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.
空
藍坊主 Lyrics
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君の前には何がある?
登りたくなる山はある
戻りたくなる山はある
君の前には何がある?
泳ぎたくなる海はある
凍えてしまう海はある
真夜中の街さみしい目の少女
本物の輝きはネオンなんかじゃない
自分の胸に聞いてみな!
今は何もない空からね
今を見降ろして
何もない空からね唄っていたい
今は何もない空にはねいつか輝く
何もない空にはね星がある
君の前には何がある?
自分が欲しい星はある
笑顔になれる星はある
疲れたと寝ころんで空見ても
流れ星はそう簡単に降らない
少しでも近づこうと山に登った
もうすぐ雲まで届くよ
今は何もない空からね
今を見降ろして
何もない空からね唄っていたい
今は何もない空にはねいつか輝く
何もない空にはね星がある
真っ暗な空に
僕らが1つずつ星みつけ
色つけて光らせるほらその手で
今は何もない空からね
今を見降ろして
何もない空からね唄っていたい
今は何もない空にはねいつか輝く
何もない空にはね星がある
君の手が夜空に見える
君の手は握っているんだ
空に輝く無数の星
The lyrics of "空" by 藍坊主 convey a sense of longing and reflection on the state of emptiness. The singer expresses a desire to sing from the empty sky, questioning what lies before the listener. They acknowledge that there are mountains they want to climb and mountains they want to return to. Similarly, there are seas they want to swim in and frozen seas that leave them feeling numb. This suggests a longing for both adventure and stability in life.
The lyrics then shift to a description of a lonely girl wandering aimlessly through the midnight city. It is emphasized that true radiance does not come from the neon lights but from within oneself. The singer encourages introspection, urging the listener to listen to their own heart. It is from this empty sky that they want to sing, a plea to be heard and understood. They believe that even in this emptiness, there will eventually be something that shines brightly, just like the stars in the sky.
The second paragraph focuses on what lies before the listener. There are desires for certain stars that the listener wants to have, stars that can bring a smile to their face. Even when tired and lying down, looking up at the sky, shooting stars do not fall so easily. Yet, the singer implies that they are willing to climb the mountains to get closer to the clouds, where shooting stars reside. This shows a determination to reach for the dreams and desires that seem out of reach.
In the final paragraph, the lyrics take a more hopeful turn. The singer suggests that even in the pitch-black sky, we can find stars one by one, and we have the power to color and illuminate them. They encourage the listener to use their own hands to bring light into the emptiness. The song concludes by reiterating the desire to sing from the empty sky, believing that someday it will shine brightly, just like the countless stars that decorate the sky. The mention of the listener's hand being visible in the night sky and holding on to something emphasizes their connection to the vastness above.
Overall, the lyrics of "空" express a longing for something more meaningful and vibrant in life, acknowledging the emptiness that exists but also highlighting the potential for something beautiful to emerge from it. It encourages self-reflection, determination, and the belief that even in emptiness, there is always the possibility for shining brightly, like the stars in the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
何もない空からね唄っていたい
I want to sing from an empty sky
君の前には何がある?
What lies in front of you?
登りたくなる山はある
There are mountains I want to climb
戻りたくなる山はある
There are mountains I want to return to
君の前には何がある?
What lies in front of you?
泳ぎたくなる海はある
There are seas I want to swim in
凍えてしまう海はある
There are seas that freeze over
真夜中の街さみしい目の少女
A lonely-eyed girl in the midnight city
行き先もなくとぼとぼ歩く
Walking aimlessly with no destination
本物の輝きはネオンなんかじゃない
True radiance is not found in neon signs
自分の胸に聞いてみな!
Listen to your own heart!
今は何もない空からね
From the empty sky right now
今を見降ろして
Looking down at the present
何もない空からね唄っていたい
I want to sing from the empty sky
今は何もない空にはねいつか輝く
Someday, the empty sky will shine
何もない空にはね星がある
In the empty sky, there are stars
君の前には何がある?
What lies in front of you?
自分が欲しい星はある
There are stars I want for myself
笑顔になれる星はある
There are stars that make me smile
疲れたと寝ころんで空見ても
Even when tired, lying down and looking at the sky
流れ星はそう簡単に降らない
Shooting stars don't fall so easily
少しでも近づこうと山に登った
I climbed the mountains, trying to get closer even a little
もうすぐ雲まで届くよ
Soon, I will reach the clouds
真っ暗な空に
In the pitch-black sky
僕らが1つずつ星みつけ
We find stars one by one
色つけて光らせるほらその手で
Coloring and making them shine with your own hands
君の手が夜空に見える
I see your hand in the night sky
君の手は握っているんだ
I am holding your hand
空に輝く無数の星
Countless stars shining in the sky
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 真一 藤森
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
なここ
プリクラの落書きで曲選択でこれがあってずっとこれ聞いてたわ懐かし
田中メンチカツ
藍坊主好きになったキッカケの曲
ysny1122
この曲に何度助けられたことか。。。
ぱら
昨日あたりに好きな曲なにってきいたとき好きな人が好き、 おすすめて言ったからきてみた
めっちゃいい曲なんだが、、すき ( ఠఠ̲ఠ )
miura momoka
いいね!
大田翔里
文化祭で3年が歌ってました なつかしい 3年せーーい(/ω\)
みやたくみやたく
雫から好きになって次はこの曲だった