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The Swan Before the Dawn / 白鳥の詩

blue lover 1971 _(昭和) Japanes,
Compose an epic progressive rock suite that, while inspired by the spirit of classic 1970s British symphonic rock, retains complete originality, The first half begins with delicate 12-string acoustic guitar arpeggios amidst a pastoral atmosphere, joined by warm piano, lyrical flute, subtle Mellotron strings, soft bass pedals, and a gentle female lead vocal delivering expressive, narrative-driven phrases, The middle section transitions into a dramatic instrumental passage driven by an energetic 7/8 time signature and characterized by symphonic orchestral textures, It concludes with a soaring choir, sustained Mellotron strings, resonant 12-string guitar harmonics, and a magnificent orchestral finale, Features: A song inspired by Schubert's serenade "Swan Song, " an old English folk song, a modern interpretation of the Celtic worldview, and a hint of Middle Eastern folk music

[Intro] Gather close and hear the tale Woven soft through silver veil Of two hearts the night once knew When the stars were bright as truth [Verse 1] Moonlight rested on her hair Like a prayer upon the air By the window stood a boy Speaking low with quiet joy *"If your heart is beating here,* *Nothing else can disappear.* *All the kingdoms time may claim,* *Still I'd whisper just your name."* [Verse 2] Then she turned with gentle eyes Filled with distant morning skies *"Let the world raise walls of stone,* *Love has seeds the wind has sown.* *If a miracle can grow,* *I will be the first to know."* [Instrumental] [Verse 3] So they vanished hand in hand Leaving streets of sleeping land Moon and shadow crossed their way Guiding where the old woods lay Every branch became a choir Every leaf a silver fire Deep within the silent night Only touch could carry light [Bridge] No one knows the path they found Hidden far from mortal ground Only echoes softly say They were never led astray [Final Movement] Before dawn embraced the lake Sleeping swans began to wake One last song the waters knew Floating through the morning blue Then the sunlight touched the stream Like the ending of a dream Two reflections, bright and fair Rose beyond the waiting air Some still say the sky grew wide As they climbed the morning tide Hand in hand they disappeared Leaving only hope... Still shining here... [Outro] Listen... When the swans begin to sing Some old stories Grow their wings...