[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
I wrote the lyrics after hearing the news of the tragedy of the US Capitol's storm, 2021. We can’t live without help from somebody, it's obvious, but tragic events based on hatred have been occurring everywhere around the world. It may be easy to join them marching down the street to vent their stress or just out of curiosity, but please don't be part of them. I believe this world could be the one big home for everybody where everyone could go back together.

[LYRICS]
We’re all sharing this world with you and everybody out there
Let's keep the simple things simple, we are not one's enemy

Let's dream, let's dream, let's dream together 
Someday we can walk back to our big home

I didn't even notice the difference between us
Now, grow up and realize the differences do not matter

Where are they marching on with torchlights of anger?

A thoughtless single word could be the sharpest knife in the world
Here, another fight on the street and cries in the sun we all share

I believe I believe, a tough road ahead
But someday we can raise up torchlights of hope

Hey, how hollow it sounds, "equality" in the bloody sun?
I don't want the power to kill, forgiveness is what I now need

Oh, please  don’t  pick up another torchlight of hatred

Because we can't live alone without everybody out there
Let's cut the chain of hates and say, we are not one's enemy

Let's dream, let's dream, let's dream together 
Someday we can walk back to our big home

If we could hear the voices of each other
Then, we’ll know, we can stop our fight and go back home

We’re all sharing this world with you and everybody out there
Let's keep the simple things simple, we are not one's  enemy

Let's dream, let's dream, let's dream together 
Someday we can walk back to our big home

Support Masahiro

Our Big Home

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
In this song, I wanted to encourage people who are struggling with fitting into society. Some might be given no chance to speak up even when their rights are infringed. Or, some might be forgotten as if they are tiny stones on the street. When it comes to the primal enemy we should overcome, I believe that is the fear inside of ourselves. Fear of standing up, of being refused by, of changing their lives, etc. The time is changing now; with a little courage, live life as yourself.

[LYRICS]
Don’t say that
"You'll never fit in without pretending to be somebody else"
I'm overcoming you, fear, my dear
The time is changing
It’s so clear


Lonely, in the lonely world
I’d been waiting for the right time
To get out from here
And now I say
You can never stop me


No fear that I cannot beat
I'm very confident about it
The tears that I have shed
It's now good memories for me
Always, there are good times and bad times
But I never let you knock me down 
Because my tears never betray me


I don’t care what they say
No time to swear at somebody else
My only enemy is inside of me
What’s your next trick?
I never look back


It's likely, it's very likely
There should be somebody just the same as me
I will stand up for them
We all deserve to be respected


Fear that threatens me is nowhere else
But in my mind
So sure that I won't look away
And I’m ready for the last round
Always, there are good times and bad times
But I never let you knock me down 
Because my tears never betray me


How many storms did I bear alone, until I awoke
All the strength I had already inside in me
Got to be free


胸に芽生えた感情は
The young bud in my heart 


自由を知ったあの鳥のように
will soar up into the sky


空へと高く飛び立っていく
Just like the bird that knows to be free

この胸を離れ
A part from my heart 

二度と戻ることはないだろう
It will never come back

No fear that I cannot beat
I'm very confident about it
The tears that I have shed
It's now good memories for me
So sure that I won't look away
And I’m ready for the last round
Always, there are good times and bad times
But I never let you knock me down 
Because my tears never betray me

Fear, My Dear

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

A little Christmas song from me to you. I came across this old stuff while I was sorting out the files on my computer. Since it's the holiday season now so I decided to upload it. I hope you'll enjoy it :)

(Lyrics)
Do you know "Christmas time hero"?
幸せを君の元へ
Do you know "Christmas time hero"?
煙突からじゃないけれど

この一年で流した涙を今さら拭えやしない
君が不安抱いてる未来のことだって
僕にも分かりやしない

だから　笑顔に変えよう
ゼンブ　笑顔に変えよう
いつだって僕は君のNo.1
I'M A CHRISTMAS TIME HERO!!!

Do you know "Christmas time hero"?
勇み足がたまにあって
Do you know "Christmas time hero"?
届かないこともある

この一年で流した涙を今さら拭えやしない
君が抱え込んでる悩みの深さは
きっと　もっと果てしないだろう

だけど　笑顔に変えたい
ゼンブ　笑顔に変えたい
なりたいんだ　僕は君のNo.1
I'M A CHRISTMAS TIME HERO!!!

この一年で流した涙を今さら拭えやしない
君が不安抱いてる未来のことだって

ゼンブ　分かりやしない
だから　笑顔に変えよう
この素敵な夜に
いつだって君は僕のNo.1

I'M A CHRISTMAS TIME HERO!!!

YEAH, YEAH, YEAH...

I'M A CHRISTMAS TIME HERO!!!

Do You Know "Christmas Time Hero"? (Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
I wrote this song inspired by Britpop movement.

Lazy Musician (Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
50s style rock n' roll song. If you have someone you don't want to lose, all you need is having a little bit of courage and a sense of momentum. Tell them your feelings.

[LYRICS]
Rocket　あれに飛び乗れ
Rocket　行先なんて
なりゆきまかせ　
君のためならなりふりなんて
かまっちゃいられないよ
Oh, yeah Rocket　
だから飛び乗れなりゆきRocket

ヴィンテージな恋心だから
譲れないのさ
知ったかぶった誰かになんて
惑わされないでね

Rocket　他を出し抜け
Rocket　ああなんてクレイジー
ただ僕だけ見ていてほしい　なりふりなんて
かまっちゃいられないよ
Oh, yeah Rocket　
だから飛び乗れなりゆきRocket

今しかない気がするんだ
妙な予感がして
ピンチはチャンスとか言うものだし
急いで駆け出そう

Rocket　あれに飛び乗れ
Rocket　行先なんて
なりゆきまかせ　
君のためならなりふりなんて
かまっちゃいられないよ
Rocket　他を出し抜け
Rocket　あと先なんて
考えずただやみくもに行こう　なりふりなんて
かまっちゃいられないよ
Oh, yeah Rocket　
だから飛び乗れなりゆきRocket

Nariyuki Rocket - なりゆきRocket (Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
This is a rough rock n' roll song. There is no one who has never regretted something they've done. You don't need to carry all the weight and regrets, just don't hesitate to go your way even if the way looks very different to others.

I'm A Rock N' Roller (Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
Hakata in Fukuoka city is one of the great rock n' roll scenes in Japan. It has its own style. I wrote this song as a homage to the Hakata rock n' roll a.k.a. Hakata mentai rock. "Shelly" is a girl and she's out of my league. With a lot of help from my imagination, I enjoyed writing the song.

[LYRICS]
めんたいシェリー
Where are you?
僕のことなんてね　まるで
タバコの吸い殻のように
踏みつぶせば忘れてしまう

誰かの腕にしがみつき消えて行く
夜の街　嫌な光景ばかり浮かんでる
君は誰の指図なんて
受ける柄じゃないけど
つい想像してしまうんだ
憧れの君が僕を頼ってくれる...

めんたいシェリー
次はどんな君に会える？
博多の夜に紛れてく
赤いリップ忘れられない

見渡せば喧騒も消え去り
午前0時　吹き抜ける風と孤独感

めんたいシェリー　
Where are you?
僕のことなんてね　まるで
ゆうべの星空のように
朝になれば忘れてしまう

目配せして地下鉄に乗り込んで
行先なんて聞きたくもない
君は誰の助けなんて
借りる柄じゃないけど
つい想像してしまうんだ
寂しげな君が僕を訪ねてくれる...

めんたいシェリー
Where are you?
僕のことなんてね　まるで
タバコの吸い殻のように
踏みつぶせば忘れてしまう

めんたいシェリーブルース

Mentai Shelly - めんたいシェリー (Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
I’ve been wanting to write a song to support people who are suffering from bullying, being ignored or any friction between relationships. It's a pity to hear the news about people ending their life by themselves in despair, especially if they were kids. If it was nearly impossible to find security at work, school or home, it could be likely for anyone to feel living is nothing, but torture and meaningless. You don't have to be controlled the way you live by someone else. Let’s find a place to feel secure and know that running away doesn’t mean becoming a loser. Living your own life is a series of amazing moments.

[LYRICS]
You don't have to take it too hard
Let's find a place where you can ease yourself
No one has the right to control you
You can live the way you like

There is no reason to take punishment
You don't have to take it at all
No one has the right to punish you
You can run away for yourself

If there is somebody who tells you 
What you do is totally wrong
Don’t mind them
Don’t let them play a big role 

‘Cause it’s your life!
Just focus on what you like
There is no need to stick to one place
Turn around
You'll see this planet is full of love

You don't have to hold back the tears
Let it shed like a waterfall
Remember, there's a shoulder to cry on
Yes, there is
You can live the way you like

If there is somebody who tells you 
What to do and what not to do
Don’t mind them
Don’t let them play a big role

‘Cause it’s your life!
Just focus on what you like
Don't be a part of their stupid game
It’s your life!
Just focus on what you like
There is no need to stick to one place
Turn around
You'll see this planet is full of love

You don't have to take it too hard
Let's find a place where you can ease yourself
No one has the right to punish you
Don’t forget about this
And just remember
You can live the way you like 
‘Cause it's your precious life!

It's Your Life!

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
We can never erase the past. However, what if regretting past mistakes is making you hesitate to take up a new challenge? Picture the rejections and negative reactions from others that have been afflicting you like a nightmare. Realize that those are now only images in your head. Open up your inner eyes, let’s get out of the dungeon of repentance. In reality, we should build a solid relationship with only what can be found before us at this moment. 

[LYRICS]
When I'm stuck with thoughts of mine
Days of tears came up to mind 
But now I know it’s time to get out of there
Take a breath and close my eyes
Don’t resist, just say goodbye
Till the storm is gone

This disease is hard to cure
My regrets, deep inside of me
I tell myself it’s time to take a closer look
With inner eyes, it’ll be okay
Just thoughts of mine, don’t be afraid
Now, I must be brave

I don’t need a place to hide
From the mistakes that I’ve made
I’ll never be confined to the illusion of the past
Never again 

Shaking off the fog in my head
I'll sail through the stormy days
‘Cause, I’ve learned how to see things the way they are
Don’t need to be so cynical
My confidence, now it's real
I won’t be afraid

I just wanna prove that 
I can stand up and go much further
And I’ll never be confined to the illusion of the past
Never again

Oh, say goodbye to all my fears…

I don’t need a place to hide
From the mistakes that I’ve made
No, I don’t mean to deny what I’ve done before
I just need to let things go 
And I’ll never be confined to the illusion of the past
Never again

Goodbye, my days of tears… (all my fears…)

When I'm stuck with thoughts of mine
Days of tears came up to mind 
But now I know it’s time to get out of there
Take a breath and close my eyes
Don’t resist

Just say goodbye to the illusion of the past
The illusion of the past

I feel myself becoming awake

Illusion of the Past

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
I came to realize that I've always been overwhelmed by my own thoughts and emotions. It seems that it’s been programmed to interrupt my concentration whatever I try. Living without taking care of your mind is like sailing on the ocean in a turbulent storm by a wooden raft. You can't be a procrastinator in taking care of your mind. With a little bit of courage and patience, calmly accept the existence of the clutter within your mind. It’s the first step to clearing up the raging storm of your thoughts and emotions.

[LYRICS]
I can’t stand it
Noise in my head
I’m distracted
Through night and day

Overwhelming 
Thoughts in my head
I’m in trouble 
with calming myself down 

Conversation with my mind 
I have to give it a try
Observation of my thoughts and emotions that come and go
And I should let them flow, after all

Or else, I’d be caught up by the noise in my head

Can’t take it anymore
I’m so upset 
Through night and day

It’s a journey
Tough road ahead
What can I do?
To be the survivor

Conversation with my mind 
I have to give it a try
A complication of my thoughts and emotions that knocks me down
I try to let them flow one more time

Or else, I’d be caught up by the noise in my head
Can't go on ignoring my mind

Conversation with my mind 
I have to give it a try
Observation of my thoughts and emotions that come and go
And I should let them flow, after all
Yeah, I should let them flow, after all
I need a good relationship with my mind

Or else, I’d be caught up by the noise in my head
Can't go on ignoring my mind
Don’t wanna be caught up by the noise in my head
Can't go on ignoring my own mind

Conversation with My Mind

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
This is another version of “You Are You”(https://soundcloud.com/masahiroshinoda/you-are-youjapanese) which features piano sounds. This was recorded in 2019. Hope you’ll like this version as well.

[LYRICS]
目を閉じて
浮かんできたものを
明日僕に教えてくれよ
夢みてる　君におやすみ

今日はどんな一日だったの？
思えば君と話す時間もなかった
だからせめて　君におやすみ

You are you
君は君だから愛おしいんだよ
この気持ちを君は知ってるのかな

どうにもならないことばかり続くと
やっぱり君のその優しい声が聞きたいよ
だけど今は　そっと　おやすみ

You are you
君は君だから愛おしいんだよ
僕の心は君だけを描くよ

目を閉じて
浮かんできたものを
明日僕に教えてくれよ
夢みてる　君におやすみ

You Are You 2019 Ver. (Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
This short piece is about our dependence on our phones and the heavy use of search engines. I admit those are indisputably handy and give us a sense of satisfaction by showing answers to our questions at any given time. But at the same time, I'm feeling that we need to give space to ambiguity. If people came to think putting heads together to solve problems was inefficient and the last thing they could do, then where was the value of exchanging words with others and making an effort to live peacefully on Earth in the first place? Rather than keep scrolling down the screen with red eyes, why don’t you close your eyes for some moments and listen to the sound surrounding you? Or, while you’re in the passenger seat, it should always be better to engage in a conversation with the person next to you than to keep swiping until you get a new comment on the post of your selfie at the party last night.

[LYRICS]
Say goodbye to my phone, then I’ll be free
(Escape from technologies)
Say goodbye to my phone, then I’ll be free
(Revive my energy)

Take away, take away
Everything that ties me up
Leave behind my phone today 
(Embrace ambiguity)
The sky is up there
No need to search

Say goodbye to my phone, then I’ll be free
(Escape from technologies)
Say goodbye to my phone, then I’ll be free
(Revive my energy)

Breathe in, breathe out
Everything goes so fast
Read a book on the couch
(Accept uncertainty)
My life is right here
No need to search

Say goodbye to my phone, then I’ll be free
(Escape from technologies)
Say goodbye to my phone, then I’ll be free
(Revive my energy)

Goodbye, My Phone (No Need to Search)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
The outbreak of Russia’s war in Ukraine and the murder of the former Japanese PM during an election campaign are still fresh in our minds. Also, nationalists have gained political power in countries over recent decades. Through this song, as a musician, I’d like to address  that we can’t take peace for granted and need to stop apathy from prevailing among us. When we stop craving peace and justice and giving up bringing them to the world, then there should be a nest for egoism and exclusivism which ultimately lead to establishing an undemocratic society. To start, let’s recall the victims of those tragedies at the happiest time of year. And let’s remind ourselves of how valuable peace is and how easily it could be deprived of us.

[LYRICS]
Christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming
To the broken cities, peace for now 
To the men with no pity, how do you feel now?
Oh, Christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming

As if nothing has happened to the world we share
As time goes by, could I believe that we can still love each other?
Merry Christmas, all of you

Christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming
When guns are picked up by an innocent child
the men are opening another bottle of wine 
Oh, how's the taste of victory?
And who paid for the victory?

As if nothing has happened to the world we share
As time goes by, could I believe that we can still love each other?
Merry Christmas, all of you

Christmas time is coming
Christmas time is coming

As if nothing has happened to the world we share
When another day is coming to us, 
the least I can do is not forget those who died in the rubble

Merry Christmas, all of you
Merry Christmas, all of you
Merry Christmas, all of you


[日本語訳]
クリスマスの季節が訪れる
クリスマスの季節が訪れる
壊れた街へ　束の間の安らぎを
非情な男達　今は何を思うだろうか
クリスマスの季節が訪れる
クリスマスの季節が訪れる

世界は何事もなかったかのように
時が流れれば　また互いを愛し合えると信じられるだろうか
すべての人へ　メリークリスマス

クリスマスの季節が訪れる
クリスマスの季節が訪れる
まだ幼い子どもが銃を拾う時
男達は次のワインのボトルを開ける
勝利の味はどうだ
勝利の代償は誰が払った

世界は何事もなかったかのように
時が流れれば　また互いを愛し合えると信じられるだろうか
すべての人へ　メリークリスマス

クリスマスの季節が訪れる
クリスマスの季節が訪れる

世界は何事もなかったかのように
新しい一日がまた訪れても
瓦礫の下に埋もれた人達　彼らを決して僕は忘れない
すべての人へ　メリークリスマス

Christmas Time Is Coming

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0d-RX32FsD4

[ROCK VERSION]
https://soundcloud.com/masahiroshinoda/captive-of-the-future

Captive of the Future (Acoustic Live at Home)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhQyqyXfaug

[ROCK VERSION]
https://soundcloud.com/masahiroshinoda/roller-coaster

Roller Coaster (Acoustic Live at Home)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
Today, we’ve come to witness others’ private lives. In their photos on social media, their lives look perfect. Many of us have found ourselves comparing our lives with theirs. Some may be convinced by the false idea that buying more luxury things and visiting more exotic places would bring them happiness. But I don’t believe this kind of happiness will be long-lasting. Instead, how about starting to pay more attention to what we already have – our things, good health, relationships – etc.? When we appreciate these things and enjoy them, then we can find happiness in our minds.

[LYRICS]
Through night and day
I'd been dreaming someway
The hollow in my heart would be filled in
Some kind of miracle kicks in
And obstacles in my life are gone
I used to believe that

Until I realized
There was nothing I must buy to be happy
There’s one thing I should do
It’s change my view
Don’t need to keep up with anybody
Take a look at what I have

Yeah, I just realized
There was nowhere I must go to be happy
There’s one thing I should do
It’s change my view
Don’t need to keep up with anybody
Never waste my time
With this game anymore!

It’s not easy to satisfy this greedy part of me
Yes, now, I can say that’s true
If I bought that or went there, I'd be happy
For the rest of my life
I used to believe that

Until I realized
There was nothing I must buy to be happy
There’s one thing I should do
It’s change my view
Don’t need to keep up with anybody

All that I needed was
To pay attention to what I already had
That’s the way to find peace of mind
Take a look at what I have
And love it all from my heart

Take A Look at What I Have

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
This song is about how we can avoid being consumed by our own thoughts and emotions.  Many people might have experienced them getting active, as if they’re nocturnal creatures, when going to bed. Those thoughts and emotions could be self-criticism, things people said to you in the past or fear of the uncertain future, etc. As if there was a movie theatre in your head, scenes created by your mind would be played repeatedly. But don’t forget those are just creations of your mind. To be liberated from them: first, realize yourself getting drawn into the thoughts, and then, feel the rhythms of your breath coming in and out. You will find that your mind is getting calmer and calmer.


[LYRICS]
Another night 
I can’t get to sleep
In my head
The thoughts are getting louder now

I wish I could forget everything 
I don’t want to remember again
But now
All I can do is toss and turn 
Until the crack of dawn

“Set me free”
I want to scream it out
How can I get out of the theater of my memories?
A raging storm of my emotions
It's only to grow
“Don’t be afraid”, I talk to myself
It's only happening in the theater of my memories
I won't get lost in my thoughts
Just let them go

Like I’m left alone 
With the clutter of my own
In the dark of night
I couldn't hear it better!

It gets louder!

I couldn't hear it better!

Like a broken pipe
My thoughts and emotions are overflowing inside of me
I must do something to take care of this 
Before it’s out of control
When I realize that 
I’ve been carrying on the past and future
All I can do is take them off my shoulder

“Set me free”
I want to scream it out
How can I get out of the theater of my memories?
A raging storm of my emotions
It's only to grow
“Don’t be afraid”, I talk to myself
It's the nature of mind
It could happen to anybody
I won't get lost in my thoughts
Just let them go

Like I’m left alone 
With the clutter of my own
In the dark of night
I couldn't hear it better!

Another day
Till it comes at last
I'll keep on looking 
At the brighter side of mind

Theater of Memories

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
You might have heard the doubtful version of yourself whispering in your ear,  “Am I really 
okay to keep on doing this?” Today, we have access to a lot of information that seemingly helps us achieve our goals. But, this might also make it challenging to focus on what we’ve decided to achieve. If you get stuck in the mire of skepticism towards your decision, you may overlook the simple fact: no matter how well-equipped, you won't reach anywhere if you don't start the journey. Trust your past self who has made the decision, and continue to focus on doing what you’ve decided to do. Ultimately, this will build momentum and get you closer to your goals.


[LYRICS]
Tell me why
Tell me why
Everything still looks the same
Even though I tried my best
Nothing has changed as I wished

A sense of doubt 
Began to grow
In my mind
It’s hard to tame
Am I on the right track?
Oh, I can’t help looking back!

Give me the strength 
I wanna believe 
My decision turns out to be right
And take away 
The skeptic man from my head 
Then, I’ll be alright

When I find my mind is messing with the doubts 
(Take the buzz away!)
I need to stop and take a listen to my heart 
(I wanna go on my way!)

“Keep on going” 
Said my heart
“keep on trying
What you feel is right”

Feeling like I’m standing at 
A crossroads of possible ways
Sooner or later, I should make up my mind
Following my heart
I'll keep going on

A sense of doubt
Grows so fast
In my mind
It’s going to blast
Am I on the right track?
Oh, I can’t help looking back!

This life is mine 
So hold the wheel 
before someone takes the driver’s seat
And be aware 
Of the skeptic man in my head
Keep an eye on him

When I find my mind is messing with the doubts 
(Take the buzz away!)
I stop to wipe the sweat off my face

“Keep on going” 
Said my heart
“keep on trying
What you feel is right”

Feeling like I’m standing at 
A crossroads of possible ways
Sooner or later, I should make up my mind
Following my heart
I'll keep going on

Take the buzz away from my head!
Only thing I can do is
believe in the way I’ve been going on

Give me the strength 
I wanna believe
My decision turns out to be right
And take away
The skeptic man from my head
Then, I’ll be alright

This life is mine 
So hold the wheel 
Before someone takes the driver’s seat
And be aware 
Of the skeptic man in my head
Keep an eye on him

When I find my mind is messing with the doubts 
(Take the buzz away!)
I need to stop and take breath - one or two
That’s everything I need to do

Then, I can keep on going on my way

Skeptic Man in My Head

[LIVE PERFORMANCE VIDEO]
https://youtu.be/-KXNGihVIMc

[ROCK VERSION]
https://soundcloud.com/masahiroshinoda/unrequited-love

Unrequited Love (Acoustic Live at Home)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
I dedicate this song to all the guitar kids around the world. Looking back on my days as a “guitar kid”, I couldn’t fit in at school and didn’t know how to make friends. Listening to my favorite rock bands and playing the guitar was not only my sole consolation but also helped me find hope in life. I want to tell you that there’s no reason to think that you're miserable because you’re alone. I believe real progress is made when you give your full attention to the task you’re engaged in and this can be done by embracing solitude. I conclude this with my favorite quote. “Without great solitude, no serious work is possible.” ― Picasso

[LYRCIS]
Guitar kids, guitar kids, 
Don't throw your dreams away
Guitar kids, guitar kids, 
Just carry on, day after day

Don't care what other kids say to you
Wipe the tears away
Plug your guitar into the amp
Let the music shout loud!

Hey, listen, kids,
When you feel you’re all alone in the world
Think in this way:
It’s time to focus on what you love
If you wanna make your dreams come true, 
You should embrace solitude
Don’t seek out 
And reach out for distractions

Guitar kids, guitar kids, 
No shortcuts, along the way
Guitar kids, guitar kids, 
Just carry on, day after day

Don't compare yourself with other kids
Just keep on your way
Plug your guitar into the amp
Let the music shout —

Hey, listen, kids,
When you feel you’re all alone in the world
Think in this way:
It’s time to focus on what you love
If you wanna make your dreams come true, 
You should embrace solitude
Don’t seek out 
And reach out for distractions

Guitar kids, guitar kids, 
Don't throw your dreams away
Guitar kids, Oh, guitar kids!

Song for Guitar Kids - Embrace Solitude -

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
I want to emphasize that all creatures on Earth are connected to each other in the sense that we're all sharing this planet for a short time. In this sense, there should not be any discrimination based on the fallacy that certain faiths, races, and genders are superior to others. Also, I believe even humans are just members of the community of all creatures on Earth. In the course of thinking about happiness for all, an idea struck me that if we could shed light on this fundamental truth and maintain it, we would be able to live together in harmony. I believe being aware of this sense of connection enables us to transcend any boundaries and seek happiness for all creatures on Earth.

[LYRICS]
Everything just comes and goes
Nothing can stay here forever
‘Cause everything has its finite time on Earth

It’s just like going home
After a long day’s work
But nobody knows when the bell will ring

Can’t you feel the invisible wall 
That’s separating us? 
We are all connected 
In the sense of living fleeting moments on Earth
Beyond any difference, 
We’re linked with the truth

Take away the invisible wall 
Built up in our minds
We are all connected
In the sense of living fleeting moments on Earth
Beyond any difference, 
We’re linked with the truth

Everything just comes and goes
Nothing can stay here forever
Don’t waste your time keeping hatred burning

Difference of faith and color of face
And living place, beyond all of them

We’re all linked with the truth

We’re All Linked with the Truth

A punk rock cover of my favorite rockabilly singer, Eddie Cochran. I found this recording from 2016 while sorting through my old stuff and thought you might enjoy it! Listening back to it, I was surprised at the energetic way I sang. It's funny, back then, I never imagined I would be writing songs in English like I am now!

Cut Across Shorty (Eddie Cochran Cover)

[CONCEPT]
If you’re wondering why your to-do list keeps growing, you’re not alone. The things you have to do seem to pop up endlessly. Feeling devastated, you can’t help but procrastinate altogether― on the things others ask you to do and even the things that could get you closer to your goals. To break this bad habit, you can ask yourself: “What would my ideal self do?”  This inquiry gives you an opportunity to think about whether the action you’re going to take is the one that would bring you the desired outcome in the long run. After wise decisions are constantly repeated and formed, they will become good habits. As it’s often said, we’re the products of our habits, with good ones, your success is inevitable!

In the course of writing these lyrics, I was inspired by James Clear’s ‘Atomic Habits.’ I recommend this book to all of you who are ambitious but struggling with changing your lifestyle.

[LYRICS]
There are a lot of things I should do
Piling up like a mountain
I can’t stop from putting them off
Again and again

I’m always pulled into this habit (Procrastination)
Like the law of gravity
I know I need a drastic action
To lead my life in the right direction

I believe anyone can change
Their life with a little bit of courage
So start building up some good behaviors 
That align with my ideal self

It’s time for an investigation (With determination)
On my daily routine
It seems there're a lot of obligations 
And this frustration!

I believe anyone can change
Their life with a little bit of courage
What I do every day is shaping my life
So start building up some good behaviors
That align with my ideal self

Nobody wants to 
Live their life just trying to meet the expectations 
Of somebody else 
Take the actions 
That would lead to my ideal self

It’s time for an investigation (With determination)
On my daily routine
Digging up what matters to me 
From this confusion

After all, whatever they may be (As my conclusion)
My habits make my future

What would my ideal self do?
That’s what I ask myself
What would my ideal self do 
Over anything else?

What would my ideal self do?

Good Habits - What Would My Ideal Self Do? -

[CONCEPT]
As part of human nature, fears about an unpredictable future or doubts about past decisions constantly arise in our minds. These emotions can be obstacles when we’re facing challenges in our lives. However, I believe the strength we need to overcome these feelings is already within us: the power of believing in our potential to achieve something great. We don’t need to rely on external sources but simply access our internal driving force. Whenever you find yourself stuck in the mud of fear, I hope this song will serve as a reminder to get back on track.

[LYRICS]
Oh, I can’t explain
But I feel this sensation is real
There’s something inside of me
That keeps me moving forward, now

Life is full of uncertainty
Feeling like I’m walking in the dark
But I don’t wanna get stuck in my fears
Let the hope inside shine my way

When doubts are making noise in my mind
It's time to listen closely to the voice in my heart

Oh, I can’t stop now
'Cause this momentum is so strong
There’s something inside of me
That keeps me moving forward, now

Life is full of ambiguity
Like the horizon when clouds fill the sky
No matter how hard I strive for clarity
Eerie clouds obscure my sight

When I have no clue where I should go
It's time to listen closely to the voice in my heart

Oh, I can’t explain
But I feel this sensation is real
There’s something inside of me—
It’s my driving force
And the energy source
That keeps me moving forward, now

My Driving Force

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
This is the first song that I sang in English. Thanks to one of my amazing friends, I was able to create it. I want to say to you all, “Don’t give up on what you really love to do, your time will come, keep on chasing your dreams!”

[LYRICS]
I’m in constant misery 
Every time I see  
What I have been searching for
Tried to get it, get it  
But never reached it before 
 
You think it's a mystery?
Or just ordinary
Somebody gets everything I want
Drives me crazy
Nobody can pretend to be nonchalant

Tell me if it’s useless keeping all these feelings inside
I wish I could hear a voice only whispering,  "I'll be by your side"

The hope inside of me, hope inside of me.
It’s even pushing me to cry 
The hope inside of me, hope inside of  me
I'm gonna give it another try 

Who can rely on a miracle? 
I’m so skeptical
Get your feet on the ground
No matter what they say, yeah
I swore myself to not turn around

As long as my dream is to make somebody  happy
I can be so strong
Keep on going, going
This journey would take so long

As my heartbeat is increasing,  I wanna feel so much stronger
Fear is near, but I don’t really care 
I know it's part of this adventure
Tell me if it’s useless keeping all these feelings inside
I wish I could hear a voice only whispering,  "I'll be by your side"

The hope inside of me, hope inside of me.
It’s even pushing me to cry 
The hope inside of me, hope inside of  me
I'm gonna give it another try

Hope Inside of Me

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[CONCEPT]
Getting out of your comfort zone would be a difficult thing more than it sounds. anybody wants to avoid having any troubles from doing so, but it would be the only way for you to get what you’ve been craving for from the bottom of your heart. Don’t be hesitant to step forward to your dream.

[LYRICS]
Since I met you
My life is like a roller coaster
It's upside down, my feeling is out of control

Take my pain away
But won’t you please come closer? 
Is everything okay with my mind?
You really rocked my world 

I thought I’d never be distracted by this kind of emotion
Dictionaries never help me, mystery, oh 

So sure, I’m not a rock n roll star
Like to stay at home
But something is not the same at all

I think I’d never met someone like you if I was lying on my bed
Ordinary days seem so meaningful
Now, I know

Get out of my comfort zone, there is a roller coaster to ride on
Gonna be okay, here I go, there is a roller coaster to ride on

I thought I’d never be distracted...
Dictionaries never help me… (never gonna help me!)
I think I’d never met someone like you if I was lying on my bed
Ordinary days seem so meaningful
Now, I know

Since I met you
My life is like a roller coaster
But wanna find out
What can I do to know you better?
Since I met you…

Roller Coaster

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

This is a song from my old music stuff.

Drive In Blue(Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
50s style rock ballad song. The solo guitar is my favorite part of this song. Even if you're in the midst of a devastating state of mind, you need to step forward. You mightn't find any help from anyone. But, just step forward, there is nothing you cannot overcome. As you keep on going your way, you would find someone who could be invaluable to you.

[LYRICS]
誰か僕に愛を分けてよ
通り過ぎてゆくその前に

立ち止まって僕のそばに
次のバスが来るまででいい
それで十分さ

弱さゆえに同じ過ちを
繰り返してきたこの僕に

真っ暗な夜は来た
勇気をくれるひともなしに
越えていけないよ

越えていけないよ

君の声の響きや
言葉遣いや仕草
記憶は遠ざかってゆく

真っ暗な夜は来た
ほのかな明かりを頼りに
歩いて行かなければ

歩いて行かなければ

Streetlight(Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
50s rockabilly style song. The first verse, "My dad said 'You can't live by just playing the guitar'" is a true story. It was enough to discourage me as a teenager. But, it drove me to make this rock n' roll song. It's inevitable to hear something that discourages you, but you shouldn't take it. Just believe what you're doing.

[LYRICS]
ロカビリーキング　上がれそのリング
親父は言ったさ　「ギターじゃ飯は食ってはいけない」と
学校へ向かう途中で
ただそのまま　窓を眺めてた

剥がれだした壁のポスター
お気に入りのロックンロールスター
イカレ果てて最高さ
さあ手持ち無沙汰の両手にギター抱えこんで行け
B.S.S.　置き去りにはせず

すべてが知らん顔で過ぎてくよな人生さ
ロックンロールは永遠に若いやつらだけのもの　
Yeah, yeah!

One, two, three 
言わんとしてる 
Want you to see 
言葉知ってるから
Yeah, yeah　笑ってくれよ

君のコトなんて百分の一も知らないんだから
わかって欲しいと笑って見せてよ

ロカビリーバンド　Clap your hands
中学のとき音楽の成績2だったなんて
かまったりはしないさ
R.T.T.　街へ繰り出して

ジンクスなんて気にしなきゃいいのさ　人生だから
二人ならやれると笑って見せてよ　
Yeah, yeah!

ロカビリーキング　どうすればいい？
部屋で一人語りかけたら
脱ぎ捨てた服着てまた行こう

君のその冷めた目つきも好きさ　だけど一つだけ
こっち向くのやめてくれ
ただそのまま　窓を眺めてた　
Yeah…

One, two, three 
言わんとしてる 
Want you to see 
言葉知ってるから
Yeah, yeah　笑ってくれよ

Rockabilly King(Japanese)

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

[ABOUT THIS SONG]
Little acoustic ballad. I think you've ever felt the feeling that you can't wait to tell your loved one that you love them so much. But, your loved one is sleeping or far from you. The first verse says, "Will you tell me what you saw in your dream tomorrow? Let me say 'Goodnight' to you for now.

[LYRICS]
目を閉じて
浮かんできたものを
明日僕に教えてくれよ
夢みてる　君におやすみ

今日はどんな一日だったの？
思えば君と話す時間もなかった
だからせめて　君におやすみ

You are you
君は君だから愛おしいんだよ
この気持ちを君は知ってるのかな

今日はどんな一日だったの？
やっぱり君の声が聞きたいよ
だけどそっと　君におやすみ

You are you
君は君だから愛おしいんだよ
だけど今　君は夢の中

目を閉じて
浮かんできたものを
明日僕に教えてくれよ
夢みてる　君におやすみ

You Are You (Japanese)

Hi, I’m a Japanese Indie rock singer-songwriter. I make music that encourages you to keep doing what matters most to you, not being distracted by internal and external clutters. This is the way I contribute to the world.

To like-minded friends, let’s connect and talk about how we can achieve our mutual goal together. DM me on X.

[MY MISSION]
My mission as a musician is to help people with finding peace in their minds. If you like my music, please consider buying my albums on Bandcamp. Your support will be my engine to focus on making music.
https://masahiroshinoda.bandcamp.com/

Masahiro Shinoda

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