Verse 1 Met her in Kyoto on a springtime day, Cherry blossoms falling, drifting our way. She smiled when I tripped on my Japanese shoes, Said, “You’re kind of clumsy, but I think it’s cute.” Pre-Chorus Torii gates rising through the hills of red, But her laughter’s the path I follow instead. Didn’t plan on love, but here I stand, Falling for her with every hand in hand. Chorus She’s my Kyoto, my gentle flame, Walking through Gion, she calls my name. By the Kamo River, stars above, I think I’m learning the language of love. Verse 2 At Kiyomizu Temple, the bells rang low, She whispered secrets I may never know. In lantern light on a quiet street, Every step with her feels complete. Pre-Chorus Golden Pavilion shining in the sun, But her eyes outshine every single one. Didn’t plan on love, but here I stand, Writing her story with my heart in my hand. Chorus She’s my Kyoto, my gentle flame, Walking through Gion, she calls my name. By the Kamo River, stars above, I think I’m learning the language of love. Bridge From Arashiyama’s bamboo way, To Fushimi shrines where we laughed all day. She’s the journey I don’t want to end, A mystery, a lover, maybe more than a friend. Final Chorus She’s my Kyoto, my gentle flame, Every temple echoes her name. In the land where old meets new, I found my heart when I found you. Outro (gentle, traditional) Torii gates, lanterns, a brand-new start, Maybe she’s the key… to my heart.
