Nippon (Land Of The Rising Sun)

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The verses are written in haiku format and the basic rhythm was influenced by traditional Japanese folk dance rhythms. Who knew Japanese traditional folk dance rhythms and reggae was so similar...

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NIPPON (Land Of The Rising Sun)
(Nori Kelley)

Majestic mountain
Towering over the land
Through ev'ry season

The cold of winter
Sukiyaki and brisk days
Waiting for new warmth

Nippon
Land of the rising sun
Nippon
Open your heart and eyes
Nippon
Arise, shine, your light has come
Nippon
Look up to the skies

Sakura blossoms
Welcoming the fresh spring air
Dancing birds and bees

Hanabi sparkles
Soaring through the summer night
Flowers in the sky

Harvest of kaki
In the crisp wind of autumn
Fall colors abound

Nippon
Land of the rising sun
Nippon
With open heart and eyes
Nippon
Arise, shine, your light has come
Nippon
Look up to the skies

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from Shift, released July 26, 2022
Nori Kelley - Lead vocals, electric-acoustic guitar. organ, piano, bass guitars, handclaps, programming
Barbie Kelley - Backing vocals, flute, Irish whistle, tambourine, handclaps, vibraslap
Kyle Lopez - Violin, kokyu

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"WIND, presenting passionate music with high-flying flute, guitar acrobatics and killer chorus sections, seem to have no hard time proving they can win over even the average music listener."
~ Shawn M. Haney, All Music Guide
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