街/Machi (English Cover)【Kuri】

I was pretty nervous to cover Machi, because I wasn't sure if I would be able to express the sort of tenderness the song requires as a ode of love to Vivid Street. An only deserves the very best, and I really wanted to do right by her. I hope my lyrics reflect the sort of warm, yet almost somber vibe that Machi has for me. Vivid Old Tale is an incredible event, and I would highly recommend anyone to read it to understand An better.

This makes 2/5 finished on my quest to cover all of An's commissioned songs :) Not sure if I will make it in time to finish all 5, I honestly am quit doubtful, but I'm hoping to be able to knock out 4..... we will see! It was all so much easier when I didn't have as good of an ear for vocal take and mix quality, but I will not complain about improving haha.

Till next time!

Credits:
Vocals: Kuri (you're here!)
Translyrics: Kuri
Mix: Kuri
Art: Mocca (https://x.com/inyandesu)
Movie: Kuri
Original song: jon-YAKITORY (   • 街 / jon-YAKITORY feat.初音ミク  )

Lyrics: (Ok to use with credit!)

I’m running, laughing throughout those days
Yet crying, teary-eyed, I make my way
To my home, where I live with my street beside me

As I board a rattly train all of my memories
Come flowing back right into my mind
As I look through window panes my eyes begin to see
The stories of this town play out and shine

(Oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I hear my friends all calling out to me
And when we meet, we move so free, we step to the beat

I’m running, laughing throughout those days
Yet crying, teary-eyed I make my way
To my home, which has always been there for me
I carve its mark in each heartbeat

It starts to feel like maybe someone once laughed this way
Maybe tears fell over dumb clichés
All my past is sewn down as a memory
Into my soul, my very seams
I’ll live on with my street

Many times I’ve repressed my desire to seem strong
from escaping my dry throat’s confines
And each time we join our hands I feel strength well inside
from knowing that our lives have intertwined

(Oh oh oh oh oh oh)
I hear a voice calling out all our names
Soon we all see our bond stretch out for eternity

I’ll take the days where I’ve caused you pain
I‘ll use the days where I’ve been led astray
And transform them all into a melody
Into a song of memories

I’m running, laughing throughout those days
Yet crying, teary-eyed I make my way
To my home, which has always been there for me
I carve its mark in each heartbeat

It starts to feel like maybe someone once laughed this way
Maybe tears fell over dumb clichés
All my past is sewn down as a memory
into my soul, my very seams
I’ll live on with my street


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