【Touhou Lyrics】 Futatsuiwa from Sado

Mamizou's theme. ...Maybe cosplayers can relate! It's a wonderfully free-spirited song about being yourself by being whoever you want. This tanuki has true self-confidence: through all her transformations, she is proud of "herself" no matter who she is, and never has to settle on a particular image, because there are a million interesting masks out there to choose from.

Touhou Project 13, Ten Desires
Mamizou Futatsuiwa: "Futatsuiwa from Sado"
Original music by ZUN.
English lyrics and fandub vocals by me.

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Outside, inside, inside, outside
Find the line and watch me ride it
Inside, outside, outside, inside
Two steps forward, one step back in time~
Outside, inside, inside, outside
Shake that tail and don’t you hide it
Make a ring as wide as wide eyes
Clap once, clap twice– let’s dance~!

I can be like a bird in heaven, I can be like a rabid beast.
I can be like a fancy frog and hop from the west side to the east.
I can be like a silly human, waltzing around without a clue.
I can be anything I want– and maybe if I want, I’ll be you!

Gather and see what’s here to see… it’ll only last till the dawn of the sun.
One in a million I may be, yes, but I’m also a million in one!
So you can bet that the leading role is mine, even if I’m only the newest recruit:
Act like the leader of a line, and soon they all follow suit!

I can become a lovely maiden, I can become a magic priest.
I can become a prince of princes, reigning above the land of east.
Molding a thing to any shape, it’s easy enough to recognize.
Bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, we’re ready. Time for a little surprise~!

Gather and see what’s here to see… it’ll only last till the dawn of the sun.
One in a million I may be, yes, but I’m also a million in one!
It’s something more than a fox’s dirty trick; presentation counts as a matter of style.
Spin the roulette and take your pick, and top it off with a smile!

Keeping upon the changing times, I’ll be turning over a new leaf.
Step into a wild new world, far beyond belief!
Never would I forget my roots– why, I couldn’t, even if I tried.
Out of Sado, I’ll show you how I show my pride!

Whenever life is growing dull, there’s a new adventure to be made.
Let your inner demons loose on a grand parade!
So many faces here to choose. Well today, here’s who I wanna be.
What another day might hold… simply wait and see!

[bobdehwaffel]

"One in a million I may be, yes, but I'm also a million in one!" is the greatest piece of lyric in any song I have ever heard.

[ivoryvt]

0:47 - "I can become a *stupid shrine maiden."

[mysisistooooooonoobtochang]

Ran: ooh! Fox’s dirty tricks? Well, fight me!

[ShepShaoShep]

The whole vocal is amazing, but especially that first Chorus.

[DragonX]

1:12 I smell Mamizou's hatred for Ran xD

[silverflower]

HOLY COW! The lyrics to all your songs are deeper than the void of forgotten Touhou characters! Seriously, you have some serious talent!

[kebatsuki]

So after listening to this a couple times (and reading Forbidden Scrollery) I started noticing that you most likely snuck in some references to the old Night Parade scroll that Mamizou is so very interested in.
“It will only last til the dawn of the sun” - The original legend said that the parade would last until sunrise.
“Let your inner demons lose, on a grand parade!” - This one is pretty obvious...
(might edit with other connections I see as I re-listen a bit too much)

[magic]

Personally I think this is one of you best. Really nice to see and hear how enthusiastic you are when making these.

[primadiana]

DAMN YOUTUBE, NEED 5 YEARS TO FIND THIS MASTERPIECE TREASURE

[TrueSand]

After reading Touhou Suzunaan, Mamizou became one of my favorite characters for many reasons

[goyavoyage]

As a LARPer, this song resonates so, so much with me. With the high quality of every single Touhou Lyrics of yours, it's hard to pick a song that would be above all others, but this one is with no doubt among my favorites.

[racf]

The lyrics are beautifully put together, and the energy in your voice when singing this is captivating. Absolutely my favourite song of yours.

[LilyBlack]

Because I've been trying for ages to beat TD's extra stage, Mamizou's theme and now your lyrics have been drilled into my head.

[kawashironitori]

I have been having a pretty shit two days and i just wanted to say that this really helped cheer me up a bit, so thanks for the upload

[abluehappyface]

I love this piece of yours! I especially love how you sing "Never would I forget my roots" and "Out of Sado". Probably a favourite of mine.

[pinocchialice]

Eyy, still going through yer works~ Mamizou calls to my feelings of my wife in a lot of ways and I think you captured this part of her well, in the lyrics and the bright side of her imposter syndrome and ability to mirror others.

It is only one aspect of a complex whole, but it's very important and a part of her that she conflicts with. ANYWAY, another great one~ Honestly, I love everything in this channel, but I want to really comment on the stuff that hits home when I think of something to say. There's a lot I love here and a lot I can say. XD

[BrolyChan]

I was caught by your broken moon lyrics and hearing this I know for sure now.

You just got yourself another subscriber.

[jackdaniels]

It's so catchy, it's cool. You have quite a talent :D

[markfrey]

Might I request Rumia's Apparitions Stalk the Night or Wriggle's Mooned Insect?

[CeruleanSeal]

Oh how I've been waiting for mobile access to this song~ I remember when I 1st saw the lyrics I had hoped it would be in the style of Futatsuiwa from Gensokyo... but actually hearing it has not only altered my mind from those wishes, but I've grown to prefer the original over HM as well! God this song is so fun I wanna listen to it every ay of my life. My list of favorites changes with every new release I swear, wonderful work as always!