

I met you in a moment
The world forgot to rush
Time was holding still for us
In that gentle hush
The wind was warm, your eyes unsure
We laughed like we were free
But even then, I almost knew
You’d be a memory
Some stories bloom but never stay
Like stars that fall, then fade away
We were light before we knew
That the sky would turn so blue
Even if we walked apart
You still echo in my heart
We were rain before the fall
Soft and sudden, touched us all
Though we whispered our goodbyes
You still shine behind closed eyes
I found your name in melodies
That played in passing cars
And every song I couldn’t sing
Still knows just who you are
You gave me words I never said
But kept them safe inside instead
We were light before we knew
That the sky would turn so blue
Even if we walked apart
You still echo in my heart
We were rain before the fall
Soft and sudden, touched us all
Though we whispered our goodbyes
You still shine behind closed eyes
If we had met in some other year
Would we still be standing here?
If I could turn around once more
Would I knock upon your door?
We were light before we knew
What forever wouldn’t do
Even if we break again
I would love you just the same
We were rain before the fall
Still we gave each other all
Though the road has left us blind
You still shine behind closed eyes
You still shine... behind closed eyes
- Lyricist
Justin Otani
- Composer
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- Producer
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- Keyboards
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- Piano
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Listen to Before We Knew by Justin Otani
Streaming / Download
- 1
Traces of Where You Were
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- 2
Promise Melted in Rain
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- 3
Traces of You
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- 4
Tomorrow's Letter
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- 5
Passing Lights
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Before We Knew
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- 7
What I Couldn't Say
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- 8
To the Sky I Return
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- 9
Promise in the Light
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- 10
Still That Day
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A tender collection of emotional ballads capturing the quiet heartbreak of unsaid love. Set against soft piano and warm strings, each track reflects memories, breakups, and words left unspoken. For fans of emotional love songs, bittersweet romance, and peaceful melodies, this album offers comfort in every whispered goodbye. The soundtrack for hearts at twilight.
Artist Profile
Justin Otani
Tokyo-based musician inspired by J-pop, anime, and classic JRPGs. Crafting emotional, cinematic melodies that blend nostalgia with storytelling-music that feels like a journey beyond worlds.
Justin Otaniの他のリリース
Oathfire Sound