This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
There was once a great kingdom, and its great king had a beautiful daughter who passed her days in solitude, weaving garments for the pleasure of her father. One day, while she was sitting beside the great river, peering across, she saw a handsome young shepherd boy leading his flock through the pasture. Immediately, she fell in love. Thereafter, she became terribly disheartened, knowing that, due to her duties at the loom, she would be unable to pursue that love. The king, aware that by his bidding such despair had befallen her, felt great remorse, and arranged for her to marry the shepherd. Their marriage was one of happiness from the start, and everyday thereafter they grew happier and happier. However, in immersing herself in her marriage, the princess had neglected her weaving and as a result, the great king became angry. Unable to reconcile with that anger, the great king banished each of the lovers to opposite sides of the great river, allowing them only to meet once each year: on the seventh day of the seventh month. On that day, a ferryman carries the shepherd boy across the river to the princess, and returns him home at day's end. However, if the princess has not fulfilled her obligations at the loom, the king floods the river, and the two can not meet.
Lyrics submitted by eltroyo11, edited by 8bitsinger
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This isn't the legend of Tanabata, it's the legend of The Princess and The Cowherd, which Tanabata was inspired by.
That's why the album is called Somewhere At The Bottom of The River Between Vega and Altair. Vega is the princess described in the story, and Altair the shepherd. They are supposedly separated by the Milky Way River, which is said to be composed of stars and crosses the sky.
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This is the legend of Tanabata: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tanabata