English Ver. 「A Certain Bakeneko's Love Story / 或る化け猫の恋物語」 ✿ham 「●ω●」

"Ah dear god above... Just how cruel was I, my love?"
A Certain Bakeneko's Love Story, key -2 with English lyrics by yours truly.
Request by Tsurara Amarente @ FB (:
Happy super-moon day/time/month(?) !!
*Note: Bakeneko = monster cat, rumored to have super powers / be able to shapeshift into humans. I chose to leave this word in because, well, "monster cat" doesn't quite cut it, does it? XD
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Wooo! Another speed project done!
Tsurara requested this song yesterday afternoon on fb, and I saw - NEM ! TAMA ! A CUTE LEN SONG IN A SINGABLE RANGE !!! ... i must do it B)
And so, here you have it ~ and I'm really happy with how it turned out! I was worried at first since my voice is going through some icky times right now (and all I'm doing everyday is recording lines... and more lines... sobs) but after pitching this down a bit it was perfect!
I tried some new things with mixing after getting some tips from Anko and Sei, and I'm happier with the results this time! :D
Ankoku and I were talking yesterday about how I've improved a lot with my energy, which I was super happy to hear! And I really think it shows in this cover, too~ :D This song is (understandably) very similar to Super Hero, which I am proud of as well, but I think I'm starting to get that extra oomph that I couldn't get before ~ I owe this a lot to being inspired by 96Neko, who is the goddess of firey vocals and everything emotional and exciting in general // u //
Okay, I shall shut up now and let you enjoy. Thank you for listening!!
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Song: A Certain Bakeneko's Love Story / 或る化け猫の恋物語
Composer: Nem
Original: Kagamine Len
PV: Tama
English/vocals/mix/sub: ham

[@rosieanox7557]

I keep wondering why his eyes were different from the form he'd taken. But based on other comments, here are my thoughts: She doesn't mean eyes physically. Not color, not shape. Another commenter suggested her previous partner was abusive. Because he treats her so well, I believe she means his eyes are different in the sense of being kind and soft towards her, rather than hard and cruel.

[@Kikiorwhatever]

Bakeneko are sort of a subspecies of Nekomata. The thing about Nekomata is that they're known to kill and eat people, particularly those who have hurt them. True, Bakeneko aren't as malevolent as Nekomata are but there's an interesting story I heard about their shapeshifting. If I remember correctly, both Bakeneko and Nekomata (in this story) are only able to shapeshift into people that they have killed and eaten. So, assuming those rules are followed in this story, perhaps Len's guilt is a bit more than "I took on the role of your dead lover" but instead "I killed him, ate him and now I'm taking on his form." I could be wrong, but it would be interesting!

[@Ria-xx6fb]

AWESOME

[@Cynanimation]

This makes more sense for the entire song

[@TruffleAntylamon]

If that's the case, then "after all the wrong I've done to you, please tell me that you hate me too" would make perfect since. But if bakeneko eat the people who harmed them I wonder what the girl's boyfriend/husband did to him? But I agree with some of the other people, it would make a good anime. Maybe not quite as a series but as a movie.

[@toasterneko6251]

Actually, the do not *have* to eat the person. It can also just be a recently deceased one.

[@Kikiorwhatever]

I didn't know that! Thanks!

[@SirHamnet]

Hi! So, what's going on is that Len is a bakeneko, a monster-cat who can shape-shift (you can google this.) We then have Lady-san whose lover passed away, and Len, wanting to cheer her up, turns into her lover, pretending that he lost his memory and saying things like "I'll never leave" Well, turns out that Lady-san knew all along he was fake, but "It's alright." Len, however, feels horrible. The curse is undone, but Len hates himself for manipulating Lady-san's feelings. Hope this helps! (:

[@tyliwoodrow2774]

“It’s okay if I lose everything if it means that I can hide away the real me” Saying those words he fell in love with a human so deeply -- Such goes the bakeneko’s story So here’s the you who recently lost your lover It seemed that you would not smile for any other To bring back your smile, his form and life I would assume I told this to the bright, full moon When you saw me you broke down in tears I held you tightly and whispered into your ear “I’ll never leave your side I promise,” Ah, dear god above... Just how cruel was I, my love? So I pretended that I had lost my memory All for the sake that you’d smile again for me to see There is not a lie or sin that’d make me hesitate I’d do it all for you, at any rate Then you came to me and said on one night: “Hey I wonder if you ever realized” “You and him - you do not have the same eyes” “But you know, it’s really alright...” When I looked to you I was trembling You held me tightly and said to me while crying “I beg of you please never leave me,” Ah dear god above... Was this my punishment, my love? At that time, my guise started to fade These foreign human words I could no longer make And as I ran away I heard your voice call after me You said, “Thank you for everything.” But look at me and all the wrong that I have done to you Please tell me that you hate me too...

[@user-zc7gl5ud4f]

i don't really understand this. so, if a bakeneko can only turn into a human they ate, does that mean that len ate her lover? but why is she not upset? i'll guess that her original lover was abusive or something, and len ate him only to be with her, unbeknownst to him. perhaps thats why she isn't sad, because he has different eyes she knows that its somebody else-- and len treats her better. that might be why she was not sad at the end, but rather said "thank you".

[@cobalt.nethrcosplays2850]

bakeneko's can shapeshift into recently deceased humans too, not just ones they have eaten

[@myjessiesgirl]

LOVE the song and voice but hate how it ends 😢

[@anonymousmonkey9491]

well that's a vocaloid song for ya, just be glad len didn't die like he usually does.

[@officialkraynola9738]

The first time I read the title, I read it as idiot cat. It took me so long to get it right.

[@despondentmist5523]

Me too :)

[@somescottishlassie891]

😂

[@SirHamnet]

oh shit, that just turned the story 100x's darker 8D

[@MrBigdaddyjimmy69]

a certain hams love story

[@generalatlasdiamokov1354]

Coming back to these almost 6 years later and I refund why I love these covers

[@cindyf.6919]

I'm crying. Am I supposed to be crying? Q~Q

[@BerblanBerblan]

Yes sweetie

[@hisle9188]

I wonder if there's a manga for this song the fricking comments just blew my mind about the lover might be abusive and that Len killed that lover and replace him and rin (the lady) thanking the bakeneko for treating her so kindly . I just remembered this song for some reason so I searched the English version . I miss listening to this song

[@erinl8398]

so you have a 4 oct range??? ... *worships you*

[@nicolem9839]

this kneads a manga or a fanfic :D

[@deadmemec7356]

i know this was a long time ago,but actually for some songs or maybe this songs has manga version of it~

[@tsukiahtamru1714]

Are you doing both voices..?Or is there actually someone else with you??

[@SirHamnet]

Just me! If you look at my other nem song covers you'll hear me singing with both voices as well :3

[@carolynmonaro3235]

+SirHamnet I'm scared to ask this, but given that I'm too stupid to know the real from the fake...um... what's your gender? (=°~°=)

[@vocaloidandnightcore]

+Carolyn monaro She's a girl xD

[@SirHamnet]

I have a japanese cover of it already! As for english, koko already has such a wonderful dub, I was afraid to touch it 8'D but perhaps I'll give it a shot!

[@RivkahOhros]

Why hasn't anyone done this with Miraculous Ladybug this would fit Adrian/Chat Noir

[@deadmemec7356]

Rebecca Carl cuz Miraclous Ladybug is way too far for Vocaloids it still need to grow up xD

[@anonymousmonkey9491]

You know, is it just me or whenever an anthropomorphized Youkai/animal in Japanese myth gets founded out they revert back to their original form...

[@Cuddle48]

I like how your voice sounds and how you made the lyrics. ^^ Great job. Its one of the few times I say this towards english covers.

[@bia5141]

i love these sings from Nem they seem to all have unhappy ending bit that makes me love them even more... also i like your voice too!

[@SirHamnet]

Ahaha, yes! Lots of nem songs have this type of beat ~ and they're all so great! x3 Thank you!

[@alliruu3260]

omg i really love this cover!

[@SirHamnet]

I use a Badaax USB Condenser mic! You can find this info on my profile (: Thanks for watching!

[@alchemist7848]

Nine years?! This is the video that introduced me to vocaloid! Could never thank you enough ham ❤

[@bloomatea1442]

Ahhh my heart >\\\< Len..

[@HitsugayaToshiro1622]

You have no idea how much I love this, Ham! Your voice is FANTABULOUS! And this song....Ive always loved the song. But your voice and translyrics makes me love it more

[@xxThinkPositiveGurl]

This is beautiful ;w; I love the lyrics and your voice sounds amazing!!!

[@SirHamnet]

LOL

[@SirHamnet]

ahhhh~ thank you so much joy!!

[@witheringhyacinth]

I got so many chills while listening to this. Per usual, great job on the cover! I can't wait to hear more from you!! >w

[@bluerose3978]

I am so in love with your voice! :* :* :3 You're so asdfgh. :3 Continue with your covers 'cause they are awesome! Kisses! :*

[@cherriant2tunes]

SCREAMS i got so excited when i saw this in my inbox BD SOUNDS SO GOOD, HAMMM

[@SirHamnet]

awww

[@ShinjuRose]

omgggggggg i love this song so much

[@SirHamnet]

*She - I'm a girl ;D but ahaha you're right, both of these voices are me! And they are always me unless you see another name up there in the title ~ (:

[@MultiSunmoon123]

Ham...Nem...Ham and Nem. I love you beautiful person. *squeals* Quick question, are planning of covering any other Nem songs? *coughsVirginSuicidescoughs*

[@okamishiroi9745]

amo tu voz!! joder cantas hermoso * - * saludos desde Argentina!! 💚

[@MercBuns]

Oh Ham, when I first listened I died drowning in awe...don't worry I came back to life. Anyways, thank you ;-; you helped me start my story that I've been trying to write. *bows* Arigatou Ham-sama!

[@HikaruShedio]

You have a beautiful voice I am so happy I subscribed to your channel I love your vocaloid covers, thank you!

[@KochiraUta]

YEAAAH MANLY HAM. This remind me a lot of "Dream Eater" in instrumental part ! You sound awesome in there !

[@SirHamnet]

awww you!

[@HikaruShedio]

OMG O.O Ham is both voice's I always thought he had a friend duet with him THATS FREAKING AMAZING!!!!!

[@SirHamnet]

Awww! Yay i'm so glad you liked that part! :DD

[@SirHamnet]

eee THANKS KOCHIRA! (: yeah~ Nem songs mostly have a similar beat and they're all so catchy! XD

[@VannarySoupz]

You're a really great singer, and I love your covers! c: *huggles*

[@shadowofdarkness332]

awww this song is so cute but soooo sad, it's such a tear jerker and I'm not even a sensitive person.

[@BlushiesOuO]

I don't hate you bakeneko...awkward... > . > ANYWAYS love your voice like usual!! so awesome cc:

[@Little_Hako]

I love how your voice match with the song! Your a Amazing!! :D

[@schelleyjoe]

My eyes!!!! They burn!!!! Ok, this really made me cry! D*** you and your awesome voice that gives me feels~!

[@SirHamnet]

omfg, THANK YOU SO MUCH! O /// O ! i'll try my best!!

[@SirHamnet]

AWW, AND YOU'RE SO SWEET TOO! > u

[@lainedangerfield9755]

how is your range so amazing!

[@serimachan]

You are one of my favorite Vocaloid dub singers. Just wanted to say that :) your voice is fantastic! And now I love this song XD

[@allukazoldyck6471]

I GET IT! Ok so the girl lost her love but Bakeneko(is a cat) fell in love with her so he pretended to be the lover and pretend to loose him memory. But the girl said that her lover and Bakeneko don't have the same eyes. And Bakeneko was turning to cat so he ran away. :D

[@tinayuki787]

AWESOME~~! Thanks Ham-sama~~!

[@Cocotherabbit101917]

EEEE~ YOU ARE AMAZING!! :3

[@SirHamnet]

LOLOL i just mean like, month of the super moon, i have no idea what night it was on, i think it was a day or two before this cover bahhaa. THANKS YO ♥

[@missjasknya]

HAM I LOVE YOU FOR YOUR AMAZINGNESS BUT I ALSO HATE YOU BECAUSE YOU KEEP DOING SONGS I WANT TO DO LYRICS TO. ButthiswasverygoodyouareamazingIlu~

[@soillseschwarz2315]

I thought it sounded a bit like "Yumekui Shiro Kuro Baku" and then I saw the name of the producer and facepalmed. XD Anyway, I love this! ♥ Your voice is amazing~

[@SirHamnet]

Thanks! :D yeee this song felt really nice to sing! ^ ^

[@LemonTeaBloops]

* ^ * I really enjoyed listening to this, Ham!!

[@Coral_Illust]

I LOVE THIS!!

[@FedyTsubasa94]

Beautiful!!*.*

[@SirHamnet]

Thank you so much!

[@SirHamnet]

thank you! it certainly is, isn't it? when I first heard it I thought it was going to be cute and happy and then--- *sobs*

[@SirHamnet]

Thank you!

[@SirHamnet]

OHHHH~ omg that song is so cool! If there's a karaoke I'll definitely keep that in mind! :D

[@Jellymort]

Soooooo beautiful!

[@Cocotherabbit101917]

I know I commented a little while ago and swore I wouldn't request anything till your next video, but.. XD You should do a cover for Love Distance Long Affair~

[@SheehanTried]

Ham I love you! *hugs* YOU'RE SO ADORBS

[@deadmemec7356]

okay so Rin's lover died and Len takes form to be like her lover -_- Does this means Rin's lover looks like Len like rlly -_- Len takes form into human to take the role to be Rin's Lover and len's face and body are same except for his eyes i just knew that KAGAMINE LEN'S eyes is Blue and Len's eyes here is blue and maybe Len's(RINS LOVER IDEK WHAT RIN'S LOVER NAME IS)eyes is like up to green or black Still im a huge fan of Rin x Len its my OTP But here just made me cry at that ending....Len im not fan of you but im so sad about you... and i just realized that some Kagamine Love Songs are usually Rin x Len :3 I know there some songs of Miku x Len and idk if there some Len x Neru songs but Ren(Rin x Len) and Lin(Len x Rin) FTW OTP SHIP

[@deadmemec7356]

Also how i realize this is so a sad song i cried silently so no one can hear me xD

[@user-po4oi4fe5b]

I don't believe the eye color was the giveaway but rather the eye shape but it's just a guess

[@movedchannelschecknewestvi8929]

Awwww

[@straycybernetics6145]

This is awesome :D

[@SirHamnet]

ninaaaaa~! Thanks so much! > u < *hugggs*

[@SirHamnet]

thank YOU for watching!

[@soastudios4554]

I can't tell if your a male or female or if thres two of yall on that acount, but I love your songs... *runs before gets reply*

[@LastMagicAngel]

Omg Your Voice ♡♥♡♥♡♥ Little Question : Which microphone do you use?

[@SirHamnet]

*fangirl screams with you while watching attack on titan* LOLOL

[@SirHamnet]

*HUGS BACK* thank you so much!!!

[@SirHamnet]

Yes, I've played both of them!

[@SirHamnet]

eeee *huggles back!* thank you! ((:

[@SirHamnet]

g'awwww YOU LITTLE--- \messes up your hair

[@hondureniagirl]

Are you using some thing to make the male voice, or is it just you??

[@SirHamnet]

It's me!

[@ronniemarcum1249]

SirHamnet GOLDEN FREDDY? Go home you're drunk.

[@solunastra9497]

SirHamnet Hammy - Chan, you are cheating. You make your voice awesome so shut up and sing.

[@deadmemec7356]

+SirHammet you are so the best vocaloid english dubber ever!

[@SirHamnet]

awwwww ♥ that makes me so happy to hear (unless that sounds weird? XD!) I'm a girl. Thanks so much! ♥♥

[@erinl8398]

O3O dear sir hamnet. What is your vocal range?!

[@SirHamnet]

LEMON!

[@warrians]

loove the voice switching XD

[@shinnonosabakux]

you are perfect. it's official. you are perfect.

[@vehnrielli6934]

*looks at notifications* *sees 99+ by SirHamnet* *clicks* -1 new upload- ... ... ... Oh... Whatever, awesome cover as usual! :D

[@SirHamnet]

HAAAAAAAAMMMU! \JUMP HUGS YOU ♥ awww WHY ARE YOU ALWAYS SO SWEET, DEAR?? /////// and YOUR YT NAME LOOKS SO COOL \STARES

[@SirHamnet]

Ohoho that's a really nice song! * u * I'll keep it in mind!

[@sydney7113]

I love your covers ^-^ Do you mind if I use some of the lyrics for a Hetalia Bakeneko picture thing that my friends and I are doing?

[@SirHamnet]

My chest voice is from Bb2 (little more than octave below middle C) to Bb4 (little less than octave above middle C), give or take depending on the day, and my head voice goes roughly an octave above that (:

[@SirHamnet]

ooo i see! They are definitely worth the play! And yes, I've watched (pewdiepie play) witch's house XD

[@josemanuelsantossantos732]

Oh my Love this song!

[@Cocotherabbit101917]

Oh, and I've got to ask since you have covers of them, but Have you watched/played Ib and Mad Father? o3o

[@user-nh3ex9fu1c]

;_; This song is just too beautiful... Crying right now...

[@Cocotherabbit101917]

That's so cool! I actually havn't played either but I've watched someone play Ib o3o And I'm watching someone play The Mad Father later~ Have you played The Witch's House? I've heard that the same person who made Mad Father made that, but I'm not too sure 'bout that.

[@SirHamnet]

OMG NUUUUUUU Q v Q)/ YOU CAN STILL DO THEM SOBS But, but-- great minds think alike? 8D \\kicked out the window

[@josemanuelsantossantos732]

Love the songggggg!!!