I had spent a good portion of the weekend watching Macross Frontier and instantly fell in love with the anime. I absolutely adore its characters, complex storyline and the new concept of using music will save the world. Well, the aspect of fighting a war using music is not far-fetch as it seems if you are familiar with the franchisee, which has been in the making for 25+ years now. This is certainly something different and unique compared to other mecha series that I have seen, they would include Gundam 00, Escaflowne, Code Geass, etc. For my full list, go to MyAnimeList. I can say that every minute spent on Macross Frontier was worth it, this is one amazing and cool anime not to miss.
Of the two opening themes, LION become an immediate favorite, which the vocals are performed by the two main leading ladies, Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee. Their singing voices are by May’n and Megumi Nakajima, respectively. The song is attention grabbing after the first taste, making you press the repeat button on your WMP or mp2 player. The composition is elegantly written with an introduction of electric guitars and continues throughout the song. There is strong sense of “I want to survive,” as noted in the lyrics, is presented and suits the theme of the anime perfectly, both on the battlefield of war and love. Along with the powerful and beautiful vocals of May’n and Nakajima-san, this one truly enjoyable song.
So without much ado, here is LION along with is Romaji and English lyrics:
LION
Lyrics: Gabriela Robin
Music: Kanno Yoko
Vocals: May’n amd Megumi Nakajima as Sheryl Nome and Ranka Lee
2nd Opening Theme from anime, Macross Frontier
hoshi wo mawase sekai no mannaka de
kushami sureba dokoka no mori de chou ga ranbu
kimi ga mamoru doa no kagi detarame
hazukashii monogatari
nameatte mo raion wa tsuyoiTurn the stars at the centre of the world.
If you sneeze, a butterfly in a forest somewhere will dance.
The door you guard has a useless key.
It’s an embarrassing story.
Though they often lick one another, lions are strong.ikinokoritai
ikinokoritai
mada ikiteitaku naru
seiza no michibiki de ima, mitsumeattaI want to survive.
I want to survive.
I still can’t stop wanting to live.
Guided by the constellations, our eyes met.ikinokoritai
tohou ni kurete
kirari kareteyuku
honki no karada misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranaiI want to survive.
I am at a loss,
Gently withering away.
But until I show you my true self,
I will not sleep.kaze wa yagate higashi e mukau darou
koukiatsu kono hoshi no hyouga wo osou
sasoi mizu wo nonda mune ga tsurai
toomaki na monogatari
kajiriau hone no oku madeWill the winds blow east one day?
High atmospheric pressure attacks this planet’s frozen rivers.
My chest hurts from the sip of alluring water I took.
It’s a story seen from a distance.
Gnaw at each other till the bones.ikinokoritai
ikinokoritai
mada ikiteitaku naru
seiza no michibiki de ima, mitsumeattaI want to survive.
I want to survive.
I still can’t stop wanting to live.
Guided by the constellations, our eyes met.ikinokoritai
tohou ni kurete
kirari kareteyuku
honki no karada misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranaiI want to survive.
I am at a loss,
Gently withering away.
But until I show you my true self,
I will not sleep.nani shini umareta no
nani shini koko ni iruWhat were we born to do?
What are we here to do?ikinokoritai
umaranai hizu
hikari osoreteta
yurusaretai inochi ga ima, hikareattaI want to survive.
This permanent scar.
I used to fear the light.
The lives seeking redemption were drawn to one another.samayoi hatete
kimi no tonari de hoterishizumetai
honki no karada misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranaiI want to stop prowling,
And settle down next to you bashfully.
Until I show you my true self,
I will not sleep.ikinokoritai
gakebbuchi de ii
kimi wo aishiteru
mezametai inochi ga ima, hikareattaI want to survive.
Even as a nobody.
I love you.
The lives waiting for awakening were drawn to one another.kyouki ni kaete
inori sasagu yo
kimi wo aishiteru
seiza no michibiki de…In place of my wildness,
I shall offer a prayer.
I love you.
Constellations, please guide me…ikinokoritai
mada ikitetai
kimi wo aishiteru
honki no kokoro misetsukeru made
watashi nemuranaiI want to survive.
I still want to live.
I love you.
Until I show you my true feelings,
I will not sleep.
Lyrics from darkmirage.com
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After constantly listening to this song while my brother played 