Grapes
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Lyrics
Grapes
道行く人よ 静かな目で堪えている 溢れた砂の 中に見えた瞬きが 夜明けまでに 何処か遠くへ 行けば良い 一つの意図が 垂れる垂れる垂れる 夜明けまでに 何処か遠くへ 行けば良い 馴染みの過去は 終わりにする 夜明けまでに 何処か遠くへ 闇の中で 会えるならば それで良い
Intro
“Grapes” is a mid-tempo dream pop song released on December 10, 2017, built around a loop of short reverse guitar and a relaxed light rhythm. It starts with a hazy vocal and, in the chorus, layered voices fill the space. The lyrics are inspired by Tom Joad, the main character of John Steinbeck’s classic novel “The Grapes of Wrath”. This single follows the October 2017 release of “Talk”.
Note
“Grapes” is a mid-tempo song built around short reverse guitar phrases and a relaxed rhythm that shapes the overall atmosphere. It starts with a hazy vocal, and in the chorus, layered voices spread all at once. Clean guitar with reverse effects appears in solos and key parts, adding subtle accents and a dreamy sense of space. The lyrics are inspired by Tom Joad, the main character of John Steinbeck’s classic novel “The Grapes of Wrath”. The original version appeared on the 2005 EP “The Night in the Rainbow”, and this release was reworked with Japanese lyrics and updated sound.
Another song, “Life Will Work Well”, which focuses on the mother’s perspective, is included in the 2006 EP “Ride on the Cloud”. The jacket design is inspired by the journey of the Joad family in “The Grapes of Wrath”. The accompanying video symbolically represents Tom Joad, who disappears partway through the story, using the text from the song.
Outro
During the production of “Grapes”, I could try many different sounds thanks to a much wider environment than before, but sometimes the many options felt a bit overwhelming. Even so, I focused on a few key elements and worked on the song with simplicity in mind. I hope you enjoy it.
“Grapes” is available on major streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music, and high-quality versions can be purchased on Bandcamp.
