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.
真夏の星空は少しブルー
エレファントカシマシ Lyrics
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僕は君とふたりで見つめてた
町も夢も木々も全てを忘れて
遠い遠い町まで走りゆく
ふたりだけの小さな旅へゆこう
ビルも夏も風も全てを忘れて 忘れて
優しい歌を聴いた
光る波を見ていた
ふたりの影が揺れた
ながく揺れていた
遠い遠い空へ
吸い込まれてゆくよ
僕らは手を繋いで
このまま少し眠ろう
このまま眠ろう
真夏の星空は少しブルー
静かに流れゆく小さく囁いて
遠い遠い町まで走りゆく
あてのないまますべるようにゆくよ
町も夢も木々も全てを忘れて
The lyrics of エレファントカシマシ's song 真夏の星空は少しブルー (The Midsummer Starry Sky is a little blue) convey a sense of tranquility and longing for escape. The opening lines describe the singer and their companion watching the lights of a town slowly fading away, trying to forget everything around them, including the town, their dreams, and the trees. They decide to embark on a small journey, leaving behind the buildings, summer, and the wind, attempting to escape from reality.
The second verse talks about hearing a gentle song and watching the shining waves under the sunlight. The shadows of the two swayed for a long time, indicating a moment of deep connection and introspection. Then, the lyrics shift to longing for the distant sky, feeling as if they're being sucked into it. They hold hands and suggest they should sleep a little while in this state of blissful escape.
The chorus refers to the midsummer starry sky as being a little blue, conveying a sense of melancholy. The sky quietly flows, softly whispering. The lyrics conclude with repetition of the earlier lines about forgetting everything, running towards a distant town, and leaving behind the town, dreams, and trees.
Overall, the song captures a yearning for a temporary escape from reality, where the feeling of being lost and forgotten allows the singer and their companion to find solace in each other and in the serene beauty of the starry sky.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hiroji Miyamoto
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