Lament for the Ancient Gods: Mononobe no Moriya's Story [MV]

This historical ballad tells the story of Mononobe no Moriya as he reminisces on the eve of the Battle of Shigisan in 587. Fighting for Shintoism against the influence of the foreign religion of Buddhism.


・The first illustration depicts Mononobe no Moriya drinking sake before the battle.
・The second illustration depicts Moriya holding his sword and reminiscing.
・The third illustration depicts Moriya donning his armor.
・The fourth illustration depicts Moriya joining his men.


Verse 1
I take a deep breath and close my eyes
I drink from my cup and my mind wanders
We have always honored the ancient gods
Now a new religion threatens the ancient gods

Chorus
I have walked the ancient paths
I have honored the ancient gods
I have kept the ancient vows
Now I shall fight one last time

Verse 2
I quietly place the cup beside me
The sake warms my belly as I hold my sword
My fingers trace along it as I reminisce
Now, I shall become the sword of the ancient gods

Chorus
I have walked the ancient paths
I have honored the ancient gods
I have kept the ancient vows
Now I shall fight one last time

Verse 3
I slowly stand up, my body aged and aching
The attendant helps me with my armor
Like my body it is old and dented, but that does not matter
Now I shall become the armor of the ancient gods

Chorus
I have walked the ancient paths
I have honored the ancient gods
I have kept the ancient vows
Now I shall fight one last time

Verse 4
I step out into the mist, my warriors await me
The fires cast shadows across my face
Together we have fought countless battles
Now, we shall fight together one last time

Chorus
I have walked the ancient paths
I have honored the ancient gods
I have kept the ancient vows
Now I shall fight one last time


Concept & Lyrics: Toshiro
Music & Vocals: Suno
Illustrations: OpenAi
Translation & Writing Assistance: Grok