Shiozuka replied in an interview that it would be cool if the word "sheep" was included in both English and Japanese, and that "literature" was connected to express a big world view that is not limited to music by name. In another interview, she named it "sheep" because she likes the band S.R.S who used sheep for album artwork, and said that "literature" was good because he wanted to express a feeling like Sigur Rós.
ソーダ水
羊文学 Lyrics
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心を言葉にしなくちゃ 溢れそうだ
怖くて仕方ない バランスがいつだって大事だ
ストップモーション
僕らの部屋は井戸の中浮かぶ小舟だ
波を打つきみの息の根は 新しい飛行機雲だ
やってくるなんて予想もしなかったよ おかしいね
おとぎ話よ 一瞬で魔法が解けたら
深呼吸して本当の言葉で話そう
綺麗じゃなくてもそうしよう
傷つかないようにさ 笑ってみせるから
目を逸らしたのに疑いもしなかったよ おかしいね
一番綺麗だ 一瞬で今が歪んでも
飛行船を探して街を歩こうよ
おとぎ話よ 一瞬で魔法が解けたら
深呼吸して本当の言葉で話そう
ソーダ水片手にそうしよう
The lyrics to ソーダ水 or Soda Water by 羊文学 contains compelling imagery that conveys a complex, yet relatable emotion. The first verse describes the feeling of being overwhelmed by emotions, with the body full and on the verge of overflowing with unspoken words. The fear of losing balance or control also adds to the heaviness of the emotions described.
The second verse highlights a sense of isolation, with the floor being described as an "upside-down boat floating in a well." The image of a boat in a well implies a feeling of being trapped, unable to explore the outside world. The lyrics also depict the singer's admiration for the person next to them, with their breaths creating new airplane clouds, adding to the theme of "floating" and "flying."
The chorus encourages honesty, even if the words are not necessarily "pretty." It speaks of telling the truth despite the fear of being hurt. The last line of the chorus mentions holding a soda water while doing so, perhaps as a way to lighten the mood or as a form of comfort during a difficult conversation.
Overall, the song captures the complexity of emotions, the desire for honesty, and the importance of balance when navigating through them.
Line by Line Meaning
体中がいっぱいになって
My body is filled up and overflowing, feeling like I need to put my emotions into words.
心を言葉にしなくちゃ 溢れそうだ
I need to express my feelings, or they will spill out uncontrollably.
怖くて仕方ない バランスがいつだって大事だ
I am scared, but I know balance is always important.
ストップモーション
Stop motion animation.
僕らの部屋は井戸の中浮かぶ小舟だ
Our room is like a small boat floating in a well.
波を打つきみの息の根は 新しい飛行機雲だ
The waves caused by your breath are like new airplane clouds.
悲しみが遠くから足音も立てず
Sadness comes unexpectedly, without any warning signs or sounds.
やってくるなんて予想もしなかったよ おかしいね
I didn't expect it to come, it's strange.
おとぎ話よ 一瞬で魔法が解けたら
Fairy tales, if the magic broke in an instant.
深呼吸して本当の言葉で話そう
Take a deep breath and speak with true words.
綺麗じゃなくてもそうしよう
Even if it's not beautiful, let's do it.
傷つかないようにさ 笑ってみせるから
I will smile so that I won't get hurt.
目を逸らしたのに疑いもしなかったよ おかしいね
I didn't doubt it even though I looked away, it's strange.
一番綺麗だ 一瞬で今が歪んでも
The most beautiful, even if the present moment is distorted in an instant.
飛行船を探して街を歩こうよ
Let's walk through the city looking for a flying ship.
ソーダ水片手にそうしよう
Let's do it with a soda water in hand.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Moeka Shiotsuka
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