Yuki Kajiura (born August 6, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan) is a well-known Japanese… Read Full Bio ↴Yuki Kajiura (born August 6, 1965 in Tokyo, Japan) is a well-known Japanese composer and music producer. She was the keyboardist and composer of duo (formerly trio) See-Saw, which also includes vocalist Chiaki Ishikawa (石川智晶). Kajiura released her solo album Fiction in 2003, which she performed and promoted at Anime Expo 2003 in Anaheim, California.

Other than performing as a solo artist, she also pursued her career with other vocalists and formed a collaboration units including Yuuka Nanri (FictionJunction YUUKA), Asuka Kato (FictionJunction ASUKA), and Kaori Oda (FictionJunction KAORI). She is also producing Kalafina that consist of Wakana Otaki (大滝若菜 · FictionJunction WAKANA), Keiko Kubota (窪田啓子 · FictionJunction KEIKO), Maya, and Hikaru, who were all selected via audition by Kajiura herself. She currently resides in Tokyo.

She provided music for several popular anime series, including .hack//SIGN, Noir, EAT-MAN, Aquarian Age, Madlax, Elemental Gelade, Puella Magi Madoka Magica, Mai-HiME, Mai-Otome, Sword Art Online, Tsubasa Chronicles, Le Portrait de Petite Cosette, El Cazador de la Bruja, Kara no Kyoukai, Pandora Hearts, Fate/Zero, and more. She has also composed music for several video games such as Blood: The Last Vampire for PS2, Xenosaga Episode III: Also sprach Zarathustra, cutscenes of Xenosaga Episode II: Jenseits von Gut und Böse and live musicals. As See-Saw, she performed theme songs for .hack//SIGN, .hack//Liminality, Gundam SEED, Gundam SEED Destiny, and insert songs for Noir.

Credens justitiam
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Solti ola i
Amaliche cantia masa
Estia

E sonti tolda i
Emalita cantia mia
Distia

A litia dista
Somelite esta dia
A ditto i della
Filioche mio
Solti tola

Solti ola i
Amaliche cantia masa estia
E sonti tolda i
Emalita cantia mia distia

Alita della
Maliche sonta dia
Mia sonta della
I testa mia
Solti ola

Solti ola i
Amaliche cantia mia
Dia, dia

Lyrics from Yuki Kajiura Live vol #7 pamphlet.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Credens justitiam" have a mystical and cryptic essence that can be interpreted in different ways. The song starts with "Solti ola i Amaliche cantia masa Estia" which suggests a chant or song that praises a higher power or an entity that brings justice. The repetition of "Solti ola" gives a sense of urgency, as if the singer is calling for attention towards the subject of the song.

The subsequent lines "E sonti tolda i Emalita cantia mia Distia" could be interpreted as a plea for guidance or protection. The use of "mia" suggests a personal connection between the singer and the subject they are addressing, which could be interpreted as a higher power, a revered leader, or a beloved mentor. The rest of the lyrics follow the same pattern of repetition and enigmatic meaning.

Overall, "Credens justitiam" conveys a sense of mystical charm and solemn reverence, which fits well with the anime it was used in, "Puella Magi Madoka Magica". The song's tone and melody create an eerie and ethereal atmosphere that complements the show's dark, magical themes.

Line by Line Meaning

Solti ola i
Gathering strength, I focus on the task ahead

Amaliche cantia masa
With determined heart, I will prevail

Estia
For justice

E sonti tolda i
Overcoming obstacles, I move forward

Emalita cantia mia
With unwavering purpose, I will succeed

Distia
For the truth

A litia dista
I will stand strong

Somelite esta dia
Against all odds, I will fight

A ditto i della
With courage in my heart

Filioche mio
I will protect what is dear to me

Solti tola
Gathering strength, I persevere