Credits & Lyrics
＜ Song List＞
1. The Battle Suite
(a) Succession
(b) F. George & the Dragon
(c) Telepathy Duel
(d) Triumph Symphony
2. What a Stupid
3. Rock in the Forest
4. The Baptism
~ Future in my Hands ~
5. The Final Suite
(a) Seventh Heaven
(b) Guardian Rock
(c) The Deceived World
(d) Secession from Myself
(e) The Devil Within
(f) Changes in Chaos
(g) Dilemma
(h) Satori
(i) Transmigration
＜ Credits ＞
THYNK∞F are ;
Masahiro "Manzo" Takeuchi : Keyboards
Yuichi Herai : Bass
Hiroshi Yamashita : Drums, Percussion
Akihisa Nakamura : Vocals, Keyboards, Percussion
Osamu Kato : Guitars
Masatoshi Fujita : Vocals, Guitars
Guest Musicians ;
Goda : Vocals (All Tracks)
Junko Minobe；Violin (Track 4)
The Funkastic Orchestra (Track 3)
Ginji Ibushi – Saxophone
Atsushi Ogino - Trombone
Takuya Ando – Trumpet
Produced by THYNK∞F
All tracks arranged by THYNK∞F (except track 1 arranged by M. Takeuchi)
Horn arrangement by Ginji Ibushi (The Funkastic Orchestra), Akihisa Nakamura
Lyrics advised by Mayuko Sasaguri
Cover design and illustration by Masahiro "Manzo" Takeuchi
Cover photograph by Akihisa Nakamura, Tomohiro Hirakawa
Concept and story of “Tales from the Conifer Forest” by Akihisa Nakamura
Recorded at Fuefuki Studio, Oct. 2022 - Jan. 2025
Mixed at Studio D-Sound
Engineered by Dani, Akihisa Nakamura
Mastered by Dani
Special thanks to :
Kenichiro Takahashi (The Medical Brothers Band), Ben Suzuki, Yoshiro Fukuoka, Akiko, Yutaka “Captain Ahab” Masuda, Yoshihide "KAME" Akiyama (Masheen Messiah), Yukie Kimoto (Silver Elephant), Katsushika Symphony Hills, all of our families, and YOU !
＜ Lyrics ＞
The Battle Suite
(a) Succession (Music by A. Nakamura)
(b) F.George & the Dragon (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
I finally understand my situation I couldn’t understand
Now I should save them from the frustration and chaos they cannot stand
I regret I just said “allow me to do it” at the bottom of my heart
But I wanna help the princess and the brothers should not live apart
Sneak into the palace under cover of night
Get back another stone as his eye
No failure is allowed…
Try to win back kingdom - you are the one
Try to get our freedom - ‘cos you’re the chosen one
Bring a war to an end - now, draw your sword
The fate of conifer forest will rest on you…it’s up to you
Don’t tell me I really must fight against rebel
But now I can’t go back anymore
Am I able to cast a spell and talk into Godian’s son Schmorl
If you step into troubles, don’t lose your sight
Magic power should help you, right
Believe in yourself, you’re going your way
Keep the peace of kingdom - you can do it
Keep the words of wisdom - remember the king’s will
Bring order to chaos - go hand in hand together
The dawn of conifer forest is breaking by you
Try to win back kingdom - you are the one
Try to get our freedom - ‘cos you’re the chosen one
Bring a war to an end - now, draw your sword
The fate of conifer forest will rest on you…it’s up to you
(c) Telepathy Duel (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
When his evil heart just break down, he will wake up from this long long nightmare again
When his angel heart just come back, it will bring peace to this conifer forest again
(d) Triumph Symphony (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
Now sing the triumph symphony
in celebration of the conifer kingdom renascence
Now sing the triumph symphony
We protect our people, love our forest in the name of the king
My heart is calm and innocent
And my soul has the love for the forest
As if I’m standing alone eternally in the deep forest
(Woo… You close your eyes Ah…)
Now play the triumph symphony
in celebration of the conifer kingdom prosperity
Now play the triumph symphony
We are willing to live our lives from now with respect for the king
Glory be to god of this beautiful conifer forest !
Glory be to god of this beautiful conifer forest !
What a stupid (Lyrics by A. Nakamura, Music by A. Nakamura, M. Fujita)
It can happen once in a while that you fall into a slump, If you’re a hundred million miles away
It can happen once in a while that you walk into a trap not to be able to go away
Take my word for it, I feel you “one of a kind”
Cos’ we are just two of a kind
It can happen once in a while that you get into one girl in contrast with your self-control mind
It can happen once in a while that you step into action without knowing the kingdom’s decline
Take my word for it, I didn’t mean to fight with you
Cos’ you were just on our side, weren’t you ?
What a stupid shumuck you were just
Your life was wasted by your self-interest
What a pity, you couldn’t get a mistress
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride
I take it for granted that you don’t like being compared to your impeccable father
I take it for granted that you don’t wanna lose your friend, don’t wanna lose to your brother
Pre-chorus 2
No man who is a man never wanna break his own word
But I could not do anything for you
Chorus 2
What a stupid shumuck I was, too
Your heart was wounded, ‘cos I couldn’t know your troubles
What a pity, ‘cos you couldn’t just stay humble
I had no choice but had to do it, right ?
It’s better than telling a lie
No man who is a man wanna lie to yourself
But you could not do anything for this forest
What a stupid shumuck you were just
Your life was wasted by your self-interest
What a pity, you couldn’t get a mistress
Always a bridesmaid, never a bride
What a stupid shumuck I was, too
Your heart was wounded, ‘cos I couldn’t know your troubles
What a pity, ‘cos you couldn’t just stay humble
I had no choice but had to do it, right ?
It’s better than telling a lie
Rock in the Forest (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
Finally the time has come
My heart is beating like a drum
Come on, we can find my way
I’ve been waiting for this wonderful day
Rainy days never stay
You bet, nights just never stay
Horden’s dream came true
This world did make a big comeback
Hekigan “Pay honor to your bravery”
George “No, no, not at all, but not in vain”
Anyway, everybody has a party tonight!
Rock’n roll all night long
We wanna rock! (Rock!) in the forest
Oh! Yes, rock! (Rock!) in the forest
Dancing in the daylight, dancing in the starlight,
Dancing in the moonlight, dancing is alright,
Dancing all through the night, girl
If you wanna dance with me
The game was pretty hard, wasn’ easy
So I’m all worn out, my breath is wheezy
But I’m glad to see your smile
And I have no regrets about my destiny
Now I let myself go with the flow
Even if the wild stormwind blows
Tomorrow is another day
You’ll be all right, take it easy
Arsha “ Stand by me forever”
George “ Oh, I get high blood pressure”
Anyway, everybody has an exciting time!
Rock’n roll till the end
We’re gonna rock! (Rock!) in the forest
OK! rock! (Rock!) in the forest
Dancing with the beasts, dancing with the birds,
Dancing with the fish, dancing with the bugs,
Dancing the night away
Shall we dance baby? oh yeah
Hekigan “Pay honor to your bravery”
George “No, no, not at all, but not in vain”
Anyway, everybody has a party tonight!
Rock’n roll all night long
We wanna rock! (Rock!) in the forest
Oh! Yes, rock! (Rock!) in the forest
We’re gonna rock! (Rock!) in the forest
OK! rock! (Rock!) in the forest
Dancing in the daylight, dancing in the starlight,
Dancing in the moonlight, dancing is alright,
Dancing all through the night, girl
If you wanna dance with me? x2
If you wanna dance with me
Baptism ~ Future in my Hands ~ (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
It appeared in the morning mist
It's the forest I've ever seen
I was guided by blind dragon, the prince,
and I came here the Eden
Fallen angel has arrived the place at last
The world I saw in my dream
As the long winter is over and the buds are out under the snow
Blooming flower pollens are golden
And they pour on me like a snowfall
As I take its shower in the center of spotlight solemnly and calmly
Fallen angel's destiny has been decided
It's not mere accident
I hear the voice from the forest again
The forest :
" You have your mission to do”
The future in my hands begins to shine on me forever
And let the past in my memories sleep
Spend the holy time with the innocent heart forever
The time I receive baptism has come
From the sharp green leaves, the holy water pours on me like rain
The fairies sing and dance around me
It's the silent song, silent dance
Fallen angel's body & soul becomes so hot
A ceremony reach the peak
I hear the voice from the forest again
The forest :
" You must be born again now”
The future in my hands begins to shine on me forever
And let the past in my memories sleep
Spend the holy time with the innocent heart forever
The time I receive baptism has come
When the beautiful crimson of the setting sun dissolve into the conifer forest
The ceremony of baptism is over
The forest :
" You must live as the Guardian now”
The Final Suite
(a) Seventh Heaven (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
Finally I’ve become the Guardian of this forest, yeah
I still cannot believe I’m here
Cos my dream has just come true by the skin of my teeth
I hope to just stay here forever
I’m responsible for saving every life
Now I get off to a new restart
I’ll try to play a role as the Guardian of this world
But I’m not confident that I can do it
Please break all chains and set me free
And wash it all away and bring harmony to this forest now
I’m responsible for saving all lives
Cos I’m the Guardian, so let me go!
Here comes Seventh Heaven
I can say, “I will never disharmonize this world”
Here comes Seventh Heaven
I can pray for the lasting peace of this conifer forest
Finally I’ve come to figure out unbelievable facts
No way, I’m a scion of royal blood !
Now let me know that I don’t worry about it either way
I wanna keep the promises forever
I’m responsible for saving every life
Cos I get off to a new restart
I should be responsible for saving all lives
Cos I’m the Guardian, so let me go!
The Forest says ;
“Welcome to Seventh Heaven”
“Let me know that you surely carry out forgiving all sins”
“Welcome to Seventh Heaven”
“Let me know that you’re a reliable man”
Here comes Seventh Heaven
I can say, ”I will never disharmonize this world”
Here comes Seventh Heaven
I can pray for the lasting peace of this conifer forest
Forever and ever
(b) Guardian Rock (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
Although the peace just come back to the forest
Shadow creeps up on the guardian rock
without knowing I’m a sacrifice to the forest
I’ll wait for the judgment day
(c) The Deceived World (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
It was supposed to be a good world
I just lived in a dream world
Soon I’ll step into the underworld
And I’ll find myself in the deceived world
(d) Secession from myself (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
People are brainwashed by the Kingdom’s magic
People are controlled by the selfish logic
I’m nothing but their convenient marionette
Now it just reveal this deceived world
He wanted to destroy this wicked world
And he wanted to reform a non deceived world
Cos I’m a guardian in name only
With my guilty conscience wholly
I’m sliding into self-hatred
I’m just going insane slowly
Secession from myself
(e) The Devil Within (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
Fallen angel knew he had been betrayed by his friends
Fallen angel is guiding to the dead ends
Fallen angel is controlled by the devil within
Fallen angel cannot trust anyone
The myth was destroyed…
(f) Changes in Chaos (Lyrics by A. Nakamura, Music by A. Nakamura, O. Kato)
The sky is falling
Red rain is pouring on my dry land
My soul is breaking apart like a castle on the sand now
Then, just the sense comes
Deep in the forest, I stand alone
I hear the birds chirp, twitter and sing
Murmurs in the trees
The wind - soft and sweet
I let the clear air fill up my lungs
The sky is falling
All creatures are dying out on my ground, oh no
My soul is burning down by the fire and wandering in hell
Then, just the sense comes
Deep in the forest, I close my eyes
I hear whisperings and a sigh of the forest
My feelings so pure and bare in my mind
That mystic dream just come alive again now
(g) Dilemma (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
Mom and Dad, Is there anything I can do
(h) Satori (Lyrics & Music by A. Nakamura)
Loser is not always badness
Winner is not always goodness, yeah
History is written by the winners, it has been handed down
Nobody knows what is right
Nobody knows what is wrong
Nobody knows who is right
Nobody knows who is wrong
We just have different sense of values and frame of mind
That’s what I should know as the Guardian of this forest
I don’t know if I’m right
I don’t know if he is wrong
We can be good or bad depending on the situation
Nobody knows one’s mind
One’s mind changes so easily
Ignorance is bliss, so we really get nothing to lose
That’s just the way of life as the Guardian of this forest
Take me away
I can’t get away
I can go right away
Give everything away
Free my soul
Free self-conscious again
To carry out my duties
Become one with this forest
(i ) Transmigration (Music by A. Nakamura)
The conifer forest is a sacred place
Please don't wake me out of this dream
Never let me know, I'd just love to live this dream forever