Haikuesque
Bibio Lyrics
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The piano in the hall
Plays a quiet note
Waterfalls
Turning gentle into rough
Then gentle again
Morning dew
Washes yesterday's garden
Ready for today
Rocking chair
Is still without a rocker
But is still a chair
When she laughs
The piano in the hall
Resonates a note.
Waterfalls
Turning gentle into rough
Then gentle again
Morning dew
Washes yesterday's garden
Ready for today
Rocking Chair
Is still without a rocker
But is still a chair
When she laughs
The piano in the hall
Plays a quiet note
The lyrics of Bibio's "Haikuesque" are filled with vivid imagery that evoke the beauty and simplicity of daily life. The first stanza talks about how the sound of a piano playing a soft note in the hallway is heightened when the woman in question laughs. The gentle sound of the piano becomes resonant, as if her laughter brings out a hidden beauty in the music.
The second stanza compares the flow of waterfalls to the ebb and flow of emotions - sometimes gentle, sometimes rough, but always moving. It is a beautiful metaphor for the natural and cyclical nature of emotions and situations in our lives.
The third stanza paints an image of the morning dew unobtrusively washing away the marks of yesterday's garden, implying a fresh start for today. It serves as a reminder that the cycle of life is continuous, and it follows a pattern.
The last stanza highlights a rocking chair that is still a chair, even without the rocking feature. It is a testament to how something can still have value and purpose, even when it's incomplete.
Overall, the lyrics of Bibio's "Haikuesque" instill a sense of beauty in the simple and mundane things in life. It reminds us that even the smallest moments of our lives are worth celebrating and cherishing.
Line by Line Meaning
When she laughs
Her laughter prompts an understated sound to emanate from the hall's piano.
The piano in the hall
A musical instrument is located in the hallway.
Plays a quiet note
The piano emits a soft sound.
Waterfalls
Cascading masses of water.
Turning gentle into rough
The waterfalls transition from being tranquil to turbulent.
Then gentle again
The waterfalls return to their peaceful flow.
Morning dew
Moisture that has accumulated during the overnight hours on surfaces outside.
Washes yesterday's garden
The dew cleanses the flora from the previous day.
Ready for today
The garden is now prepared for a new day of growth and activity.
Rocking chair
A type of seat that swings back and forth on curved legs.
Is still without a rocker
Although it lacks its typical base, the chair remains intact.
But is still a chair
The chair still functions as a place to sit despite its missing part.
Contributed by Liliana D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jonhattanrai
When she laughs,
the piano in the hall plays a quiet note.
Waterfalls,
turning gentle into rough,
then gentle again.
Morning dew,
washes yesterday's garden,
ready for today.
Rocking chair,
is still without a rocker,
but is still a chair.
When she laughs,
the piano in the hall resonates a note.
(repeats)
Lord Jesus Christ son of God, have mercy. (repeats)
@knew_man
This is probably widely known, but I just realized this song is written in modern haiku form. Traditional haiku is 17 syllables. Modern English haiku is 10-14 syllables, which is what Bibio is doing every 3 lines. It's ALMOST full haiku, which is I guess why he called it HaikuESQUE. I always thought he was saying her laugh was haikuesque.
I love Bibio.
@omatzyo7
this song is beautiful
@TheGreenRee
Aaaah! You cannot deny how awesome, beautiful, simple and laid back this song is. Bibio is the best. I can chill out, break down and cry, or get motivated just from listening to any of his songs. He's super versatile too. That's how music is supposed to be.
@chriswright3832
Love this track, think I deleted it from my mind because it reminds me of the girlfriend I lost that year.
@Bisqu3
Same fuckin boat buddo
@antonioivcec1592
For me its another song by Bibio, "You won't remember"
@TheGreenRee
Thanks! Bibio is so talented. This is in my top 5 Bibio songs, nice guitar, cute melody.
@darkfader76
sure!!
@chrispineapple
I've cried to this song so many times
@deadmeem646
God there was an old flash loop that I first found this song from. Looked like an animated manga page. Pretty girl sitting playing a stringed instrument of some kind I think for someone else.
I can't find it, but God the vibes on it.