City Ruins
岡部啓一 Lyrics
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Stakur its an kasta nai
Lait kwiva to yu
Frai in na loh
Ristarin a vlei
Autre turnyor la chai
Vorfror yu strenzh revish sai
Flounto richa
Ineita roi trai
Vorku nei
Teikin kei
Osta noi flait
Kilatra vait
Yekun to viva laio shinyao
Aksur vive no nai
Stakur its an kasta nai
Lait kwiva to yu
Frai in na loh
Ristarin a vlei
Autre turnyor la chai
Vorfror yu strenzh revish sai
Klei neva a fai
Flounto richa
Ineita roi trai
Vorku nei
Teikin kei
Osta noi flait
Kilatra vait
Yekun to viva laio shinyao
The lyrics to 岡部啓一's City Ruins appear to be a mix of several languages and somewhat challenging to interpret. The first stanza begins with "Aksur vive no nai," which could be interpreted as "no tomorrow" or "no hope." The following phrase "Stakur its an kasta nai" seems to suggest that the singer is in a difficult or hopeless situation. The next line "Lait kwiva to yu" means "give up on you" and is followed by "Frai in na loh" which could mean "fly into nothingness." The final line "Ristarin a vlei" is even more difficult to interpret, but it could mean "restoration of the past."
The second stanza begins with "Autre turnyor la chai" which translates to "other turn in the cup." This seems to suggest that the singer is searching for something different or unexpected. The following phrase "Vorfror yu strenzh revish sai" means "before your strength falls away." The following line "Klei neva a fai" suggests that the singer is trying to hold on, and "Flounto richa" could mean "flourishing riches." The final line "Ineita roi trai" is uncertain but could mean something like "beginning of the end."
Overall, the lyrics to City Ruins are enigmatic and open to interpretation. The mix of languages and unusual phrases makes it a challenging but intriguing piece.
Line by Line Meaning
Aksur vive no nai
The atmosphere is lifeless and desolate
Stakur its an kasta nai
The buildings are destroyed and ruined beyond repair
Lait kwiva to yu
There is nothing left to salvage and reclaim
Frai in na loh
The only sound I can hear is that of my footsteps
Ristarin a vlei
The memories of the past are fading away
Autre turnyor la chai
I'm wandering aimlessly through the ruins
Vorfror yu strenzh revish sai
I'm trying to find the strength to keep going
Klei neva a fai
I can't give up or fail
Flounto richa
I need to find a way to survive
Ineita roi trai
Even if it means taking a different path
Vorku nei
I'm searching for a new beginning
Teikin kei
I'm carrying my hopes and dreams with me
Osta noi flait
I won't let my flame be extinguished
Kilatra vait
I'll keep waiting for a better future
Yekun to viva laio shinyao
I'll keep living and striving towards a brighter tomorrow
Writer(s): Keiichi Okabe
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