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.
a song of storm and fire
梶浦由記 Lyrics
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Kiweta i adora i amena i adesta
Idela
Asora i adora i asora i yamasa
Idita dora
(Kasa melistora
Imeta li aora
I kasa melindora
Kasa melistora
Imeta li aora
I kasa melindora
Ilyia)
Kire kagima saibastia
Inaria miamenta
Asora ita saibastia
Imilia iyasii iya
Kiweta ita saibastia
Inaria miamenta
Asora ita saibastia
Imilia iyasii
(Kasa melistora
Imeta i aora
Kasa melistora
I kasa melindora)
Ilyia...
The lyrics of "a song of storm and fire" by 梶浦由記 transports the listener to a mystical world of unknown wonders. These lyrics are written in a language that's not familiar to many, which adds to the overall aesthetic of the song. The lyrics are mysterious and enigmatic, leaving the listener to interpret and analyze them in their way.
The song begins with "Kire kagima saibastia," which seems to be a spell of sorts. The subsequent lines talk about various things that seem to have some mythical connection to them, like "Kiweta i adora i amena i adesta" and "Asora i adora i asora i yamasa." The lyrics sound like a chant or incantation that is invoking elements of nature like storms and fire, which explains the title of the song.
As the song moves, the lyrics continue to be cryptic, and the melody of the song creates a sense of anticipation and drama. The last few lines of the lyrics repeat "Kasa melistora, Imeta li aora, I kasa melindora, Ilyia iya" multiple times, which intensify the mysterious vibe of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Kire kagima saibastia
A sudden change in the atmosphere, as if a strong wind has picked up.
Kiweta i adora i amena i adesta
The calm before a storm, a sense of anticipation and foreboding building in the air.
Idela
The storm begins, unleashing its fury in a sudden and powerful burst.
Asora i adora i asora i yamasa
The storm continues to rage, with lightning flashing and thunder rumbling in the distance.
Idita dora
The eye of the storm, a temporary lull in the chaos before the winds pick up again.
(Kasa melistora
Imeta li aora
I kasa melindora
Ilyia iya
Kasa melistora
Imeta li aora
I kasa melindora
Ilyia)
A repeating cycle of destruction and rebuilding, as the storm continues to rage over and over again.
Inaria miamenta
The storm gains in intensity, with the winds howling and rain pouring down in sheets.
Asora ita saibastia
The storm reaches its peak, with lightning striking everywhere and the thunder becoming deafening.
Imilia iyasii iya
The storm finally starts to calm down, with the winds slowing and the rain tapering off.
Kiweta ita saibastia
The aftermath of the storm, with the sun peeking out from behind the clouds and a sense of calm settling over the scene.
(Kasa melistora
Imeta i aora
Kasa melistora
I kasa melindora)
The rebuilding process begins, with new growth appearing and life moving on after the storm has passed.
Ilyia...
The storm is over, but the memory of its power and destruction remains.
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.