The Flower of Carnage
Meiko Kaji /Kill Bill OST/ Lyrics

Begrieving snow falls in the dead morning
It's a quiet, lonely morning with snow falling, suggesting that something sorrowful or tragic is about to happen.

Stray dog's howls and the footsteps of Geta pierce the air
The sounds of a howling dog and walking in wooden sandals disrupt the silence and foreshadow danger or violence.

I walk with the weight of the Milky Way on my shoulders
The burden of my past experiences and traumas feel as heavy as the galaxy itself.

But an umbrella that holds onto the darkness is all there is.
I am left with nothing but an umbrella to shield me from the harsh reality, and it's a constant reminder of the darkness and pain that surrounds me.

I'm a woman who walks at the brink of life and death
I live on the edge of danger and risking my life every day.

Who's emptied my tears many moons ago
I've cried so much in the past that I have no more tears to cry.

All the compassion tears and dreams
My empathy, tears, and aspirations have disappeared.

The snowy nights and tomorrow hold no meaning
The future is bleak and without joy, and there's no relief in sight.

I've immersed my body in the river of vengeance
I've given myself over to seeking revenge, no matter the cost.

And thrown away my womanhood many moons ago
I've sacrificed my femininity to become a warrior in pursuit of revenge.

On the behalf of heaven, they're our soldiers, the loyal, invincible and brave.
Our soldiers are devoted to heaven, and they are fearless and heroic.

Now it's time for them to leave the country of their
It's time for them to depart to defend their land.

Parents their hearts buoyed by encouraging voices
Their families and friends have given them the strength to face this mission.

They are solemnly resolved not to return alive, without victory
They've made a firm commitment to return only after they've won.

Here at home, the citizens wait for you.
The people at home eagerly anticipate their victory and return.

In foreign lands, the brave troops
The soldiers are in a foreign land, far from home.

Instead of kindness from someone
I don't want or need kindness from anyone.

I do not care about
I'm indifferent to it.

I rather prefer selfishness from you my beloved.
I would rather have you act in your self-interest, even if that means abandoning me.

Oh, is the world a dream or an illusion?
I wonder if everything around me is a figment of my imagination or a deception.

I am all alone in jail.
I'm isolated and trapped behind bars, both literally and metaphorically.