Sokabe began Sunny Day Service whilst studying law at Rikkyou University, and in 1994 they had their first major debut release with 『星空のドライブep』, 'Starry Sky Drive'. After critical aclaim and a number of album releases Sunny Day Service disbanded in 2000. After a year spent as a magazine contributor (bridge) and DJ, Sokabe came back to the music scene with an independent release in 2001, the single 「ギター」, 'Guitar'. Sokabe went on to release another two singles and an album 「曽我部恵一」 on a major label.
Sokabe's second album 「瞬間と永遠」 'A Moment And Eternity', featured the kind of mellow acoustic pop familiar to fans of Sunny Day Service, while his third album 'STRAWBERRY' was more roots rock and roll style without losing the pop sensibilities of previous releases, and his fourth 「ラブレター」 'Love Letter' a further development of this style.
In 2004 Sokabe set up Rose Records, on which he now releases his own music and that of several signed acts. In that year Sokabe also made an appearance in the film 『青い車』 'Blue Car', for which he contributed the musical score.
Currently Sokabe is hosting an internet radio service from his home page, broadcast every Monday at 12 midnight, and a record shop/bar.
Sokabe has also made numerous appearances at the 'Dream Power John Lennon Live' tribute event run by Yoko Ono, and also contributed to YMO and Happy End tribute albums.
His latest solo album release 'LOVE CITY' was made in 2006.
ふたり
曽我部恵一 Lyrics
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一緒にお茶を飲んで
あれこれはなしてる
不思議な恋人
波の音が
記憶にかぶさって
わからなくなった
思いだせない夜と
あぁ きりのない日々が
交差する
ふたりはいまも
一緒に お茶を飲んで
あれこれはなしてる
不思議な恋人
波の音が
記憶にかぶさって
わからなくなった
ある日のこと
These lyrics are from the song ふたり by 曽我部恵一, which translates to "Two People." The song is about a couple who always drink tea together and talk about various things. They are described as a mysterious couple. The lyrics mention a morning incident that made it difficult for them to understand the sound of waves that overlapped with their memories. The lyrics also mention the intersection of endless days and nights that the couple cannot remember. Despite these difficulties, they continue to drink tea and talk together as mysterious lovers.
The song explores the idea of memory and how it is intertwined with the present. The sound of waves serves as a metaphor for the passage of time and how it affects memories. The couple cannot escape the waves and their memories are constantly being overlapped by them, making it hard for them to discern reality from memory. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of nostalgia and how it can blur the boundaries between the past and present. However, despite the difficulties that come with memory and nostalgia, the couple continues to stay together and cherish their time.
Line by Line Meaning
ふたりはいつも
The two of us are always together
一緒にお茶を飲んで
Drinking tea together
あれこれはなしてる
Talking about this and that
不思議な恋人
Mysterious lovers
波の音が
The sound of the waves
記憶にかぶさって
Overlapping with memories
わからなくなった
Becoming unclear
ある朝のできごと
An incident one morning
思いだせない夜と
Unremembered nights
あぁ きりのない日々が
Endless days
交差する
Crossing paths
ふたりはいまも
Even now, the two of us
一緒にお茶を飲んで
Drinking tea together
あれこれはなしてる
Talking about this and that
不思議な恋人
Mysterious lovers
波の音が
The sound of the waves
記憶にかぶさって
Overlapping with memories
わからなくなった
Becoming unclear
ある日のこと
Something that happened one day
Writer(s): Keiichi Sokabe
Contributed by Charlie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.