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thiskillsthezan:

It’s been a while, hasn’t it? XD I took a short break from my contest prep hiatus to make something cute for one of my best friends’ birthday. There is a story behind this one (because there is ALWAYS a story behind a song I record) and I will tell it to you.

I met this friend when I was at the very tail end of my embarrassing case of the dreaded “Weeaboo Phase” and we both played YuGiOh and I was often cosplaying as Sho at the time. My friend helped me build a theme deck based on Sho’s choice of monsters, and I could wreck some serious face with it thanks to his help, so I started calling him “aniki.”

Teardrop is a song about a deep, unconditional love for someone dear, whether it’s between family, friends, or lovers. I’ve always imagined that it was sort of like an image song for Sho, reflective of his friendship with Judai, who at that point in the anime is going through a lot.

That said, I hope you guys enjoy my translation and fandub of Teadrop, which was the third opening song from YuGiOh GX. I apologize for the quality. It’s not the best I’ve ever done, but I’m still really proud of what I’ve made. <3

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LYRICS:

One lonesome tear is shed for emotion that I’d rather conceal,
Frozen in the starry sky

I’ve got a side of myself that I’ve never shown you
Secretly, I am someone you might call conceited
Just like the broken shards of glass that are buried in my heart
Anguish stabs at me

I don’t know how I’ll ease this pain before it swallows me

Liberated by your smile back then
I’m still powerless to stop your tears from falling
When you need somebody’s shoulder,
There will always be a good friend by your side

Somewhere along the way you lost sight of the horizon

It was you, brother, who set me free
From the shackles of my past imprisoning me
You say you want nothing in return
Still, I want to be the one to make you smile

If only I could put my feelings into simpler terms
As I carefully choose the words I say, I miss my chance again

On that day, you saved me with a smile
Such a precious memory will never leave me
If only I could catch all your tears
It’s okay, I’m right here with you, please don’t cry
I…
I just want to stay right here by your side

When I am able to shed a tear for the things I’d rather hide
Will I be your guiding light?

(via brohei-deactivated20140729)