Anzen Chitai (安全地帯) was one of Japan's most successful pop bands in the 198… Read Full Bio ↴Anzen Chitai (安全地帯) was one of Japan's most successful pop bands in the 1980s.

Formed in 1973 as the high-school garage band Invader in Asahikawa, Hokkaido, its original members included vocalist Koji Tamaki(玉置浩二), guitarist Yutaka Takezawa (武沢豊), and guitarist / keyboardist Toshiya Takezawa (武沢俊也, Yutaka's brother). Later in 1973, drummer Kazuyoshi Tamaki (玉置一芳, Koji's brother) and bassist Takahiro Miyashita (宮下隆宏) joined. In 1977, the band changed its name to Anzen Chitai ("Safety Zone"), and Kazuyoshi Tamaki left the group, to be replaced by Ichiji Ohira (大平市治). By December 1977, Anzen Chitai merged with another band, the Haruyoshi Rokudo Band (六土開正バンド), and added three more members: bassist Haruyoshi Rokudo (六土開正), guitarist Wataru Yahagi (矢萩渉), and drummer Yuji Tanaka (田中裕二). By this point, they had expanded to an eight-member group. Within the next three years, Toshiya Takezawa and Takahiro Miyashita would leave. Yuji Tanaka would also leave at this point.

In 1981, they began work as a backup band for singer/songwriter Yosui Inoue (井上陽水), and released their debut single, Moegi Iro No SNAP (萌黄色のスナップ) in February 1982. However, the final personnel change would occur as Ichiji Ohira would leave, and Yuji Tanaka would return in his place, establishing the current lineup.

Under the guidance of their producer and co-arranger Masaru Hoshi (星勝, lead guitarist and vocalist of the psychedelic rock group MOPPS), the band continued to refine their craft in the studio. Their status as a backup band would soon change: in 1984, WINE RED No Kokoro (ワインレッドの心) reached No. 1 on the OriCon charts, to be followed by among others, Kanashimi Ni Sayonara (悲しみにさよなら) and Suki Sa (好きさ) (featured on the anime series Maison Ikkoku). Koji Tamaki was credited as the sole composer in virtually all of Anzen Chitai's music, with Goro Matsui (松井五郎) being the lyricist frequently. Their popularity in the 1980s culminated in a five-day soldout concert tour at the Budokan in 1987 which had a total attendance of 60,000.

Despite a couple of hiatuses for the sake of solo careers (July 1988-March 1990, 1993-2001), Anzen Chitai continued to record and tour. A new studio album was released in 2004, titled Anzen Chitai X (their tenth studio album). After their Japanese concert tour in support of the "Anzen Chitai X" album, the band announced at the end of 2004 that they are taking yet another indefinite hiatus.

As of 2006, Koji Tamaki remains active as a solo performer and television actor, with Wataru Yahagi performing in both his solo albums and concerts. Yutaka Takezawa is also active in the music business as a composer, producer, arranger and session guitarist.

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Lazy Daisy
安全地帯 Lyrics

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内緒なんだとジンで
ことばをくちうつし oh
嫉妬するよ誰もが
ダイヤの肌に

きわどい味がすき
折れそうにステキなあなた

Lazy daisy なにもかも
妙に変に美しい
夏のせいにできる恋
抱きしめたい lady

タップダンスは噂
ふりきるおまじない oh
ちょっと見ならかよわい
ビーズの瞳

傷つくよりはでに
とりみだすくらいなあなた
Lazy daisy 気づかずに
Merry-go-round この胸は
陽気そうにロマンスを
はみだしてる lady

Lazy daisy みつめたい
いけないわるだくみ

胸の隅にひそやかに
あふれてるよ lady

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lazy Daisy" by 安全地帯 (Anzen Chitai) convey a sense of fascination and attraction towards someone who seems effortlessly beautiful and charismatic. The singer describes this person as having a mysterious aura, delivering words with a touch of secrecy and a captivating diamond-like skin. They admit to feeling jealous, as everyone seems to be enchanted by this person's allure.

The singer admits to being drawn to the dangerous thrill of this individual, being on the edge but finding them incredibly charming. The term "lazy daisy" seems to encompass the uniqueness and unconventional beauty of this person, who stands out among others. They are described as being strangely and uniquely beautiful, and the singer is in awe of their allure.

The song also touches upon the idea of love, attributing the feelings towards this person as a result of summer and wanting to embrace and hold onto this person, which they refer to as "lady." It describes the infatuation and a desire to be near them without realizing the consequences of such passionate feelings.

Overall, "Lazy Daisy" portrays the singer's admiration and fascination towards someone who possesses an elusive beauty and charm, despite the potential risks and vulnerabilities that come with it.

Line by Line Meaning

内緒なんだとジンで
It's a secret, whispered in gin

ことばをくちうつし oh
Words exchanged, oh

嫉妬するよ誰もが
Everyone feels jealous

ダイヤの肌に
To the skin like a diamond

きわどい味がすき
I like the thrilling flavor

折れそうにステキなあなた
You who are lovely and fragile

Lazy daisy なにもかも
Lazy daisy, everything

妙に変に美しい
Strangely, oddly beautiful

夏のせいにできる恋
A love that can be blamed on summer

抱きしめたい lady
I want to hold you, lady

タップダンスは噂
Tap dance is a rumor