After graduating from Tokyo Keizai University, he worked as a "salaryman" for four years in the advertisement industry. Debuting with a major label EP album release in 1997, his J-Pop music has funk and soul influence, coupled with beautiful and moving lyrics.
Several of his songs have been used in the TV anime show Honey and Clover, including '8gatsu no Serenade', 'Tsuki to Knife' and 'Yubikiri'. Yozora no Mukou ("Beyond the Night Sky"), the song he wrote the lyrics to, and sung by Smap, has appeared in several Japanese music textbooks. More recently, some of his songs have been used in the anime series xxxHolic, most notably the opening theme "19sai". Also, his song 'Yuudachi' ("Evening Shower") was used as the opening theme for the 2000 anime series Boogiepop Phantom. In addition, his song "Manatsu no Yoru no Yume" (A Midsummer Night's Dream) was used as a theme in the first Death Note movie, which came out June 2006.
アシンメトリー
スガシカオ Lyrics
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にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
自分が思ってるよりも
君は強い人間じゃないし
抱きしめるぼくにしたって
君と何もかわりなんてない
ヒドイ嘘をついてふさぎこんだり
あてもない夢を見たり
なげやりになったりして...
きっとぼくらの明日なんて
始まりも終わりもなく
そこにぼくと君がいればいい
君の涙の色はきっと
にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
そう...だから何度も
君のその手を確かめる
月のない夜をえらんで
そっと秘密の話をしよう
ぼくがうたがわしいのなら
君は何も言わなくていい
半分に割った赤いリンゴの
イビツな方をぼくがもらうよ
二人はそれでたいがいうまくいく
きっとぼくらの明日なんて
ヤミでも光でもなく
そこにぼくと君がいるだけで
いつでも心の色なんて
にじんでぼやけてしまうから
そう...だから何度も
ぼくは言葉で確かめる
手に入れたものは自由じゃなく
自由のまがい物ばかり
失くしたものは
いちいち憶えちゃいない
きっとぼくらの明日なんて
始まりも終わりもなく
そこにぼくと君がいればいい
君の涙の色はきっと
にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
そう...だから何度も
君のその手を確かめる
These lyrics are from the song "アシンメトリー" (Asymmetry) by スガシカオ. The song explores themes of self-doubt, the complexities of relationships, and the importance of communication.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that they may not be able to perceive the true depth of someone's emotions, represented by the color of their tears. They believe that the person they're addressing is stronger than they think they are, and regardless of whether they're held in an embrace or not, nothing really changes between them. The singer references telling hurtful lies and getting lost in aimless dreams, implying that they may have experienced difficulties or challenges that led them to become apathetic or discouraged about living.
The chorus suggests that the concept of tomorrow for them both is indefinite; it has no clear beginning or end. As long as they have each other, that is all that matters. The color of the other person's tears may not be easily discernible to the singer. Therefore, the singer repeatedly seeks reassurance by holding and confirming the touch of their hand.
In the second verse, the singer proposes choosing moonless nights to have secret conversations. This could symbolize sharing vulnerable or intimate thoughts that are hidden from the rest of the world. The mention of a halved red apple could represent the imperfections or flaws in their relationship, with the singer offering to take the more irregular part. The lyrics express the belief that, despite these imperfections, the two of them can make things work.
The bridge reflects on the limitations and complexities of freedom. The singer suggests that what they have obtained may not truly be freedom, but rather a shallow imitation. They also confess to not remembering everything they have lost along the way. This could symbolize a sense of detachment or unawareness of the consequences of their actions or choices.
The final chorus reiterates the idea that their tomorrow is undefined, emphasizing the importance of their presence in each other's lives. The singer acknowledges their own difficulty in perceiving the true color of the other person's tears. Therefore, they seek confirmation repeatedly by holding their hand and expressing their feelings through words.
Overall, the lyrics of "アシンメトリー" delve into the complexities of relationships, self-doubt, and the necessity of open communication to bridge the perceived gaps between individuals. The song encourages the reaffirmation of emotions and connections through physical touch and vocal expression.
Line by Line Meaning
涙の色はきっと
The color of tears is surely
にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
Not visible to someone as dull as me
自分が思ってるよりも
You are not as weak as I think
君は強い人間じゃないし
You are not a strong person
抱きしめるぼくにしたって
Even if it's me holding you tight
君と何もかわりなんてない
There's no difference between you and me
ヒドイ嘘をついてふさぎこんだり
Telling terrible lies and shutting myself away
あてもない夢を見たり
Having aimless dreams
生きてくことに
To continue living
なげやりになったりして...
Becoming apathetic...
きっとぼくらの明日なんて
Surely, our tomorrow
始まりも終わりもなく
Has no beginning or end
そこにぼくと君がいればいい
If only you and I are there
君の涙の色はきっと
The color of your tears is surely
にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
Not visible to someone as dull as me
そう...だから何度も
So... that's why many times
君のその手を確かめる
I confirm that hand of yours
月のない夜をえらんで
Choosing moonless nights
そっと秘密の話をしよう
Let's quietly have a secret conversation
ぼくがうたがわしいのなら
If I am doubtful
君は何も言わなくていい
You don't have to say anything
半分に割った赤いリンゴの
Of the red apple that's been split in half
イビツな方をぼくがもらうよ
I'll take the uneven half
二人はそれでたいがいうまくいく
With that, the two of us will somehow make it work
きっとぼくらの明日なんて
Surely, our tomorrow
ヤミでも光でもなく
Is neither darkness nor light
そこにぼくと君がいるだけで
Just having you and me there
いつでも心の色なんて
Whenever, the color of our hearts
にじんでぼやけてしまうから
Will blur and fade away
そう...だから何度も
So... that's why many times
ぼくは言葉で確かめる
I confirm with words
手に入れたものは自由じゃなく
What I've obtained is not freedom
自由のまがい物ばかり
Just imitations of freedom
失くしたものは
The things I've lost
いちいち憶えちゃいない
I don't remember them one by one
きっとぼくらの明日なんて
Surely, our tomorrow
始まりも終わりもなく
Has no beginning or end
そこにぼくと君がいればいい
If only you and I are there
君の涙の色はきっと
The color of your tears is surely
にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
Not visible to someone as dull as me
そう...だから何度も
So... that's why many times
君のその手を確かめる
I confirm that hand of yours
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: sugashikao
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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アシンメトリー 歌詞
歌:スガシカオ
作詞:スガシカオ
作曲:スガシカオ
涙の色はきっと にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
自分が思ってるよりも 君は強い人間じゃないし
抱きしめるぼくにしたって 君と何もかわりなんてない
ヒドイ嘘をついてふさぎこんだり
あてもない夢を見たり
生きてくことになげやりになったりして…
※きっと ぼくらの明日なんて 始まりも終わりもなく
そこにぼくと君がいればいい
君の涙の色はきっと にぶいぼくには見えやしないから
そう…だから何度も 君のその手を確かめる※
月のない夜をえらんで そっと秘密の話をしよう
ぼくがうたがわしいのなら 君は何も言わなくていい
半分に割った赤いリンゴの
イビツな方をぼくがもらうよ
二人はそれで たいがいうまくいく
きっとぼくらの明日なんて ヤミでも光でもなく
そこにぼくと君がいるだけで
いつでも心の色なんて にじんでぼやけてしまうから
そう…だから何度も ぼくは言葉で確かめる
手に入れたのは自由じゃなく
自由のまがい物ばかり
失くしたものは いちいち憶えちゃいない
(※くり返し)
まつぼっくり
2023年も聴いてる。定期的に聴きたくなる。スガシカオの歌は唯一無二
Howzit?
ファンならずっと聴いてるわ
satoshimen
もう19年経つのか。今聴いても懐メロ的な立ち位置で無く、メチャメチャ都会的でお洒落に聞こえるのが凄い。
まぼ
20年間が一瞬だった。そしてこの曲は全く色褪せていない。
サイワカ
「手にしたものは自由でなく自由のまがい物ばかり」って歌詞が考えさせられ、表現が好きです♡
Y S
スガシカオの曲の中で一番好きです。ずっと歌い継がれていってほしいと思います。
waribasi6
「半分にわった赤いりんごの いびつなほうを僕がもらうよ」って歌詞(漢字とか変換されてませんが)とても好きだなぁ!! 心にのこる
24階
この声がたまらなくいい。
よーちゃん
唯一無二の魅力的な声
Nonchan666
大スランプ中に作ったなんて思えない名曲❗心に響く歌詞、素敵な声。