The music of Sound Horizon is generally presented in omnibus style; all of their releases have been in the form of concept albums. For tie-up material and releases without an overarching original story, the group performs under the name Linked Horizon. Both male and female vocals are utilized within Sound Horizon, with some singers being frequent collaborators. Usage of spoken word sections in the form of narration is common in their songs and can be heard in a variety of different languages. This narration is often reminiscent of anime due to the involvement of prominent voice actors/actresses in the group. A number of stylistic influences are also apparent in their music; these include progressive/symphonic rock, jazz, pop, opera, and metal. The group's lyrics are often mysterious and metaphorical and contain a variety of fantastical themes.
Members:
Other than Revo, the lineup of the group may consist of dozens of singers, musicians, and/or voice actors at any given time. For a full list of members, refer to this page:
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_Horizon#%E3%83%A1%E3%83%B3%E3%83%90%E3%83%BC
冥王
Sound Horizon Lyrics
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Βιος, the horizontal flame of life...
The weaver of the universe uses both strings...
If this is the reason we call it destiny...
Μοιρα
Θανατος——
The livings terrified by the real God of death
「ソウ... 我コソガ死ダ」
La-la-la...
La-la-la...
彼女モ同ジヨゥニ（爱シテル）
彼氏ト同ジヨウニ（爱シテル）
王者モ奴隷モ 圣者モ娼妇モ
等ジク爱デヨゥ
生者モ同ジヨゥニ（爱シテル）
死者ト同ジヨウニ（爱シテル）
老人モ若者モ 诗人モ勇者モ
等ジク散ラソゥ
母上... 贵柱ガ命ヲ运ビ続ケルノナラバ
Θハ――
La-la-la...
生キトシ生ケル全レヲ
La-la-la...
杀メ続ケルコトデ 夺イ続ケヨゥ
「冥府ヘヨゥコソ！」(Καλωσορισατε στο Αδης!)
La-la-la...
贵方ハ逝ッタ 唯 逝ッタノダ(Δες... μονο... Δες)
La-la-la...
贵方ハ逝ッタ 唯 逝ッタノダ(Δες... μονο... Δες)
訳モ解ラズ 遣ッテ来テ 运命ニ弄バレ
贵方ハ逝ッタ 唯 逝ッタノダ(Δες... μονο... Δες)
不运ナ姫君 迎ェニ往コゥ
血濡レタ花嫁 迎ェニ往コゥ
シヲ抱ク瞳 彼ハΘノ器
母ヲ杀メル夜 迎ェニ往コゥ
双ツハヒトツ
The everlasting silence of Thanatos...
His stare conveys Death...
アナタ方モイズレ 知ルダロウ
コノ世界ニ 平等ナド ナイノダト Θ以外...
无慈悲ナ 女神ガ统ベル
コノ世界ニ 平等ナド ナイノダト Θ以外...
遅カレ 早カレ 避ケラレヌ 别レ
ソウ... Θコソガ死(Θανατος)ダ
母上... 贵柱ガ命ヲ运ビ続ケ
怯エル仔等ニ痛ミヲ与エ続ケルノナラバ
Θハ——
La-la-la...
生キトシ生ケル全レヲ
La-la-la...
杀メ続ケルコトデ 救イ続ケヨゥ
The lyrics of the song 冥王 by Sound Horizon explore the concepts of fate and death. The first verse of the song introduces the idea of time and life being intertwined, and suggests that destiny is the result of these forces. The next section introduces the figure of Thanatos, the Greek god of death, and describes the fear that humans have of him. The following section includes a series of seemingly unrelated statements that all end with the phrase "爱シテル" (ai shiteru), which means "I love you" in Japanese. These statements suggest that people from all walks of life experience love, regardless of their status or position in society.
The next section repeats the idea of the weaver of destiny and introduces Thanatos again, describing him as conveying death through his stare. The final section of the song features a conversation between a woman and her mother about the nature of life and death. The mother speaks of her own continuing influence on the world after her death, while the daughter asks for guidance on how to deal with the pain of loss.
Overall, the lyrics of 冥王 offer a somber reflection on the inevitability of death and the emotional impact it has on those left behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Χρονος, the vertical barrel of time...
Time flows vertically and continuously, like water down a barrel
Βιος, the horizontal flame of life...
Life burns brightly and passionately, like a flame that flickers in the wind
The weaver of the universe uses both strings...
The creator of the universe balances the forces of time and life to weave the fabric of fate
If this is the reason we call it destiny...
The balance of time and life creates the inevitability of destiny
Μοιρα
Moira, the goddess of fate who controls the threads of life and death
Θανατος——
Thanatos, the Greek god of death
The livings terrified by the real God of death
The living are afraid of the true implications of death
「ソウ... 我コソガ死ダ」
"Yes...I will die here."
彼女モ同ジヨゥニ（爱シテル）
She falls in love at the same time as he does
彼氏ト同ジヨウニ（爱シテル）
He falls in love at the same time as she does
王者モ奴隷モ 圣者モ娼妇モ
Kings, slaves, saints, and prostitutes alike are capable of love
等ジク爱デヨゥ
Love is the common thread that binds all human beings together
生者モ同ジヨゥニ（爱シテル）
The living fall in love at the same time as the dying
死者ト同ジヨウニ（爱シテル）
The dying fall in love at the same time as the living
老人モ若者モ 诗人モ勇者モ
Old and young, poets and warriors alike, experience the fleeting nature of love
等ジク散ラソゥ
All are destined to fall apart eventually
母上... 贵柱ガ命ヲ运ビ続ケルノナラバ Θハ――
Mother... if your destiny is to continue supporting me, then...Thanatos...
La-la-la...
生キトシ生ケル全レヲ
Life comes and goes for everyone
杀メ続ケルコトデ 夺イ続ケヨゥ
By continuing to kill, you continue to seize
「冥府ヘヨゥコソ！」(Καλωσορισατε στο Αδης!)
"To the underworld you go!" (Welcome to Hades!)
贵方ハ逝ッタ 唯 逝ッタノダ(Δες... μονο... Δες)
You have perished, only to have perished (Look...only...look)
訳モ解ラズ 遣ッテ来テ 运命ニ弄バレ
Sent without reason, they come only to be played by the fickle hand of fate
不运ナ姫君 迎ェニ往コゥ
The princess who was not fated to die heads towards her fate
血濡レタ花嫁 迎ェニ往コゥ
The blood-soaked bride heads towards her fate
シヲ抱ク瞳 彼ハΘノ器
His eyes, which carry death, are like vessels for Thanatos
母ヲ杀メル夜 迎ェニ往コゥ
The night of killing his mother heads towards its fate
双ツハヒトツ
Two become one
The everlasting silence of Thanatos...
Thanatos is the embodiment of eternal silence
His stare conveys Death...
He brings death with his gaze
アナタ方モイズレ 知ルダロウ
You too will eventually come to understand the meaning of suffering in this world
コノ世界ニ 平等ナド ナイノダト Θ以外...
In this world, there is nothing but equality, except for Thanatos...
无慈悲ナ 女神ガ统ベル
The merciless goddess who governs over all
遅カレ 早カレ 避ケラレヌ 别レ
Late or early, you cannot avoid his grasp
ソウ... Θコソガ死(Θανατος)ダ
"Yes...I will die here."
怯エル仔等ニ痛ミヲ与エ続ケルノナラバ Θハ——
If we continue to inflict pain on the weak, then...Thanatos...
杀メ続ケルコトデ 救イ続ケヨゥ
By continuing to kill, you continue to be saved
Writer(s): Revo, ｒｅｖｏ
Contributed by Joshua V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.