[Verse 1]
“Ten days without rain,
The surface is dry.”
“Yet we dig down deep beneath the summer sky,”
[Pre-Chorus 1]
Water applied to the scorched soil dries up in an instant.
[Chorus 1]
“Flipping the soil to bring the moisture ahead,”
“Shaping the lines for a perfect wet bed.”
“Protecting the sweet potato growing in place,”
“Plugging in the rice sprouts with style and with grace.”
[Verse 2]
Weeds steal the nutrients,
Growing at a rapid pace.
We cut them down
And repurpose them as fertilizer.
[Pre-Chorus 2]
We use logical thinking to cycle materials and eliminate waste.
[Chorus 2]
“Flipping the soil to bring the moisture ahead,”
“Shaping the lines for a perfect wet bed.”
“Protecting the sweet potato growing in place,”
“Plugging in the rice sprouts with style and with grace.”
[Instrumental Solo]
[Verse 3]
We considered the balance of
Labor and cost.
Working during the cooler hours
Leading up to sunset.
[Pre-Chorus 3]
We have only one body; if it breaks down,
We can do nothing.
[Chorus 3]
“Flipping the soil to bring the moisture ahead,”
“Shaping the lines for a perfect wet bed.”
“Protecting the sweet potato growing in place,”
“Plugging in the rice sprouts with style and with grace.”
[Bridge]
“They’re selling almond saplings for 1200 yen,” she suggested.
“Since they’re drought-resistant, I thought they might grow well.”
“That sounds like a good idea,” I replied.
[Final Chorus]
“Flipping the soil to bring the moisture ahead,”
“Shaping the lines for a perfect wet bed.”
“Protecting the sweet potato growing in place,”
“Plugging in the rice sprouts with style and with grace.”
[Outro]
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