Hiroyuki Sawano (澤野弘之; born 12 Sep 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese composer, a… Read Full Bio ↴Hiroyuki Sawano (澤野弘之; born 12 Sep 1980 in Tokyo) is a Japanese composer, arranger, lyricist, pianist, and music producer. He was a part of the group Legendoor from 2006 to 2017, after which his contract was terminated. He is now represented by his own company VV-ALKLINE.
He was first recognized after completing the Soundtrack for the drama 'Iryu~Team Medical Dragon'. He composes for dramas, movies and anime series. On July 15th 2009, he released his first original album entitled musica'.
He also has two additional musical projects: The nZk vocal project, created in 2014 that emphasize in his vocal songs for media and to collaborate with other artists, and NAQT VANE, a group created with singer Harukaze on 2022 with the intention to create music “that express himself as an artist.” He is currently the producer for Japanese singer SennaRin.

God of ink
澤野弘之 Lyrics

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Everyday I have to play
Building worlds what can I say?
These reflections of myself
In the gutter bread and butter

You were looking for a reason
For a heavy frown
I have been wearing around

Everyday I like to play
I just think in pen and ink
Time to write

The fallout from the blast
It overwhelms you
She didn't tell you
The ink of God on the page
And her rage coming out!

Holding my hands on you
And I'm holding my hands on you
And then out of my hands you flew
And then out of my hands you flew
I was so jealous I thought you knew
I was jealous I thought you knew
I was turning my back on you
I was turning my back on you my friend

Everyday I like to play
Building worlds what can I say?
What is hiding in your mind?
Could I see it? Could I see it?

The fallout from the blast
It overwhelms you
She didn't tell you
The ink of God on the page
And her rage coming out!

Holding my hands on you
And I'm holding my hands on you
And then out of my hands you flew
And then out of my hands you flew
I was so jealous I thought you knew
I was jealous I thought you knew
I was turning my back on you
I was turning my back on you my friend

The fallout from the blast
It overwhelms you
She didn't tell you
The ink of God on the page
And her rage coming out!

Holding my hands on you
And I'm holding my hands on you
And then out of my hands you flew
And then out of my hands you flew
I was so jealous I thought you knew
I was jealous I thought you knew

I was turning my back on you
I was turning my back on you my friend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “God of Ink” by 澤野弘之 speak of the creative process and the power of art, as well as the emotions that can come with it. The first verse describes the act of creating worlds through writing, and how it is a reflection of the artist themselves. The line “In the gutter bread and butter” could be interpreted as a reference to the phrase “bread and butter work,” which refers to work that is done for basic income rather than for artistic fulfillment. The artist reflects on a heavy weight that they have been carrying around, perhaps referring to creative blocks or doubt.

The chorus repeats the lines “The fallout from the blast/It overwhelms you/She didn't tell you/The ink of God on the page/And her rage coming out!” The fallout from the blast could symbolize the aftermath of the creation process, and the emotional impact it can have on the creator. The ink of God on the page could represent the artistic inspiration or divine intervention that can come with creative pursuits. The line “and her rage coming out!” could refer to the emotions that are released through the creation of art.

The second verse questions what is hiding in the mind, and wonders if it could be seen through art. It could be interpreted as a desire to create something that is truly meaningful and reflective of the artist. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the idea that creating art can be a powerful, emotional experience.

Overall, the lyrics of “God of Ink” speak to the creative process and the power of art to express and release emotions. It suggests that art can be a reflection of the artist themselves, and that the process of creation can be both inspiring and emotionally challenging.

Line by Line Meaning

Everyday I have to play
I have a duty to create every day, no matter what

Building worlds what can I say?
I create entire universes with my words and music, what else is there to say?

These reflections of myself
The stories and characters I create are based on my own experiences and emotions

In the gutter bread and butter
Even though my work is sometimes dark and difficult, it is how I make a living

You were looking for a reason
You wanted to know why I seemed unhappy

For a heavy frown
You could see the sadness and frustration in my expression

I have been wearing around
These emotions have been weighing on me for a long time

Everyday I like to play
Creating is not just a job for me, it's something I truly enjoy doing every day

I just think in pen and ink
My words and music are always on my mind, and I am constantly daydreaming about new ideas

Time to write
It's time for me to start putting these ideas to paper

The fallout from the blast
The consequences of someone's actions

It overwhelms you
These consequences are too much for you to handle

She didn't tell you
Someone kept important information from you

The ink of God on the page
The power and emotion of my words, which can feel divine

And her rage coming out!
The intense anger and frustration this person is feeling is spilling out onto the page

Holding my hands on you
Trying to control someone, often in a negative way

And then out of my hands you flew
After I realized I couldn't control you, you left my life

I was so jealous I thought you knew
My intense jealousy made me think you were aware of it

I was turning my back on you
I was losing my friendship with you because of my own negative emotions

What is hiding in your mind?
I am intrigued by the inner thoughts and emotions of others, and wonder what they may be hiding

Could I see it? Could I see it?
I am curious if I can uncover these hidden thoughts and emotions through my art

I was turning my back on you my friend
My own negative emotions caused me to lose a friendship that was important to me