Dusty trails in the morning dew
Endless pines under skies so blue
The high desert wind starts to blow
Watching the silver rivers flow
I left the neon lights far behind
Searching for a peace of mind
A letter waiting on the wooden shelf
Finding a way to be myself
The distance felt like a mountain high
But now I'm reaching for the sky
The sound of the engine, a steady beat
In this land where the heavens meet
From Oregon with love, I'm sending it home
Across the ocean and the white sea foam
Through the canyons and the forest green
The brightest light I've ever seen
The road ahead is long and wide
With hope as my compass, hope as my guide
Bound by the spirit of the wild and free
Oregon is where I'm meant to be
Winter snow or the summer heat
Walking down a quiet country street
The faces I've met, the hands I've held
In this story that the land has spelled
Roots going deep in the fertile soil
Through the laughter and the daily toil
Every sunrise brings a brand new day
Washing the shadows all away
There's a fire burning in my soul
Making a broken spirit whole
The rhythm of nature is calling my name
Nothing will ever feel the same
From Oregon with love, I'm sending it home
Across the ocean and the white sea foam
Through the canyons and the forest green
The brightest light I've ever seen
The road ahead is long and wide
With hope as my compass, hope as my guide
Bound by the spirit of the wild and free
Oregon is where I'm meant to be
- Lyricist
JUNJI
- Composer
JUNJI
- Producer
JUNJI
- Vocals
HIKARI
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Letters from the High Desert
HIKARI
Song Introduction: Letters from the High Desert
Far from the neon lights of the city, finding one's "true self" in the winds of the high desert.
Leaving the city lights behind, the journey leads to the Oregon wilderness, where dusty trails and endless pine forests stretch as far as the eye can see. This emotional track depicts a quest for inner peace, surrendering to the powerful rhythms of nature. Set to the steady beat of an engine, the story unfolds as you cross rugged mountains and deep canyons to deliver a letter called "Love" back home.
The highlight of the song is the fusion of nature's grand scale with a "sweet whisper voice" that feels as if it s speaking directly into your ear. Beautiful scenes roads wet with morning dew and rivers shimmering like silver are vividly projected before the listener through breathy, evocative vocals.
"With hope as a compass and hope as a guide," it is a long road traveled with a free spirit. Even if there were times in the past when your heart felt ready to break, the rising sun washes away the shadows and reignites the fire in your soul. This is a warm and refreshing song for resonating with nature and rediscovering the joy of living as your true self.
