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/.

素直
チャットモンチー Lyrics

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心地よい束縛も
今ではただのゴムの首輪のよう

こんな正直な気持ちは
親友のあの子でさえ見抜けないでしょう

さびがどこだか分からない歌が好きでした
だけどなんでもはっきりしたい私の性格はあなた好み

積もり積もった光みたいに綺麗なものを想像しないで
たまりにたまる煙草の灰みたいなんだから

そもそもあなたがいけないんだって
言ってるじゃない最初っから
あなたの顔が浮かんで消えては
煙にとけていく

積もり積もった光みたいに綺麗なものを想像しないで

たまりにたまる煙草の灰みたいなんだから
みたいなんだから

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of チャットモンチー's 素直 (Sunao) discuss a complex mixture of emotions, particularly regarding one's ability to self-express and maintain relationships. The opening verse describes the previous comfort of being tied down, and the realization that those same bindings only serve as a rubber collar. This can be interpreted as a metaphor for the confusion and tumult that come with growing up and realizing that what once felt comfortable or familiar no longer serves one's higher goals or values. The second verse delves into the internal struggle of being honest about one's feelings, even with close friends. This individual may desire clarity and openness, but the fear of judgment and rejection may hold them back from being completely "sunao" (honest).

Line by Line Meaning

心地よい束縛も
What used to feel like pleasant restrictions now feels like a simple rubber collar.

今ではただのゴムの首輪のよう
Now it's nothing but a rubber collar.

こんな正直な気持ちは
Even my best friend wouldn't be able to see through these honest feelings.

親友のあの子でさえ見抜けないでしょう
Even my friend wouldn't be able to figure it out.

さびがどこだか分からない歌が好きでした
I used to like songs where I couldn't tell where the rust was.

だけどなんでもはっきりしたい私の性格はあなた好み
But you like my personality that wants everything to be crystal clear.

積もり積もった光みたいに綺麗なものを想像しないで
Don't imagine beautiful things like accumulated light.

たまりにたまる煙草の灰みたいなんだから
It's more like the accumulated ashes of cigarettes.

そもそもあなたがいけないんだって
In the first place, you're the one who's at fault.

言ってるじゃない最初っから
I've been saying it from the beginning.

あなたの顔が浮かんで消えては
Your face comes to mind and then disappears.