チャットモンチー (chatmonchy) was a two-member (formerly three-member) pop-rock ban… Read Full Bio ↴チャットモンチー (chatmonchy) was a two-member (formerly three-member) pop-rock band from Tokushima, Tokushima, Japan, formed in 2000. Consisting of 橋本絵莉子 (Hashimoto Eriko) on guitar & lead vocals, 福岡晃子 (Fukuoka Akiko) on bass, and formerly 高橋久美子 (Takahashi Kumiko) on drums. They hail from Tokushima, one of Japan's most remote corners, on the smallest of the four main islands, Shikoku.

In November 2005, they released a mini album, chatmonchy has come with Ki/oon Records. Some tracks from this album are included on their first proper album, 「耳鳴り」(Miminari), released in July 2006.

With the release of the popular single 「シャングリラ」(Shangrila) in November 2006, the band gained more exposure and started to reach a wider audience. Since then they have released two singles,「女子達に明日はない」(Joshi-tachi ni Ashita wa nai) in April, and the double A-side 「とび魚のバタフライ / 世界が終わる夜に」(Tobiuo no Butterfly / Sekai ga Owaru Yori ni) in June.

On September 5, the band releases the single Daidai (橙 ?). It debuts at number 12 on the Oricon single charts.
On October 24, the band releases the album Seimeiryoku (生命力 ?). It debuts at number 2 on the Oricon album charts.
On November 28, the band releases their first DVD, Chatmonchy Restaurant Appetizer (チャットモンチー　レストラン　前菜 ?).
On February 27, 2008, the band releases the single Hira Hira Hiraku Himitsu no Tobira (ヒラヒラヒラク秘密ノ扉 ?) and the live DVD Chatmonchy Restaurant Soup (チャットモンチー　レストラン　スープ; ?). The single debuts at number 11 on the Oricon single charts.
On June 25, the band releases the single Kaze Fukeba Koi (風吹けば恋 ?). It debuts at number 8 on the Oricon single charts.
On November 5, the band releases the single Somaru Yo (染まるよ ?). It debuts at number 10 on the Oricon single charts.
# On February 4, 2009, the band releases the single Last Love Letter. It debuts at number 7 on the Oricon single charts.

The band runs a regularly updated blog (http://playlog.jp/chatmonchy/blog/), and their official site can be found at http://www.chatmonchy.com/.

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チャットモンチー Lyrics

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さっきからうわの空
視線の先に何があるんだろう
どんなに星がきれいだって
あなたには言えないなあ
気付いてないふりをするのが
上手になってくこの頃です
それとなくそれとなくを繰り返して
私縮められない

そばにいてって言えないくらい
好きだった人がいて
好きだよって言えないくらい
愛してる人がいた
あきれるほどの寒さより
レンジで温めたセリフより
ただ届けたいのはただ届けたいのは

六角形の結晶が手の中で溶けていく
吐く息より白い雪の中
あなたの帰りを待っていた
いなくなればいいなんて
本気で思ってしまったの
私の本当のお願いは見事に叶わないまま

そばにいてって言えないくらい
好きだった人がいて
好きだよって言えないくらい
愛してる人がいた
あきれるほどの寒さより
レンジで温めたセリフより
ただ届けたいのはただ届けたいのは

いなくなればいいなんて
本気でお願いしていたら

「サヨウナラ」って言いっぱなしで
知らない国へ飛んでいった

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to チャットモンチー's song Message depict a person lost in their thoughts, wondering what lies ahead in their gaze, and the inability to express their feelings to a loved one. The singer describes the beauty of the stars but realizes that they cannot express their sentiments to the person they care about. The song reflects on the feeling of being stuck in a rut, making the same mistakes repeatedly, and the emotional struggles that come with it.

The chorus speaks about the singer's inability to confess their love to the person they care about or even express their affections. They wish to communicate their emotions as casually as possible but always fall short when it comes to revealing their true feelings. The singer reminisces about waiting for someone with warmth in their heart by referencing melting hexagonal crystals, imagining a happy future together.

The heartfelt lyricism, coupled with the catchy melody, has made Message immensely popular among fans of Japanese music. The song's themes of longing, love, and loss connect with listeners on an emotional level. The track has brought チャットモンチー significant commercial success and critical acclaim since its release.

Line by Line Meaning

さっきからうわの空
I have been lost in thought for a while

視線の先に何があるんだろう
Wondering what lies ahead

どんなに星がきれいだってあなたには言えないなあ
No matter how beautiful the stars are, I can't express my feelings to you

気付いてないふりをするのが上手になってくこの頃です
I am becoming skillful at pretending not to notice

それとなくそれとなくを繰り返して私縮められない
Repeating 'maybe, maybe', I can't help but get nervous

そばにいてって言えないくらい好きだった人がいて好きだよって言えないくらい愛してる人がいたあきれるほどの寒さよりレンジで温めたセリフよりただ届けたいのはただ届けたいのは
I couldn't even ask you to stay; I had someone I loved, but couldn't tell how I feel. I just want to convey my feelings more than anything else, rather than using contrived words or facing the bitter cold outside

六角形の結晶が手の中で溶けていく吐く息より白い雪の中あなたの帰りを待っていた
As the snowflakes melt between my fingers like hexagonal crystals, I wait for you to come back in the snow, taking a deep breath in the meantime

いなくなればいいなんて本気で思ってしまったの私の本当のお願いは見事に叶わないまま
I once wished you would disappear entirely, but my true wish remains unfulfilled

「サヨウナラ」って言いっぱなしで知らない国へ飛んでいった
Saying 'goodbye' without looking back, you flew away to a foreign land

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Akiko Fukuoka, Eriko Hashimoto

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