The World Through My Eyes (in Shinsekai Yanchars)

The 12th single "The World Through My Eyes" (Boku no Mita Sekai) by bass-singing singer-songwriter Tooru Kobayashi, as part of his ambitious project to release 30 consecutive singles in a year.

This track was recorded at "Shinsekai Yanchars," a deep and iconic live bar rooted in Nishinari, Osaka, loved by countlessly passionate musicians and music fans. Captured amidst an atmosphere blending raw energy and warmth, the song features the heavy, profound resonance of the acoustic bass combined with intensely emotional and authentic vocals.

In a modern society overflowing with absurdity and suffocation, the lyric "Everyone is crazy, nobody is sane / But as long as you are with me, I can make it through" delivers a deeply poignant yet warm message. It reflects the struggle with daily frustrations and helplessness, while finding the strength and hope to live on through the existence of one precious person.

As a "traveling singer-songwriter" who journeys across Japan living in his self-built mobile house, Tooru Kobayashi carves the raw scent of the towns he visits and unvarnished emotions directly into his music. This track stands as a powerful acoustic rock number that offers salvation and hope beyond life's bitterness.

[Artist Profile]
Born in Saitama Prefecture. A singer-songwriter who travels around Japan in his self-built mobile house, performing live with an acoustic bass in hand. Beyond his active touring, he has composed numerous commercial songs and corporate theme songs for stations such as KNB (Kitanippon Broadcasting). He has also maintained a daily cover song stream on Instagram every weekday since 2017, building a steady and dedicated audience nationwide.