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{{Infobox single/it
| Name        = Sakura Rising
| Cover       = Sakura Rising.jpg
| Artist      = [[Wagakki Band/it|Wagakki Band]] con [[Amy Lee/it|Amy Lee]]
| Album       = TOKYO SINGING
| B-side      = 
| Released    = 18 settembre 2020
| Format      = Digital download
| Recorded    = febraio 2020
| Length      = 3:47
| Label       = UNIVERSAL MUSIC LLC
| Writer      = 
| Producer    = [[Wagakki Band/it|Wagakki Band]]
}}

{{lang/it|Sakura Rising}}

==Informazioni generali==
''Scritta da: [[Amy Lynn Lee/it|A. Lee]], Machiya (町屋) and Suzuhana Yuko (鈴華ゆう子)''

''Sakura Rising'' è una canzone contenuta nel sesto album in studio della band [[Wagakki Band/It|Wagakki Band]], intitolato ''Tokyo Singing'', e che vede la partecipazione di [[Amy Lee/it|Amy Lee]]<ref name=tokyosinging />. La canzone è stata prodotta e registrata il giorno prima della loro concerto orchestrale, ma è stata conclusa tramite condivisione di file a distanza a causa della pandemia di COVID-19<ref name=MONMusic />. L'11 settembre 2020, Amy ha scritto il seguente post su Facebook:

{{Quote|The last time I got on a plane was in February, when Wagakkiband invited me to Osaka to perform with them in a very special concert featuring a full orchestra. For those of you who don’t know their music, they mix traditional Japanese instruments with hard rock to create an epic fusion that is totally unique. Yuko is a fantastic singer and the whole concert was mesmerizing to watch. I joined onstage for a Wagakkiband version of Bring Me To Life, as well as a bit of their song “Senbonzakura” which was my first time singing in Japanese. On the trip, we also wrote a song together that will be on their new album, “TOKYO SINGING,” out 10.24.<ref name=AmyFB />}}

Il giorno seguente, i Waggakki Band hanno postato una breve anteprima di 18 secondi, anticipando che il nuovo singolo sarebbe stato pubblicato il 18 settembre 2020<ref name=clip />. Amy pubblicò una anteprima simile ma ambientata a New York, mentre la prima era ambientata a Tokyo<ref name=NYclip />. Il 14 dello stesso mese entrambi gli account degli artisti pubblicarono un'altra anteprima di 30 seocndo<ref name=30clip />.Il ''Lyric video'' è stato pubblicato il 18 settembre 2020<ref>Guardalo [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cyFskO6iB2E qua]</ref>.


Questo è quello che ha dischirato Amy sulla collaborazione<ref name=spice />:

{{Quote|Working with Wagakkiband was a completely unique and very special experience for me. They invited me to Osaka to perform with them in a symphonic concert, and while I was there, we thought it would be fun to try and write something together. I really didn’t know what to expect. Even though we speak different languages, and only had a couple of days together, the creativity just flowed and we ended up with a really cool piece of music. After I flew home, Yuko and I began writing each other lyrics back and forth, interpreting and reflecting on each other’s meanings. As the pandemic hit, we wrote about the same experience from two perspectives, and in two languages. The heart of the song is about unity. We are all the same kind- humankind. We have to fight together instead of fighting each other. And though we have been pulled apart, we are still together on a deeper level, in spirit.}}

Suzuhana's comment:
{{Quote|In collaboration with Evanescence’s Amy Lee, our new song is finally finished.

About two years ago, Amy watched our concert video and asked us to meet her, so Machiya and I flew to Los Angeles to see her concert in person. At the time, we promised to collaborate someday.

About a year and a half later after her concert, we invited Amy as a special guest to our concert held in Osaka-jo Hall. During Amy’s visit, we were able to go into the studio and finally create the framework of the new song together. After Amy went back to the US, we exchanged emails and data back and forth; and Amy and I had many enthusiastic talks about the lyrics.

Affected by the new coronavirus, we prayed for each other’s safety and always exchanged information about the situation in each country. Then, overcoming the language barrier and time differences between us, this song was finally born.

Because of the equal situation in the world today, we could relate to each other more than ever; and it’s become a song that we could only make now. It’s a sound that WaggakkiBand never had before. Crossing the oceans and wishing for peace together, this song is filled with our desire to be united as one to usher in a new era together.<ref name=spice />}}

Machiya's comment:

{{Quote|Having the opportunity to collaborate with Amy has finally been realized! Thinking back, it’s been about two years since we first met, so I would say the feeling is closer to, “We finally made it!”. Performing together in February at Osaka-Jo Hall, where we had the chance to create together face-to-face was amazing!

Amy was overflowing with so many different ideas that approached the concept from a different perspective, it was a very meaningful experience to be able to share ideas and spend time together! When we went into the recording studio to work on our concepts, I was overwhelmed by hearing Amy’s vocals in person! Even just her humming, I was like “Wow, how awesome!” you know [laughs].

I was super excited and inspired, and I made sure to give all my energy to this piece of work. I devoted my heart and soul to respond to Amy’s amazing talent and presence. With ideas from Yuko and myself, we put every effort into creating harmony!

I have loved Evanescence ever since modern alternative rock music first came to Japan. It has been a great honor for me to be able to work with Amy on this album, and I am very grateful for this encounter and opportunity!<ref name=spice />}}

In an interview with ''Billboard Japan'', Amy talked about the song's meaning:

{{Quote|This song is about unity, and hope. From opposite sides of the world we face the same problems, and we need to fight together instead of fighting each other.<ref name=billboardjapan />}}

==Versioni==
===Versioni in studio===

'''Sakura Rising with Amy Lee of EVANESCENCE'''
*''Data di pubblicazione:'' febtraio 2020
*''Stato'': Pubblicata il 18 settembre 2020
*''Pubblicata su'': ''Tokyo Singing'' (traccia #5)
*''Durata:'' 3:47

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==Testo==
I see you<br>
孤独な部屋で 蔓延する<br>
情報渦に 迷走する<br>
天秤かけて<br>
Nothing can stop what we started<br><br>

想像は (Your light)<br>
域を超えていく 密接な (Shining from the bright side)<br>
関係は言語道断に (I feel like I'm in endless night)<br>
歯止め効かず<br>
But nothing can stop what we started<br><br>

混沌の (No lies)<br>
中で争う 葛藤も (We are all the same kind)<br>
善悪じゃない 敗北も (It's time to stand and fight this together)<br>
立ち上がれ今<br>
Nothing can keep us apart<br><br>

最前線 (This time)<br>
戦う君へ Just sing for you (We're fighting on the front lines)<br>
明日の為 We just sing for you (And even if we can't be together)<br>
時代を刻め<br>
Nothing can keep us apart<br><br>

SAKURA 咲け 儚げに<br>
涙の空へ<br>
SAKURA 咲け 舞い上がれ<br>
We will find our way again<br>
(ハラヒラリ Find our way again)<br><br>

双方に (Bright white)<br>
次の一手は 大胆に (I don't want to see you die)<br>
言葉の壁も 細胞に (It feels the same in every language)<br>
刻み込んでく<br>
Nothing can stop what we started<br><br>

構想は (This time)<br>
2人を繋ぐ 友愛が (Let me into your mind)<br>
世界を変える 存在が (We don't have to stay down forever)<br>
軌道修正<br>
And nothing can keep us apart<br><br>

SAKURA 咲け 海を越え<br>
(Don't give in, it's not the end) 届けよ 君へ<br>
SAKURA 咲け 舞い上がれ<br>
We will find our way again<br>
ハラヒラリ<br>
(Find our way again)<br><br>

I will find you again<br>
I will find you again<br>
I will find you again (I see you)<br><br>

And nothing can keep us apart
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==Traslitterazione==
I see you<br>
''Kodokuna heya de Man'en suru''<br>
''Jouhou uzu ni Meisou suru''<br>
''Tenbin kakete''<br>
Nothing can stop what we started<br><br>
 
''Souzou wa'' (Your light)<br>
''Iki o koete iku Missetsuna'' (Shining from the bright side)<br>
''Kankei wa gongodoudan ni'' (I feel like I'm in endless night)<br>
''Hadome kikazu''<br>
But nothing can stop what we started<br><br>
 
''Konton no'' (No lies)<br>
''Naka de arasou Kattou mo'' (We are all the same kind)<br>
''Zen'aku janai Haiboku mo'' (It's time to stand and fight this together)<br>
''Tachi agare ima''<br>
Nothing can keep us apart<br><br>
 
''Saizensen'' (This time)<br>
''Tatakau kimi e'' Just sing for you (We're fighting on the front lines)<br>
''Asu no tame'' We just sing for you (And even if we can't be together)<br>
''Jidai o kizame''<br>
Nothing can keep us apart<br><br>
 
''SAKURA sake Hakanage ni''<br>
''Namida no sora e''<br>
''SAKURA sake Mai agare / SAKURA sake<br>
We will find our way again<br>
(''Harahirari'' find our way again)<br><br>
 
''Souhou ni'' / Bright white<br>
''Tsugi no itte wa Daitan ni'' (I don't want to see you die)<br>
''Kotoba no kabe mo Saibou ni'' (It feels the same in every language)<br>
''Kizamikondeku''<br>
Nothing can stop what we started<br><br>
 
''Kouzou wa'' (This time)<br>
''Futari o tsunagu Yuu’ai ga'' (Let me into your mind)<br>
''Sekai o kaeru Sonzai ga'' (We don't have to stay down forever)<br>
''Kidou shuusei''<br>
Nothing can keep us apart<br><br>
 
SAKURA ''sake　Umi o koe'' / SAKURA sake<br>
Don't give in / ''Todokeyo kimi e''<br>
SAKURA sake Mai agare / SAKURA sake<br>
We will find our way again<br>
''Harahirari''<br> 
Find our way again<br><br>
 
I will find you again <br>
I will find you again<br>
I will find you again (I see you again)<br><br>
 
Nothing can keep us apart<br>
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==Traduzione==
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==References==
{{reflist|2|refs=

<ref name=tokyosinging>{{cite web|title=The original album "TOKYO SINGING" will be released for the first time in two and a half years on Wednesday, October 14!|url=https://wagakkiband.com/contents/335153|date=August 15, 2020|language=Japanese|work=wagakkiband.com}}</ref>

<ref name=orchestralshow>{{cite web|title=Grammy winning artist Amy Lee from EVANESCENCE will join "Premium Symphonic Night Vol.2 Live & Orchestra ~ in Osaka Castle Hall 2020" as a Special Guest!|url=http://www.music-lounge.jp/v2/articl/news/detail/?articl=2020%2F01%2F27-13%3A15%3A00_f7a8fb262137eca108b1a4966f98de7b&fbclid=IwAR1E1YSCbdx0xGKrt6iJA_CAq_0nwy1E1lhvgq3ZXzC9pBEFbz3HI3uetwk|date=January 27, 2020|language=Japanese|work=music-lounge.jp}}</ref>

<ref name=AmyFB>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Amy|title=The last time I got on a plane was in February...|url=https://www.facebook.com/AmyLeeOfficial/videos/993318584474453/|work=Facebook|date=September 11, 2020}}</ref>

<ref name=clip>{{cite web|title=#20200918_from_tokyo|url=https://twitter.com/WagakkiBand/status/1304706315575533569|work=Twitter|date=September 12, 2020}}</ref>

<ref name=NYclip>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Amy|title=#20200918_from_NewYork|url=https://twitter.com/AmyLeeEV/status/1304815228123836416|work=Twitter|date=September 12, 2020}}</ref>

<ref name=30clip>{{cite web|last=Lee|first=Amy|title=#20200918_SakuraRising with @WagakkiBand|url=https://twitter.com/AmyLeeEV/status/1305542786368843777|work=Twitter|date=September 14, 2020}}</ref>

<ref name=MONMusic>{{cite web|title=Wagakki Band releases teaser video of new song co-starring Evanescence's Amy Lee|url=https://www.m-on-music.jp/0000432717/|date=September 17, 2020|language=Japanese|work=M!-ON MUSIC}}</ref>

<ref name=spice>{{cite web|title=Wagakki Band and Amy Lee (Evanescence) released a lyric video for their collaboration song "Sakura Rising" co-produced by Japanese and American illustrators|url=https://spice.eplus.jp/articles/275917|work=Spice.eplus.jp|language=Japanese|date=September 18, 2020}}</ref>

<ref name=billboardjapan>{{cite web|title=Japan's Wagakki Band & Evanescence's Amy Lee Sit Down to Talk First Impressions and Collaborating|url=https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/international/9457206/japans-wagakki-band-evanescence-amy-lee-interview|work=Billboard|date=September 29, 2020|}}</ref>

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