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NO, NOT YET

SATORU IMAI

“I refuse to pretend I’m satisfied when I’m not.”

The protagonist is someone who keeps questioning, rebuilding and destroying what they create until something genuinely moves them. They do not seek perfection, success, approval, or a correct answer. They simply cannot say “yes” to something that does not feel right

Keep the lyrics human, slightly sarcastic, restless and playful rather than heroic or inspirational

Use ordinary, direct Japanese language. Avoid grand philosophical expressions and excessive cyber/futuristic terminology

「違う、そこじゃない」

「もう一回」

「まだ終われない」

「これじゃ足りない」

“NO, NOT YET”

Make it short, rhythmic and immediately memorable

The verses should show everyday frustration: time passing, wanting to go home, having unfinished ideas constantly playing inside the head, changing something repeatedly, accidentally discovering something better, and laughing at your own inefficient creative process

Do NOT use common inspirational themes such as:

未来へ進む

限界を超える

ゼロから始める

光と闇

運命

夢を諦めない

自分を信じる

「違う」

「そこじゃない」

「……そこ、壊して」

「違う」

「……いや」

「これ、いいな」

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  • SATORU IMAI

    I began playing synthesizers while still in high school. I later studied audio engineering at a technical college, followed by music theory and vocal training at a music school. At the age of 24, I joined a band as a vocalist and songwriter, making my live debut at a local music venue. Since then, I have continued to pursue music independently as a solo artist, while also working with the synthesizer unit Replicant Noize, and remain active in both projects to this day. Note: The name Replicant Noize is also used as my label name as a statement that our unit remains active and that the project continues.

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