Live for Me My Daughter: Taira no Kagetaka's Story [MV]

Описание: This historical ballad tells the story of Taira no Kagetaka, the lord of Iki Island. After the fall os Tsushima the Mongols set their eyes on his domain and landed in force. Kagetaka sallied forth with one hundred samurai as well as an armed populace but was fought back. With only 36 men left he knew that hope was lost but he entrusted his daughter to his most loyal samurai Sōzaburō to escape to the mainland and warn them of the coming invasion.

He then charged out with his final 36 men, I've taken som creative license and made it seems like he died in charge but in reality 30 of his men died in the charge but he himself committed seppuku.


・The first illustration depicts Taira no Kagetaka, his daughter and Sōzaburō observing the enemy army outside their walls.
・The second illustration depicts Taira no Kagetaka embracing his daughter one final time.
・The third illustration depicts Taira no Kagetaka's daughter and Sōzaburō fleeing the castle.
・The fourth illustration depicts Taira no Kagetaka's final charge against the Mongols.


Verse 1
Their drums fill the night
Numbers beyond counting
Only 36 brave men remain
I entrust this final task to you

Chorus
I shall watch over you
From the other side
Raise a family of your own
Live for me my daughter

Verse 2
Come now daughter
Embrace this old man
Let me feel your warmth
Hold you one last time

Pre-Chorus
I shall watch over you
From the other side

Chorus
I shall watch over you
From the other side
Raise a family of your own
Live for me my daughter

Verse 3
Sōzaburō, my most loyal retainer
Guide my daughter on hidden paths
Bring her to safety and warn our lord
Let them know what has befallen us

Chorus
I shall watch over you
From the other side
Raise a family of your own
Live for me my daughter

Verse 4
Now I go to meet my ancestors
Let my death hide your escape
An old man dies, a young woman lives
Remember, live for me my daughter

Chorus
I shall watch over you
From the other side
Raise a family of your own
Live for me my daughter

Chorus
I shall watch over you
From the great beyond
Raise a family of your own
Live for me my daughter


Concept & Lyrics: Toshiro
Music & Vocals: Suno
Illustrations: OpenAi
Translation & Writing Assistance: Grok