

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
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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.



