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/.

一等星になれなかった君へ
チャットモンチー Lyrics

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荷物まとめてこの街を出ていったのは月曜日の夜のこと
足音もしなかった足跡もなかった

荷物まとめてこの街を出ていったのは月曜日の夜のこと
足音もしなかった足跡もなかった

本当によかったのかな
本当に君はそれで本当によかったのかな

100億光年の時を超え今日より美しい空はない
100億光年の時を超えいまそれぞれの輝き放て

屋根に登って見た星は今もそこにあるんだよ
目を凝らして見なくたって今もそこにあるんだよ

本当は単純なこと
本当は素敵なこと
本当に簡単なこと

100億光年の時を超え今日より美しい空はない
100億光年の時を超えいまそれぞれの輝き放て

100億光年の時を超え今日より美しい君はない
100億光年の時を超えいまそれぞれの輝き放て

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to チャットモンチー's song "Ittouseini Narenakatta Kimihe" (To You, Who I Couldn't Become Like) tell the story of someone reflecting on a past relationship and the sadness and confusion that comes with it. The song starts by describing how the person left town on a Monday night, without leaving any trace or sound behind. The singer questions whether it was truly for the best, wondering if the person they are singing about is really happy with the decision they made.

The song then takes a cosmic turn, talking about how there is no sky more beautiful than the one that exists now, surpassing the beauty of a hundred billion light years in the past. The lyrics encourage each individual to emit their unique brilliance and shine brightly. The singer mentions that even if they climb a rooftop and look at the stars, they will still be there, unchanged.

Despite these ponderings, the song acknowledges that simplicity and wonderful things truly exist. It emphasizes that these things are actually easy to understand and appreciate. The lyrics once again highlight the beauty of the present day, surpassing any beauty from a hundred billion light years ago. The song concludes by urging everyone to emit their own brilliance and shine brightly, just like the vastness of the universe.

Overall, the song captures a sense of longing, reflection, and acceptance of the past, while encouraging individual growth and embracing the beauty of the present.

Line by Line Meaning

荷物まとめてこの街を出ていったのは月曜日の夜のこと
I packed up and left this town on a Monday night.

足音もしなかった足跡もなかった
I left without making any sound or leaving any footsteps.

本当によかったのかな
I wonder if it was really a good thing.

本当に君はそれで本当によかったのかな
I wonder if it was really a good thing for you.

100億光年の時を超え今日より美しい空はない
Beyond 10 billion light years of time, there is no sky more beautiful than today.

100億光年の時を超えいまそれぞれの輝き放て
Beyond 10 billion light years of time, let each of us shine.

屋根に登って見た星は今もそこにあるんだよ
The stars I saw when I climbed onto the roof are still there.

目を凝らして見なくたって今もそこにあるんだよ
Even if you don't strain your eyes to see, they are still there.

本当は単純なこと
The truth is simple.

本当は素敵なこと
The truth is wonderful.

本当に簡単なこと
The truth is really simple.