Sleepwalker: A Call From Within

Sleepwalker isn’t just a song—it’s a call from within, born from deep reflection on the struggles I feel as both an Okinawan and American. It’s a response to the pain of disconnection, the loss of culture, and the yearning for peace in a world that feels increasingly divided. The song reflects not just my personal experience, but the universal struggle we all face in navigating the challenges of today’s world.

The English version of Sleepwalker speaks to the global disconnect we feel—caught between a rapidly changing world and the longing for something deeper. Many are sleepwalking through life, numb to the struggles around them, but the song invites us to reconnect with what truly matters: our shared humanity, our history, and the hope that exists even in the darkest times. It’s a call to stop simply moving through life, but to live with intention, to choose peace, and to hold onto hope.

The Okinawan-Japanese version of Sleepwalker brings even more depth to this message. Okinawa, with its painful history of war and colonization, teaches us a vital lesson: that even through suffering, life is precious—Nu-chi du takara (命ど宝), "Life is a treasure." Despite the island’s enduring struggles, its people have chosen peace time and time again. This version of the song is a tribute to that strength and resilience, a reminder that peace is not just a choice but a way of life—one that must be chosen again and again, no matter how hard the journey.

These songs are a call to preserve what is sacred, to raise awareness of the struggles that divide us, and to choose hope, not just for ourselves, but for the world. They reflect the belief that, even in the most challenging times, we can choose peace. The struggle is universal, and the call is simple: keep hope alive, and choose peace every time.

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