Roei No Uta
Imperial Japanese Army
War Song
Gonna come out victorious and brave
Left my hometown underground
Will I die without any achievements?
Every time I hear the marching bugle
I see the flag waving in my mind
The earth, the plants, all burning in flames
Trampling through endless wastelands
Advancing with the rising sun flag and iron helmet
Stroking the horse's mane
Who knows whose life tomorrow will be
Bullets, ammo, bayonets
Briefly resting on grass pillows
Encouraged by my father who appeared in my dreams
To die and return
Waking up to glare at the enemy's sky
Thinking back on today's battle
Smiling, stained with alcohol
My fallen comrades who died with a smile
Left behind a voice shouting 'Long live the Emperor!'
Will I forget that voice?
Those of us in battle have long been prepared
To discard what we hold dear
Don't cry for us, little grasshopper
If it's for the sake of Eastern peace
Whose life is too precious?
