

The temple was bombed in the war
My grandmother saw the flames
She was only18, living on to 93
And her heart started beating inside of me And her heart started beating inside of me
My mind, always restless, always going from one place to another But my body, I got from my mother
And courage from my father
The temple was reconstructed by the landmark of Tokyo
The tourists at the tower looking down below
The monk, the incense, and summer green
Sunday protesters and quarantine
My mind, always restless, always going from one place to another
But my body, I got from my mother
And a stutter from my father
I am life, you are life
We’re all in this together, all part of this creation
At the temple where the souls live on in the mountains
The morning birds tell it all
- Lyricist
Rie fu
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Rie fu

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The song is about the history and legacy of landmarks and family, and that we're all connected within the long line of history and creation, celebrating the miracle of birth and the importance of passing the baton of life forward.
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Rie fu
Rie fu is a bilingual Japanese singer songwriter known for intimate pop folk that blends Japanese and English with emotional clarity. Her clear, understated vocal and warm melodies sit comfortably alongside modern indie folk and acoustic pop. She gained wide recognition through songs featured in popular Japanese anime, introducing her music to a global audience early in her career. Since then, she has continued to build an international following, touring extensively across Asia while releasing music that reflects a cross cultural life between Japan, US, UK, and Singapore.
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