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.

夢の迷い道で
石井竜也 Lyrics

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夢の迷い道であなたと出会えた
きっと二人なら何かが出来るさ

走り続けていこうそう誓った
あの頃の気持ちに今は戻るべきなのかも

ただひた向きに生きるそう信じて…
あの瞳胸の奥全て勇気に満ちていた

地図に迷いながら遠回りしている
その分いろんな事にも出会えるのだろう

夢の迷い道であなたと出会えた
今の自分なら何かが出来るさ

くじけそうな心が崩れていく
現実に耐えられない
弱い大人になりそうで…

風に吹かれながら立ち止まる時に
やっと本当の光が見えたそんな気がしてる

夢の迷い道であなたと出会えた
愛の大切さを気付かせてくれた

夢の迷い道であなたと出会えた
砂の城はいま波に消されるけど

丘の向こうには揺らめく蜃気楼
きっと二人なら何かが出来るさ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 石井竜也's song 夢の迷い道で (yume no mayoi michi de, which can be translated as "In the maze of dreams") talk about a journey; a journey in which the singer meets someone special and together they pledge to keep running forward. The opening verses describe how the two protagonists met while lost in the maze of dreams, and how this encounter has given them the strength to face reality. The lyrics then reflect on the difficulties of navigating through this maze, but also on the opportunities it brings. The chorus repeats the idea that, thanks to this encounter, they are now able to achieve something important.

The second verse acknowledges the possibility of giving up in the face of the challenges, but insists that one should keep going, just as the singers had pledged. Interestingly, the singer contrasts this message of persistence with the admission of feeling weak, suggesting that acknowledging one's weakness can be part of living authentically. The bridge evokes a moment of braving the wind and seeing the light, before leading back to the chorus, which seems to celebrate the power of love and the hope of building something together.

Overall, the lyrics of 夢の迷い道で appear to convey a message of perseverance and finding strength in a shared journey. The difficult path of navigating through the maze of dreams becomes, thanks to the encounter with the other person, a source of inspiration and a reason to keep going forward, even when reality seems too hard. The song's optimistic ending suggests that there is still hope, and that something worthwhile can be built together.

Line by Line Meaning

夢の迷い道であなたと出会えた
Met you on the wandering path of dreams

きっと二人なら何かが出来るさ
We can do something if we're together

走り続けていこうそう誓った
We pledged to keep running forward

あの頃の気持ちに今は戻るべきなのかも
Should we go back to how we felt in those days?

ただひた向きに生きるそう信じて…
Believing in living earnestly...

あの瞳胸の奥全て勇気に満ちていた
Eyes and heart filled with courage

地図に迷いながら遠回りしている
Wandering off the map, taking the scenic route

その分いろんな事にも出会えるのだろう
Encountering various things along the way

くじけそうな心が崩れていく
Our spirits that were about to falter crumble

現実に耐えられない弱い大人になりそうで…
Becoming a weak adult who can't withstand reality...

風に吹かれながら立ち止まる時に
When we stop while being blown by the wind