BUTAOTOME – Won’t Betray You Again // もう二度と裏切らない (from Riverside Parade)

Love this song ever since I heard it in the TOUHOU PARTYBOX 02 sample. I remember guessing which track this was based on, as they didn’t write it on the website and it wasn’t really clear from the sample.

Lyrics transcript and romaji can be found at Tiramisu Cowboy.

“Perception” – Even if you closely follow the path laid out by the mind
and were to live without wrongdoings
wanting pleasure, even for just a split second
Ah! Would make you end up losing sight of the absolute truth

Hidden between the cracks of all inner and outer sides
is an arrogant mentality caught by foolish laziness
Even though it was just once, the betrayal doesn’t go away
Even so, wondering whether or not you should be forgiven
That is your punishment

“Perception” – What if the mind suddenly loses track?
This species remain the same, no matter how long I long
But at least they have any excuse
Ah! That is, a swaying thread of faith

You took away only my pain
by leaving behind precious words and feelings
There won’t be a day I will ever forget you
I turn a blind eye and hide myself from this weakness
I believe – That is my strength

Having regrets, repenting and having remorse
but even so, “I don’t need anything” is what you say

You took away only my pain
by leaving behind precious words and feelings
There won’t be a day I will ever forget you
I turn a blind eye and hide myself from this weakness
I believe – That is my strength