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May 14, 2006
The Sniper
Decided to do some translation practice on my favorite Japanese musician. Comments encouraged, especially where I deviated from literal translation. Kanji mistakes 100% my fault if there are any. To hear the song, click "Hirasawa Susumu - Sogekishu" in the Radioblog box to the right. Enjoy.
[The Japanese was originally here, but it looks like MovableType doesn't like Japanese characters as only a few characters came through. Odd.]
Sniper by Hirasawa Susumu
Far above the tower
In the shadow of the billboard
Look, a sniper in a red suit
You tried to fade away, but it will chase you to the end
Ah, your hopes of escape are shattered.
Howl, the whistle from his lips
From one alley to another alley
Howl, a one-man play of running
Now, fancy-free on the road home
DDT! DDT!
As far as you can see
The graveyard of truth
Now, hear only wails from the battlefield
How far will it chase your shuddering body
Now, hear only wails from the battlefield
Howl, convulse in sobs
From one nightmare to another nightmare
Howl, try to compose yourself
The tranquility of calculating the bullet's path
DDT! DDT!
Even on restful days
He waits in the shade of a tree
Look, the sniper in a yellow suit
The man, pacing, his terror at its peak
The apprehension of the battlefield rising
Howl, a whistle from his lips
From one theater to another theater
Howl, a horrifying pretense
Now on with the cold-hearted show
DDT! DDT!
Posted by b-applegate at May 14, 2006 6:29 AM
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