Verse 1: In the land of the rising sun where ancient traditions run deep Shamisen strings sing out a story to keep Breathy melodies emotions set free Syncopated rhythms dance in harmony Chorus: Oh the shamisen's tune a gentle breeze a heartfelt cry In every stroke a piece of history With every note a feeling takes flight In the hands of the master a beautiful sight Verse 2: Fingers dance upon the strings like a storyteller's words Weaving tales of love and loss with every passionate turn The tempo quickens the mood shifts once more Aggressive rhythms fast and fierce like a storm Chorus: Oh the shamisen's tune a gentle breeze a heartfelt cry In every stroke a piece of history With every note a feeling takes flight In the hands of the master a beautiful sight Bridge: From the peaceful sounds of a traditional ballad To the energetic beats of a modern fusion The shamisen's versatility a true reflection Of the rich and diverse culture of Japan Chorus: Oh the shamisen's tune a gentle breeze a heartfelt cry In every stroke a piece of history With every note a feeling takes flight In the hands of the master a beautiful sight Outro: So let us celebrate the shamisen's legacy A symbol of Japan's soul so vibrant and free With every breath a new story unfolds In the land of the rising sun where music never grows old Eastern Winds Shamisen Japan style breathy emotional syncopated fast aggressive 00:26 03:30