The Rabbit Of The Moon

Hear the tale

Of the old man hiding

In disguise, dressed up as a beggar

He passed by the forest folk

That lived there at that time

No one knows

His own real nature

He belongs to the bright, celestial home

And in search for food he roames around

Look at the sky and see the Moon

Feel the magic through the gloom

And your eyes will clearly see

The bright glowing silver shape

Of the big jade rabbit who lives there

A sign carved in stone for all to see

A reminder for eternity

Of the sweetest sacrifice

The tale behind this tune

Fruit and meat

The fox lights the flames just

To warm him

They offer a shelter and a meal

Then gather around him to lend a hand

I can collect only some grass

It's not enough to give you the strengh

And to survive

So the rabbit offers himself in sacrifice

Look at the sky and see the Moon

Feel the magic through the gloom

And your eyes will clearly see

The bright and glowing silver shape

Of the big jade rabbit who lives there

A sign carved in stone for all to see

A reminder for eternity

Of the sweetest sacrifice

The tale behind this tune

Can you hear his ancient ode?

Do you see the gift bestowed?

By the Moon Divinity

To the kindest living being?

Look at the sky and see the Moon...

Sora mi aghe tsuki o

Look at the sky and see the Moon

Feel the magic through the gloom

And your eyes will clearly see

The bright and glowing silver shape

Of the big jade rabbit who lives there

A sign carved in stone for all to see

A reminder for eternity

Of the sweetest sacrifice

The tale behind this tune

The rabbit on the Moon