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| So what exactly is the inspiration for the name "neo universe"? Well, when the home team players go up to bat, part of a song (picked by the players themselves) is played. Shinjo's song for his 2002 season with the Giants is called Neo Universe! It's by the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel, a.k.a. Laruku. The song was very popular in Japan even for people who normally were not a fan of the group. The lyrics are uplifting and seem to go well with Shinjo's personality. Click here to download! The portion of the song played at games is usually between 1:40-2:02. Enjoy~ | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| L'Arc~en~Ciel are (from left to right): tetsu: bass hyde: vocal yukihiro: drum ken: guitar |
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| Neo Universe words: hyde music: ken katamukikaketa tenbin no ue e kizukiageteku ten yori mo tataku sonna tobenai mujaki na tenshi ni mo asa wa todoku azayaka ni sono te o hanasanaide mezameru kono sekai o kanjite hibiwaresou demo toumei na mama de kinou nemurazu matteita n da ne yume o miteita kiseki wa mou konai kedo tooi sora ga michibiite anata wa kaxe no you ni yasashiku tori no you ni jiyuu ni kono sekai o habataku kogarazu ni, neo universe higeki da toshite mo anata ni meguriaeta yokatta senaka awase no zetsubou o yudanete shinjiteitai itsumademo kirei na hana no you ni waratte hoshi no you ni kagayaite kono sekai o habataku kogarazu ni, neo universe umarekawaru kisetsu yo setsunasugita kisetsu yo sora no you ni hitotsu ni musabareyou, neo universe |
Neo Universe words: hyde music: ken On a slanting scale, You are higher than the exalted heavens Even to that kind of innocent, flightless angel Morning reaches them, brilliantly Don't let go of that hand Feel this awakening world Even if it looks cracked and transparent, Yesterday waited without sleeping The miracle you dreamed about still doesn't come but The far off sky guides you You're gentle like the wind Free like a bird Fly off on this world Don't get angry, neo universe Even though it's a tragedy I'm glad I met you Even with back-to-back despairs, I want to believe always Laugh like a pretty flower Glitter like a star Fly off on this world Don't get angry, neo universe The reborn season The too painful season Like the sky, bind together Into one, neo universe |
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| Very special thanks to Mina-P for the translation! | ||||||||||||||||||||
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