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Zanshō

NABLA9

As the spring warmth settles on our skin

Life in a golden haze

Fallen petals, decay under our steps

We laugh and look away

We raise a glass

We mock the fall

Dance near the edge

We’re above it all

Are we the exception

Embodiment of flesh untouched by the end

Fate circles overhead

Vultures closing in

As hollow days bleed into nights

I’m just a ghost, dreams left behind

Cling to delusions, we waste our days

Still wonder / why we [stay] the same

We wither in its wake

Dragged beneath

Counting down to nothing

Moments dissolve

Indifferent to our will

The current decides

Devoured, by chronos

We fade into oblivion

No higher calling

No true becoming

We chose the lie each time the knowing cut too deep

Time spits us out

We choke it down

We saw it clear and chose to let it fucking die

As hollow days bleed into nights

I’m just a ghost

Dreams left behind

Cling to delusions

We waste our days

Still wonder why we stay the same

Aaah-

All hope is gone!

Chasing fractured lights we fade to dust, we fall

No solace

No honor

No glory

No pride

A mortal shell consumed by time

The sands of time are running out

Only remnants of a truth we left to erode

Faint reflections trace the past /of/ roads /unseen

A life unheld dissolves within

  • Lyricist

    Jojo

  • Composer

    KAJI

  • Recording Engineer

    Studio Prisoner

  • Mixing Engineer

    Studio Prisoner

  • Mastering Engineer

    Studio Prisoner

  • Guitar

    Rua

  • Bass Guitar

    Ren

  • Drums

    KAJI

  • Vocals

    Jojo

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Zanshō, "Afterglow"refers to the lingering light that remains after sunset, a fleeting glow before darkness. It serves as a metaphor for life itself, reminding us that time slips away far more quickly than we realize.

The song explores the illusion of endless youth and the arrogance of believing there will always be more time. We postpone our dreams, convince ourselves there will always be another tomorrow, and fail to appreciate the present until we're forced to confront the weight of missed opportunities and regret. Through references to the changing seasons, Chronos, and the inevitability of mortality, Zanshō reflects on the quiet tragedy of a life left unlived.

Blending modern metalcore with influences from multiple genres, the track combines relentless drumming, crushing breakdowns, and dynamic contrasts to mirror its growing sense of urgency. Zanshō also marks a milestone for NABLA9 as the band's first single to be accompanied by a live-action music video.

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Zanshō

iTunes Store • Metal TOP SONGS • Japan • TOP 11 • 16 Jul 2026 iTunes Store • Metal TOP SONGS • Italy • TOP 24 • 18 Sep 2026 iTunes Store • Metal TOP SONGS • Canada • TOP 69 • 27 Jul 2026 iTunes Store • Metal TOP SONGS • Germany • TOP 88 • 30 Jul 2026
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