Inspired by soul music, AOR and fusion, Takiguchi started his music career in middle school when he formed a band. He joined Tower Records after finishing school and throughout his 20s he continued to make music, taking influences from acid jazz and Shibuya-kei. Though a hobby at first, he eventually gave into pressure from his friends and in 2003 he released his debut album, "City Music" with vocalist Tomomi Sano. For his second album, "Tokyo Sniper" (2006), he was joined by vocalist Hitomitoi, and his third album, "Natural Woman," was recorded with vocalist Atsuko Hiyajo.
Summer in the city: City Pop artist Toshiaki Takiguchi, who records as Ryusenkei, says the genre is "all about leisure."
His most recent effort comes in the form of former bandmate and singer Hitomitoi's latest album, "City Dive." Takiguchi invited fellow City Pop enthusiasts Dorian and Kashif (aka Stringsburn) to join the project and they contributed to the album's songwriting and arrangements. The album, which came out on Billboard Records on June 20, contains what the label calls "new city music" and its textures and sounds recall the early '80s.
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http://www.japantimes.co.jp/text/fm20120719a2.html
TOKYO SNIPER
流線形 Lyrics
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ベイサイドフィーリング ここはゲットー 甘い罠
TOKYO SNIPER ここはロンリー あなたを探して
アーバンドライバー タバコふかし走り出す
夜の静寂で あまい誘惑
引き金をもし引いたら 振り向いてくれる？
TOKYO CORSTER 今夜ライドオン 宇宙の片隅
ハピネスフィーリング ここはゲットー 甘い罠
TOKYO CORSTER スピード上げて あなたを探して
ミッドナイトチェイサー 息をあげて走り出す
夜空キラメき 今宵ランデブー
照準を定めたら 撃ち抜いていいの？
FALL IN LOVE
流星密かに 僕ら見つめて
口づけをしてくれたら 傷ついていいよ
その胸に頬埋めて
FALL IN LOVE
愛してる ただそれだけで 囁いて欲しい
FALL IN LOVE
The song "Tokyo Sniper" by 流線形 describes the feeling of being in Tokyo, the city that never sleeps. The lyrics talk about the city's enchantment and its ability to lure you in with its sweet traps. The song mentions the loneliness that one can feel in a big city, and the search for someone who can alleviate that loneliness. The singer is an urban driver who smokes and speeds ahead in search of that companion. The song describes the beauty of Tokyo at night and the temptation it provides.
The chorus of the song talks about falling in love. The city is full of temptation, and the singer wonders if the person they are looking for will be the one they fall in love with. The song highlights the possibility of finding love in Tokyo, but also the risk of getting hurt. The reference to the sniper in the title accentuates the dangerousness of the city.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tokyo Sniper" paint a vivid picture of the city of Tokyo and its ability to captivate its visitors, while also capturing the loneliness and longing that one can feel in a big city.
Line by Line Meaning
TOKYO SNIPER いつもメロウ 都会の虜さ
The city feels soothing and comfortable, but it has a way of trapping those who fall for its charm, just like a sniper hiding in wait.
ベイサイドフィーリング ここはゲットー 甘い罠
The feeling of being by the bay is like being in a ghetto that lures you in with sweet promises.
TOKYO SNIPER ここはロンリー あなたを探して
Even though you may feel lonely in this city, you are still searching for someone or something to complete you.
アーバンドライバー タバコふかし走り出す
As an urban driver, you light a cigarette and speed off into the night.
夜の静寂で あまい誘惑
The quiet of the night is full of tempting allure.
引き金をもし引いたら 振り向いてくれる？
If I were to pull the trigger, would you turn and look at me?
FALL IN LOVE
Fall in love.
TOKYO CORSTER 今夜ライドオン 宇宙の片隅
Tonight, as a Tokyo coaster, you ride to the farthest reaches of the universe.
ハピネスフィーリング ここはゲットー 甘い罠
Feeling happy in this city is like being in a ghetto that lures you in with sweet promises.
TOKYO CORSTER スピード上げて あなたを探して
As a Tokyo coaster, you speed up and search for someone or something to complete you.
ミッドナイトチェイサー 息をあげて走り出す
As a midnight chaser, you take a deep breath and start running.
夜空キラメき 今宵ランデブー
Tonight, as the night sky sparkles, you have a rendezvous planned.
照準を定めたら 撃ち抜いていいの？
If I aim with precision, can I shoot and hit my target?
FALL IN LOVE
Fall in love.
流星密かに 僕ら見つめて
Secretly, we watch as the shooting star passes by.
口づけをしてくれたら 傷ついていいよ
If you kiss me, it's okay to hurt me.
その胸に頬埋めて
Just bury your face in my chest.
FALL IN LOVE
Fall in love.
愛してる ただそれだけで 囁いて欲しい
I love you, I just want you to whisper those words to me.
FALL IN LOVE
Fall in love.
Contributed by Micah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GraysonDraws
Time machine love might be my favorite song of all time
@stoic_rose
VERY good pick, that one goes hard. i think my fav song on the album is track 4, last number
@LuizEduardo-xr9fh
incredible song, in my opinion the second track (Hanabira) manages to be even better.
@seanm.9942
I've always thought the album art goes hard. Glad I decided to listen
@TheShoe1990
Light in the Attic just announced a new press of this today for pre-order. I am ecstatic!!
@joaquinguerrajimenez
Me alegro la vida este disco <3
@bro7655
Thanks for re uploading this. Couldn't find it or remember the name.
@LuizEduardo-xr9fh
great Album, so vibes
@---fy4mi
Thanks for uploading this!
@beta_orbiter
slept on