Aobozu (藍坊主 Aobōzu) is a Japanese rock band, signed to Toy's Factory. They … Read Full Bio ↴Aobozu (藍坊主 Aobōzu) is a Japanese rock band, signed to Toy's Factory. They debuted in 2003, with the album Aobozu.

Hozzy, Kamei and Fujimori were originally childhood friends, all coming from Odawara, Kanagawa. In 1999, they formed a band in called The Blue Bōzu (ザ･ブルーボーズ Za Burū Bōzu) in 1999, that was a cover band for Japanese punk band The Blue Hearts. In 2000, they changed the band's name to aobōzu (藍坊主) - the name of a mythical yōkai (Japanese folk legend ghost), however with a different kanji for ao (藍 instead of 青). In 2001, Yūichi Tanaka (a friend of Fujimoris since kindergarten) joined the band as its guitarist. The band then centred their live activities in their hometown, as well as around the Tokyo areas of Hachiōji and Shimokitazawa.

In 2002, the band produced their first self-published CD: "Michi" (道 Street). The following year, the band independently released their debut album Aobozu through Buddy Records, and had their songs featured on many punk compilation albums.

In 2004, the band's drummer Kamei left, and was replaced by a classmate of Tanakas, Takurō Watanabe, as a session drummer. The band then made their major debut under Toy's Factory, Hiroshige Blue, which reached the top 30 on the Oricon albums charts.

Since then, the band has toured exclusively, gradually gaining more fame. Their 2010 album Mizukane reached the top 10 on Oricon.

未知の道の道
藍坊主 Lyrics

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僕からアレをとったら何も残らない
僕からアレをとったら何も残らない

家族から愛をとったら
家族じゃなくなるように
僕からアレをとったら
僕じゃなくなってしまう
そんなものがあったなら

胸がはちきれる
ドキドキするぜ!!
一歩一歩一歩ずつ僕は歩く
ぎゅっとぎゅっとふみしめて
前に進む
一歩一歩一歩ずつ僕は歩く
きっときっとそう信じて前に進む
アレを見つける道

君からアレをとったら何も残らない
君はアレを見たか
君は見つけられたか
そんなものがあったなら
君は輝くぜ
キラキラするぜ!!
一歩一歩一歩ずつ僕は歩く
ぎゅっとぎゅっとふみしめて
前に進む
一歩一歩一歩ずつ僕は歩く
きっときっとそう信じて前に進む
アレを見つける道
一人一人のアレがある
自分なりの道がある
だからあせらなくてもいいんだよ
人と比べるものじゃないんだよ
一歩一歩一歩ずつ僕は歩く
ぎゅっとぎゅっとふみしめて
前に進む
一歩一歩一歩ずつ僕は歩く

きっときっとそう信じて前に進む
アレを見つける未知の道の道

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "未知の道の道" by 藍坊主 convey a deep reflection on the concept of self-identity and personal growth. The repetition of the lines "If I take that from myself, nothing will remain" emphasizes the idea that our essence and individuality are intertwined with certain intangible qualities or experiences.

The song discusses the consequences of taking certain intangible aspects from oneself or from others. When one takes love from their family or a specific quality from themselves, they fear losing their essence and becoming someone unrecognizable. This fear is expressed as a feeling of one's heart nearly bursting with emotion, creating a sense of urgency and anxiety in the lyrics.

The lyrics also touch upon the theme of self-discovery and the pursuit of individual paths. The singer describes the process of walking step by step, holding onto and cherishing something valuable (represented by "アレ" or "that") as they move forward. This journey towards uncovering "アレを見つける道" (the path to finding that something) symbolizes the search for personal purpose and meaning.

The song extends this introspective journey to interpersonal relationships as well. The mention of taking something from another person and the imagery of them shining brightly if they find it suggests the mutual exchange and growth that can occur in relationships. The repeated refrain of believing in oneself and moving forward with confidence conveys a sense of empowerment and determination to navigate the unknown paths of life.

Overall, "未知の道の道" conveys a message of self-acceptance, embracing individuality, and valuing personal growth on one's unique journey. It encourages listeners to appreciate their own path, not to rush comparison with others, and to trust in their ability to find their own way forward on the uncertain road of life.

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Written by: 藤森真一

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