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)
新宝島
サカナクション Lyrics
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その次と線を引き続けた
次の目的地の
目的地を描くんだ宝島
このまま君を連れて行くと
丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に描くと
丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に描くと決めていたよ
次も その次も その次もまだ目的地じゃない
夢の景色を 景色を探すんだ宝島
このまま君を連れて行くと
丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に歌うと
揺れたり震えたりしたって
丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に歌うと決めてたけど
このまま君を連れて行くよ
丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に描くよ
揺れたり震えたりしたって
丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に歌うよ
それでも君を連れて行くよ
揺れたり震えたりした線で
描くよ君の歌を
The lyrics of サカナクション's "新宝島" tell the story of a journey towards a destination that is not yet clear. The singer talks about drawing lines towards the next destination, and eventually reaching a "treasure island" where they will create a new goal. The idea of drawing lines and creating destinations is used as a metaphor for the creative process of making music. The singer promises to take the listener on this journey, even if the road ahead may be shaky, and to sing with precision and care along the way.
The repetition of the phrase "丁寧に描く" (draw carefully) and "丁寧に歌う" (sing carefully) throughout the lyrics emphasizes the importance of paying attention to the details of one's creative process. The lines that are "揺れたり震えたり" (shaky or trembling) represent the imperfections that come with creating something, but the determination to draw and sing with care despite these imperfections shows a dedication to the craft. The use of the word "宝島" (treasure island) as a goal suggests that the journey may be difficult, but the reward will be worth it in the end.
Line by Line Meaning
次と その次と その次と線を引き続けた
Continuing to draw lines one after another, each and every time.
次の目的地の 目的地を描くんだ宝島
Sketching the next destination, which is the island of treasures.
このまま君を連れて行くと 丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に描くと 揺れたり震えたりした線で 丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に描くと決めていたよ
Deciding to sketch every detail carefully and meticulously, even if the lines might shake or waver, while taking you with me as we go along.
次も その次も その次もまだ目的地じゃない 夢の景色を 景色を探すんだ宝島
The next destination and those that follow are not the final ones, rather we're searching for the dream-like sceneries on the island of treasures.
このまま君を連れて行くと 丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に歌うと 揺れたり震えたりしたって 丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に歌うと決めてたけど
Making a resolution to sing meticulously and attentively while taking you with me, even if the voice might falter or tremble.
このまま君を連れて行くよ 丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に描くよ 揺れたり震えたりしたって 丁寧 丁寧 丁寧に歌うよ
Taking you with me as we continue to draw every detail with utmost care and precision, and singing earnestly with the same meticulousness, regardless of any obstacles.
それでも君を連れて行くよ 揺れたり震えたりした線で 描くよ君の歌を
Still, I will take you with me and use lines that might shake or quiver to sketch your song.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ichiro Yamaguchi
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