In 1985, the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was started by Asa-Chang, startin… Read Full Bio ↴In 1985, the Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra was started by Asa-Chang, starting with a Ska sound unlike that of the main scene, owing to a group of more than 10 people who charged out from Tokyo's underground scene and showed innovation that the Japanese music scene was aroused by. The band, whose contracted name is Skapara, has done tons of live performances in the streets and clubs of Tokyo.

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra is a special ska band standing out among the ska bands around the world, and musical performers who contribute many aspects of their music like authentic ska, jazz, and rock to their sounds, referring to their genre as Tokyo Ska. Many overseas artists and music industry people have always been eager to buy their records while staying in Japan. Needless to say, Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra has been a great longing for ska music lovers from all over the world.

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東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ Lyrics

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切ない夢を見て目覚めた午後の空
青すぎるほど高くて

ずっと守るからそばにいて欲しいと
ぎゅっと抱かれたら返事さえ出来ずに

すっと頷いてそばにいた私も
遠い思い出と揺れるような坂道

また寂しくてあなたから離れた
そっと吹く風に未来さえ委ねて

きらめく街の中一人で歩く道
流れる曲は二人の
行方知れない恋悲しみを歌ってた
そんな気持ちにさよなら

どうして不安な時あなたは一人で
考えたふりをして黙っていたの

ずっとそばにいてこのままでいいから
そっと流れだす涙にもありがとう

もしもあなたに今眼をつむっても見える
大事な人がいるなら
終わりはある筈と分かっていてもいい
永遠の愛信じて

切ない夢を見て目覚めた午後の空
青すぎるほど高くて

不安になる時も優しく呼ばれたい

小さな夜に悲しいときも
いつでもそばがいい

Overall Meaning

These lyrics depict a bittersweet dream and the aftermath of waking up to a sky that seems impossibly blue and high. The singer longs for someone to be by their side and promises to protect them forever. However, when they are tightly embraced, they are rendered speechless and unable to respond. Despite their silent acknowledgement, the singer is reminded of distant memories and a wavering path.

Feeling lonely once again, they find themselves drifting away from their loved one. They entrust their future to the gentle wind that softly blows. Walking alone through the radiant city, the singer hears a song that sings of an uncertain love and sorrow. They bid farewell to such emotions, saying goodbye to the sadness in their heart.

In moments of unease, the singer wonders why their loved one remains silent and pretends to think alone. They wish for them to be by their side always, content with the current state of affairs. Even as tears start to flow, the singer expresses gratitude.

Even if they were to close their eyes at this moment, they can still envision a person who is dear to them. Though they understand that endings are inevitable, they hold onto a belief in eternal love.

Once again, the lyrics describe a poignant dream and an awakening to a sky that is too vividly blue and high. Even in times of anxiety, the singer desires to be gently called. In moments of sadness during the small nights, they always want someone by their side.

Line by Line Meaning

切ない夢を見て目覚めた午後の空
I saw a bittersweet dream and woke up to the sky of the afternoon, which was so blue and high

青すぎるほど高くて
It was incredibly blue and high

ずっと守るからそばにいて欲しいと
Because I want to protect you always and be by your side

ぎゅっと抱かれたら返事さえ出来ずに
If you hold me tight, I won't even be able to respond

すっと頷いてそばにいた私も
You nodded silently, and even I who was by your side

遠い思い出と揺れるような坂道
The distant memories and swaying hillside

また寂しくてあなたから離れた
I felt lonely again and distanced myself from you

そっと吹く風に未来さえ委ねて
I entrusted even the future to the gently blowing wind

きらめく街の中一人で歩く道
In the shining city, walking alone

流れる曲は二人の
The flowing music is about our

行方知れない恋悲しみを歌ってた
Uncertain love and sadness