erratic evolution

The end of Earl Grey, v. BUTTERFLY

Japanese is still slow, but I'm happy. ^_^ Currently, it's my favorite class. Sensei's going to review the level 2 textbook with my on Tuesdays and Thursdays. She's also noted that I know some kanji, and when she asked me about it, I said that I could read some, just not write any of them. So I get to start working on that. ^^ I'm kinda looking forward to the Japan Bowl.

While talking with Erin today, I somehow went off and basically splatted out a whole bunch of "for my band" ideas I had at her. I hope she wasn't too upset by it. o_o; It sounded really silly and pretentious, but I meant every word of it. >_< Dammit, I need money. Among other things.

The ACT has really stressed me out. Or rather, my score worries my mother, so she's stressing me out. *grumbles*

Today's Earl Grey's last live... T____T Waaaaaaahhh... I hope the guys go on to form new bands. So in memory...

BUTTERFLY
by Earl Grey
Lyrics by Yukito
Music by Earl Grey

kumo no ito de mai tsuzukeru
jigyakutekina chou no shigai
nemuri no kona makichirashite
dare ka wo michizure ni suru....

chuuzuri no kimi ga    nibiiro no hari de
chuuzuri no kimi ga    masui wo kakeru
chuuzuri no kimi ga    nibiiro no hari de
chuuzuri no kimi ga    boku wo kushizashi

"ne    boku wa    utsufuse no mama?"
        miraieigou no haritsuke
"ne    boku wa    tobenai no?"
        hyouhon no chou wa nemuranai

in the spider's web, continuing to dance
the self-torturing butterfly's body
scattering the sleeping powder
it will take someone with it....

the spider*, suspended in midair    with a dark grey needle
the spider*, suspended in midair    will anesthetize me
the spider*, suspended in midair    with a dark grey needle
the spider*, suspended in midair    impales me

"hey    am I    to remain prostrated like this?"
        eternal crucifixion
"hey    can I    not fly away?"
        the butterfly specimen will not sleep

(Note: while the lyrics read "kumo" (spider), Yukito actually sings "kimi" (you), comparing the spider to the person he's singing to.)

Thanks to Invasion Dream for the lyrics and translation.