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Treadmill Blues

イコマ - icoma -
Start with atmospheric synth pads tuned to 432 Hz, layered with a resonant hang drum and cimbalom in a spacious 3D mix, Raspy, charismatic male vocals glide over gospel-inspired choir harmonies, adding warmth and emotion, The foundation is a deep house rhythm, enhanced by lush synthwave layers and cinematic orchestral elements, Electric prog and heavy metal guitars with rich distortion build epically, blending with 80s-style synths and Kurai-inspired textures, Percussion combines subtle calypso rhythms, electronic beats, and immersive sound effects, creating a dreamlike, uplifting atmosphere, The arrangement focuses on melodic hooks and intricate layering, producing a comforting yet motivational feel, Ambient pads, harmonic reverbs, and evolving timbres create depth, while dynamic shifts evoke cinematic intensity, The track balances electronic, orchestral, and world percussion elements, inviting listeners into a meditative, energizing, and emotionally uplifting soundscape

ーーThe English lyrics are written below the Japanese lyricsーー [Verse 1] 初任給の札を握りしめ あの若き夜、笑っていた やっと眺めのいいマイルーム 戻れない場所にいた 胸の奥で聞こえる声 止まれないランニングマシン 上を向いたまま誰も知らない 出口は見えないまま [Pre-Chorus] 心の中で問いかける "Was this really happiness?" 答えのない朝に また夢を見るんだ [Chorus] The more I chase, the further it goes More, more… the shadows laugh 笑う顔が手を招く 今、今持ってるもの抱きしめて 立ち止まればよかったのに More, more… it never fades More, more… it never fades [Verse 2] 煌めく夜に立ち尽くし 数字がすべて決める世界 一番奪うたび少しずつ 眠れぬ心が蝕む 負けたくないと嘘をつき 誰にも見せぬ涙飲んで 「もっと欲しい」の代償に 本当の私を置き去りにした [Pre-Chorus] 人の声に消されていく The small SOS inside 見て見ぬふりして 走り続けたんだ [Bridge] 「もういいよ」と風がささやく 深く呼吸してやっと気づいた 手放したからこそ見えた景色 何も持たぬ私でいいんだと [Chorus / Last] 追うのをやめた夜に やっと見えたものがあった 灰色の空にも光が差し 胸の奥に小さな火がともる やっと今、戻れた気がした More, more… I won’t chase again More, more… I won’t chase again ーーーーーEnglishーーーーー [Verse 1] Holding my first paycheck in my hand Young and smiling in those bright nights Finally got a room with a view But it wasn’t the place I thought it’d be A voice kept echoing inside my chest A never-ending treadmill beneath my feet Facing upward yet no one knows There’s no sign of an exit, only motion [Pre-Chorus] I ask myself in silence, “Was this really happiness?” In a morning without answers I dive back into another dream [Chorus] The more I chase, the further it goes More, more… the shadows laugh Smiling faces waving me closer If only I’d held on to what I had If only I’d stopped to breathe More, more… it never fades More, more… it never fades [Verse 2] Frozen under shimmering city lights In a world where numbers crown the king Every first place I stole away Nibbled at the peace inside my heart Saying I won’t lose, I lied to myself Hiding tears no one has ever seen The price of wanting... just one more Was leaving the real me behind [Pre-Chorus] That tiny SOS inside of me Was drowned out by the crowd I turned away, pretended not to see And kept on running through the dark [Bridge] "You're okay now," whispered the wind One deep breath and I finally knew Only by letting go could I see A world where I don't need to have it all [Chorus / Last] The night I stopped chasing what I’d lost Something new came into view Even the grayest skies let in some light A small flame flickered deep in my chest At last, I felt like I’d finally arrived More, more… I won’t chase again More, more… I won’t chase again