"Senbonzakura" English Cover by Lizz Robinett

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The legend said the bloom of cherry tree becoming so beautiful due to the corpses underneath. The view of cherry blossom by the thousands is very epic yet very sad. This is what I read else where.

. The original version is fast and the song is more jumpy, so we didn't have much time to think what she sang but this slow version...the music is already sad and the lyrics are slowed, giving us time to process what she sang. I like both versions to be honest.

I didn’t realize Lizz would update ALL her thumbnails, they look nice!

1. Piano Cover ✔ 2. Gentle Voice ✔ 3. Beautiful Song ✔

The piano and your voice are so beautiful together...

This song is about Japan's cultural Revolution starting in the late 1800's. It was marked by a severe adaptation of Western Cultural as was common in the age of Imperialism, but was different from the rest of Asia in that Western culture was embraced and fused with what was considered to be "Japanese". The songs also brings up points about Industry and the nearly impossible rate of Militarization that also marked these years. This song appears sad because of how slow it is, but the original song taps into Patriotism and Nostalgia of a time when Japan went from 3rd world to world power

Im still vibing to this 3 years later

I just appreciate how well made this beautiful cover is

When I found this cover, I was learning about the history of japan. Felt like a true intellectual

I had no idea how dark the song was, good job Lizz!

“Thousands of cherry blossoms dwindling in the light.” That’s my favorite part. This is the part that catches my attention.

I know it’s a soldiers’ song, but for me it’s also always represented this transition Japan went through of embracing modernization while also holding tight to dear traditions. It’s something I think many other parts of the world are missing now, that bit of tradition, and the fact Japan still openly keeps many of theirs has always made the country special to me.

The original version makes me all happy inside This one makes me wanna huddle in a corner and cry sniffs Good job.

You never really realize how sad it is in Japanese cause its so upbeat....

Damn four years ago and I'm still here

Since on one else has posted it, I will/ Lyrics: [Verse 1] With a bold and sudden calling Western Revolution's starting Let our hearts be open to it, pacifist nation Riding on a penny-farthing, it's the flag of our sun rising Warding evil spirits like an ICBM [Pre-Chorus] On the train tracks, running along the line Let us move forward, don't look behind Boys and girls becoming like samurai Just like those from our previous life [Chorus] Thousands of cherry blossoms dwindling in the light Though I can't hear your voice, keep what I say in mind This bouquet that surrounds is iron poison, see? Looking down at us from that big guillotine Darkness has just engulfed the universe we know The lament that you sing can't reach ears anymore We are still far away from reaching clear blue skies Go ahead, keep shooting, with that ray gun, fight! [Verse 2] Veterans who've trained through struggles are now officers in battle Here and there, we see the harlots in procession This one, that one, doesn't matter, every single person gathers March on to our saintly deaths now! 1, 2, 3, 4 [Pre-Chorus 2] Passing through the gates on the mountain peaks Escaping this world, kill all the evil fiends Surely this will end in a denouement Among the crowds giving their applause [Chorus] Thousands of cherry blossoms dwindling in the light Though I can't hear your voice, keep what I say in mind This bouquet that surrounds is iron poison, see? Looking down at us from that big guillotine Darkness has just engulfed the universe we know The lament that you sing can't reach ears anymore We are still far away from reaching peaks of hope Go ahead, keep shooting, use the flashing bolt! [Pre-Chorus] On the train tracks, running along the line Let us move forward, don't look behind Boys and girls becoming like samurai Just like those from our previous life [Outro] Thousands of cherry blossoms dwindling in the light Though I can't hear your voice, keep what I say in mind That bouquet that surrounds is iron poison, see? Leaping down to us from that big guillotine Thousands of cherry blossoms dwindling in the light Once your song can be heard, we'll dance with all our might This bouquet that surrounds is iron poison, see? Go ahead, keep shooting, with that ray gun, lead

The lyrics are beautiful and so poetic. One of those rare songs you can listen to over and over without it getting old. I wish we had more songs like this in America.

I am a Mexican American expatriate soldier, living in Japan.. and I can not tell you in how many ways this song touches my heart.. thank you.. peace

why is the japanese version so hardcore and this is so slow and sweet