10/06/2026
🏰 Castle in the Sky · Original English Lyrics 🎹✨
This is the first song for which I have written my own lyrics. The piece is inspired by Carrying You, the beloved theme song from Hayao Miyazaki's animated film Castle in the Sky, composed by Joe Hisaishi.
🌟 The Story Behind the Creation:
During the Christmas holidays of 2025, my children and I watched many Studio Ghibli films together. The melody of Carrying You stayed with me for days.
At the beginning of 2026, I sent the piece to my piano teacher, Carla, and told her I wanted to learn it. Although this song is very famous in Asia, it was the first time she had heard it.
After practising it a couple of times, we both felt that something was missing. Carla suggested, “Perhaps you could write lyrics for this melody?” I replied, “I've never written lyrics before. But I'll give it a try.”
What followed were several rounds of revisions to both the lyrics and the score, until we arrived at this final version. Through these lyrics, I wanted to express hope, belonging, and the journey of coming home.
I would also like to dedicate this piece to two extraordinary artists, Hayao Miyazaki and Joe Hisaishi, whose work has brought so much beauty, hope, and healing into the world. 💗✨
