ふと寄り添う君は心に涙湛え
いっそうその胸に傷を抱いて
ずっと抑え続けていた 渦巻いた感情も
きっと塗り替えていこう
さあその向こうへ
その眼差しがいつの日にか
明日を照らす光に 守られますように
そんな季節をやがて迎えよう
その一歩を踏み出していくたびに
塞がったように見えた扉を開けて求める未来を
もう今は一人じゃない 答えを探して心の叫ぶままに
君に降り掛かっていた迷いの日々の中で
差し伸べたこの手はいつまでも離さないで
その眼差しがいつの日にか
明日を照らす光に 守られますように
そんな季節が訪れますように
その一歩を踏み出していくたびに
塞がったように見えた扉を開けて求める未来を
失ってしまったものも僕らの手で取り戻せるように
さぁ!
共に過ごした僕らの日々が
やがて終わりを迎えたとしても
刻む言葉はそういつまでも
心に生き続けていく
今、声を張り上げ 明日へ向け叫べ
抜け出していけ
この想いは運命さえ変えていける
- Lyricist
Akinobu Nishihara
- Composer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mixing Engineer
Akinobu Nishihara
- Mastering Engineer
Kazuhiro Saito
- Guitar
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- Drums
Akinobu Nishihara
- Vocals
Akinobu Nishihara
- Programming
Akinobu Nishihara
Listen to Don't be afraid by Akinobu Nishihara
Streaming / Download
- 1
Isolate
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Don't be afraid
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- 3
Decided
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- 4
Steam
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- 5
Heisei Gazer
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- 6
Quagmire
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- 7
Weather Report
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- 8
Monochrome
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- 9
Later
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- 10
Daybreak
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- 11
Rex
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- 12
Say Hello to Moonset
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- 13
Rays
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"A melody that illuminates the darkness of the heart-
a sound that unlocks the soul and leads you back to yourself."
later., the long-awaited album by sonic poet Akinobu Nishihara, unfolds as a luminous journey through flickering shadows and fleeting light.
Here, shimmering textures and lyrical depth converge across twelve tracks-including newly reimagined versions of beloved songs "Weather Report"and "Daybreak", as well as the haunting new piece "Monochrome."
With melodies as fragile as glass and sharp as truth, this album captures a world suspended between solitude and hope.
The deluxe pre-release edition, presented as an experiential artwork transcending conventional music, sold out immediately.
More than an album-later. is an encounter. One that lingers, long after the music fades.
Artist Profile
Akinobu Nishihara
Akinobu Nishihara A solo artist and sound creator based in Aichi, Japan. After making his nationwide debut as the drummer of the death-grind band cortecuellos, Nishihara has continued to develop his own distinct musical world as a solo artist. His solo career began in earnest with the release of his 2018 EP MINA. A multi-instrumentalist who writes, composes, sings, and plays guitar, Nishihara transcends genres to craft deeply expressive music. In 2022, his song (Daybreak) was selected as the official support song for the para ice hockey team Tokai Ice Arcs, ranking in the iTunes Top 10 (Daily #9). Under his alternate moniker ANDW, he also charted on the iTunes Dance Chart, gaining widespread attention. His compositions extend beyond personal releases, contributing to web commercials and FM radio theme songs. His 2025 album later. is more than just music-it was introduced as an immersive art piece, with its limited pre-release edition selling out instantly. With delicate, ethereal melodies and profound lyrics, Nishihara continues to captivate listeners who appreciate literary and poetic storytelling in music.
Keijijyo Records
