A New Start

"A New Start" is the first original song by Nanashi Mumei. First previewed during her debut stream on 23rd August, 2021, the song was digitally released on 17th January, 2022 with the music video's premiere releasing later that same day.

2021

 * Aug. 23 Song previewed during debut stream.
 * Dec. 14 Song release ETA announced for January 2022.

2022

 * Jan. 10 Preview trailer release date.
 * Jan. 16 Song preview (from debut) sung twice during karaoke stream.
 * Jan. 17 Single and music video release date.
 * Jan. 18 Instrumental release date in piapro.

Lyrics
Lyrics are taken from the official music video. Original =  [Verse 1] Ages ago, like pages of fairy tales Every pain, self-contained, written by memory 古ぼけた約束じゃあなく 明日の為の記憶さ

[Pre-Chorus] 争うことに疲れたのなら There’s gotta be more Still unexplored, so follow—

[Chorus] まだ知らないトビラを開けて 美しい世界を見に行こう この瞬間さえ過去になる 歩き続ける限り Nothing strange about straying, if you’re true to who you are When one story has ended, 'round the bend’s a whole new start With this map in my hand, wanderlust inside my heart Seeking still that out-of-reach Great Beyond! 新しい地図は真っ白でも 目の前には A new start

[Verse 2] Ages ago, like pages of story books Flip, re-write, days and nights, endless monotony 繰り返しの毎日から 抜け出すための一歩目さ

[Pre-Chorus] 何も変わらない退屈を捨て There’s gotta be more Waiting in store, I’ll find it—

[Chorus] 怖いことも託さなるし 汚れてしまうかもしれないけど 何もないままで枯れるより 傷ついてたいから All my loneliest days are self-reflection filled and warm Not too far and away, the next direction’s taking form Even if it's been done, though I don't remember when Let it feel like the first time again 終わらない旅に出かけよう 探してるのは A new start

[Pre-Chorus] 誰かじゃなくて自分のために These are the sands, On which it began, so long ago

[Chorus] まだ知らないトビラを開けて 美しい世界を見に行こう この瞬間さえ過去になる 歩き続ける限り Nothing strange about straying, if you’re true to who you are ​When one story has ended, 'round the bend’s a whole new start With this map in my hand, wanderlust inside my heart Seeking still that out-of-reach Great Beyond! 新しい地図は彩られ その手の中に A new start English with romaji =  [Verse 1] Ages ago, like pages of fairy tales Every pain, self-contained, written by memory Furuboketa yakusoku janaku Asu no tame no kioku sa

[Pre-Chorus] Arasou koto ni tsukareta no nara There’s gotta be more Still unexplored, so follow—

[Chorus] Mada shiranai tobira o akete Utsukushii sekai o mi ni ikou Kono shunkan sae kako ni naru Arukitsuzukeru kagiri Nothing strange about straying, if you’re true to who you are When one story has ended, 'round the bend’s a whole new start With this map in my hand, wanderlust inside my heart Seeking still that out-of-reach Great Beyond! Atarashii chizu wa masshiro demo Me no mae ni wa A new start

[Verse 2] Ages ago, like pages of story books Flip, re-write, days and nights, endless monotony Kurikaeshi no mainichi kara Nukedasu tame no ippo me sa

[Pre-Chorus] Nani mo kawaranai taikutsu o sute There’s gotta be more Waiting in store, I’ll find it—

[Chorus] Kowai koto mo takusan aru shi Yogoreteshimau kamo shirenai kedo Nani mo nai mama de kareru yori Kizutsuiteitai kara All my loneliest days are self-reflection filled and warm Not too far and away, the next direction’s taking form Even if it's been done, though I don't remember when Let it feel like the first time again Owaranai tabi ni dekakeyou Sagashiteru no wa A new start

[Pre-Chorus] Dareka janakute jibun no tameni These are the sands, On which it began, so long ago

[Chorus] Mada shiranai tobira o akete Utsukushii sekai o mi ni ikou Kono shunkan sae kako ni naru Arukitsuzukeru kagiri Nothing strange about straying, if you’re true to who you are ​When one story has ended, 'round the bend’s a whole new start With this map in my hand, wanderlust inside my heart Seeking still that out-of-reach Great Beyond! Atarashii chizu wa irodorare Sono te no naka ni A new start English translation =  [Verse 1] Ages ago, like pages of fairy tales Every pain, self-contained, written by memory Not old, faded promises They're memories for tomorrow

[Pre-Chorus] If you're tired of all the fighting There’s gotta be more Still unexplored, so follow—

[Chorus] Open the door into the unknown We'll go out and see this beautiful world Even this moment will become the past So long as we keep walking on Nothing strange about straying, if you’re true to who you are When one story has ended, 'round the bend’s a whole new start With this map in my hand, wanderlust inside my heart Seeking still that out-of-reach Great Beyond! If your new map is just a blank, white sheet Before you is a new start

[Verse 2] Ages ago, like pages of story books Flip, re-write, days and nights, endless monotony Every day was always the same I'm taking the first step to escape

[Pre-Chorus] ​I'm done with the boring old everyday There’s gotta be more Waiting in store, I’ll find it—

[Chorus] There are lots of scary things out there I might even end up dirty and disheveled But I don't want to grow old without doing anything I'd rather get myself hurt All my loneliest days are self-reflection filled and warm Not too far and away, the next direction’s taking form Even if it's been done, though I don't remember when Let it feel like the first time again Let's go out on a never-ending journey Searching for a new start

[Pre-Chorus] Not for anyone but myself These are the sands, On which it began, so long ago

[Chorus] Open the door into the unknown We'll go out and see this beautiful world Even this moment will become the past So long as we keep walking on Nothing strange about straying, if you’re true to who you are ​When one story has ended, 'round the bend’s a whole new start With this map in my hand, wanderlust inside my heart Seeking still that out-of-reach Great Beyond! Your new map will be filled with color And in your hand will be a new start

Trivia

 * The English lyrics were originally written by Mumei, but after she became stuck trying to make the lyrics rhyme she asked Calli to rewrite them.
 * The entire song was originally in Japanese. Mumei asked for Calli's help with singing the Japanese lyrics.
 * Calli recorded a vocal guide to help Mumei with the timing of the lyrics.
 * Out of nervousness, Mumei muted the music video as she watched its premiere.
 * Before the release of the music video, Mumei took Animal to the animal park. Mumei was awestruck at the banality of her activities just hours before the premiere of such a widely-viewed video.