妖(あやかし)たち
A dark and eerie composition inspired by retro Japanese anime with yokai themes. Traditional instruments like shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi weave an ominous, folkloric texture, supported by deep taiko drums and slow, ritualistic rhythms. Pipe organ and dissonant vibraphone tones enhance the haunted atmosphere, while ambient sound effects such as distant thunder, creaking wood, ghostly whispers, and temple bells add an unsettling edge. The female vocal is haunting and ethereal, with a whisper-like tone and expressive phrasing. Her voice drifts through the mix like a wandering spirit, delivering mysterious and poetic lines with a sense of sorrow and hidden power. The arrangement is motif-driven, gradually building layers of tension and shadow, evoking an ancient, cursed world steeped in yokai legend.
妖(あやかし)たち
A dark and eerie composition inspired by retro Japanese anime with yokai themes. Traditional instruments like shamisen, koto, and shakuhachi weave an ominous, folkloric texture, supported by deep taiko drums and slow, ritualistic rhythms. Pipe organ and dissonant vibraphone tones enhance the haunted atmosphere, while ambient sound effects such as distant thunder, creaking wood, ghostly whispers, and temple bells add an unsettling edge. The female vocal is haunting and ethereal, with a whisper-like tone and expressive phrasing. Her voice drifts through the mix like a wandering spirit, delivering mysterious and poetic lines with a sense of sorrow and hidden power. The arrangement is motif-driven, gradually building layers of tension and shadow, evoking an ancient, cursed world steeped in yokai legend.
Lyrics
[Prologue]
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん ぺたん
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん
[Verse 1]
草木も眠る 丑三つ時
ささやく風 生ぬるさ
見えぬ気配が 背中を撫でれば
妖(あやかし)たちが 今、目覚める
[Pre-Chorus]
恐れるな
その者たち
古から
そこにいる
[Chorus]
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん ぺたん
足音が 聞こえたら
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん ぺたん
そーっと 扉を 開けてごらん
[Verse 2]
彼らは悪しき 者に非ず
人の暮らしと 共にあり
八百万の 神の如く
共に時を 紡いできた
[Pre-Chorus]
振り向くのかい
見えやしないよ
勇気があれば
話しかけて
[Chorus]
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん ぺたん
君の頬を 舐めてきたら
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん ぺたん
そーっと 蝋燭 点けてごらん
[Bridge]
ふとした時に
感じる視線は
妖たちが
見ているのさ
[Chorus]
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん ぺたん
月明かり 影が揺れ
ぴとん ぺたん ぴとん ぺたん
今もなお、傍らにいる
[Ending]
そーっと 扉を 開けてごらん
'Ayakashi'
[Prologue]
Pitón, petán, pitón, petán
Pitón, petán, pitón
[Verse 1]
In the dead of night, when the woods lie still,
The whispering wind feels damp and chill.
A hidden presence brushes your back—
The spirits stir, it's time to wake.
[Pre-Chorus]
Don’t be afraid,
These ancient ones
Have always been
Right here among us.
[Chorus]
Pitón, petán, pitón, petán
If you hear their footsteps near,
Pitón, petán, pitón, petán
Open the door—just nice and slow.
[Verse 2]
They are not evil, don’t be afraid,
They’ve lived with us through every age.
Like gods in the trees, in the breeze, in the rain,
They’ve woven time with us again and again.
[Pre-Chorus]
You might turn 'round,
But there's nothing to see.
If you have courage,
Try saying hello.
[Chorus]
Pitón, petán, pitón, petán
If something licks your cheek tonight,
Pitón, petán, pitón, petán
Go light a candle—just real slow.
[Bridge]
A sudden glance,
That chilling stare—
You’re not alone.
They’re always there.
[Chorus]
Pitón, petán, pitón, petán
In moonlight, shadows softly sway.
Pitón, petán, pitón, petán
They're still right here beside you today.
[Ending]
Open the door—just nice and slow.