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.

Makka Na Taiyo
東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ Lyrics

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まっかに燃えた太陽だから
真夏の海は恋の季節なの
渚をはしるふたりの髪に
せつなくなびく甘い潮風よ
はげしい愛に灼けた素肌は
燃えるこころ恋のときめき
忘れず残すため
まっかに燃えた太陽だから

真夏の海は恋の季節なの
くちづけかわし永遠を誓った
愛の孤独海にながして
はげしく身をまかす
いつかは沈む太陽だから
涙にぬれた恋の季節なの

恋の季節なの恋の季節なの
恋の季節なの恋の季節なの

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 東京スカパラダイスオーケストラ's song "Makka Na Taiyo" depict a passionate love that burns intensely like a bright red sun. The line "まっかに燃えた太陽だから" (makka ni moeta taiyo dakara) translates to "Because it's a sun that burned bright red." The song sets the scene in the summertime by the sea, portraying it as the season of love. The two lovers running along the beach with their hair flowing in the wind reflect the bittersweet feelings of their passionate connection. The sweet ocean breeze carries a sense of longing.

The lyrics describe how their sunburnt skin represents the burning hearts and excitement of love, and they vow to remember and cherish these moments. The line "くちづけかわし永遠を誓った" (kuchizuke kawashi eien wo chikatta) means "Exchanging kisses, we vowed for eternity." The song also touches upon the loneliness of love, likening it to the vastness of the sea.

Overall, "Makka Na Taiyo" portrays a love that is intense, passionate, and searing like a blazing red sun. It captures the emotions and experiences of a summer love affair by the sea, celebrating the season of love.

Line by Line Meaning

まっかに燃えた太陽だから
Because the sun was burning bright red

真夏の海は恋の季節なの
The midsummer sea is the season of love

渚をはしるふたりの髪に
In the hair of the two running on the shore

せつなくなびく甘い潮風よ
The sweet sea breeze gently sways with longing

はげしい愛に灼けた素肌は
The burned skin from passionate love

燃えるこころ恋のときめき
Sets the heart on fire with the excitement of love

忘れず残すため
In order to remember and keep it

まっかに燃えた太陽だから
Because the sun was burning bright red

真夏の海は恋の季節なの
The midsummer sea is the season of love

くちづけかわし永遠を誓った
We exchanged kisses and vowed for eternity

愛の孤独海にながして
Letting the loneliness of love flow into the sea