth.org/27...
Album: Switched-On Lotus (2004)
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[@bachmals7931]

This translation conveys only half the meaning of the lyrics.
Discard the body and return the borrowed soul to the fountain of life. Life is repeated, like a lotus flower cycle.

[@mrcarbin1067]

K

[@user-fw1uw5fj4h]

死を美しく肯定的に表現していて、心にしみる。

[@pastelroswell]

Finding out my favorite musician is a friend to my community makes me cry with joy.

[@whyisgooglemakingmedothis603]

: Berserk OST features trans vocalists, it's undeniable given what Hirasawa's previous albums were released before it. I tend to put Hirasawa in the same conversation as 90s Bjork precisely because of these little details. As well as 80s Robert Fripp. And 70s Devo. Just - Hirasawa is a legend. A world class talent in music.

[@avatar7428]

"My friend, it is not far from Byakkoya.
My cold, metallic heart is bounding.
This song (SWITCHED-ON LOTUS) indicates that there is a relationship between you and I.
Can you remember me?"
Σ-12, to Hirasawa (2006)

[@やすらぎ]

また降る雨が秘密裏に
あの日の花を道に咲かす
知られずに生まれてキミは来た
胸を張り今日を行けよと
遠くアユタヤの水辺に咲いて
呼ぶ声に目覚めてここに来た
遥か誰も行かぬ道
月の秘技だけがキミを知る
眠らずに幾夜も越えた日々
歌えよ、なお麗しく
望まぬ牢を今去るとき
夢に見た水辺の門が開く
昇れよ　あの天空の夢に見た庭へと
円陣の花　喝采を咲け
昇れよ　SWITCHED-ON LOTUS
帰れよ　いま時は来て　夢に見た園へと
絢爛の夜　一切を解け
帰れよ　SWITCHED-ON LOTUS
また降る雨が秘密裏に
あの日の花を道に咲かす
知られずに生まれてキミは来た
遥か誰も行かぬ道
月の秘技だけがキミを知る
眠らずに幾夜も越えた日々
昇れよ　あの天空の夢に見た庭へと
円陣の花　喝采を咲け
昇れよ　SWITCHED-ON LOTUS
帰れよ　いま時は来て　夢に見た園へと
絢爛の夜　一切を解け
帰れよ　SWITCHED-ON LOTUS
昇れよ　あの天空の夢に見た庭へと
円陣の花　喝采を咲け
昇れよ　SWITCHED-ON LOTUS
帰れよ　いま時は来て　夢に見た園へと
絢爛の夜　一切を解け
帰れよ　SWITCHED-ON LOTUS

[@umjammerlammy9993]

The context behind the Switched on Lotus album is heartbreaking, but its also a testament to how much vivid passion Hirasawa's songs are fueled by

[@moon_sonata15]

What is the context? Has a relative of Susumu passed away?

[@YUEjyut]

@@moon_sonata15 iirc it was about his transgender thai friend who passed away

[@moon_sonata15]

@@YUEjyut !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Im not a gamer anymore

[@princessthyemis]

@@YUEjyut oh my gosh!!! This is one of my favorite songs. I never knew that! That's so sad....rest in peace his friend 😭

[@CJ-io1mx]

I do believe ''望まぬ牢(not-wanted prison)" at 1:24 is a metaphor for one's born gender or stereotyping bias

[@YoursTrulyYoshi]

This song gives me the teary eyes.

[@rhinosdomain75]

This song is just so beautiful, I couldn't stop the tears at the chorus sections because it just reminded me of my passed away aunt. Never have I ever been so touched by a song.

[@princessthyemis]

I'm so sorry to hear of your loss

[@sino.7286]

これ歌おうとすると涙が出てくる

[@user-mh6ws9if7i]

若くして亡くなったタイのニューハーフへの追悼の歌だからね。

[@user-ym9ud5bu1k]

それ、、気のせいかと思ってたけど2年後に歌おうとしても泣きそうになる

[@acrowsnest_t6630]

Countless nights without sleep, refering to before we were born, secrets of your dreams unfolding into neverending life and freedom.
Didnt know his lyrics is as wonderfull as his melodies, the lotus seems to be an intresting symbol

[@danielramsey6141]

Ayutthaya is a reference to the Ayutthaya ruins, which are a symbol for peace and prosperity, Sacred ground that Buddhist monks inhabit to give prayer and to bring enlightenment.

[@AA-zm9hk]

Sounds similar to a place in my country but this one is in Thailand right

[@BabsJohnson111]

One of the greatest masterpieces of the man in a discography ripe with masterpieces

[@Birgus_Latro]

one of my favorite hirasawa songs

[@danarsatria4778]

Omg.. this song give me a peaceful mind even nowadays

[@user-xo1vr6zy6p]

神曲

[@user-xc3hs9it1c]

ただただ美しい

[@user-dt2jc5db1s]

1:42

[@uplay8796]

owc 2023

[@char1737]

my Husky Achilles knew this now his sister JM knows it

[@whyisgooglemakingmedothis603]

: Serpico's Theme

[@timesnew2005]

ちょっと前まで200万回くらい再生されてるやつなかったっけ？消された？

[@jonkerkujo7918]

F for Susumu Hirasawa's Transexual Friends

[@colonthree]

Music is the art we paint time with. UwU

[@AZM_TDC689]

↓GHOST VENUEより来た人

[@szhqz]

夏目友人帳のBGMみたい。