Tomonari Sora creates a bold mix of sounds and words in ‘Demons Banquet’ from the album ‘East West.’ The poet writes lyrics that question life’s rules while the composer arranges a tune that pulls you into its rhythm. Together, they deliver a song that challenges and entices.
Released: January 10, 2024
Demons Banquet
Tomonari Sora • From “East West”
Demons Banquet Lyrics Translation Tomonari Sora | East West
The lyrics writer asks, ‘Where should I start eating from, is it tasty, is it tasty?’ This line sets the tone for a song that explores choices and consequences. Tomonari Sora uses the image of a feast to describe life’s fleeting moments and the need to savor what we love.
Doko kara kueba yoi mono kaWhere should I start eating from,
Umai mono ka umai mono kais it tasty, is it tasty?
Sappari ore nya wakaranaiI haven’t got a clue,
Kimari bakari no yo no naka jain this world filled with nothing but rules.
Hotoke ga itsuji mo mizu wo sasuThe Buddha’s always throwing cold water on things,
Gaman suru no ga reigi deshouenduring’s supposed to be good manners, isn’t it?
Oni ga kono mi wo tsutsuitaA demon’s poked this body of mine,
Osaki ni douzo enryo nakuplease, go ahead without any hesitation.
Aa kapparake ya sono o kuchiAh, throw that mouth of yours wide open,
Utage utage ga haji getsuyouthe feast, the feast starts on a ‘shameful Monday’,
Mottainee ya ichido kiriit’s a waste since it’s only once,
Suki na mono take tabenahareso just eat the things you love.
Aa izuko wo makerya yoi mono kaAh, where should I place my bet,
Shiroi fuda ka kuroi fuda kaon the white card or the black card?
Ittou kakeru to shimaseu kaShall I try going all in?
Shinu mo ikiru mo kami hitoeLife and death’s only a ‘paper’s breadth’ difference.
Oshaka ga kumo no ito tarasuThe Buddha’s dangling a ‘spider’s thread’,
Osoku wa nai wa oide nasaiit’s not too late, so come this way.
Ji ji ji jigoku no koe ga mimi wo utsuThe voices of h-h-h-hell strike my ears,
Fumi hazusu no mo warukunaistraying from the path doesn’t feel too bad.
Aa mannaka ya kono utageAh, right in the center of this feast,
Kon-yo kon-yo wa kae nichiyoutonight, tonight’s a ‘returning Sunday’.
Utage mo takenawa akayoroshiThe party’s in full swing and ‘all is well’,
Ochiru toko made ochina hareso fall as far as you can.
Aaiya iya iyaAaiya iya iya,
Enre enre ya keka kekai ya‘Enre enre’, it’s a ‘barrier’, it’s a ‘barrier’,
Aaiya iya iyaAaiya iya iya,
Enre enre ya kekaiya‘Enre enre’, it’s a ‘barrier’.
Aaiya iya iyaAaiya iya iya,
Enre enre ya keka kekai ya‘Enre enre’, it’s a ‘barrier’, it’s a ‘barrier’,
Aaiya iya iyaAaiya iya iya,
Enre enre ya kekaiya‘Enre enre’, it’s a ‘barrier’.
Aa kapparake ya sono o kuchiAh, throw that mouth of yours wide open,
Utage utage ga haji getsuyouthe feast, the feast starts on a ‘shameful Monday’,
Mottainee ya ichido kiriit’s a waste since it’s only once,
Suki na mono take tabenahareso just eat the things you love.
Ochiru toko made ochina hareFall as far as you can.
Demons Banquet Music Video
‘Demons Banquet’ lyrics are about taking risks and living fully. The song features Tomonari Sora and is part of the album ‘East West.’