【Touhou Lyrics】 Faith is for the Transient People

[@BenersantheBread]

"My world left behind: a mystery in your mind. Your world every day: a miracle to me." I don't know why that part hits so hard

[@Gyrokun]

You probably have a very intense desire to move to Gensokyo yourself lol

[@BenersantheBread]

@@Gyrokun I mean, not really. The simple reality for most humans in Gensokyo is that they're rice farmers without any modern conveniences. Also as an outsider youkai have free reign to actually eat you.

[@LenoViburnum]

​@@BenersantheBread I don't see the downside.

[@BenersantheBread]

@@LenoViburnum ...in losing modern conveniences or getting eaten?

[@LenoViburnum]

​@@BenersantheBread Yes

[@InquisitorThomas]

Sanae's hair clip looks like it's having Vietnam Flashback.

[@seelcudoom1]

considering items in touhou can be sentient and shes from the outside world its actually possible it is

[@seelcudoom1]

@COOLkid123 goodForLife_103 for the object to come alive it would have to be old, nobody said she was the first person to wear it

[@octo1622]

I blame Suwako

[@tangerinepaint3643]

“Sanae’s Father never came back from Vietnam”

[@niklasstg6957]

The hair Clip everytime reimu comes near it:

[@houraidinbucuresti3583]

The relationship between the gods and humans in Gensokyo is very meaningful... I think it can teach us a few things about how faith works in our world, too. No matter what we believe to be true, people's faith, whether it be faith in themselves, other people, or even a god, will certainly end up having an impact on something. Faith is indeed a very powerful tool that tangibly affects our world. Anyway, these lyrics were exceptional, and I'd say this may be one of your best works ever. Amazing job, Lyrica!

[@frostare]

I certainly take that even from the most... controversial fangames.

[@strangerakari2836]

You know that God without faith is just a youkai, right?

[@raeebner1482]

@@strangerakari2836 A God without faith is non existent as in they cease to exist and Yokai are powered by fear And God in Christianity is powered by nothing(dunno why I mentioned Christianity)

[@strangerakari2836]

@@raeebner1482 Symposium of Post-mysticism, part 5: - So basically, gods are youkai whose ability changes according to myths? - However, if they lose their faith, they will gradually return to their former existence. As for youkai, they disappear when forgotten, so they threaten people in order to prevent that. However for faith, it does not work the same. If a god did nothing but threaten people, it would lose faith and become a mere youkai. - Now that you mention it, I met a harvest goddess before, but I couldn't tell her apart from a youkai. -Nearly all stray gods without shrines(*7) get reduced to youkai. Yeah man, sure, whatever floats your boat.

[@raeebner1482]

@@strangerakari2836 thats what I said

[@ahatforahat3291]

Imagine being a Wind Priestess and being more wealthy than your neighboring Shrine Maiden... *wait...*

[@trentonthompson247]

raymoo is truly the nicest touhou she lets the moriya shrine take all the donations in the name of religious freedom

[@Zellig]

Wow, so she has like at least two pennies?

[@ImDaaBes]

@@trentonthompson247 I liked the pc98 one that killed youkai just for fun more

[@bigchungus6827]

@@ImDaaBes "Unfortunately for you, I don't particularly mind the idea of mindless killing" Purple Reimu was pretty great.

[@niklasstg6957]

@@ImDaaBes Thats actually not very healthy for gensokyo. 1. Spellcard rules 2. If the humans know they have a shrine Maiden that can and will kill youkais the humans would start losing fear or the youkais would try to Group up and kill her which also damages the balance. I think that reimu actually wouldnt care killing them but she also takes her job sometimes serious

[@Mazed927]

SANAE LOVE. Sumireko might be the smarmy chuunibyou Gensokyo tourist, but Sanae's the unironic Disney-princessque sunshine dreamer. You can't keep this Green Reimu down.

[@shovelofwalnuts]

i absolutely love how you did sanae's voice! its so soft and fluffy

[@Celalec]

Another great track. This one feels especially meaningful because of what has happened to me in the last year. You see I went to anime expo for the first time a couple years ago and it lit a spark in me during one of the panels. It was a voice over panel on FLCL progressive and alternative. I was feeling jealous of a good friend of mine at the time. He started making videos on youtube and loving it. He started an abridged series with no prior voice acting experience and I could see him come alive when he spoke about it. He made friends and even a girlfriend through it and I felt kind of left behind. I kind of resented him for that since I always wanted to do something creative but never had the confidence or willpower to do it. That panel lit a fire in me and once I went home I signed up for voice coaching. At first I just did it because I thought I would be decent at it and told myself I could always quit. That small, terrifying, act of clicking to book an appointment has quite literally changed the course of my life. My coach has been the wings beneath my wings and given me the confidence to truly work towards what I want. One day it clicked and I decided that if I am going to continue I am going all the way and she said she could see the difference from one lesson to the next, but I would not have had that revelation if not for her giving me the confidence and resolve to keep going. I talked to my dad a bit ago, who's opinion I respect a lot, about if I was doing something foolish by pursuing work in the entertainment industry despite realistically low chance of success. He told me that yeah it's foolish, but so was trying to put man on the moon, or creating the internet, or starting any small business when the odds are almost completely against you. he said some people like himself and my grandfather prefer a safe and conservative style of success, but people who actually do great things are those who look at the odds and say "Fuck that! I'm doing it anyway!". This is just another reminder to have faith, because that is an essential part of success. I'm going to keep moving forward and listen to this song when I need a reminder to believe in miracles.

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Immaculate Comfort Vibe and a half of a comment

[@insomniatic991]

You made these lyrics fit Sanae's personality so well! Many people say they think this theme doesn't fit her at all, But I have to disagree, This theme gives me the vibes of a confident young girl who will always try her best no matter what, It also sounds like something from a band, And I get the image of Sanae playing a guitar whilst singing xp

[@ivatigerfox2548]

_College can wait... again_ Matthew 17:20 **And he replied: “Because you have so little faith, truly I tell you. If you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.”** I’ve held this faith dear since the first time I heard -in an odyssey song- Faith in oneself is just as important as faith in God, if not more. When I had cancer, it was my will to fight that helped me survive. Faith is an important thing to hold, so never lose it. If not in whatever God you choose, then in yourself. I love the soft-voice you used for her. It’s like she’s bright and wide-eyed, but she’s still shy. She’s soft spoken and loveable. As a shrine maiden, she’s a good listener and interpreter. At least that’s what I think.

[@1000niggawatt]

college can wa~a~ait, college can wa~a~ait, college can wa~a~ait, college can wait for another day~

[@R.P.Genocraft]

"in an odyssey song" Ah, I see you're a man of culture as well.

[@ivatigerfox2548]

Geno Craft As are you ;)

[@ivatigerfox2548]

Punished Chen I said that cuz I was waiting for Class to start XD

[@silverwindyaku9859]

I WAKE UP TO SEE LYRICA DID BEST GIRLS THEME~ YAY~

[@DarthWeegee]

I agree with this comment

[@theskullboy8700]

Hell yeah

[@blidit3272]

Alice, Youmu and Nitori:NO!

[@silverwindyaku9859]

@blitdit Sanae is the true good girl my boi~ =w=

[@blidit3272]

CAPTAIN Murasa:NO!

[@Suwawako]

A very "bee's knees" calm song

[@Ponera-Sama]

"No day lasts forever - That makes each day shine!" Mokou: *T R I G G E R E D*

[@Kilo-Kilo-]

This song is so motivating to keep on living, genuinely this has such good lyrics likes AGAGAHSUEJWB

[@Umbralon]

My fondness for your craft is anything but transient.

[@steweygrrr]

First: best stage 5 boss theme in the series. I _will_ fite over this (in touhou) Second: You managed to nail Sanae's character. That said I didn't expect anything less given the love and attention you gave to each of the others in their songs.

[@utsuhoreiuji5281]

You make me happier about my wrist hurting, great work like always

[@goblincrimes8524]

Go back to the reactor, cirno faled again

[@utsuhoreiuji5281]

@@goblincrimes8524 excusemewtf

[@Osamu-Dazai-kill-me]

A imposter

[@ivatigerfox2548]

Lyrica, have I ever mentioned how much I love your end cards? They dont just intrude randomly at the end of a video--they're so flawlessly seamless.

[@yukariyakumox9027]

Hey there, I'm not sure if you'll see this, but I really hope you do: This song, and the way you've written these lyrics, the beautiful message behind it, it has touched me forever. MoF Sanae's theme is by far and away my favourite touhou song, and now I have lyrics I can sing every single time I listen to her theme. Your words haven't only touched my mind, no, they've *transcended* that and have become profound feelings of deep understanding and insight. Yes, each day is special because it is fleeting. Yes, we do shine because we are the ones that hold hope in our eyes. One touch really can change a lot, and if I start today, that truly does become my day. These are all things that most of us "know" but we don't stand still by it, we don't think about it, we either take it for granted or it slips our minds completely. For this reason, this song is very special to me, and I cannot express enough how grateful I am that you've made this video, and thought of these lyrics. It has truly changed my experience of the world. May you be blessed by Sanae herself, keep up the amazing work. I pray these words find you in good health. Sincerely, A new fan

[@lyrica-live]

Thank you so much for the beautiful comment. ;v; I feel very touched, in return, that you were able to get such strong meaning from it. It's a wonderful example of being made to feel like a simple touch (like a lyrical piece) can make a difference, and the same is true for you spreading your kind words! Thinking of Sanae in this pure-hearted, starry-eyed sort of light has really made me appreciate her more, offering a unique perspective among the protagonists. If that's the kind of attitude you want to pursue, I hope it stays with you and continues to give you lots of positive inspiration. Wishing you the best, too! 💖

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Incredible Vibe of a write

[@Tulipia5]

Sanae (aka Green Reimu) is like Parapa the Rapper: "You got to believe"! Someonelse feels that she is like Luigi?

[@GruigiTheFirst5008]

Sanae Green reimu,reimu red sanae

[@alejandrite9]

she even has the armpits def green reimu

[@petergriffin1331]

Yea thats why exist reimu & sanae triology

[@AliceTheToastWitch]

She’s exactly like Luigi because she lives in Reimu’s shadow but is just like her (and secretly better)

[@duykhangtran4406]

@@AliceTheToastWitch I thought Sanae and Reimu is more like friendly rival than one living in the shadow of another

[@pierreyann1]

thanks Lyrica, one of my favorite songs and you nailed it.

[@lordsiergiej9685]

I am an strong atheist And still I love songs about faith and religion. This one, "Faith" and "Loud Faith" from A-One are my favourites songs Isn't it weird?

[@ZaerothUrabe]

In my opinion, it's because you're an atheist that the concept of faith is stronger. If you think about it, if we hear someone at the church saying they have faith in something, we kinda just ignore it. It's the usual. And that makes the very concept of faith to twist. The more they use "faith", the more it morphs into something unrecognizable. On the other side, when a scientist has faith in something, you don't even need to question it. You know they have dedicated themselves to something so much, that they have this... Feeling, deep inside. It feels more pure. K, I'll stop ranting now

[@GrahamChapman]

@@ZaerothUrabe Ehhh... I'd say that faith is quite recognizable... And your interpretation of the "faith" of a scientist kinda misrepresents science, doesn't it...? I mean, it's less becasue a scientist "dedicates themselves to something" that makes us trust them, and more that they dedicate themselves to scientifically studying something that makes us trust the conclusions they arrive upon... And the "feeling, deep inside" that scientists get is not really "faith," either, it is "understanding." "Science adjusts its views based on what's observed, Faith is the denial of observation so that belief may be preserved." - "Storm," by Tim Minchin

[@comedyjulian7541]

Isn't it because you are an atheist it makes faith and religion more "magical". because in the concept of your mind they are non existant it becomes more beautiful and ideal, kinda what the touhou fandom has with idolizing gensokyo, a place we know can't exist and there are constantly violent encounters and disturbances for the non magical human locals but we still love it.

[@merchanttube2036]

This is such a beautiful song for reasons that are hard to frame in words

[@SatoshiMatrix1]

All praise green Reimu.

[@ivatigerfox2548]

What's so funny about this is I was listening to everything on your channel earlier today, and then you uploaded this while I was in my other classes XD

[@CeruleanSeal]

God I love this one so much. This may be tied with Emotional Skyscraper for my all-time favorite work from you. It's so emotional. So positive. It truly makes me feel like a miracle could happen any day whatever it may be. This was something I had waited for officially since Reincarnation and secretly for much, much longer. I've listened to this constantly from Patreon and certainly will continue to on here. I honestly cannot express how much I love this.

[@Pinkdam]

The lyricism is not just superb but evidently at the service of characterisation rather than the whims of the writer. We can believe Sanae or Byakuren would sing their respective themes, and so it works perfectly.

[@peanut6725]

Wow. Green reimu has a soothing *voice--*

[@songoku9566]

1:50 Sanae just restored my faith in humanity

[@nickchesterfield-nh6qg]

This has to have been the most hype touhou game of that time. And watching the MOF arc in Memories Of Phantasm makes it even more hype🔥!!!!!!!

[@johngriffin9407]

You know, I listened to this song a few times but only recently really stopped to listen to and understand the lyrics. Once I finally did I realized how much they actually meant to me and frankly I almost cried.

[@ImmacHn]

YES! Sanae Is one of the best 2hus, and her themme godsent. Thanks for this beautiful lyrics. Also SNAE IS A GOOD GIRL, PAT HER HEAD.

[@acanine8526]

Beautiful, as always. I'd say that you captured Sanae perfectly here; I did expect a song about her angsting about having to leave her home with no say in the matter and her devotion to her gods, but this exceeded my expectations by miles. When a song gives you chills from beginning to end, that's when you know that it's a masterpiece. Keep up the good work; though, and I know you don't take requests, but could I possibly ask for "Legend of the Great Gods", Mononobe no Futo's theme, from Ten Desires? Dunno how to finish this comment, but yeah. You did an exceptional job on this one.

[@invatch6810]

This might be your most beautiful cover yet AND it's for our amazing and underrated Shrine Maiden! Thank you Gods of the Moriya Shrine for this beautiful video.

[@amandasmith5660]

I don't normally leave comments but you made a really tender cover and you posted it at a really struggling time in my life, with lots of change. I keep coming back to listen, it calms me so much, thank you this one

[@Fahad-21]

Best sounding one yet. I see improvement in every cover. Sooo soothing. I wish you would remake some of your old ones because your vocals have improved so much.

[@DarthWeegee]

My favorite Touhou character getting her own lyrics made my day. Thank you for this.

[@torchperish]

Always loved this theme, thanks for the upload Lyrica!

[@windyryady6367]

fun fact : The theme's title could be read as "Faith is for the Dying People"

[@youmukonpaku3168]

pretty sure that was always the kind of "transient" meant, given Sanae is a living deity (even if she's really bad at it.) She's probably immortal (not transient) and doesn't have *faith* in her gods; she personally knows two and is a third. (Her relation to other Shinto deities and the yaoyorozu no kami is a bit fuzzy, even where Horned Hermit and Oriental Sacred Place elaborate.)

[@the_eternal_paradox]

EEEE I LOVE THIS SONG. Thank you so much for these lyrics! :D

[@superautogamingfan]

Hey sorry I keep commenting so often even though touhou came out so long ago, but I just want to say how amazing you are? I've said this before but I really love your work. I memorize the lyrics and sing it everywhere, cause they're so meaningful and fit the song so well... You're a lyrical genius. Lin Manuel Miranda is shaking in his boots. That being said, you've _inspired_ me. So much that I've been considering writing my own lyrics for some of the songs you haven't yet covered... would that be copying you too much? I don't know, I don't wanna be the Okina to your Yukari, not that I'm gonna even come that far

[@superautogamingfan]

I'm gonna do it hehe

[@lyrica-live]

:D Thank you so much for the compliments... I certainly don't hold a monopoly on writing lyrics for Touhou songs (though it flatters me to sort of imply that I do), so please feel free~ I wish you good luck. P.S. "Even though Touhou came out so long ago" -- no, Touhou is timeless! It's not a trendy "anime of the year" type of thing that fades from relevance. That's one of the things that makes me feel comfortable doing fanwork of it, and you should too.

[@superautogamingfan]

Lyrica Live i'm so glad! you're the sweetest! I was a little scared I was bothering you cause I've been commenting stuff on your videos, and some of them were like months and months ago

[@superautogamingfan]

Lyrica Live I did itttt yayyy thanks for wishing me luck (I also credited you for being amazing so there ya go)

[@Latency345]

I like how faith-related the lyrics are despite Sanae being a bit cynical irl.

[@niklasstg6957]

01:46 to 01:58 is my absolute fav Moment of this song

[@наёмныйхейтер]

Great job, Lyrica! i love your songs and voice! I download your vocals. Amazing 🌺

[@Baesson]

Рyccкий, хы. Как приятно встретить земляка на английском ролике

[@наёмныйхейтер]

@@Baesson просто очень нравится канал, поскачивал половину её песенок

[@Baesson]

@@наёмныйхейтер +++

[@aardvark123]

I think you've captured the inner Sanae.

[@mzrattlehead]

I've been waiting for this Now it's here Finally I love it

[@charsage1036]

In very curious if not worryed on how it almost been 3 months with out a video. And 5 (technically 4) years of touhou covers also thanks you for all the music.

[@Spade948]

2:09 "With just one simple touch, i might change so much" It's true in one way or another a single touch can create miracles.

[@rinmen8794]

This video is a miracle

[@cooleecoolee9504]

Sanae is a good girl CHANGE MY MIND

[@rodrigosuperchoque74]

This is really beautiful, Sanae theme is incredible and i love the voice and the lyrics its just pefection, perfection instrumental and perfection with lyrics

[@cherryblossom6989]

I've always wanted you to do this

[@magicianfrombelow]

VISIT MORYIA SHRINE! VISIT MORIYA SHRINE! VISIT MORIYA SHINE!!!!!!

[@chickennuggets1990]

Excited to see what 2020 has to offer from you two, I thank you and Lori for all your brilliant work and for being such amazing creators and hope you two are going to have an amazing year!

[@okuuunyu6222]

Very unyu!

[@Kilo-Kilo-]

This song gave me the tingles the first time hearing this, I thought it was cheesy but it pretty good

[@f0xthef0x]

The art you choose was gorgeous~

[@mintmayden]

i guess my would could be impermanent, transient if you will. i had faith that this would be good, but it seems as if you nailed it. :)

[@EvyDevy]

Really well done.

[@Icendor]

Oooh boi, i'm early today. Great song as always!

[@LokarinOn]

*Nice Work!!*

[@Spade948]

Once again your music truly is a miracle.

[@haoweioh5084]

Amazing work. Nothing else to be said

[@misspurdy27288]

This song is so happy i love it

[@An_Ordinary_Noob]

Damn, I can't believe I missed this for so long, awesome channel keep it up 😊

[@Touhou20246]

I have been waiting for this song!😍🥰

[@sqocks8254]

Maybe I should start doing my homework.... OH SH*T A NEW SONG!?!?!?

[@frostare]

Thank you so much for doing Sanae's! EDIT: Why did these take me back to my own (and THE original) Romantic Sanae Love lyrics? I hope Sanae is not necessarily marked to be a yandere. =P Well, the outro IS filled to the brim with positivity and the description nails down the message of hope and joy, maybe it was just some... familiar words that took me back and reminded me of that other song, but maybe this all just means Sanae is being represented as she should. Love, miracles, winds, stars, special nights, leaps (of faith) and of course, good ol' pure faith. That's Sanae, alright and now I'm glad I also included that in my own lyrics.

[@LucarioDoT]

This is good. It makes me feel like I should probably do something.

[@iliketurtles559]

Yay its Reimu 2.

[@ikonikkisi2052]

Waiting for this for a loooong time

[@Mari_Intothestaircase]

Look! Shiny Reimu has appear-

[@starethequiet8633]

I didn't like the soft tone at first but the second time I listened to it I realized how much it fits Sanae!

[@armyboy0579]

Wonderful!

[@ourpar]

congrats on 10k subs

[@SodaSizzle]

It fits for sanae!

[@pgj1997]

Good on you for using art based on her UFO appearance instead of her weird MoF look.

[@turkia6148]

:Le sanae:

[@ivatigerfox2548]

To be a realist, you must also believe in miracles

[@hattmanhendrix7999]

Great song thank you

[@KenoriKokkino]

Hoping for even more in the close future and hopefully a few more stage themes at some point (MoF was the first one I played so I can't not remember this theme)

[@ComfortsSpecter]

So Humanistic and soothing I knew this would be a near perfect loop song Surprisingly really Good at keeping Me focused I think this captures Sanae’s idealistic Vibe incredibly well Adorable and wonderful VA

[@Moughosh83]

Keep up the good work.

[@mewkoamew6940]

Lyrica did green reimu's theme and is awesome

[@1r587]

Do you take apprentices? Your *lyrica*l talent is amazing~!

[@kono_ryu]

Sanae is gud gurl

[@Liz-cs7vl]

SHE'S T-POSING!

[@jimmyjenkins1907]

sanae is a floofy boi damn

[@mayhewwright]

Hell ya! Green Reimu time!

[@mayhewwright]

Jokes aside, sometimes I forget Sanae isn’t native but I guess because without any hesitation I think of her as part the main cast

[@SakuyaIzayoiGigapudding]

Best girl

[@Fumo_Satori]

New song!!! ✨✨✨

[@cheatyhotbeef2636]

Would you rather have a miracle or a coin? I'd rather have SANAE! UUU

[@anjoliebarrios8906]

Judging by the name (transient means 'temporary, fleeting'), I thought this song was gonna be about how people with faith don't tend to live that long and how immortals know that faith is wrong.

[@jy3n2]

I always read the title as "Faith is not for the benefit of the gods who receive it, but for the benefit of the mortals who hold it."

[@Rabbotic]

Ah yes, some quality content

[@eirinmessi]

I always arrive too late.

[@NeoPolitona]

And with this all of Playable Command has their theme done.

[@luthfiimammaulana]

what about sumireko (16.5) and hatate (12.5) ?

[@NeoPolitona]

I mean the ones not part of side games or only 8. (Reimu, Marisa, Sakuya, Youmu, Sanae, Reisen, Cirno, Aya)

[@ComfortsSpecter]

Immaculate Vibe Comically Humanistic and cute Beautiful lyrics Good VA

[@tangelagod9831]

either suwa foughten field or Night Falls next, calling it rn

[@roberthunter6122]

nope. I think it's Kid's Festival from the looks of her patreon

[@taiyakiemu]

when you have written good lyrics there is only one thing that must be done IT'S TIME TO GOOGLE TRANSLATE THEM THROUGH A MILLION DIFFERENT LANGUAGES! good evening really crazy mouth width white board? Again We are in a special place today. There are different options, but are you happy? Do you believe in miracles? It happens every day. Open your heart. The spirit of faith inspires you forever. Religion is dangerous. All prayers are in paradise. Enter into your heart. Think about price The disease is not the same either. Shine every day, not all the time! This is on fire Who are you wine renovation or not? Do you want to try it? The upgrade was missing when... Don't worry until you can get help from someone. They did well. Certainly they grow. What are you doing? birthday It should work. This tragedy has changed in recent years. Usabata I can change a lot If I am beginning today - begin today! I'm off to the country. There is a secret in your heart Your house is beautiful every day. Sacred Offerings Do you think you have authority? In front of your eyes!

[@goblincrimes8524]

Beauty

[@taiyakiemu]

@@goblincrimes8524 indeed

[@rodrigosuperchoque74]

i was doing a history class lesson while i was hearing my playlist, the theme of it was Mesopotamians, when i started writing about their religion this song started playing on my youtube playlist (i was with random music selection activated)

[@melon8025]

Green reimu

[@PK_Miracle]

ah yes Luigi of the mountain