Sakanaction (サカナクション) are a Japanese rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japa… Read Full Bio ↴Sakanaction (サカナクション) are a Japanese rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan, formed in 2005. Their music is a mix of alternative rock, electronic, pop, and New Wave styles; thus, it is difficult to classify this band under one category.
The band consists of five members: Yamaguchi Ichiro (vocals & guitar), Iwadera Motoharu (guitar), Kusakari Ami (bass), Okazaki Emi (keyboard), and Ejima Keiichi (drums).
To them the fish symbolism reflects their wish to act quickly and lightly, like fish in the sea, without fearing changes in the music scene. Sakanaction = Sakana (fish) + Action.

They are slowly but surely rising into popularity, having achieved some mainstream success. They have won music video awards, appeared on popular music show Music Station, and their latest album DocumentaLy captured 2nd spot on the Weekly Oricon Charts.
Their music is a light, nice to ears and soothing alternative rock, mixed with some electronic effects, creating an almost surreal image in listeners' minds. This surreal feeling can be seen at the band's PVs, lyrics and images.

・ Members ・
├山口一郎 (Yamaguchi Ichiro) vocal, guitar
├岩寺基晴 (Iwadera Motoharu) guitar
├草刈愛美 (Kusakari Ami) bass
├岡崎英美 (Okazaki Emi) keyboard
└江島啓一 (Ejima Keiichi) drums

・ Discography ・
├GO TO THE FUTURE (2007.05.09)
├NIGHT FISHING (2008.01.23)
├NIGHT FISHING IS GOOD TOUR 2008 in SAPPORO (2008.8.9)
├REMIXion (2008.10.15)
├セントレイ (2008.12.10)
├シンシロ (2009.01.21)
├アルクアラウンド (2010.01.13)
├kikUUiki (2010.03.17)
└DocumentaLy (2011.09.28)

アドベンチャー
サカナクション Lyrics

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Utopia
確かめるよ繰り返すロックと本
混ざり合うかどうかを
Utopia
夜の檻を抜け出すための秘密
サラウンドで探す旅 oh oh

Utopia

夢は夢でつかず離れず居る
新しい靴を履く
Utopia
行き交う声にゆっくり耳を立てる
最後の旅に出る

揺れてる心の奥に咲いてた花は
最後の季節へ進み始めた
だけど思い出は色付くまま
そのまま
新しい僕の服になる
重ね着した僕はアドベンチャー

言う通りだ
映画のような終わりばかりなら
歴史は止まるはず
ゆっくり行けば行くほど
景色が見えてくる
遠回りしたくなる

揺れてる心の奥に咲いてた花は
最後の季節へ進み始めた
だけど思い出は色付くまま
そのまま
新しい僕の服になる
重ね着した僕はいつか
最後くらい夜に紛れて遊ぶ鳥
目のない鳥になり外を飛ぶんだ
だけど思い出はすぐに息を切らして

新しい僕の服になり
色あせては見えなくなるんだ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of サカナクション's song "アドベンチャー" (Adventure) convey a sense of seeking utopia and embarking on a journey to break free from the shackles of a stagnant existence. The song encourages embracing change and experiencing new things, symbolized by the idea of wearing new shoes and listening to the voices around you. The chorus reflects on the blooming flower deep within a wavering heart, which symbolizes the desire for growth and progress. The memories, however, retain their colors as they seamlessly transform into a new version of oneself, like a layered outfit. The song suggests that even in the face of an uncertain future, one can find adventure by allowing oneself to get lost and enjoying the night like a bird blending into the dark.

Line by Line Meaning

Utopia
A perfect imaginary world

確かめるよ繰り返すロックと本
I will ensure by repeating rock and books

混ざり合うかどうかを
Whether they will mix together or not

Utopia
A perfect imaginary world

夜の檻を抜け出すための秘密
A secret to escape from the night's cage

サラウンドで探す旅 oh oh
A journey searching in surround sound

Utopia
A perfect imaginary world

夢は夢でつかず離れず居る
The dream remains, neither grasped nor separated

新しい靴を履く
Putting on new shoes

Utopia
A perfect imaginary world

行き交う声にゆっくり耳を立てる
Slowly listening to the passing voices