Kaguyahime is Japanese folk group that formed in the 1970s. The group first… Read Full Bio ↴Kaguyahime is Japanese folk group that formed in the 1970s. The group first formed in 1970 under the name "Minami Taka to Kaguyahime" when Minami joined with Mori Shichiro and Oshima Sanpei. The group released their debut single, as first generation Kaguyahime, "Yoidore Kaguyahime" in 1970 along with one album and two more singles within the year. "Yoidore Kaguyahime" and the single after it broke the Top 100 on the Oricon charts at that time. They also became popular regulars on television and radio shows such like the show Zen Nigon Kayou Senshuuken.

Then in the later half of 1971, the group changed it's member roaster as Mori and Oshima quit the group and added Yamada and Ise. They released their first single together, "Seishun", in September 1991. They also released the Yoshida Takuro-produced album Hajimashite a year later, resulting in 50,000 copies sold.

Their major hit came two years later when "Kanadagawa" was released, selling over 16 million copies. Before the year was up, the group made their first appearance on the year-end special Kouhaku Uta Gassen. They also changed their name from Minami Taka to Kaguyahime to just plain Kaguyahime. However, it was bittersweet when the group broke up two years later in 1975 when they performed their last concert at Kyoritsu Women's University. Minami Kousetsu and Yamada Panda would continue with their own separate music careers while Ise Shozo took a hiatus after group's split.

The band would go on to reunite many times over the years. For example, they reformed in 1978 after the release of the album Kaguyahime Kyou and going on a small tour that including stops at Yokohama Stadium. The group also came back together from 1999 to 2001 with the release of the single "Seishun no Itami", a concert tour, and an appearance on the 1999 Kouhaku Uta Gassen.

あてもないけど
かぐや姫 Lyrics

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人波の中を僕は歩いているのに
何故こんなに淋しいの
みんなどこに向かって歩いていくの
僕はひとりあてなどありゃしない
誰か僕を呼んで欲しい
そっとやさしく呼んで欲しい

季節はうつり何か始まるふりをして

また通りすぎてゆくだけ
誰か僕と同じ風に
吹かれているなら
話しかけて欲しい
僕が貴方をつつんであげる
そっとやさしくつつんであげる

僕が貴方をつつんであげる
そっとやさしくつつんであげる

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of かぐや姫's song あてもないけど (Atemonai kedo) express the feeling of loneliness amidst a crowd of people. The writer wonders why they feel so lonely, even though they are surrounded by people. They yearn for someone to call out to them, gently and softly, to alleviate their loneliness. The seasons change, but nothing really starts, everything just passes by. The writer hopes that someone who is blown by the wind in the same direction as they are will speak to them. The writer is ready to wrap that person up and hold them gently, to also help relieve them of their loneliness.

The song expresses the universal feeling of loneliness and the human need for companionship, which can be relatable to any listener. It also touches on the fleeting nature of life and the importance of being present in the moment. The lyrics capture the human desire for intimacy and touch, which can be comforting in a world that can feel isolating.

Line by Line Meaning

人波の中を僕は歩いているのに
Despite walking amidst the crowd, I feel all alone

何故こんなに淋しいの
I wonder why I feel so lonely

みんなどこに向かって歩いていくの
I wonder where everyone is headed

僕はひとりあてなどありゃしない
I have no particular destination or purpose

誰か僕を呼んで欲しい
I wish someone would call out to me

そっとやさしく呼んで欲しい
I want them to call me softly and gently

季節はうつり何か始まるふりをして
The seasons change, pretending that something new is beginning

また通りすぎてゆくだけ
But time just keeps passing by

誰か僕と同じ風に
If someone is being blown by the same wind as me

吹かれているなら
I want them to talk to me

僕が貴方をつつんであげる
I'll wrap you up gently