You walk beside me through the storm
A soul that echoes just like mine
In joy or silence, we are warm—
A thread of fate, so intertwined
Not just a mate, not just a name
You share my path, you share my flame
We don’t need words to understand
You reach for me, I take your hand
A friend is a light in the long, dark road
A compass when I lose my way
A heart that beats in the same old code
Always near, even far away
We share the sky, we share the rain
Not bound by blood, but soul and pain
Through every fall, every rise again—
You’re my friend. You’re my friend
We quarrel, laugh, and fall apart
Yet always find our way back home
You know the corners of my heart—
Even when I choose to roam
Books may guide and time may fly
But you’re the voice that doesn’t lie
Whether dream or daily grind
You’re the one who stays in mind
A friend is a light in the long, dark road
A compass when I lose my way
A heart that beats in the same old code
Always near, even far away…
A friend is a light in the long, dark road
A compass when I lose my way
A heart that beats in the same old code
Always near, even far away…
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A Friend Is a Light
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Release Announcement: "A Friend Is a Light"
Yoshihiro Sato-word lover and lifelong traveler through dictionaries-
has released a brand-new English song titled "A Friend Is a Light",
inspired by the layered meanings of the word "friend" as defined in Japan's most iconic dictionaries: Shinmeikai, Meikyo, and Kojien.
Rooted in definitions such as
"someone with whom your heart resonates,"
"a companion who shares your ideals,"
"a fellow traveler," and
"books or haiku as lifelong companions,"
this piece gently weaves the many forms of friendship into poetic English lyrics.
Set to a soft yet soul-stirring reggae melody,
the song captures the quiet strength and warmth at the heart of what it means to be a true friend.
Artist Profile
kneeking Records
Kneeking Records is an independent music label that translates 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, Yoshihiro has been reading dictionaries one page at a time writing, reflecting, and quietly documenting each newly discovered word. In 2025, these accumulated records began to take musical form. The Dictionary Journey is an ongoing exploration. With each passing day, new words are encountered, and their traces continue to grow steadily and without end. Kneeking Records spans a wide range of genres, including Reggae, J-Pop, R&B, Soul, House, Gospel, Funk, Ska, and at times, Punk Rock. While honoring the natural rhythm of language, the label pursues sound that is both refined and deeply listenable transforming the voice descending from calligraphy into music. That is the sound of Kneeking Records.
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