Quirks, Perks, & the Works

Artist, avid reader/writer, and musician (pianist/singer-songwriter) who translates (Japanese-English) while fangirling over Tsuda Kenjirō, Lee Felix, and Park Seonghwa ✨🤪🎧

[quirkydoodler]

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Hi everyone! My name is Maia (she/her) and this is my blog :) I love reading/writing, drawing, music (listening to and playing it!), languages, science, and memes 😅 So, I hope you enjoy whatever you come across here :) happy blogging/reading! ✌️💫🫰

✨The whimsical randomness of my thoughts, journaling, reflections, and dreams✨

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🎶 Music!

📖 Translations!

[thoughtkick]

“It’s funny how someone who was just a stranger last year, can mean so much to you now. It’s terrible that someone who meant so much to you last year, can be just a stranger now.”

— Unknown

[quirkydoodler]

So true on both counts 👁️👁️

[catkyunie]

I fucking hate WOOSANSANG. So I was looking at the title of It’s You and I thought it was odd that it’s spelled IT’s You, like the T is capitalized. Well. I ask Siri to play It’s You by Ateez right? Why did she say ‘now playing I Tease You by ATEEZ’ and I’m like…no fucking way that’s why that T is capitalized…

Congratulations, you clever little fuckers. Ya got me.

[quirkydoodler]

I just tested the reverse with Siri: Asked to play I Tease You by ATEEZ on YouTube and she freaking pulls up IT’s You

[quirkydoodler]

藤井風さんの「花」・"Flower" by Kaze Fujii

I love the vibrant and upbeat atmosphere of this!! Requested by O; I've heard one other song by this guy before, but as someone who really enjoys ballads, this was so peaceful to listen to :)

Below cut are lyrics sectioned off in Japanese, Ro-maji, and English versions!

枯れていく 今この瞬間も 咲いている 全ては溶けてゆく

何が出来るのだろうか 誰を生きようかな

みんな儚い みんな尊い

しわしわに萎れた花束 小わきに抱えて 永遠に変わらぬ輝き 探してた 僕らを信じてみた 僕らを感じてた 咲かせにいくよ 内なる花を

さりげなく 思いを込めてみる やむを得ず 祈りを込めてゆく

いつまで迷うんだろうか いつかは分かるよな

誰もが一人 全ては一つ ay

色々な姿や形に惑わされるけど いつの日か 全てがかわいく思えるさ わたしは何になろうか どんな色がいいかな 探しにいくよ 内なる花を

しわしわに萎れた花束 小わきに抱えて 永遠に変わらぬ輝き 探してた 僕らを信じてみた 僕らを感じてた 咲かせにいくよ 内なる花を

探しにいくよ 内なる花を

My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here

Kareteiku Ima kono shunkan mo Saiteiru Subete wa toketeyuku

Nani ga dekiru no darou ka Dare wo ikiyou ka na

Min'na hakanai Min'na toutoi

Shiwashiwa ni shioreta hanataba Kowaki ni kakaete Eien ni kawaranu kagayaki Sagashiteta Bokura wo shinjitemita Bokura wo kanjiteta Sakase ni iku yo Uchinaru hana wo

Sarigenaku Omoi wo kometemiru Yamu wo ezu Inori wo kometeyuku

Itsu made mayoun’darou ka Itsuka wa wakaru yo na

Daremo ga hitori Subete wa hitotsu ay

Iroiro na sugata ya katachi ni Madowasareru kedo Itsu no hi ka Subete ga kawaiku omoeru sa Watashi wa nani ni narou ka Don'na iro ga ii ka na Sagashi ni iku yo Uchinaru hana wo

Shiwashiwa ni shioreta hanataba Kowaki ni kakaete Eien ni kawaranu kagayaki Sagashiteta Bokura wo shinjitemita Bokura wo kanjiteta Sakase ni iku yo Uchinaru hana wo

Sagashi ni iku yo Uchinaru hana wo

My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here

It’s withering away Now this moment is also Blooming Everything is dissolving away

What can I do? I wonder, who should I live for?

Everyone is short-lived Everyone is precious

A crumpled, drooping bouquet Held under my arm An eternally unchanging radiance, I had been searching for it I tried to believe in us I tried to feel us I’ll make them bloom, The flowers within

Nonchalantly I’ll try to put some thought into it Unavoidably I’ll put forward my prayers

How long might I be lost? Someday I’ll understand, isn’t that right?

Everyone is alone Everything is one ay

Though I am confused by various figures and forms, One day You’ll think it’s all so cute As for me, what will I become? I wonder what kinds of colors would be alright I’ll go searching for them, The flowers within

A crumpled, drooping bouquet Held under my arm An eternally unchanging radiance, I had been searching for it I tried to believe in us I tried to feel us I’ll make them bloom, The flowers within

I’ll go searching for them, The flowers within

My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here My flower's here, my flower's here

[quirkydoodler]

Asian Kung-Fu Generationの「未来の欠片」・"Piece of the Future" by Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Very powerful lyrics and instruments here!! Requested by JO; I am happy to say I will definitely be checking out more songs by this band :D

Below cut are lyrics sectioned off in Japanese, Ro-maji, and English versions!

些細な言葉や何げない仕草で 綻ぶ思いをただ確かめたい僕の歌

悲しい顔もして切ないふりして 消えゆく思いをただ塞き止めたい今日の歌

雨の道を這ってるトカゲみたいにきっと何処かで 止むのを待っているのさ きっと僕を

繋いでいたいよ 君の声が聞こえた日から萌える色 伸ばした手から漏れた粒が 未来を思って此処に光る

些細な誤解や行き違う心で 綻ぶ思いをただ塞き止めたい僕の歌

過ぎ行く時間が奪っては壊して それでも思いを繋いでいてよ

溶け出す心 僕の声が途絶えた日から萌える色 繋いだ手から漏れた粒が 未来を思って此処に光る

繋いでいたいよ 君の声が聞こえた日から萌える色 伸ばした手から漏れた粒が 未来を思っている

繋いでいたいよ 君の声が聞こえた日から萌える色 伸ばした手から漏れた粒が 未来を思って此処に光る

此処で光る君の破片 此処で光る僕の破片

Sasai na kotoba ya nani genai shigusa de Hokorobu omoi wo tada tashikametai boku no uta

Kanashii kao mo shite setsunai furi shite Kieyuku omoi wo tada sekitometai kyou no uta

Ame no michi wo hatteru tokage mitai ni kitto doko ka de Yamu no wo matteiru no sa Kitto boku wo

Tsunaideitai yo Kimi no koe ga kikoeta hi kara moeru iro Nobashita te kara moreta tsubu ga Mirai wo omotte koko ni hikaru

Sasai na gokai ya ikichigau kokoro de Hokorobu omoi wo tada sekitometai boku no uta

Sugiyuku jikan ga ubatte wa kowashite Soredemo omoi wo tsunaideite yo

Tokedasu kokoro Boku no koe ga todaeta hi kara moeru iro Tsunaida te kara moreta tsubu ga Mirai wo omotte koko ni hikaru

Tsunaideitai yo Kimi no koe ga kikoeta hi kara moeru iro Nobashita te kara moreta tsubu ga Mirai wo omotteiru

Tsunaideitai yo Kimi no koe ga kikoeta hi kara moeru iro Nobashita te kara moreta tsubu ga Mirai wo omotte koko ni hikaru

Koko de hikaru kimi no kakera Koko de hikaru boku no kakera

With something like a small word or a casual gesture I just want to confirm the unraveling feelings, with my song

Put on a sad face and pretend to be sad I just want to hold back the thoughts that are fading away, with today’s song

LIke a lizard crawling along a rainy path, surely somewhere out there, I’m waiting for them to stop Surely they’re waiting for me

I want to be holding on To the colors that burst out from the day I heard your voice To the grains that spilled from my outstretched hand Thinking of the future, shining here

With something like a small misunderstanding or hearts that cross each other I just want to hold back the unraveling feelings, with my song

The passing time deprives and destroys Even so, hold on to those thoughts

A heart that starts dissolving The colors that burst out from the day my voice cut off The grains that spilled from our joined hands Thinking of the future, shining here

I want to be holding on To the colors that burst out from the day I heard your voice To the grains that spilled from my outstretched hand Thinking of the future

I want to be holding on To the colors that burst out from the day I heard your voice To the grains that spilled from my outstretched hand Thinking of the future, shining here

The pieces of you that shine here The pieces of me that shine here

[quirkydoodler]

SOUL'd OUTの「All Tha Dreamers」 ・ “All Tha Dreamers” by SOUL'd OUT

This was a song requested by my friend SM, and wow, is it a vibe!!

Below cut are lyrics sectioned off in Japanese, Roma-ji, and English versions!

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

D・R・E・A・M 「DREAM」この胸にでかく強く 光り輝いて負けない眼差し 手さぐりで探した風ん中 答えなんかまだ Un… 今はまだ Chance うかがって待つ I got したたかさ 叫んでるだけのPrisonerじゃダメだ Just follow me! 時に肩かすから Yo got 「Diggy」 ア アラララァ ア アァ! 「Step into the game」

It ain't nothin' nobody can say ‘Cuz I neva can let my dream get away, un 決して儚い夢じゃない この想い届けよう Heart to Heart Soul to Soul めぐる季節 Spring stormのように豪快 Win bigがモットー

Some say「Nothin' lasts forever」 永遠のものは果たしてあるのだろうか だから俺たちは… (Come on) そうさ俺たちは キラめく瞬間をフルに生きていたいんだ With all tha love, 1-2. S.O Cru’ Stay true to you So, what you gonna do? C'mon! ア アララァ ア アァ!!

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself 追い風利用して今日と闘え All the soldiers Better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

Hey, do you remember? 覚えてるのか ここに刻んだ俺達の生きた証 Stage of life 永遠に果てる事が無い旅路に揺るぎない轍. 襲いかかるDifficulty it's just まやかし 時にやるせない罪を犯し But stick to it 明くる日には目を覚まし 共に歩む同士と力分かち合って 夢を叶えろ!

Go straight 信じろこの形「S.O triangle」 Trap飛び越え Don't forget 水晶の宿る心を I'm B・R・O・HI All together 俺と行こうぜ! どんな道標の先も Be full of adventure 解るかい? だからFight for your right いくぜRookie ゴールなんて無い広大な未来に Are you ready? Everybody, c'mon Yo!!

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself 向かい風の中 己を研ぎ澄ませ そして明日へ Better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

(Hey, you know you got everybody So dry your tears…if you need somebody’s help, they’ll come do it for you, wherever, alright? Come on)

Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! All the ladies, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Here we go, yo, here we go, nah Somebody in tha house, you got dance all night Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! All the fellas, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Yes, sure, don't stop, yo We can't break it down, keep on movin' Yo! Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! Everybody, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Everybody in the house, put your hands up to the sky That's right, do it tight, come on! Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! Sold out Crew c'mon! (Rock on!!) Everybody scream!!!

秘密の基地 満点の星空 君と語り明かしたMemories 押し寄せてくる切なさに 「Let's jump to the brand new world」 強さ 弱さ ずるさ やさしさ 全て抱いて今解き放つ Energy I give you my power

(Ya, ya, ya, ya, get up, get up and do! C'mon, 1-2-3 here we go!)

Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself 追い風利用して今日と闘え All the soldiers Better believe in yourself Don't let the time of your life pass by

Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself この風ん中でお前の夢を掴めDreamers Just believe in (just believe in), just believe in yourself

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

"D-r-e-a-m" "Dream" kono mune ni dekkaku tsuyoku Hikari kagayaite makenai manazashi Tesaguri de sagashita kazen naka Kotae nanka mada un… Ima wa mada chance ukagatte matsu I got shitatakasa Sakenderu dake no prisoner ja dame da Just follow me! Toki ni kata kasu kara Yo got "D-i-g-g-y" A arararaa a aa! "Step into tha game"

It ain't nothin' nobody can say 'Cuz I neva can let my dream get away, un Kesshite hakanai yume ja nai Kono omoi todokeyou heart to heart soul to soul Meguru kisetsu spring storm no you ni gokai Win big ga motto!!

Some say "Nothin' lasts forever" Eien no mono wa hatashite aru no darou ka Dakara oretachi wa… (Come on) Sou sa oretachi wa Kirameku shunkan wo furu ni ikitainda With all tha love, 1-2, S.O Cru' Stay true to you So, what you gonna do? C'mon! A araraaa a aa!!

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Oikaze riyoushite kyou to tatakae All the soldiers Better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

Hey, do you remember? Oboeteru no ka Koko ni kizanda oretachi no ikita akashi Stage of life Towa ni hateru koto ga nai tabiji ni yuruginai wadachi Osoi kakaru difficulty it's just mayakashi Toki ni yarusenai tsumi wo okashi But stick to it Akuru hi ni wa me wo samashi Tomo ni ayumu doushi to chikara wakachiatte yume wo kanaero!

Go straight Shinjiro kono katachi "S.O. triangle" Trap tobikoe Don't forget suishou no yadoru kokoro wo I'm B-R-O-HI All together Ore to ikouze! Donna michi shirube no saki mo be full of adventure wakarukai? Dakara fight for your right Ikuze rookie Go-ru nante nai koudaina mirai ni Are you ready? Everybody, c'mon Yo!!

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Mukai kazen naka onore wo togisumase soshite ashita e Better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

(Hey, you know you got everybody So dry your tears…if you need somebody’s help, they’ll come do it for you, wherever, alright? Come on)

Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! All the ladies, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Here we go, yo, here we go, nah Somebody in tha house, you got dance all night Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! All the fellas, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Yes, sure, don't stop, yo We can't break it down, keep on movin' Yo! Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! Everybody, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Everybody in the house, put your hands up to the sky That's right, do it tight, come on! Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! Sold out Crew c'mon! (Rock on!!) Everybody scream!!!

Himitsu no kichi Manten no hoshizora Kimi to katari akashita memories Oshiyosete kuru setsunasa ni "Let's jump to the brand new world" Tsuyosa, yowasa, zurusa, yasashisa, subete daite ima tokihanatsu Energy I give you my power

(Ya, ya, ya, ya, get up, get up and do! C'mon, 1-2-3 here we go!)

Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Oikaze riyoushite kyou to tatakae All the soldiers Better believe in yourself Don't let the time of your life pass by

Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Kono kazen naka de omae no yume wo tsukame Dreamers Just believe in (just believe in), just believe in yourself

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

“D-r-e-a-m” A “dream” big and strong in this heart A gaze that shines brightly and doesn’t lose I searched in the wind, feeling my way through Still looking for something like an answer Un… There’s still a chance now, I gotta be on the lookout and wait for it, tough and determined I can’t just be a screaming prisoner Just follow me! Because sometimes you’ll lend a shoulder to lean on Yo got "D-i-g-g-y" A arararaa a aa! “Step into the game”

It ain't nothin' nobody can say ‘Cuz I neva can let my dream get away, un It will never be a fleeting dream Let’s bring these thoughts forward Heart to heart Soul to soul The seasons coming around As magnificent as a spring storm Win big is the motto!!

Some say, "Nothin' lasts forever" Does a thing like eternity really exist? So as for us… (Come on) So it is, because we want to live the sparkling moments to the fullest With all tha love, 1-2. S. O Cru Stay true to you So, what you gonna do? C'mon! A araraaa a aa!!

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Use the tailwind to fight today All the soldiers Better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

Hey, do you remember? Do you remember? Proof of our lives engraved here Stage of life The unshakeable rut in a journey that will never end Difficulty that rushes in upon you, it’s just a trick Sometimes you commit crimes you have no solace from But stick to it Wake up the next day Share your strength with those who walk beside you, and make your dreams come true!

Go straight! Believe in this form, “S.O. triangle” Jump over the trap Don’t forget the heart that dwells in crystals I’m B-R-O-H! All together Come with me! No matter how far any guidepost goes, be full of adventure, do you understand? So fight for your right Let’s go, rookie In a vast future there aren’t such things as goals Are you ready? Everybody, c'mon Yo!!

Now everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Within the headwind, sharpen yourself against it and towards tomorrow Better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself

(Hey, you know you got everybody So dry your tears…if you need somebody’s help, they’ll come do it for you, wherever, alright? Come on)

Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! All the ladies, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Here we go, yo, here we go, nah Somebody in tha house, you got dance all night Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! All the fellas, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Yes, sure, don't stop, yo We can't break it down, keep on movin' Yo! Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! Everybody, c'mon! (Rock on!!) Everybody in the house, put your hands up to the sky That's right, do it tight, come on! Rock on. Rock on! And you don't stop! Sold out Crew c'mon! (Rock on!!) Everybody scream!!!

A secret base A star-studded sky Memories of when I talked the night away with you Within the heart-wrenching pain that surges forward, "Let's jump to the brand new world" Strength, weakness, cunning, kindness Embrace them all And release your energy now I give you my power

(Ya, ya, ya, ya, get up, get up and do! C'mon, 1-2-3 here we go!)

Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Use the tailwind to fight today All the soldiers Better believe in yourself Don't let the time of your life pass by

Everybody move Can you get a little something Got to do So, better believe in (better believe in), better believe in yourself Within this wind, seize your dreams, Dreamers Just believe in (just believe in), just believe in yourself

[quirkydoodler]

I’m on Spotify now :) I really wanted to work on my original music more this year, so I compiled some songs I’d had a few years ago plus newer ones, and..

Yeah! :) so please check it out! Also YouTube Music, Amazon Music, Apple Music, iTunes, and Pandora (a couple of the major spots).

“Stage name” (lol) is Maia Ann ^^

[quirkydoodler]

マグダラなマリアの「ティータイム」 ・ “Tea Time” (Magdala na Maria)

Huge kudos to the help from two friends I had to help with the spoken parts :] this is such a quirky song, but it’s so fun!

Below cut are lyrics sectioned off in Japanese, Ro-maji, and English versions!

<<SPOKEN>> さあ！休憩！ みんなお茶の準備して！

<<SUNG>> ティータイム 七色のフレーバー 退屈 霧のように消える ティータイム お砂糖は控えめに お菓子が甘くなくなるから

<<SPOKEN>> クララ！アールグレイ！

はい、かしこまりました！

<<SUNG>> ティータイム ミルクを入れるのは 渋くなる二杯目から

ティータイム 想いを馳せるのは はるかなる シルクロード

お酒なんてドラッグ コカインと一緒 時間の無駄よ 紅茶が一番

ティータイム ティータイム お茶は喜び お茶があれば大丈夫

<<SPOKEN>> ローズマリー！ サボってるとあなたの分ないわよ！

はーい！ごめんなさい！

<<SUNG>> ティータイム お茶に欠かせないのは バームクーヘン クッキー パウンドケーキ

ティータイム ババロアと フォンダンショコラ クレームブリュレ キャラメルシブースト！

お茶と甘いお菓子は いつだって一緒 離れはしない 君と僕の様に

ティータイム ティータイム 愛は喜び 愛があれば大丈夫

ティータイム ティータイム 水がなければ

ティータイム ティータイム お茶を飲めばいい

ティータイム ティータイム お茶は喜び

ティータイム ティータイム お茶があれば大丈夫！

<<SPOKEN>> Saa! Kyuukei! Min’na ocha no junbi shite!

<<SUNG>> Ti- taimu Nanairo no fure-ba- Taikutsu Kiri no you ni kieru Ti- taimu Osatou wa hikaeme ni Okashi ga amakunaku naru kara

<<SPOKEN>> Kurara! A-ru gurei!

Hai, kashikomarimashita!

<<SUNG>> Ti- taimu Miruku wo ireru no wa Shibuku naru nihaime kara

Ti- taimu Omoi wo haseru no wa Haruka naru shiruku ro-do

Osake nante doraggu Kokain to issho Jikan no muda yo Koucha ga ichiban

Ti- taimu Ti- taimu Ocha wa yorokobi Ocha ga areba daijoubu

<<SPOKEN>> Ro-zu-mari-! Sabotteru to anata no bun nai wa yo!

Hai! Gomen nasai!

<<SUNG>> Ti- taimu Ocha ni kakasenai no wa Baumuku-hen Kukki- Paundoke-ki

Ti- taimu Babaroa to Fondan shokora Kure-mu buryure Kyarameru shibu-suto!

Ocha to amai okashi wa itsu datte issho Hanare wa shinai Kimi to boku no you ni

Ti- taimu Ti- taimu Ai wa yorokobi Ai ga areba daijoubu

Ti- taimu Ti- taimu Mizu ga nakereba

Ti- taimu Ti- taimu Ocha wo nomeba ii

Ti- taimu Ti- taimu Ocha wa yorokobi

Ti- taimu Ti- taimu Ocha ga areba daijoubu!

<<SPOKEN>> Come along! Break! Everyone get the tea ready!

<<SUNG>> Tea time The flavors of seven colors Boredom It disappears like a mist Tea time Go easy on the sugar Because the sweets will become less sweet

<<SPOKEN>> Clara! Earl Grey!

Understood, certainly!

<<SUNG>> Tea time As for adding milk Do so after the second cup, when it becomes bitter

Tea time The hurrying thoughts Of the Silk Road that becoming far away

Things like alcohol are drugs The same as cocaine They’re a waste of time Black tea is the best

Tea time Tea time Tea is a delight If you have tea you’ll be alright

<<SPOKEN>> Rosemary! You won’t get your share if you slack off!

Yes! Sorry!

<<SUNG>> Tea time The essential parts of tea are Baumkuchen (German tree cake) Cookies Pound cakes

Tea time Bavarois (Bavarian cream) and Fondant au chocolat Crème brûlée Caramel chiboust (pastry cream)!

Tea and sweet treats always go together They’ll never be apart Just like you and me

Tea time Tea time Love is a delight If you have love you’ll be alright

Tea time Tea time If you don’t have water

Tea time Tea time It’d be great if you drink tea

Tea time Tea time Tea is a delight

Tea time Tea time If you have tea you’ll be alright!

[changbeens]

send me a stray kids song and i’ll make you a movie poster – deep end for @quirkydoodler

[quirkydoodler]

OMG I am so late to seeing this but this is AMAZING 😍😍😍🤩🤩🤩🙉🙉😭😭 your posters are always so incredible!! 🙉😭✨✨

[quirkydoodler]

The feeling when you’ve been in a Discord server for a while now and, though you haven’t been a regular as long as some of the others, now you’re branded as the resident “K-Pop gif” user (*cough* possibly leading to unofficial “bans” of said gifs) because…

😅

Using them beats trying to straight-up answer questions like “What do you like best about your partner” from the perspective of someone who is single but a Stay 😂🤣

(Well, regardless…SKZ gifs for the win🤘😆😅)

[quirkydoodler]

My first mashup!!! I really wanna see the movie Bella Poarch’s song is in, and I really love “Red Lights” so 😂😅🤣

Dolls x Red Lights (⬅️YouTube)

These two songs are my favorites right now (also being in the same key, I mean 🤯😫😆)

[quirkydoodler]

For what it’s worth, finally seeing “Maknae on Top” on Spotify has me grinning from ear to ear 😆😁

[quirkydoodler]

Religion has always been something I’ve wondered about. Whether it was in my history classes, documentaries, or readings about different cultures and ways of thinkings, there was just…

Something about knowing there were things I didn’t know in the spiritual or religious way that brought a peaceful curiosity to my mind since I was little.

Sometimes I wonder about God, or gods, or the world and the universe and all the interesting little tidbits of life that we still consider unknowns.

As I’ve gotten older, I still wonder: How do I define myself spiritually and/or religiously?

I grew up in a fairly open-minded household: My dad was brought up with a devoutly Christian mother and (from what I gather) a more easygoing, open-minded father, while my mother grew up Catholic and went to a Catholic girls’ school. Yet growing up, my sister and I were allowed to figure things out for ourselves in that way, though we were told about the basics, such as the meaning of Christmas, the cross, prayer, and biblical stories.

And I have gotten to know people who are Christian, Catholic, Mormon, Buddhist, agnostic, atheist…

The point is, with all these diverse takes on our spiritual and religious purposes, I’ve strived more and more to be at peace with the choices I’ve personally made and the paths I’ve taken, though they may deviate from the norm depending on who’s assessing them.

As it stands:

I believe that there is some kind of higher power watching over us, though I also believe in not knowing about the exact details of that. I’m more monotheistic in this sense. So maybe more of a Western take, if we are categorizing more broadly by region.

However, I also believe that the spirits of those loved ones who are no longer with us watch over us (more of an Eastern aspect, I think); for example, my grandfather — God rest his soul — passed away the year I started high school, but ever since then, I believe in his presence watching over us, and so I am more motivated and inspired to keep going forward.

That in mind, I also feel a bit agnostic: I can’t say for sure that there is or isn’t a god or gods, but from this perspective, neither concept offends or frightens me; if I come across someone who believes in the existence, I will listen with an open mind because this is all a bit of a learning process for me. And if I come across someone who believes that there is no such existence, I will again consider that perspective intriguing and listen as openly as I can.

Because, the concept of religion and spirituality reminds me of chapters in my old history textbooks, where we might study the beliefs of ancient peoples. In those cases, the cultural beliefs would be met with intrigue and fascination and most importantly, a long-lasting desire to want to learn more. Even if not necessarily alongside a devotion to one of those sets of beliefs.

The Bible, the Torah, the Quran, the Lunyu…any of these sacred and meaningful texts can still be viewed by people with a more agnostic perspective like mine as profound pieces, as literary masterpieces because of the wisdom they can offer us all on an individual and societal level. If I find interesting passages in any of these, it doesn’t mean I need to commit to that specific religion or set of beliefs. I’m a writer, a poet, a translator…I live for passages that make me think deeper; that they are well-renowned texts is the icing on the case, because works like that tend to have lots of timeless messages that relate to us no matter how different our circumstances may be.

I’ve, granted, perused passages mainly from Western beliefs (Christianity, Catholicism, and Mormonism), but — despite my eagerness to gain some insight or deeper thought from the texts, I deviate from the norm, so to speak, since I don’t attend church.

This has intrigued some, because (reasonably) the community and environment of a church setting could help “bring me closer to Him” and so on. I understand that and respect that others that choose that path, but ultimately I have chosen a different path and am content with it 🙂

But I feel that in this day and age, to describe how my perspectives differ isn’t criminal — so many others other there are various and diverse in their own perceptions, so mine is just one among those many.

I’m more spiritual than religious; I like to consider the spiritual life within people and animals, for instance, and thus our innate connection with nature.

For some, then, going to church specifically can help them better find themselves. For me, long walks through nature and mindfulness are how I can better find myself. That is all.

If anything, this is also why I stan Stray Kids so much; not everyone in the group has the exact same religious/spiritual beliefs. Similar, yes. But how they got there individually likely isn’t all the same.

But!

That’s not what makes their individual and collective dynamics with each other so amazing to watch and admire and aspire towards.

Rather, it’s that they (from my understanding) have shared moral values and qualities that help lift each other up, things that have no doubt been enhanced by their individual perspectives on life, whether or not that came with a religion :)

Some may continue questioning my varied takes on life in that spiritual/religious sense.

Some may relate to it.

Others still may despise it.

But I can be alright with this deviation. Because none of us are exactly the same, and in the end, being true to ourselves in this area as well as to other parts of our lives?

That.

That’s what truly helps us become wiser and better people ✨💫

[the-inspiring-quotes]

[quirkydoodler]

キャラクター・Characters

Masterlist << Translations << Kenjirou Tsuda << PROJECT “925”

Now that the five songs of PROJECT “925” are translated, I decided it was high time I delved into the characters behind each piece a little! This all revolves around a mystery story, after all!

…Yes, I’m a big fan of the album music, but — much to my delight — I’m certainly not the only one out there ^_^’ Check out Rei’s work on Twitter and her personal site — lots of fanart, including for PROJECT “925”! (Seriously, her attention to details is amazing.)

This is Part II of my “925” translation project: Decode its cast!

Assuming that Part I comprises the translations of the songs themselves (those five which are officially finished; can you blame me, though? “925” is too, too compelling to pass up!! *^^*) So, in other words, stay tuned! ^_~

A quick recap for which song goes with whom:

“HELLO WORLD” is sung by the detective

“Atomic Number 47” is sung by Captain Silver

“Algorithm” is sung by Al

“Literacy in Love (Do It!)” is sung by Cu

“The End, and the Beginning Song” is sung by Shiina

I will say this: As I learn more about the story, I grow more fascinated by the intricacies woven into it. Notice, for example, those middle three listed above: Silver (Ag — atomic number 47 on the periodic table), Copper (Cu), and Aluminum (Al).

Add that to the fact that sterling silver (which Captain Silver mentions in his respective song as a “sterling star”) is defined in my dictionary as silver of at least 92.25% purity — in other words, silver of 92.5% purity counts as sterling silver!

Coupled with the name of the story/album, PROJECT “925”…This story is certainly not your typical find-a-culprit mystery: It’s also a bit of a psychological drama, rolled into an air of oddity and convolution ^^

Alright, on with the translation of the characters, direct from the official page! (Photos come from this official page ^^)

探偵: 本作の主人公。極度の愛飲、愛煙家。
Tantei: Honsaku no shujinkou. Kyokudo no aiin, aienka.
Detective: The protagonist of this piece. Extreme drinking habit, heavy smoker.

探偵 /tantei/ = detective/sleuth, investigator

本作 /honsaku/ = this piece/work

の /no/ = possessive particle

AのB = A’s B, the B of A

主人公 /shujinkou/ = protagonist/main character, hero(ine)

極度 /kyokudo/ = maximum/extreme, utmost

愛飲 /aiin/ = drinking habitually, being fond of (a drink)

愛煙家 /aienka/ = heavy/habitual smoker, person who loves smoking/tobacco

[quirkydoodler]

「原子番号47」・ “Atomic Number 47”

Captain Silver's arc and character song from the film: Of the five character songs, this one definitely has a more...mature atmosphere around it; but, the poetic nature of the lyrics (and melody!) make me simp a lot harder, not gonna lie 😅

(As a responsible writer, this is my important note: Do NOT continue onward unless you are mature enough to handle the suggestive themes of this song. Nothing, of course, is explicit — but, like many things, the secret is in the subtle choice of words. Proceed at your own risk, make your best judgment, and appreciate, at the very least, the bizarre creativity of this tune ^_~)

Below cut are lyrics sectioned off in Japanese, Roma-ji, and English versions!

踊ろうぜハニー 行くぜ? ミュージック！ Un, deux Un, deux, trois スタート!

逝っちゃう？ WOW!

羽根の無い天使が中で言う 色の無い躰切り裂きなよ

スターリングスター 歪んだスター 空翳した掌独り丈スター

AH NOW (穴) AH NO (穴)

アソコを開けば浅いファッション 刺さる先から無液パッション

踊るの？交じるのかい？ 涯の無い行為の衝動 YEAH!

SAY! (性)

打っ飛んでさあ絶望 打っ飛んでさあ絶叫 打っ飛んでさあ絶頂 WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

打っ飛んでさあ絶望 打っ飛んでさあ絶叫 打っ飛んでさあ絶頂 WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

戦場から狂い死花を 現状から来る自死は脳 感情からハマリ死罠を 炎上からリビドーリビドー

顔の無い天使が肩で言う 音のナイフ道切り開きなよ

スターリングスター 狂ったスター 病み世から見上げる破壊のマスター

AH NOW AH NO

重なる時の軽いセッション アジる吐息の電波ジャンクション

閉じるの？ ハイるのかい？ 突き上げるその 情動 YEAH!

SAY! (生)

突っ込んでさあ絶望 突っ込んでさあ絶叫 突っ込んでさあ絶頂 WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

突っ込んでさあ絶望 突っ込んでさあ絶叫 突っ込んでさあ絶頂 WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

ホントの世界も見ねぇクソ××××共が

47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47

アソコ開けば浅いファッション 刺さる先から無液パッション

踊るの？交じるのかい？ 涯の無い行為の衝動 YEAH!

SAY! (星)

打っ飛んでさあ絶望 打っ飛んでさあ絶叫 打っ飛んでさあ絶頂 WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

突っ込んでさあ絶望 突っ込んでさあ絶叫 突っ込んでさあ絶頂 WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

戦場から狂い死 花を 現状から来る自死は 脳 感情からハマリ死 罠を 炎上からリビドーリビドー

Odorou ze hani- Iku ze? Myu-jikku! Un, deux Un, deux, trois Suta-to!

Icchau? WOW!

Hane no nai tenshi ga naka de iu Iro no nai karada kirisakina yo

Suta-ringu suta- Yuganda suta- Sora kazashita tenohira hitori dake suta-

AH NOW (Ana) AH NO (Ana)

Asoko wo hirakeba asai fasshon Sasaru saki kara mueki passhon

Odoru no? Majiru no kai? Hate no nai koui no shoudou YEAH!

SAY! (Sei)

Buttonde saa zetsubou Buttonde saa zekkyou Buttonde saa zecchou WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Buttonde saa zetsubou Buttonde saa zekkyou Buttonde saa zecchou WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Senjou kara kuruishi hana wo Genjou kara kuru jishi wa nou Kanjou kara hamari shi wana wo Enjou kara ribido- ribido-

Kao no nai tenshi ga kata de iu Oto no naifu michi kirihirakina yo

Suta-ringu suta- Kurutta suta- Yami yo kara miageru hakai no masuta-

AH NOW AH NO

Kasanaru toki no karui sesshon Ajiru toiki no denpa jankushon

Tojiru no? Hairu no kai? Tsukiageru sono shoudou YEAH!

SAY! (Sei)

Tsukkonde saa zetsubou Tsukkonde saa zekkyou Tsukkonde saa zecchou WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Tsukkonde saa zetsubou Tsukkonde saa zekkyou Tsukkonde saa zecchou WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Honto no sekai mo minee kuso **** tomo ga

47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47

Asoko wo hirakeba asai fasshon Sasaru saki kara mueki passhon

Odoru no? Majiru no kai? Hate no nai koui no shoudou YEAH!

SAY! (Sei)

Buttonde saa zetsubou Buttonde saa zekkyou Buttonde saa zecchou WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Tsukkonde saa zetsubou Tsukkonde saa zekkyou Tsukkonde saa zecchou WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Senjou kara kuruishi hana wo Genjou kara kuru jishi wa nou Kanjou kara hamari shi wana wo Enjou kara ribido- ribido-

Let’s dance, honey Are we going?! Music! One, two One, two, three Start!

Are we going? WOW!

A wingless angel inside says Tear up the colorless body!

Sterling star Distorted star The palm that shaded only a lone star from the sky

AH NOW (Hole) AH NO (Hole)

If you open up down there, it’s a shallow fashion A fluidless passion from the piercing point

Are they dancing? Mixing? The impulse of an act without limits YEAH!

SAY! (Sex)

Leap quickly, come on, despair! Leap quickly, come on, screams! Leap quickly, come on, climax! WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Leap quickly, come on, despair! Leap quickly, come on, screams! Leap quickly, come on, climax! WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

A flower dying insane from the battlefield The suicide that comes from this present condition is of the mind An addicting death trap from the emotions Libido, libido from the flames

A faceless angel on the shoulder says Cut through the path with a noisy knife

Sterling star Crazed star A destructive master who looks up from a world falling ill

AH NOW AH NO

The light session when one lies on top of another The electromagnetic junction of a sigh that stirs you up

Are they closing? Entering? It bursts out, that impulse YEAH!

SAY! (Life)

Go in deeply, come on, despair! Go in deeply, come on, screams! Go in deeply, come on, climax! WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

Go in deeply, come on, despair! Go in deeply, come on, screams! Go in deeply, come on, climax! WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

I don’t even see the real world, darn it, those ****

47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47

If you open up down there, it’s a shallow fashion A fluidless passion from the piercing point

Are they dancing? Mixing? The impulse of an act without limits YEAH!

SAY! (Star)

Leap quickly, come on, despair! Leap quickly, come on, screams! Leap quickly, come on, climax! WOWOWOW WOWOWOW Go in deeply, come on, despair! Go in deeply, come on, screams! Go in deeply, come on, climax! WOWOWOW WOWOWOW

A flower dying insane from the battlefield The suicide that comes from this present condition is of the mind An addicting death trap from the emotions Libido, libido from the flames

[quirkydoodler]

「アルゴリアリズム」・ “Algorithm”

Al's arc and character song from the film: The EDM/techno vibe of this song is so underrated, to the point that you can't not feel cool grooving to this while walking 😎

Below cut are lyrics sectioned off in Japanese, Roma-ji, and English versions!

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE WORLD

一人であいつも、レンズ逸れている 。。。 まだ惰性だけが存在している肝要見好い 位置だけで存在している肝要な決 皆。。。

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES ミカンノプロトコル

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES キオクノコントロール

＝アルゴリアリズム

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES ミカンノプロトコル

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES キオクノコントロール

＝アルゴリアリズム

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES ミカンノプロトコル

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES キオクノコントロール

＝アルゴリアリズム

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES ミカンノプロトコル

STRAY IN THE WORLD ムラガリ STRAY IN THE DARK ヒロガル STRAY IN THE EYES キオクノコントロール

＝アルゴリアリズム

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

。。。位置だけで存在している肝要な決 一人であいつも、レンズ逸れている 。。。 まだ惰性だけが存在している肝要見好い

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE WORLD

Hitori de aitsu mo, renzu soreteiru… Mada dasei dake ga sonzaishiteiru kan’you miyoi Ichi dake de sonzaishiteiru kan’you na ketsu Min’na…

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES mikan no purotokoru

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES kioku no kontoro-ru

= arugoriarizumu

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES mikan no purotokoru

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES kioku no kontoro-ru

= arugoriarizumu

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES mikan no purotokoru

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES kioku no kontoro-ru

= arugoriarizumu

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES mikan no purotokoru

STRAY IN THE WORLD muragari STRAY IN THE DARK hirogaru STRAY IN THE EYES kioku no kontoro-ru

= arugoriarizumu

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

…ichi dake de sonzaishiteiru kanyou na ketsu Hitori de aitsu mo, renzu soreteiru… Mada dasei dake ga sonzaishiteiru kanyou miyoi

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE WORLD

The lens of that lone person over there, too, is going astray… The great importance that only force of habit is still existing is easy to see The extremely important decision that’s only existing in this position Everyone…

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES unfinished protocol

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES control of the memories

= algorithm

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES unfinished protocol

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES control of the memories

= algorithm

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES unfinished protocol

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES control of the memories

= algorithm

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES unfinished protocol

STRAY IN THE WORLD swarming STRAY IN THE DARK spread out STRAY IN THE EYES control of the memories

= algorithm

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES

…The extremely important decision that’s only existing in this position The lens of that lone person over there, too, is going astray… The great importance that only force of habit is still existing is easy to see

STRAY IN THE WORLD STRAY IN THE DARK STRAY IN THE EYES