Heaven’s Rite of Takachiho

[Intro – Gagaku / Choir / Bells] A-ma-te-ra-su… Hi-ka-ri no mi-ko… So-ra yo hi-ra-ke… [Verse 1] In the light of rising sun Golden child, the chosen one From the sky, he softly falls Heaven’s voice within him calls Through the mist of sacred air Silent winds and whispered prayer Step by step, the path is drawn From the dark into the dawn [Pre-Chorus – Breathy / Japanese cadence] Ka-ze yo, mi-chi-bi-ke… Hi-ka-ri sa-su ho-u e… (Call the wind, show the way…) [Chorus – OPEN / JAPANESE VOWEL FLOW] Fly high, into the sky— A-ma-te-ra-su light! Fall down, to the earth below— Burn bright, eternal glow! Oh rise, oh sacred flame— We call the holy name! From the sun, the power flows— Ni-ni-gi comes, the whole world glows! [Verse 2] Takachiho, mountains high Where the gods and mortals meet Steps of fire bless the land Life and grain within his hand Golden fields begin to shine Touched by will of the divine From the sky to human ground Sacred order now is found [Pre-Chorus] Ko-e yo, hi-bi-ke… Ta-ma-shi-i no u-ta… (Voices rise, the spirits sing…) [Chorus – STRONGER / MORE DRAMATIC] Fly high, into the sky— A-ma-te-ra-su light! Fall down, to the earth below— Burn bright, eternal glow! Oh rise, oh sacred flame— We call the holy name! From the sun, the power flows— Ni-ni-gi comes, the whole world glows! [Bridge – Kagura / Ritual Build] Ohhh— Dance of flame, the ancient rite Calling through the holy night Bell and drum begin to cry Spirits falling from the sky Ohhh— Heaven’s gate is opened wide Earth and sky are unified In the wind, the voices call— Golden child will guide them all! [Guitar Solo] [Final Chorus – MAX EXPLOSION] Fly high, into the sky— A-ma-te-ra-su light! Burn bright, through the endless night— Burn bright, eternal light! Oh rise, oh holy flame— All will sing his name! From the dawn, the kingdom grows— Ni-ni-gi reigns, the whole world glows! [Outro – Gagaku Choir] A-ma-te-ra-su… Hi-ka-ri… hi-ka-ri… So-ra ka-ra ku-da-ru…