somei’s 2023 single "憂う門には福来たる" is a melancholic yet hopeful folk track that exemplifies their unique blend of traditional Japanese sounds and contemporary songwriting. The title, a wordplay on a Japanese proverb, hints at the song's themes of finding good fortune through overcoming hardship.
- The single was released on August 30, 2023, by the label MusicRay’n.
- The genre is listed as world and folk.
- The song title "憂う門には福来たる" is a wordplay on the Japanese proverb "웃는 얼굴에는 복이 온다" (warau kado ni wa fuku kitaru), which means "Good fortune comes to a smiling face."
somei is a Japanese singer-songwriter duo from Tokyo, known for their blend of folk and world music. Their music often features traditional Japanese instrumentation and melodies.
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