7月28日 16時27分
いつもの午後が 突然揺れた
立っていられない 止まった信号
割れた道 つながらない電話
昨日までなら 思いもしなかった
当たり前こそ まぶしくて
ひざを抱えて 朝を待つ
それでも ただ ただ何度も願った
今日を生きる 明日を生きる
何にもなくても
過去は消えない 未来は見えない
そのままのボクが ここにいる
ここにいるから
乾いた蛇口 灯りのない部屋
眠れぬ夜に ため息が落ちる
からっぽの棚 大切なものなら
心の奥の どこかにしまってる
誰かの温もり そばに感じた
何気ない日々 愛しくて
差し出す手から 伝わる優しさ
ひとりじゃない そう ひとりじゃない
今日を生きる 明日を生きる
何にもなくても
過去は消えない 未来は見えない
そのままのボクが ここにいる
今を生きる 夢を生きる
頑張れなくても
強くなくていい 笑えなくていい
そのままのキミで ここにいて
ここにいてほしい
- Lyricist
yohei nishi
- Composer
yohei nishi
- Producer
westman8
- Guitar
westman8
- Songwriter
yohei nishi
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8 -eight-
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On July 28 2026 at 427 pm musician westman8 experienced the earthquake firsthand in Yatsushiro Kumamoto Japan and turned that experience into music
8 eight is a song shaped by the scenes he actually witnessed after the disaster
Darkened traffic lights cracked roads disconnected phone calls dry faucets and rooms without electricity
The lyrics capture the sudden loss of ordinary life and the fear uncertainty and sense of loss that westman8 experienced in the days that followed
At the heart of the song is a simple message
You do not have to be strong
You do not have to smile
Even when you cannot keep pushing forward simply making it through today is enough
Rather than dramatizing the reality of the disaster or asking people to move forward before they are ready the song was created to quietly stand beside those who are simply trying to live through the present
The title 8 carries several meanings
It represents Reiwa 8 which corresponds to the year 2026 in Japan
It connects to the Japanese character meaning eight in the name Yatsushiro
It also represents the 8 in the artist name westman8
The number 202607281627 shown on the artwork records the exact date and time of the earthquake turning both the music and its visual identity into a record of that day
AI assisted music production was used as part of the creative process
westman8 handled the lyrics musical direction structure selection and editing of the generated material sound adjustments and final mastering
Human experience and human words remain at the center of the work making 8 eight a Human AI Hybrid production in which the final creative decisions were made by the artist
The project also extends beyond the music itself
After distribution fees and production expenses are deducted all remaining income received by westman8 from this release will either be donated as disaster relief for people affected by the earthquake or used to support recovery and reconstruction efforts in Yatsushiro
Details of the recipients use of funds and final amounts will be reported through the official westman8 website and X
8 eight is both a musical record of July 28 2026 and a work that connects listening with support for Yatsushiro
It preserves the memory of what happened while quietly reaching toward the days still to come
Artist Profile
westman8
westman8 is the solo project of yohei nishi, a musician with a rich history including his debut with the band "Black1Neck" and his current role as a composer for the pop band "balconny." Leveraging his solid technical skills as a guitarist and bassist, along with a melodic sense honed through years of experience, he began fully integrating music generative AI into his production in 2025. Under the theme of "AI x Human," he reconstructs AI-generated tracks with a distinct human touch. This approach creates a unique City Pop and Urban sound that, while digital, retains a sense of warmth, blending nostalgia with modern innovation. His background is equally unique; he is the 4th generation successor to a family business established over a century ago, successfully balancing creative pursuits with business management. His diverse activities also include serving as a radio personality for a local FM station. Starting in 2026, he plans to launch seminars focused on AI utilization, continuing to define and present the model for the next generation of musicians.
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