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.
BABY BLUE
曽我部恵一 Lyrics
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何を言えばいいかわならない僕だったよ
知ることもなく 消えては浮かぶ君との影 すぎていく影
意味なんかない 意味なんかない
今にも僕は泣きそうだよ
このまま連れてってよ 僕だけを連れてってよ
君とだけ2人落ちていく BABY, IT'S BLUE
友達もいなくなって BABY, IT'S BLUE
夕暮れの君の影を追いかけながら
今のこのままで 止まっちまいたい そんな僕さ
今日が終わっても 明日がきて 長くはかなく 日々は続くさ
意味なんかない 意味なんかない
今にも僕は泣きそうだよ
このまま連れてってよ 僕だけを連れてってよ
遠くへ連れてってよ
君とだけ2人落ちていく BABY, IT'S BLUE
友達もいなくなって BABY, IT'S BLUE
誰よりも 大好きだった BABY, IT'S BLUE
The lyrics of BABY BLUE by Keiichi Sokabe depict the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions and the longing for the company of a loved one. The song starts with the singer holding onto the shoulders of his lover while feeling at a loss for words. The shadow of his lover flashes in his mind as it disappears and reappears, and he cannot comprehend its significance. The verse, “意味なんかない 意味なんかない 今にも僕は泣きそうだよ” (It doesn't mean anything, it doesn't mean anything. I feel like crying any moment now) shows the state of confusion and desperation of the singer.
The chorus, “このまま連れてってよ 僕だけを連れてってよ どこまでも連れてってよ” (Take me with you, just me. Take me far away) is a plea of the singer, who wants to escape from the mundane world and spend time with the person he loves. The second verse portrays the beauty of the sunset and the singer's desire to remain just the way things are, losing himself in his lover's shadow.
Overall, BABY BLUE symbolizes the angst and vulnerability that a person goes through when he finds himself helplessly in love, incapable of expressing his deepest emotions. It talks about the intense desire of wanting to be with one person and the uncertainty and confusion that come with that feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
真白い君の肩を抱きながら
While embracing your pure white shoulders
何を言えばいいかわならない僕だったよ
I didn't know what to say
知ることもなく 消えては浮かぶ君との影 すぎていく影
Without knowing, the shadow of you that comes and goes, disappearing into the distance.
意味なんかない 意味なんかない
It doesn't mean anything, it doesn't mean anything
今にも僕は泣きそうだよ
I feel like crying at any moment
このまま連れてってよ 僕だけを連れてってよ
Please take me with you, take only me and go
どこまでも連れてってよ
Take me anywhere you want
君とだけ2人落ちていく BABY, IT'S BLUE
Just the two of us falling, baby, it's blue
友達もいなくなって BABY, IT'S BLUE
Friends are gone, baby, it's blue
夕暮れの君の影を追いかけながら
While chasing after your shadow in the evening sun
今のこのままで 止まっちまいたい そんな僕さ
I just want to stay here like this
今日が終わっても 明日がきて 長くはかなく 日々は続くさ
Even when this day is over, tomorrow will come and the fleeting days will continue
遠くへ連れてってよ
Take me far away
誰よりも 大好きだった BABY, IT'S BLUE
More than anyone else, I loved you baby, it's blue
Writer(s): Ann-Marie Bush, Steve Singer
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Fabiola Escalona
Como si este tema ya no fuera lo suficientemente hermoso, existe este cover 💖💖💖
aiko
i find myself listening to this cover much more coz it's much more chill than the original. still though, both are great.
pancito -_-
Adoro este cover ♡
ripmmm
alguien sabe los acordes?? por favooot
andrew69music
曽我部さんとfishmansって相性いいよね。
青い玉
ライブ盤のしか聴いたことがなかった。うp感謝です。
Gabriel corona
good cover
Valoconic
very good
文月牛一
ナイスカバー
glassgirl220
贅沢。