【AI Song】No Encore - English version

#OriginalSong #RivalCharacter #CharacterSong #JRock #JazzRock #MaleVocals #AnimeOpening #StorySong #AIMusic This is the English version of a song originally created in Japanese. Listen to the original Japanese version here:    • 【AI Song】 No Encore   I’m not trying to change the song into something completely different for an overseas audience. Rather, I made this version because I love Japanese culture, and I know there are people around the world who feel the same way. If this song reaches someone who enjoys Japanese music, anime-inspired stories, or the atmosphere of Japanese pop culture, I would be very happy. I had a particular game character in mind, but intentionally moved the song away from that original model. It is told from the perspective of the rival who is written to lose—someone who works relentlessly, yet knows that the moment the true protagonist appears, the spotlight and victory will be taken from him with ease. ＜Lyrics＞ Only hard work Ever stood beside me So I would never lose I threw away even laughter I would be the one they chose The summit would be mine Unless I believed it I couldn't stay on my feet But then you came Wearing that easy smile And swept away The place that should be mine Talent or luck Whatever you call it Don't dare end this With words like those The spotlight Keeps turning away from me The applause Always falls on you The voice I swallowed Still burns inside my chest For someone who can't play the lead There is no encore If you were cruel It would've been easier I can't hate you That's why it hurts more The days I built Were never a lie Then why am I the only one Who never gets there? My shadow deepens The brighter you shine Even so, I still Won't let the curtain fall Even if the spotlight Forgets about me This voice of mine I still cannot silence Holding all the pain Of never being chosen I may never play the lead But I still won't step down