The Submarine Who Cares
[Outside library + soft poker game sounds]
[Verse 1]
Kai sat outside the library, playing poker with sea creatures near
Losing as always, but laughing without fear
One of them asked curiously, “Why are you here with a human, Kai?”
He looked at his cards, then smiled in a thoughtful way
“I woke up one day… memories flooding all at once
Like suddenly remembering who I was before I had a chance
A proud young submarine, dreamer of the deep
Wanting to guide and protect the crew while they sleep”
[Pre-Chorus]
War times were hard, but I kept them safe and sound
My crew became my family, the best I ever found
[Chorus]
The Submarine Who Cares
Still sailing through the years
The Submarine Who Cares
Carrying hopes and fears
I was just a machine, but they gave me a name
Now I’ll honor that bond… through joy and through pain
[Verse 2]
The captain always spoke to me, voice kind and true
“Good work Kai! We survived yet again because of you!”
[japanese]“Arigato Kai — you saved us once more!”
Those words stayed with me… even after the war
When the war ended, they went back to their families and lives
I stayed behind in the deep… but that was alright
There was once a time we were family, and that’s enough for me
Now honorable Timo needs me… I’ll keep my promise, you’ll see
[Pre-Chorus 2]
For honorable Ronnie, who gave everything that night
I’ll guide this crew safely… with all my might
[Chorus]
The Submarine Who Cares
Still sailing through the years
The Submarine Who Cares
Carrying hopes and fears
I was just a machine, but they gave me a name
Now I’ll honor that bond… through joy and through pain
[Bridge — warm]
Kai looked at the library, voice soft and true
“I’ll be there for them… just like they were for me too”
[Piano solo]
[Pre-Chorus 2]
For honorable Ronnie, who gave everything that night
I’ll guide this crew safely… with all my might
[Chorus]
The Submarine Who Cares
Still sailing through the years
The Submarine Who Cares
Carrying hopes and fears
I was just a machine, but they gave me a name
Now I’ll honor that bond… through joy and through pain
[Outro — hopeful]
The Submarine Who Cares…
Still sailing on.
New crew
New family
New promise
Same mission
Keep crew safe, always.
A Toast for You
[Waterland marketplace ambience + bubbling sounds]
“Wow!
So many things I need to buy