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Kotoba No Ayachan

Aftersoul

綾ちゃん、君が夕べ誰といたかなんて

僕は聞かないよ そっぽ向かれたって

僕の名前はおろか 存在も知らなくたって

君に跪いて永遠の愛を誓うよ

主を選べない君はまるで兵器な様相

暴言の夜衾に身をやつしても

比喩暗喩メタファー例え話 君の魔法を待つ古時計

誇張、婉曲は嘘に非ず そんなの子供でも知ってるよ

なのに誰も凪作りに夢中

綾ちゃん、君に出会った幼い日を覚えている

母さんの口を使って君は僕を殺した

君を踊らせる為にバンドを始めたよ

君はあの日のまんま 僕だけ変わってしまった

君の笑顔をテレビで見なくなって幾星霜

それでも君を想わない夜は無いのさ

お世辞、建て前、見栄、作り笑い 君の後に続く贋作達

まだかの川にザリガニがいて 子らが蜻蛉を追い掛けてたら

今よりマシな嘘が聴けたろうか

冗談でも使っちゃいけない言葉がひとつ、またひとつ増える度

御冗談でしょう?って嘲笑う君の顔が浮かぶよ

ねえ、綾ちゃん

比喩暗喩メタファー例え話 君の魔法を待つ夏の終わり

誇張、婉曲は嘘に非ず そんなの子供でも知ってるよ

比喩暗喩メタファー例え話 君の魔法を待つ悲しみ達

どんな時代のどんな人も君に支えられて生きて来た

お願いこっちを向いてよ言葉の綾ちゃん

  • Lyricist

    Yamada Ryoichi

  • Composer

    Yamada Ryoichi, Aftersoul

  • Producer

    Aftersoul

  • Guitar

    Yamada Ryoichi, Tanaka Kohei

  • Bass Guitar

    shimizuyu

  • Drums

    NIKIDRUM

  • Vocals

    Yamada Ryoichi

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  • 1

    Guitar

    Aftersoul

  • 2

    Tsuduki wo tyoudai

    Aftersoul

  • ⚫︎

    Kotoba No Ayachan

    Aftersoul

  • 4

    Yutsu No Kyusho

    Aftersoul

  • 5

    Aka Uinna Keisatsu

    Aftersoul

  • 6

    Pokemon Center

    Aftersoul

This mini album marks the first release since changing the bands name from Ryoichi Yamada and the After Souls to simply Aftersoul.
It features the first recorded versions of long time live staples Guitar, a rock anthem dedicated to anyone who has ever picked up a guitar, Kotoba no Aya chan, which takes the surface form of a love song while weaving deep reflections on the power of words, and Red Wiener Police, which races through relatable life experiences set to English sounding vocal phrasing and lighthearted unison riffs.
The album also introduces previously unperformed new tracks, including Gimme More, a cynical take on a modern lullaby for a generation seeking dopamine hits in 15 second loops, and Vitals of Melancholy, which channels the physically and emotionally grueling passion for crafting music and lyrics into the sheer difficulty of creating a single note and questioning its ultimate meaning.
Additionally, it includes a re recording of Pokemon Center the final recording made with the current lineup making this a definitive record that captures their past journey, current standing, and future direction all at once.
Comprising six tracks in total, this dense mini album blends memorable lyrics, catchy melodies, and arrangements that strike a balance between precision and raw energy. Packed with accessible yet masterfully crafted songs, it delivers a rich listening experience far beyond its six track length, revealing new details with every play.

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