The band formed in 2014 when vocalist-guitarist Honoka Takahashi met drummer Yukiyama while in high school. The girls performed at small shows and festivals at the time before gaining a small following after winning second place for their music at the 2015 Mikakunin Festival competition for teen rock bands. They competed against more than 3,000 other bands for this award, and had their music judged by a panel that included notable musicians Junji Ishiwatari from Supercar and Toru Hidaka from BEAT CRUSADERS. Bassist Umi, who played supporting bass since 2017, officially joined the band in 2018.
Regal Lily quickly gained fame with their unique sound and shy stage presence. They performed at SXSW in 2019 for the official Japan Nite showcase, attracting many international fans. They have continued gaining fame since then, with some of their songs appearing in Japanese media. Their single "ハナヒカリ" ("Hanahikari") was featured in the "Flowers of Evil" (orig. 惡の華/Aku no Hana) live-action movie, released in 2019. The music video for their February 2020 song "ハンシー" ("Hansie") featured up-and-coming actress Sakurako Konishi, and was chosen as a commercial jingle for the Bank of Iwate on April 2020.
Band Members
Vocalist/Guitarist - Honoka Takahashi, born December 10, 1997Drummer - Yukiyama, born October 24, 1997Bassist - Umi, born July 2, 1998Former bassist - Haruka Shiraishi played as bassist for Regal Lily since 2014, but had to leave the band due to health issues; in 2018 she joined the band メレ (Mele)
Social Media:
Official Band Site (JP): http://www.office-augusta.com/regallily
Official Band Instagram
Official Twitter
Honoka's Twitter
Umi's Twitter
Yukiyama's Twitter
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GOLD TRAIN
リーガルリリー Lyrics
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そこから悲しみや苦しみが 暖房とともに溢れてく
夜の gold train
思い出したくない駅も増え
全部本当にしてみたいことがあります あります
私の持っている目に収まった空や
自分と繋がっていることを知るために
君は絵を描くんだね
思い出す 悲しみを
思い出す 今朝のこと
思い出す 未来を
繰り返す 思い出を
繰り返す 今朝のこと
繰り返す 未来を
夜の gold train
思い出したくない駅に着いた
誰のためにここで息をしたのか したのか
The lyrics to リーガルリリー's song GOLD TRAIN are a reflection on memories, pain, and the fleeting nature of life. The first verse describes the light leaking from a jewel box, representing the memories and emotions that spill out like a comforting warmth. The chorus refers to the "gold train" of memories that come rushing back, both good and bad, and the repetition of lines emphasizes the cyclical nature of memory.
The second verse speaks to the idea that there are many things the singer desires, but cannot obtain, such as the vastness of the sky and the stars. However, the act of connecting with oneself through small things, like drawing, can bring an awareness of one's place in the world. The final line of the verse is spoken to an unnamed "you", suggesting that this awareness is something the singer wishes for someone close to them.
The last chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it questions the reason for living and breathing in a place where memories can be painful and the future uncertain. The repetition of questions and the lack of resolution in the lyrics leaves the interpretation open to the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
宝石箱のように 窓から光が漏れる
Light leaks through the window like a jewelry box, along with sadness and pain that overflow with the heater
夜の gold train
The gold train at night
思い出したくない駅も増え
The number of unwanted stations to remember increases
全部本当にしてみたいことがあります あります
There are things that I really want to try, all of them
私の持っている目に収まった空や 地平線や風や星々も 手には入らなかったけど
The sky, horizon, wind, and stars that I saw with my own eyes couldn't be held in my hand
自分と繋がっていることを知るために 君は絵を描くんだね
You draw pictures to understand how you're connected to yourself, right?
思い出す 悲しみを
Remember the sadness
思い出す 今朝のこと
Remember what happened this morning
思い出す 未来を
Remember the future
繰り返す 思い出を
Repeat the memories
繰り返す 今朝のこと
Repeat what happened this morning
繰り返す 未来を
Repeat the future
夜の gold train
The gold train at night
思い出したくない駅に着いた
I arrived at an unwanted station to remember
誰のためにここで息をしたのか したのか
For whom did I breathe here? Did I?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Honoka Takahashi
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