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Old 21st August 2018, 01:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Zeke. View Post

I find it especially important to include the word “appears” as it connects more directly to the title of the track, and further imbeds the connotation of it being a “facade”. And actually, I never understood why it was called “appears” until I interpreted that line in that way. Originally I thought the title referred to something showing up, becoming visible - when in realty, it speaks on appearances, the way things look to the eye (but potentially are a lie).
I always thought it was appears as in "showing up" too. I never thought of it that way until now. Nice translation. The more exposure I have to the Japanese language, the less satisfied I am with translations I find on generic sites. I always like to see the interpretations of the forum members here.