Sabaku from Joy by NINA ROSA

This Japanese-language song is a tribute to the legendary composers of Nintendo, whose music we love. The lyrics tell the story of a long-lost civilization, with ancient treasures buried beneath the sands and carried away by the desert winds. While recording this song, our engineer Derek, who usually stays pretty neutral and supportive, suggested Nina to go home and up her Japaneese game. Which she did. So what you'll hear is her second try to get the Japaneese lyrics right. Tell us what you think :).

Tracklist

9.	Sabaku	3:18

Lyrics

砂漠の謎

月のかげり消え
砂の深海
風が歌う

忘れた歌
砂隠れ
言葉が聞こえない

サビ：
砂漠の道
痕跡消える
発見できる
砂の中

古代の足音
発見できる
砂の中

砂漠の道
痕跡消える
宝石見つけ
砂の中

2番：
深く掘れば
必ず見つける
風が語る思い出

サビ繰り返し

エンド：
探し続け
必ず見つける

English translation:
Mystery of the Desert
The moon’s shadow fades away
A deep sea of sand
The wind sings

A forgotten song
Hidden in the sand
Words cannot be heard

Chorus:
The path through the desert
Traces disappear
You can discover them
Within the sand

Footsteps of ancient times
You can discover secrets
Within the sand

The path through the desert
Traces disappear
Find the jewels
Within the sand

Verse 2:
If you dig deep enough
You will surely find
Memories the wind tells

Chorus:
The path through the desert
Traces disappear
You can discover them
Within the sand

Footsteps of ancient times
You can discover secrets
Within the sand

The path through the desert
Traces disappear
Find the jewels
Within the sand

Keep searching
You will surely find...

Credits

from Joy, released June 20, 2025
music by Michal Mihok
lyrics: Nina Marinová
vocals, violin: Nina Marinová
accordion: Michal Mihok
guitar, drums, bass: Antonín Dlapa
recorded and mixed by Derek Saxenmeyer
mastered by Nick Watson

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