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.

Wild War Dance
澤野弘之 Lyrics

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They don't care about getting angry, all your kindness
You don't show your dirty anger in your face
They don't hear me all the fights in battlefields coz...
Someone else is bleeding

Here comes the time to wake up
This story stars to make up
Your smile is always behind me

Waiting for me I am on my way

We can be like a tornado
Nobody can stop us now
Then running through these days
We've totally found the way
We're fast like speed way
There's always fighting for the freedom land
In the wild war dance
No longer and Where's your soul?
This is confusion to be conclusion

Slow motion
Now I look up to the sky
I feel my sight is getting dark
Someone wake me

I see all the dreams are gone
Then I could get started now

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Wild War Dance" by 澤野弘之 demonstrate the struggle and conflict individuals experience during battle. The opening lyrics reveal how those in battle are desensitized and unaware of kindness; instead, they give into their anger and violence. The singer then goes on to explain how these fights are often ignored by others because someone else is always in more imminent danger. It is as if the singer is trying to express how the reality of the battlefield is often devoid of emotion and individual worth.

Then, the chorus talking about waking up and finding a way to be like a tornado, unstoppable and free. The singer is seeking to break through the disconnect of violence and the reality of their situation. The singer recognizes the importance of resilience during a war, knowing that they have to fight for their freedom but also acknowledging the pain that comes from it. The bridge with the lyrics "slow motion" expresses a reflective moment, where the singer looks up to the sky in hopelessness and realizes that their dreams are gone. But, the final lyric "Then I could get started now" reveals a spark of hope, the singer is not going to give up and will get started.

Line by Line Meaning

They don't care about getting angry, all your kindness
The opposing force doesn't appreciate your compassion and is not deterred by any display of kindness.

You don't show your dirty anger in your face
You don't let out your true negative emotions on your countenance.

They don't hear me all the fights in battlefields coz... Someone else is bleeding
The noise of battle is blinding and some of your comrades are wounded and need your attention.

Here comes the time to wake up
The time for action has arrived.

This story stars to make up
This is the start of a new chapter.

Your smile is always behind me Waiting for me I am on my way
Your loved ones support you in this endeavor and look forward to your safe return.

We can be like a tornado Nobody can stop us now
We are a force to be reckoned with and unstoppable in our unstoppable momentum.

Then running through these days We've totally found the way We're fast like speed way
We have discovered our path and are moving swiftly towards our aim.

There's always fighting for the freedom land In the wild war dance
In the midst of the chaotic battle, we must continue to fight for our freedom.

No longer and Where's your soul? This is confusion to be conclusion
Our true selves are lost and directionless amidst the chaos.

Slow motion Now I look up to the sky I feel my sight is getting dark Someone wake me I see all the dreams are gone
Caught in the moment of realization, the gravity of the situation begins to weigh heavy and the dream fades away.

Then I could get started now
It's time to begin the fight.

Writer(s): Mpi, 澤野弘之

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