Joshitai

Aizu stands to fall on the losing side of the Boshin war The tragic end of samurai Bring forth the steel We shall defend and protect with honour fierce For this is the end Mother and sister standing by my side My naginata ready to cleave Jōshitai, we fight and die Over capture, slavery, and rape Jōshitai, we choose to fight and die Don't be taken alive Yūko, decapitate me Bury my head, hidden deep The gates of Wakamatsu Castle close Shielding the occupants inside They tremble in fear of the Imperials A suicide mission is what they said We attack near the Bridge of Tears Head on and without fear Fighting like a demon possessed But even demons can't fight forever Jōshitai, we fight and die Over capture, slavery, and rape Jōshitai, we choose to fight and die Don't be taken alive Yūko, decapitate me Bury my head, hidden deep I'm hit, a bullet fatal Death approaching so quickly Jōshitai, we fight and die Over capture, slavery, and rape Jōshitai, we choose to fight and die Do not be taken alive Yūko, you beheaded me Hid my head, buried deep

Submitted by The Void — Feb 12, 2026