石森敏行 (Toshiyuki Ishi… Read Full Bio ↴宮本浩次 (Hiroji Miyamoto) aka "Miyaji" : Vocal, Guitar
石森敏行 (Toshiyuki Ishimori) aka "Ishi-kun" : Guitar
高緑成治 (Seiji Takamidori) aka "Sei-chan" : Bass
冨永義之 (Yoshiyuki Tominaga) aka "Tomy" : Drums
エレファントカシマシ (The Elephant Kashimashi aka "Ele-kashi") is a Japanese Alternative rock band, originally formed in Tokyo by Miyamoto, Ishimori and Tominaga when they were in junior high school (1981). Takamidori, who was Tominaga's friend in his high school, joined the band in 1986.
Their work can be divided into two major stylistic periods: the "Epic Sony years" (1988-1994, the albums Elephant Kashimashi through Tokyo No Sora) and the "Pony Canyon & Faithful, EMI Music, Universal Music years" (1996-present, the album Kokoro Ni Hana Wo onward). A major change in songwriting, production, and general playing style (especially Miyamoto's vocals) occurred along with this label switch.
まぬけなJohnny
エレファントカシマシ Lyrics
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ああ まぬけなJohnny
女に「将来どうするの? 私たち」
なんてマジでせまられ
「その話なら先日も何度か繰り返して説明したつもりだけど」
ヘイヘイしどろもどろ カーテンの隙間から光射す朝
暮らしはじめて2年目 オレどうすんの?
女の視線避けてオーライ
ああ まぬけなJohnny
逃げ出したヒーロー まぬけなJohnny
燈台はもと暗し まぬけなJohnny
いろんな女に電話かけまくって今日もジゴロ気取り
夜更けて部屋に帰りついたらいつもより静かすぎる
何か変な感じさ
テーブルの上に置手紙「さよならゴメンネ」
オレ飛び出して探し歩いたけど見つかる訳もない
空は満天の星でオーライ
ああ こんなものかい?
結局ああ こんなものかい?
思い出の映像駈け巡るJohnny ああ
後悔は先に立たず まぬけなJohnny
とんでもねえなエブリデイ
何とかなるさエブリデイ
ああ まぬけなJohnny ハレルヤ ああ
池袋でタクシー拾って東西もわからず走らせJohnny
ファミレスでコーヒー飲んで ああ
お前が好きだった まぬけなJohnny
まぬけなJohnny
The song "まぬけなJohnny" by エレファントカシマシ (Elephant Kashimashi) talks about the struggles of a man named Johnny who seems to be directionless in life. The song starts with Johnny being questioned by a woman about his plans for the future. However, he stammers and avoids her gaze. He has been living for two years but is unsure of how to move forward. The lyrics communicate Johnny's confusion and indecisiveness in life.
The second section of the song talks about Johnny being a runaway hero who is not really heroic, and how he has become a gigolo. He calls different women every day and pretends to be a gigolo. When he returns home late at night, he finds a letter from his girlfriend, who has left him. He searches for her but can't find her. He thinks about his memories with her and reflects on his mistakes. The song ends with Johnny being directionless and clueless about what the future holds for him.
The song portrays the difficulties of a man who is stuck in the present and has no idea about his future. The lyrics offer insight into the complexities of life and the struggles of self-discovery. It is a relatable message that speaks to many people who are searching for meaning and purpose in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
ああ まぬけなJohnny オレは
Oh, I am a foolish Johnny
女に「将来どうするの? 私たち」
A woman asked me, 'What will we do in the future?'
なんてマジでせまられ
It was a serious question.
「その話なら先日も何度か繰り返して説明したつもりだけど」
I thought I explained it several times before.
ヘイヘイしどろもどろ カーテンの隙間から光射す朝
I stuttered and the morning light shone through the gap in the curtains.
暮らしはじめて2年目 オレどうすんの?
I've been living here for two years. What should I do?
女の視線避けてオーライ
I avoided the woman's gaze and said, 'Okay.'
逃げ出したヒーロー まぬけなJohnny
I'm a stupid Johnny who ran away from being a hero.
燈台はもと暗し まぬけなJohnny
As the saying goes, 'There's none so blind as those who will not see.' I'm a foolish Johnny.
いろんな女に電話かけまくって今日もジゴロ気取り
I pretended to be a gigolo and called many women today.
夜更けて部屋に帰りついたらいつもより静かすぎる
When I returned to my room late at night, it was unusually quiet.
何か変な感じさ
I felt something strange.
テーブルの上に置手紙「さよならゴメンネ」
There was a note on the table that said, 'Goodbye, sorry.'
オレ飛び出して探し歩いたけど見つかる訳もない
I searched for her, but there was no way to find her.
空は満天の星でオーライ
I looked up at the sky full of stars and said, 'Okay.'
ああ こんなものかい?
Oh, is this all?
結局ああ こんなものかい?
In the end, is this all there is?
思い出の映像駈け巡るJohnny ああ
Memories flashed through my mind, oh Johnny.
後悔は先に立たず まぬけなJohnny
I'm a foolish Johnny who knows that regrets won't help anything.
とんでもねえなエブリデイ
Every day is unbelievable.
何とかなるさエブリデイ
Every day, I believe things will somehow work out.
ああ まぬけなJohnny ハレルヤ ああ
Oh, foolish Johnny. Hallelujah, oh yeah.
池袋でタクシー拾って東西もわからず走らせJohnny
I took a taxi in Ikebukuro and didn't even know which direction to go, Johnny.
ファミレスでコーヒー飲んで ああ
Drinking coffee at a family restaurant, oh.
お前が好きだった まぬけなJohnny
I'm a foolish Johnny who loved you.
まぬけなJohnny
I'm a foolish Johnny.
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