レミオロメン (Remioromen) was a Japanese rock band consisting of Fujimaki Ryouta … Read Full Bio ↴レミオロメン (Remioromen) was a Japanese rock band consisting of Fujimaki Ryouta (Guitar, Vocal), Maeda Keisuke (Bass), and Jinguuji Osamu (Drums).

Remioromen was formed in December 2000 with their current three person line up. They say that the name of the band has no real significance and was instead the result of wordplay.

They are signed to Speedstar Records, and their major debut was the single Denwa on August 20, 2003. Their song 'Konayuki' was played in the popular jdorama Ichi Rittoru no Namida (One Litre of Tears).

Their discography includes four albums, Asagao 朝顔 (19 November 2003), ether (09 March 2005), HORIZON (17 May 2006) and Kaze no Chroma 風のクロマ (30 October 2008). Their singles include Denwa 電話 (20 August 2003), Sangatsu Kokonoka 3月9日 (09 March 2004), Acacia アカシア (19 May 2004), Moratorium モラトリアム (12 January 2005), Minami kaze 南風 (09 February 2005), Ao no sekai 蒼の世界 (12 October 2005), Konayuki 粉雪 (16 November 2005), Taiyou no Shita 太陽の下 (01 March 2006), Akanezora 茜空 (14 March 2007), Hotaru/RUN 蛍／RUN (09 May 2007), Wonderful and Beautiful (12 December 2007) and Motto Tooku e もっと遠くへ (30th July 2008).

On 1 February 2012, an official announcement was made on their website, stating the disbanding of the group. No explanations were given for the disbanding.

External links: Official Japanese Website, Official Blog Website

MONSTER
レミオロメン Lyrics

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自問と自答の河
平和の祈りの風
子供は花を摘んで
心へ投げてみせた
もしもすべて手にしたら
原油に火を付けてしまう
もしも救いがあるなら
あなたわかって欲しい

心の中にある影が広がって
何か壊してしまいそうになるよ
砂漠と氷河の島
欲望は絹の道
答えを追い求めて
虚数の森へ迷う
もしもすべて無くしたら
君はいてくれるのかい
影の中にある闇が染み付いて
境を溶かしてしまいそうになるよ
闇の中にいるモンスターが叫んで
声に出来ない想いが溢れるの

光が必要だ風が必要だ
水が飲めなきゃ僕らは死にゆくよ

夢が必要だ愛が必要だ
あなたのために世界に目を開くよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to レミオロメン's song "MONSTER" can be interpreted as a reflection on the inner struggles and conflicts within oneself. It begins by describing a river of self-questioning and self-answering, symbolizing introspection and introspective thoughts. The wind of prayer for peace is mentioned, indicating a desire for harmony and tranquility. The image of a child picking flowers and throwing them into their heart represents innocence and purity, as well as a desire to find solace and comfort within.

The lyrics then explore the consequences of having everything within reach, with a metaphorical reference to setting fire to crude oil. This suggests that excess and unlimited power can be destructive. The hope for salvation is expressed, with a plea for understanding from the listener. The presence of darkness and shadows within the heart is acknowledged, creating a feeling of vulnerability and a fear of breaking something valuable. The imagery of a desert and an iceberg island symbolize contrasting landscapes and desires, with the pursuit of answers leading to getting lost in the imaginary forest of imaginary numbers.

Line by Line Meaning

自問と自答の河
A river of self-questioning and self-answering

平和の祈りの風
The wind of prayers for peace

子供は花を摘んで心へ投げてみせた
The children picked flowers and threw them to their hearts

もしもすべて手にしたら原油に火を付けてしまう
If everything is obtained, it would set fire to crude oil

もしも救いがあるならあなたわかって欲しい
If there is salvation, I want you to understand

心の中にある影が広がって何か壊してしまいそうになるよ
The shadow within my heart spreads and seems to break something

砂漠と氷河の島欲望は絹の道
An island of desert and ice, desires are a silk road

答えを追い求めて虚数の森へ迷う
Chasing answers, I get lost in a forest of imaginary numbers

もしもすべて無くしたら君はいてくれるのかい
If everything is lost, will you still be there?

影の中にある闇が染み付いて境を溶かしてしまいそうになるよ
The darkness in the shadows seeps in, almost melting the boundaries

闇の中にいるモンスターが叫んで声に出来ない想いが溢れるの
The monster within the darkness screams, overflowing with unspoken emotions