Naniwa no Bon Dance　Mio Tsukusi

(Verse 1) Twilight sky turns from crimson to purple hue West wind carries the distant sound of the drum Tying up the sash of my yukata tight tonight Stepping out in my geta, melting into the crowd (Verse 2) Lantern lights are swaying down on Midosuji street Full moon floating high above the city neon lights Breaking all the rules, yeah that’s the plan for tonight Even if you’re shy, just clap your hands and take a step (Chorus) Dance along! Naniwa no Bon Dance (Cha-chan-ga-chan, Cha-chan-ga-chan!) Shake it off, all your blues will blow away Round and round, dancing round the festival stage Here we go, Sore, Yoi-Yoi! is the magic cue Burning hot, Naniwa night has just begun (Cha-chan-ga-chan, SORE!) (Verse 3) Wiping off the sweat, flipping my paper fan Catching your eyes, looking at your familiar face Feeling so close, closer than we’ve ever been Festival magic playing tricks on you and me (Bridge) Midnight comes, and the groove is getting deeper now Shamisen cutting sharp, making my heartbeat race Wash away yesterday's tears into Yodo River Just let go, give your body to the rhythm now (Chorus) Dance along! Naniwa no Bon Dance (Cha-chan-ga-chan, Cha-chan-ga-chan!) Keep on moving, tomorrow we will smile again Round and round, riding through the waves of time Here we go, Sore, Yoi-Yoi! makes us all become one Burning hot, Naniwa night will never end (Cha-chan-ga-chan, ALESSA!) (Outro) (Yoi-Yoi, Sore Yoi-Yoi) Until the lantern lights start to fade away (Cha-chan-ga-chan, Cha-chan-ga-chan!) Ride on the melody of Mio Tukusi La La La... Naniwa no Bon Dance... See you again next summer, bye for now.