

Ink of spring — I write without refill
Difficulty wakes, sharp and still
The page overflows with heritage divine
Barcelona burns, the Great Wall aligns
If half-learned, then let me grow
Reflection’s not shame, but a glow
In the lonely night, the light will rise
The wind of the needle-lark turns into song
“イッショウカシテ ニトトル リトルリトル”
Through the smallest hole, the world comes clear
Beauty’s deep, and fault disappears
Feelings surge, layer on layer
Hungry sports, pride and prayer
The fading hero, still fighting on
Secrets & depths—truth withdrawn
Better melt than envy’s chill
Man shall not live by bread alone, still
Ride your horse, walk beside your kind
The wind of the needle-lark turns into song
“イッショウカシテ ニトトル リトルリトル”
Through the smallest hole, the world comes clear
Beauty’s deep, and fault disappears
The Tower of Pisa leans, yet stands
As people lean and lend their hands
Hitchcock’s birds with needle-larks fly
Crossing Palenque’s ancient sky
Bamberg bells paint shadows wide
From non-being — to the dawn of sight
Through darkness — into light
The needle-lark sings, declaring strong
“イッショウカシテ ニトトル リトルリトル”
Through the smallest hole, the world comes clear
Beauty’s deep
“イッショウカシテ ニトトル リトルリトル”
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Needle Lark Hari~Hiba (The Needle Lark)
Kneeking Records
A poetic piece where the scent of ink meets the wind of spring.
Inspired by the original Japanese poem "HariHibari(Hari Hiba)",
it explores the light and growth that dwell within imperfection.
From the passion of Barcelona to the Great Wall of China and the leaning Tower of Pisa
symbols of the world's heritage
a solitary bird lifts a single needle toward the sky,
embodying the creative spirit that pierces through stillness.
From his lifelong "Dictionary Journey,"
Sato Yoshihiro transcends the boundary between words and music
in this philosophical reggae song.
Released in 2025 by Kneeking Records.
Artist Profile
kneeking Records
Kneeking Records is an independent music label that transforms The Dictionary Journey into sound. The label was founded by Yoshihiro Sato, a calligrapher, a lifelong dictionary traveler, and a former kickboxing world champion. Since 2013, he has been reading Japanese dictionaries page by page writing, reflecting, and sharing words every single day. In 2025, those accumulated words and rhythms began to take musical form. The Dictionary Journey continues to this day, growing quietly and steadily, with each new word adding another layer to its living archive. Kneeking Records moves freely across genres Reggae, J-Pop, R&B, Soul, House, Gospel, Funk, Ska, and at times even Punk Rock always in pursuit of sounds that feel good to the ear. Through the rhythm of language and the intersection of calligraphy and voice, the label delivers music shaped by a distinctly personal sensibility. Before words become meaning, they already have sound. Before sound is explained, it reaches the heart. Trusting that moment, Kneeking Records keeps turning pages and keeps letting the music speak.
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