Morning glow on Montmartre sky
Painted windows shining bright
Layering my dreams
With foreign lights
Seasons we spent in that old town
Shadows of towers fall around
Memories sway, still today
Distant lights watch us now
I locked my heart with a key in the Seine
Swore to stay by you always then
But hearts drift far, apart we fall
On the bridge, our last farewell call
Whispers I feared, shadows inside
Words on your letter blurred as I cried
That night you came from a distant shore
I couldn’t forgive, young pain tore
I sank our key in the flowing Seine
Watching the bridge we broke remain
Silent words I once heard ring true
“Forgiving,” I never knew
Now I see what love can mean
Thoughts I failed to show, unseen
Like the painting we once drew
Colors stay inside me too
The Seine’s stream wraps me with grace
Washing away the pain I faced
The tower’s light shines in the sky
A new light fills my heart inside
Held by colors bright and warm
Canvas and dream now reborn
By the Seine, I walk ahead
To the future waiting red
- Lyricist
USAP
- Composer
NORA
- Producer
USAP
- Other Instruments
NORA
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The Key of Promise (feat. USAP)
NORA
Inspired by a true story of love, distance, and emotional growth,
"The Key of Promise" tells the deeply personal journey of a Japanese art student who moved to Paris to study painting, leaving behind a long-distance relationship with her college boyfriend in Tokyo.
Though they tried to stay connected across continents, rumors of betrayal surfaced in the second year.
Just when she resolved to say goodbye through a letter, he came to Paris to see her in person-at their cherished memory spot, the Pont Neuf on the Seine, where years ago they had placed a "love lock" together.
There, in the soft light of the Seine, they met for the last time.
He pleaded for forgiveness. She, still young and hurt, couldn't offer it.
Now, years later, she understands what it means to forgive-not just others, but herself.
Set to a dreamy blend of lo-fi beats, jazzy harmonies, ambient synths, and gentle koto melodies,
this chill-pop ballad captures that fleeting, emotional moment-when love fades, but its impact remains.
"To forgive is to rebuild the very bridge you may someday need to cross."
Artist Profile
NORA
USAP
Welcome to USAP JPOP Factory where Music Meets Imagination. Hi, I am USAP, a Japanese indie producer creating NEO JPOP, a new wave of original music infused with story, character, and emotion. At USAP JPOP Factory, we craft more than just songs. We build entire worlds around them with original characters, catchy melodies, and visuals that pop. What makes us different? Anime-style characters with original backstories, Genre-bending songs: lofi, electro, emo-pop, and more, Music videos and thumbnails that tell a story beyond the sound. Perfect for Fans of bold, original Japanese music, Listeners who love storyrich or character-driven songs, People looking for their next underrated favorite Dive into our world. Discover JPOP like you have never heard before.
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