【Touhou Lyrics】 Emotional Skyscraper ~ Cosmic Mind
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Byakuren's theme. ...A powerful plea for equality. For many kinds, there is one kindness!
Gensokyo is all about drawing borders. It keeps its society functioning by acknowledging the differences between humans and youkai and pitting them against each other in balanced duels to keep themselves occupied and minimize harm. Thus, Byakuren's ideal of erasing borders and accepting all beings as inherently equal must sound very naive and heretical. However, I sympathize with the sentiments a lot.
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Touhou Project 12, Undefined Fantastic Object
Byakuren Hijiri: "Emotional Skyscraper ~ Cosmic Mind"
Original music by ZUN.
English lyrics and fandub vocals by me.
Art from the official art book, Symposium of Post-Mysticism.
Byakuren's rainbow sutra scroll pattern from this Pixiv piece, whose description allows for free use: www.pixiv.net/m...
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Join with me… One innocent plea…
This world is filled with light, if only you choose to see.
Hail to the treasure. Let us come together, the way that we were meant to be.
And maybe we can live in peace and understanding; build it from a fantasy.
Rise above and you’ll have found it- pause and look around it,
A place where nothing else was ever real.
In a world that truly needs it, any who believe it can chase a forgotten ideal.
Join with me… One innocent plea…
This world is filled with light, and surely there’s more to see
In a line with no ordering. Imagine a land with no bordering!
Shining the brightest, on the path that is righteous:
For many kinds, there is one kindness!
Hail to the treasure. Here, we come together, the way that we were meant to be.
I know that we can live in peace and understanding, more than just a fantasy.
You can break the bonds that seal it- only you can feel it,
And no one else can tell you how to feel…
But I’ll help you if you need it. Any who believe it can join with me by the hand,
Facing the promised land, chase a forgotten ideal.
(Long nights, dark eyes… seize light, now, let us rise…)
As we stand, on the peak of our passions here,
Hand in hand, each reaching to an equal length…
None above another- each enlightened unto it, this highest point of truth:
That sameness shall be our greatest strength.
There will be many trials of our patience here,
On our path to realize the final goal…
Follow me, my brother- free from fragile attachments, embrace your inner essence:
One precious part of a cosmic whole.
Under skies overcast with the pain of fear,
Fear no pain, and rise above the fear of death.
At the least, I ask… faith, lead us never to fear these friends we cherish dear:
We chant in one voice, one single breath.
We believe it is so, then it shall be so.
Find one ground where surely we can all agree.
Now repress no longer these pure thoughts that will save us, these gifts the heavens gave us:
See how the world was meant to be.
Hail to the treasure. Let us come together, the way that we were meant to be.
And maybe we can live in peace and understanding; build it from a fantasy.
Rise above and you’ll have found it- pause and look around it,
A place where nothing else was ever real.
In a world that truly needs it, any who believe it can chase a forgotten ideal…
0:49 Yukari disliked that...
@COOLkid123 goodForLife_103 in that case, Byakuren would die as soon as Yukari decides to stop toying with her, as she can make one person die in many ways, without their soul passing to Eiki
@@Simply_resharkable not even mentioning the border of existence and non-existence
0:49 "imagine a land with no bordering!"
*Meanwhile*
Yukari: *Tears newspaper*
Ran: "What is it miss Yukari?"
Yukari: *"We need to punch someone in the face"*
YOU CHANGED THE FORMULA!!!
@chespokotota Hey hablas español verdad?
Porque esa ultima palabra no esta ingles :v
Y tu crees que los de afuera mandan gente, la mayoria ni conoce gensokyo, eso seria como una legenda urban....OH YA ENTENDI TODO!!!!!!! *se va*
*Laughs in V2* or *Happy Pixe noises*
@@jastintheceooffinanasapost6204 JAJAJA XD lol
@chespokotota Sanae, Mamizou, and Sumireko are bad hombres?
Also, that time Trump was satirised in Touhou, the place that represented Mexico was the Moon, not the outside world.
The emotional skyscraper just got a lot taller
Which skyscraper
*looks down hehe*
ümbra... This looks familiar
@@misopizo I see no gods up here... *Besides me.*
Now it isn't a skyscraper
Its a _spacescraper_
"For many kinds, there is one kindness" has got to be one of the rawest things I've ever heard holy SHIT
2:20 "Follow me, my brother"
For nobody's information, Byakuren's brother is Hijiri Myouren, who was an actual existed buddhist monk depicted in shigisan-engi, and whose name upon which the myouren temple is named after. It is said that Myouren's death was the original reason for Byakuren's fear of death, and prompted her to study magic in order to lengthen longetivity.
I nearly burst into tears at "follow me, my brother"
Same bc Byak actually had a brother and im like "DANG IT THE FEELS"
;-;
@@kitheangelartist8359 hi :D
@@fluffy_cheese7478 Hello!
@@fluffy_cheese7478 oh hi your here :D
This is a song I come back to again, again, and again.
You capture Byakuren's essence beautifully here. You've grasped and graced the heart what she stands for: its benevolence, its magic, and its hope for the future. Yet, you've also seized the hardship of being the champion of a dream: its improbability, its opposition, and its ensnarement in what already is. In honouring both the light and the night, your words strike with a heartful intensity.
Over the years, I recall times when "Emotional Skyscraper ~ Cosmic Mind" started playing in my head. Often, it was just 'cuz I liked the song. Sometimes, it came up as I felt in touch with something meaningful in the moment. Other times, it emerged as inspiration and hope as I felt in the midst of struggle.
Tonight was one of those nights - and I was drawn not just to the song, but to your lyrics.
In her stand for what she believes in, I can see myself. I connect with my love for people, for uniting division and finding camaraderie among all. As you chant, "this world is filled with light, and surely there’s more to see," I connect with a boundless horizon that I wish to create.
And yet, in seeing myself in her, I also recognise how I paint hardship in my life. The resistance, cynicism and resignation I see; the fear I find in myself as I look to live up to how people see me...
...and even as I sit here writing this comment, listening to the song in the background, what jumps out at me is something I never heard quite so strongly before: "faith, lead us never to fear these friends we cherish dear".
What's present to me? To create a land of no borders, to "come together, the way that we were meant to be," it takes being able and willing to delved into ourselves and "break the bonds that seal it".
What am I going to hold as I go back to my work? "We believe it is so, then it shall be so."
Thank you for the gift you bring through music. You never know how far a few syllables may go.
Oh woaw. I-I'm impressed. This is such a good way to put this into words, i strongly relate to what you said here ^^
Robert Vilkelis ❤️
The irony is that while Buddhism promotes the loss of desires and personal identity, Byakuren Hijiri chose physical immortality (by learning from Youkai) instead of choosing death+reincarnation and the potential Nirvana which Buddhism promises to those who have achieved perfection.
I love Hijiri by the way. I'm just sad that her chosen faith is insufficient to reach either harmony or personal fulfillment. I would love to see the Youkai come into harmony with Humanity by realigning their core concepts with actual truth, but I doubt that Yukari and the other Sages would allow it without a fight.
So is Byakuren your waifu, dear Robert?
@@exumbra1399 If she can help other people to Nirvana it's all worth it.
Byakuren's ideals don't work in Gensokyo, but if she were real she'd be making the world a better place.
Yes, as long as you don't eat meat or drink alcohol beverages in front of her.
@That Bitch correct me if im wrong but Byakuren follows Buddhism. Buddism says you cant drink alcohol or eat meat.
@@HonestFarmerLigue1Fan Buddhism is pretty open minded, i doubt she'll call you out for living your life you way.
@@ramrd5779 yeah.. the only thing I think she would call someone out on is probably eating humans.
That's mostly because Gensokyo is already close to being her ideal world. Youkai and humans no longer kill each other after all (as long as they're from Gensokyo that is)
Back from the university, turned on computer, was going to play some game.
Saw this.
"Game can wait."
*comes from school, sees youtube*
*Sees a video of Lyrica Live*
*And is about Cosmic Mind*
HOLD ON HOMEWORK CAN WAIT I HAVE TO HEAR THIS
MY THOUGHTS EXACTLY
Carnalizer Rackham ιερός EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED
I don't do my homework
I dont hear the teachers talking about it after it was assigned
New song and its on Youkai Jesus
Your move Taoists
Taoism foreva bro
At least she didnt crucify herself
*sets your temple on fire*
What was that? I can't hear you over the roaring flames!
@@speedstriker lmao
@Dung Tran Quang reimu 4 eva
This one certainly is *Emotional.* Good job! From a (supposed) wordsmith, to another.
:)
Cool
I like how you really pierce at the inner themes of the characters and Gensokyo as a whole, and apply those thoughts to the songs.
This was absolutely fantastic. I feel the lyrics really did capture how Byakuren wanted her message to be taken. This was also really lengthy it must've take so much time to finish and get all the clips sewed together, thank you so much for your hard work to add this unique flare to the Touhou Music community. I hope too that someday Reimu will see the light of Byakurens plea to join yokai and humans in this world of segregation and hatred. To dare consider her a friend rather than a business rival.
0:48 *YUKARI YAKUMO WANTS TO KNOW YOUR LOCATION*
Jesus used Devil's Recitation!
_Its super ironic!_
Shinki disliked that.
Byakuren embodies "The Heretic With the Best of Intentions." And she is spectacular. =D
Currently crying because of these Myouren references
Excellent work, Lyrica
Now all we need is ichirin and shou and UFO is complete
Drunk Metal Man true
I'm looking forward to a possible companion piece with True Administrator sometime, hopefully.
i agree
@@emidualibe not here yet.
@@Simply_resharkable yeah.
I still do cry in the "Follow me, my brother"
Two years and 3 months. That is how long I have waited for this video. And each and every second I was patient, was more worth it than words could ever express. Honestly there were times I considered asking you if I could cover it 1st cause I was so eager, and always sang it myself. Even had 2:32-2:57 as my status on Skype for like half a year. But you've gotten so much better at singing since then (You can hit the high notes now!) created such a beautiful visual to go with it, and was able to execute 0:58- 1:09 (of which with my love of this song, was always worried about whenever reading the lyrics) and it's just... all around simply amazing. This is my favorite song out of the entirety of the Touhou series and I could never ask for a better rendition. You've brought me to chills, you've brought me to tears. Thank you so much for fulfilling that request I made all the way back in January 4th, 2015. This truly is my own treasure that I will cherish dear.
Geez... Talk about "many trials of our patience"; the song couldn't be any more fitting for you. I'm sometimes nervous about putting up WIPs, worrying about people being disappointed in waiting and then being underwhelmed by the eventual product. Like, I almost wish people didn't even think about me until I finished something, and evaluated it just from there, because the pressure of being thought about and waited on can be stressful. That said, then, I appreciate this kind of review a whole lot... to know that you can be there even through the waiting with positive thoughts... and I'm really glad it could make you happy in the end.
If I remember correctly, you were also anticipating Eirin's theme, was it? Heh, see you in another two years maybe...~
But seriously, thank you so much for your support. ;v;
Oh Man your really execute what i want to go say to this channel
These are getting longer. It extremely pleases me.
A brilliant portrayal of Byakuren and her ideals.
The way this song reshaped my entire life
This voice is so fitting for Byakuren
Oh this is truly lovely. Easily one of your best lyrical compositions thus far. I look forward to having it stuck in my head for the next few months. It's always what happens when you release a new one. And I shall always look forward to it.
As always a work of art, four minutes? Man this is the real dream.
that first "Hail to the treasure" bit goes unreasonably hard
And then 2020 happened, and the ideals in this song seem all but a distant dream.
I'd rather join Byakuren's cult than anything we have irl
I would never
Since i am the literal embodiment of all filth, impurity, and excrement of the world, id only make it worse
@Comeoniwantaccount you ok? I may be a bit late, but, you definitely aren't what you're claiming you are with this anyhow. I may not know you in person, but you're definitely a better person than you think you are, after all, have you almost killed someone, or driven a person to want to kill themselves? I doubt you have, and thus, you aren't a piece of excrement. You also probably have better hygiene practices than me, hence not being an embodiment of all filth, and impurity, well, most people are, don't worry about it.
Your voice is so amazing! Especially with those high notes, they were so powerful. Your lyrics are amazing as usual, powerful and deep, it's incredible considering that these are just fan made! You also leave me speechless!
ALSO
THOSE MYOUREN REFERENCES
WHY MUST YOU HURT ME IN THIS WAY?
It's not just that Byakuren's peace would upset the balance of power in Gensokyo, though. Her ideology would literally make the Youkai go extinct. They need Humans to fear them in order to exist- otherwise they just stop existing. It's why the Youkai are mostly gone from the Outsode World- people stopped fearing and believing in the.
Kind of...the Great Hakurei Barrier warped the forgotten Youkai into Gensoukyo
Yes, because Gensokyo still remembers the Youkai and fears them.
If that stopped, they'd go extinct just like in the Outside World.
The Youkai outside didn't die out, they were all teleported. If the gensoukyans forgot about Youkai, the barrier would weaken.
But, just because humans wouldn't fear Youkai anymore, doesn't mean the barrier would be affected. It *is* the current method, yes, but they can live in harmony too, no?
Youkai outside did die out. The Yamabiko are a good example: when Science determined that Echoes where a physical and natural phenomenon, the Yamabiko began to die out and go extinct. Very few remain and they are an endangered species even within Gensokyo.
Byakuren is a fool, and her vision of peace and harmony would only bring disaster to Gensokyo.
Here's a literal quote from the Touhou wiki:
"However, the phenomenon of "spiriting away" can also cause objects and even living beings to slip through the border at random, particularly if they have started to be forgotten by the outside world. For instance the crested ibis started to become more common in Gensokyo after the Japanese variety were recognised as extinct, and paper started showing up more frequently with the rise of digital storage."
And this doesn't just happen in error. Several inhabitants of Gensoukyo have direct roots in the outside world:
"Even in modern times, it is still possible for youkai, gods and even entire locations (such as the Ruined Western Mansion, Scarlet Devil Mansion and Moriya Shrine) to pass through the border and enter Gensokyo."
I was waiting to see when you'd be able to finish this one... Singing the WiP lyrics of this from your Tumblr whenever I feel sad has helped me through some hard times over the past few months, so I had high hopes for this because of how good the lyrics were... And you didn't disappoint, Lyrica! ^^ Honestly, if I had the money to do so myself, I would donate to you ASAP in the hopes it would help you with your own problems, but unfortunately, I don't, so all I can say is this: Never give up!
0:59 Could those additional vocals be the react of the Myouren crew?
YOU DID IT, COSMIC MIND
*ALL HAIL TOUHOU JESUS*
Based on this song and your description, Byakuren kind of reminds me of N from Pokemon Black/White.
Me too
A good memory while listening to this song flows back
A memory of a lost 1cc
I want to this to be played at my funeral or boder of life
Me: dies
At my funeral: Border of Life starts playing
Very nice job. The lyrics are quite fitting, and just generally your voice is befitting of Byakuren if you'd ask me. Like the subtly changing visuals too. I'm a sucker for that stuff.
_rensenware_
Ran Sama ware
Cause of you I survived, Savior o- wait wrong song
Oh goodness ... This truly radiates Byakuren's beautiful majesty! I love it!!
"Follow me, my brother- free from fragile attachments, embrace your inner essence"
;_;
SWEET BAPPO
I actually screamed when I saw this in my Sub Box. THANK YOU
just, perfect, i can feel the warmness of the character and the power of the song.
Good to see you're still uploading a lot Lyrica!
When Byakuren's verse was going at 1:04, it really confused me because im hearing
"I know that we can meet in peace, it's more than just a fantasy." instead of what's on the screen
Byakuren: Imagine a land with no bordering!
Yukari: Imagine a land with no buddhism.
In a stark contrast to decline of youkai in the Outer World, if the proof of youkai existance was widely considered truth (Mabey by an outsider nation, propogated by that one) Via examples of a few rouge humans who may enter and leave gensokyo, would not the propogation of Youkai, even within that new, rouge nation, restart the spread of youkai?
Lets take an example. Even if not directly fearing them (Due to human modernization and power balance and projection via armies) If Youkai were just taught to exist using gensokyo (Which may or may not be actually revealed by this group) as just fact, and bringing youkai back with them perhaps, weakened though they may be from the crossing, as examples (Mabey as a more extreme and comprehensive version of the Yumemi Plan), would this nation be able to, by brute force and a combination of science and belief, bring youkai into thier territory, and gods even, as physical phenomena?
If so then would the raw belief of their existance by billions or millions, and their integration and propagation by this nation void the reason for existance of the gensokyan pocket dimension?
Or would the nation be immediately ganged up on by Lunarians, the UN, and even the Gensokyans as a balance upsetter?
This is assuming such a group of outsider humans devised the plan to become a nation for this reason, using youkai as thier primary backup for thier legitimacy.
i never really liked byakuren’s theme, but listening to this vocal cover made me fall in love with it
I have to say I never really liked Cosmic Mind and I'm also not a huge fan of the background echo singing that overlaps the beautiful main melody vocals, but this is another amazing song you've done either way. Love all the work on your channel. c:
I heard you'll never do stage themes, but once you've exhausted all the boss themes it would be MAGNIFICENT if you went on to the stage themes as well. I might as well just die and go to heaven once that happens. Still looking forward to any Touhou vocals you do regardless~
Heh, I appreciate the faith you have in me that I'll ever exhaust all the boss themes... But I do very much doubt that, and I don't like to look too far ahead of that huge backload I still have...
Also, I've heard that from a couple people about background vocals; sorry about that. I agree in part because the whole main point of covering the original ZUN track, rather than an arrange, is to pay tribute to the foreground melody. It's just that when I get a specific (if sometimes amateurish) vision of how I want something to work, I'm a little too attached to it and feel as if it sounds too empty otherwise. So I often find a good way to justify it for myself-- I especially couldn't resist here where it felt like it evoked her followers heralding her like a saint and chanting with her. In any case, thank you for the support regardless.~
Well...yeah, true lol. There's like a million of them especially if you include PC-98 that almost no one cares about as well, also all the new games that ZUN comes up with. Still, you've done a lot of the "crucial" ones already so the remaining ones are more small fry than the Big Dons. :P I'm sure you'll do it eventually~ And for sure we'll love all of them. ;3
And yeah, I do understand regarding the background vocals. They just seem to drown out the main ones at some parts of the first half of the theme. I'm also a perfectionist when it comes to arranges of Touhou music (the closer to the original, the better) so I completely get that you wanted to emphasize the background melody as well since it's noticeable in the original. Still loving it regardless~ Amazing work.
Honestly, I really like the background vocals in this track. I don't think it would have worked for most of them, but it goes great with Byakuren's.
They're not that bad, just drown out the foreground in places which is a bit of a bummer.
The background vocals seem like something you either love or hate. Personally, I love them.
Dang you know it's a good arrangement when at first you think meh but then surprise yourself with the lyrics stuck in your head, compelling you to listen once again. Another song well done, thanks :)
Still love these lyrics so much. Definitely one of our favorite songs you've done. We've honestly thought about doing a cover some day.
Ever since I subscribed to this channel I've been waiting for your take on this particular track. I'm in love. It's beautiful.
*silently curses the dislikes*
oh shiet im sorry D:
Ah I remember seeing this in your WIPs at one point! I'm glad to hear how great it turned out!
I'm actually amazed how much years it took from me to find these amazing covers
the lyrics are very good tought its like byakuren really saying does words its wonderfull...😊😊
i've waited this for so much....and that's worth
Absolutely majestic.
Another amazing video done by you. I always wait with bated breath to see what might pop up, and as always, I'm never disappointed. I eagerly await your next video!
One of your best! Absolutely amazing!
Where can i find Byakuren's sutra scroll symbols?
I can't find it.
I really loved these Lyrics!Truly a good work!
Be on computer and put your mouse above the video length and drag it across the video, then look at the Sutra symbols, it changes colour.
love it :3 on the flip side of the coin...if you haven't already could you also cover Shoutoku Legend ~ True Administrator? Would love to see what lyrics you'd think of for that and Miko :3
I really needed this
Dang, the goosebumps!
This makes me feel warm inside
Amazing voice for an amazing character and a wonderful song !
Magical Peaceful Priest~ Youkai Peace Treaty
This sounds so good!!!
half a year later, as a lyrica connoisseur, i say this is lyrica's finest song.
Can't hear this without reliving those horrific battles in Star Revenge 8..... Damned Scriosadh.
I think I have water in my eyes.
It's so good
lyrica? is that you? you're getting better at this.
but you still lack endurance.
Oh man! Now here's the high point of my month!
Damn that chorus is *powerful*. I think the beginning verse could use some work but I love that middle part.
Woooah,a new song!
Loved this,esp the chanting and visuals!
Anyway,don't you said on your tumblr you didn't actually agree with Byakuren and find her ideas a bit impractical and hypocritical?Youkai outnumber humans,after all.
(I actually loved reading through your Touhou-related tumblr posts,gives me an insight to the canon)
This is AWESOME,ze!
(Also,me and a friend are trying to make lyrics for Touhou themes and cover them.Since we don't have much time for writing,can we "borrow" your lyrics,just for a while?Please,ze?)
"Borrow," huh... As long as you give credit (unlike you did for your Master Spark) it'd be an honor, Miss Kirisame.
Thanks,ze
"follow me, my *brother*." !? owo..
perfect
This is the only Touhou final boss theme of a game I've actually played, albeit not a Touhou game. The finale of the Star Revenge series (a series based on Super Mario 64) is Touhou-themed and culminates in a quest to rebuild Mario's world.
wow no offense this cover really makes me in love with Lyrica Live 😍❣❣❣ I won't forget her voice when playing this song
We missed you!
This is so applicable to real life. ;-; 😔
900th like!
But that's not the point, what I really want to ask is that may I use these lyrics. Now it is for fan-made project it's just not specifically Touhou related. I'm just curious if I can use the audio as well.
Yes, you can use it as long as you link back credit. ^^ Thank you for asking and for the 900th like!
How did I miss this?! :D
Shit, you got waaaay better. Background choir (of yourself) is amazing. Too bad I just found this because I forgot to click that stupid fucking bell.
Love your voice
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Look! The world of the Dharma is filled with light! NAMUSAN!
Beautiful💞👍
I bet Miko's next ;3. None the less, I LOVED THE LYRICS. Byakuren is my second main in Touhou 14.5 after all (first being Koishi [waiting for her theme A LOT >:3])
MilesJA have you heard? She's working on Koishi now, with many others that we all anticipated~ go snoop around her tumblr, you'll find it under a /wip
Sadly, Koishi is still not in the list. Remilia is, though :/
I thought she is :/ I just checked yesterday... She was there. Maybe she's next?
Everything I hear about this character sounds so nice how was she a final boss
.....i wanted to do a cover ever since i first read the lyrics
im gonna do it
Ho snap it's yokai Jesus :^)
may you fill lyrics for remilia's theme?>.
Given that Youkai in Touhou are defined by their antagonistic relationship with humans, I think this _is_ the way they're meant to be.
...But that being said, this way sucks, so I'm on board with her way if she can make it work.