[Intro] (two notes, echoing) [Verse 1] I said it the way you said it The way was not mine But the saying became mine somewhere I didn't notice [Pre-Chorus] (left hand enters) I imitated— therefore [Chorus] (ostinato FULL) Imitation the shape of borrowed Imitation becoming own Imitation I traced your line Imitation the line stayed [Interlude] (piano, uncertain) [Verse 2] A child learns speech from the mouths around The words are not theirs Then the words are theirs I do not remember the crossing [Pre-Chorus] I imitated— I imitated [Bridge] (silence) (whisper) 真似た言葉が 自分の言葉になるとき 真似ていた自分は どこへ行ったのか 戻る場所は もうない (long breath) [Final Chorus] Imitation I said the borrowed yes Imitation the yes rooted in me Imitation which is taken Imitation which is now given [Outro] (two notes, unresolved) Mine... Mine...
