In 1985 Tatsuya Ishii debuted as vocalist in the band Kome Kome Club (米米CLU… Read Full Bio ↴In 1985 Tatsuya Ishii debuted as vocalist in the band Kome Kome Club (米米CLUB). In 1992, their single Kimi ga Iru Dake de (君がいるだけで) won the Japanese record first prize. After Kome Kome Club's breakup in 1997, Tatsuya started his solo career. In addition to his musical career, Tatsuya was the spatial coordinator for the "Osaka HEP FIVE" commercial building, coordination producer for the "Suzuka 8 hour Endurance Races," the producer of "The Forest Fairy's Ball" for the Aichi World Fair, and recently the producer of "GROUND ANGEL in Hiroshima." He has held private exhibitions such as "Daydream Art Gallery" in 1997, and in 1999, "EXPO ISHII 1999 SHOW TEN." From 1993-1996 Tatsuya had three different art galleries and shops under the name "GALLERIA HATI," where his artworks could be viewed. During this time he made available to visitors many different items of jewelry, clothing, and even tableware for sale, all of which he designed himself.
Tatsuya also acts as a TV/radio personality. He currently has his own radio program on FM Yokohama 80MHz. As an industrial designer, he has managed many designs for PCs and accessories, tableware, etc. Every time an event, exhibition or concert is planned, art performances and live orchestras follow.

Tatsuya often produces the costumes and stages for his concerts and becomes very involved in his projects. He is a writer, and has published numerous books and essays. Tatsuya also had a monthly magazine publication that ran for two years called Gekkan Ishii WIDESHOW (月刊石井竜也 WIDESHOW). His most recent book about the Iraq War was in collaboration with writer Ryuichi Hirokawa (広河隆一) and came out in April 2004.

Alongside his many artistic talents, Tatsuya Ishii has also produced two films, ACRI ~The Legend of Homo-Aquarellius (1996) and Kappa (1994). In addition to producing ACRI, Tatsuya teamed up with artists Char and Ariga Nobuo to produce a soundtrack for the movie, under the band name ACRI. He has produced songs for many other singers as well.

As an artist, singer, writer, producer, radio personality, even architect, Tatsuya Ishii's numerous talents make him a unique multi-artist in Japan. His ability to utilize a number of styles, forms and materials gives him an interesting edge that never fails to amaze his fans.

君をつれて
石井竜也 Lyrics

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あの頃僕は君を捜して
旅を始めたばかりの少年
夢は未だに掴めないけど
隣には君が微笑んでいる
勇気を出して今言える事
胸の中に光る夢ひとつ
もう一度君と旅に出よう
もう一度僕は探しに行く

季節は巡る二人を変えて
過ぎて行く日々揺らめく想い出
季節は巡る心を染めて
だけどきっと掴もう君と二人で
明日のことは解らないから
今日も歩いて行く遥かな道
もう一度君と旅に出よう
もう一度僕は探しに行く

もう一度夢を追い掛けよう
もう二度と僕は迷わないだろう
季節は巡る二人を変えて
あの頃の夢揺らめく想い出

季節は巡る心を染めて
だけどきっと掴もう君と二人で

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "君をつれて" (Kimi wo Tsurete) by 石井竜也 (Ryuuya Ishii). The song talks about a young boy who sets off on a journey, searching for someone special. He reminisces about the past when he was still searching for his dreams, but he finds solace in the fact that the person he cares for is always by his side, smiling. With courage, he proclaims that he wants to go on another journey with this person and sets out to find them once again.

The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and longing for a lost time. The boy reflects on how time passes and changes both him and the person he cares for. Yet, he believes that together, they can grasp their dreams and create new memories. The uncertainty of tomorrow doesn't deter him, as he continues to walk on the distant path with the person he cherishes.

Line by Line Meaning

あの頃僕は君を捜して
In those days, I was searching for you

旅を始めたばかりの少年
A young boy who had just embarked on a journey

夢は未だに掴めないけど
Although I still can't grasp my dreams

隣には君が微笑んでいる
You are there, smiling beside me

勇気を出して今言える事
Now, I can say what I have the courage to say

胸の中に光る夢ひとつ
A single dream shining in my heart

もう一度君と旅に出よう
Let's go on a journey together once again

もう一度僕は探しに行く
Once again, I will go search

季節は巡る二人を変えて
Seasons change us, the two of us

過ぎて行く日々揺らめく想い出
The passing days are filled with flickering memories

季節は巡る心を染めて
Seasons dye our hearts