[Intro] "August 13, 1999. Tokyo. The ancient sun and the eternal song. After centuries of tradition, the Hinomaru and the Kimigayo step into the modern law. The past and the future, bound together." [Verse 1] The fabric of the banner is a brilliant shining white, The rising of the circle is a captivating sight. The memory of history is stepping in the light, A beautifully elegant and fascinating night. [Pre-Chorus] The century is turning to a fascinating year, The voices of the ancestors are finally so clear. The traditional eternity is stepping very near, The glory of the nation will incredibly appear. [Chorus] [Backing Choir: Ethereal ambient harmonies] Oh, listen to the anthem that the people have begun! The symbol of the country is the circle of the sun! The ancient generation and the modern day are one! The monumental paperwork is officially now done! [Instrumental Break] [Verse 2] The ancient words of poetry are beautiful and old, The fabric of the legacy is brilliantly of gold. The story of the emperor is elegantly told, The majesty of heritage the people will now hold. [Pre-Chorus] The harmony of instruments is filling up the space, The deeply electronic and a fascinating place. The shadow of the history without a single trace, A beautifully powerful and elevating grace. [Chorus] Oh, listen to the anthem that the people have begun! The symbol of the country is the circle of the sun! The ancient generation and the modern day are one! The monumental paperwork is officially now done! [Bridge] The rhythm of the synthesizer dropping very deep, Awakening the memory from centuries of sleep. A magical tradition that humanity will keep, The elegantly cinematic energetic sweep. [Upward Modulation / Glitching Electronic Drum Fill] [Final Chorus] Oh, listen to the anthem that the people have begun! The symbol of the country is the circle of the sun! The ancient generation and the modern day are one! The monumental paperwork is officially now done! [Outro] The modern generations are incredibly so proud, The singing of the anthem is exceptionally loud. The fabric of the circle is above the heavy cloud, The beauty of the heritage is beautifully vowed. [End]