Akeboshi was born on July, 1, 1978 in Yokohama. He learned to play the piano when he was three years old, later learning to play the guitar. He studied music in Liverpool, and his time there has heavily influenced his music. Before his major debut, he produced two of the songs on Matsu Takako's fourth album, a piece of life.
Akeboshi's songs are mainly sung in Japanese, but there are some notable songs that are sung in English, such as "Night and day", "Money", and "Wind". Akeboshi rarely uses the basic 4/4 time signature. "Wind" and "神様の舌打ち" (Kamisama no Shitauchi) for example, are both written in 5/8.
He is popularly known for the two songs that were used as ending themes in the NARUTO anime: "wind" (as in wind a clock), and "Yellow Moon".
Along the Line
Akeboshi Lyrics
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linking to your heart
does it end if I pull the plug
how true in words
among the rooftop stains
buds sprout from the dust
I know you can live without me
along the line on the wall
winding to the top
vines climb madly city lights sadly
reality comes back to me
Is it really me writing this to you
Is it the real you sending this to me
you said you're leaving this country soon
I know it doesn't matter to us
but somehow I feel so sad today
It's not about you going away
among the rooftop trees
sky is wet & grey
I know you can live without me
whispers in the breeze
Is it really me writing this to you
maybe it's the real but only a part of me
Is it the real you writing this to me
maybe it's all lies
but it's alright
along the line on the wall
linking to your heart
does it end if I pull the plug
how true in words
among the rooftop stains
buds sprout from the dust
I know you can live without me
whistle in the breeze
The lyrics of Akeboshi's song "Along the Line" are open to interpretation but it conveys a feeling of loss and disconnectedness. It begins with the line "along the line on the wall, linking to your heart" suggesting a connection through lines or wires that link our hearts and our technology. The lyrics also touch on the theme of impermanence when the singer reflects on plants growing on rooftop stains that bloom from the dust, eventually reminding him that reality is fleeting.
The next set of lyrics seems to suggest a relationship that is coming to an end, with the words "you said you're leaving this country soon" signifying distance and separation. In spite of this, the singer admits to feeling sad, though it's not necessarily about the other person leaving. Ultimately, the chorus repeats the opening lines, bringing us back to the idea of linking with technology to connect with others, and asking if it's really possible to sever that link.
Overall, the song touches on the feeling of being alone in a world that is increasingly connected through technology. The lyrics convey the idea that technological connection can be both a blessing and a curse – something that can be easily disconnected but is also essential in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
along the line on the wall
A visual representation of a connection between two hearts.
linking to your heart
The line symbolizes a deep emotional connection between two people.
does it end if I pull the plug
If one person decides to cut off the connection, will the bond between them end?
how true in words
The power of words to represent the truth.
among the rooftop stains
Amidst the distractions and challenges of everyday life.
buds sprout from the dust
New life and growth can emerge from seemingly hopeless situations.
I know you can live without me
Acknowledging that the other person has the ability to survive and thrive independently.
whistle in the breeze
A carefree attitude and acceptance of change.
winding to the top
The connection between two people is multi-faceted and complex.
vines climb madly city lights sadly
The pain of seeing the other person move on, but also acknowledging the beauty and resilience of the human spirit.
reality comes back to me
The realization that life goes on, even when a deep connection is broken.
Is it really me writing this to you
Questioning the authenticity of the words being expressed.
Is it the real you sending this to me
Doubting the truthfulness of the other person's feelings and intentions.
you said you're leaving this country soon
Acknowledging a forthcoming change and its potential impact on the relationship.
I know it doesn't matter to us
Realizing that certain things, such as geography, don't have to end a meaningful connection.
but somehow I feel so sad today
The waxing and waning nature of emotions and how they can sometimes surprise us.
It's not about you going away
The depth of the connection between two people is not defined by physical proximity.
among the rooftop trees
The beauty and complexity of nature and how it can offer perspective on the human experience.
sky is wet & grey
The somberness and melancholy of separation and loss.
whispers in the breeze
The fleeting and ephemeral nature of human connection and emotion.
maybe it's the real but only a part of me
The idea that our true selves are multifaceted and not always visible to others.
Is it the real you writing this to me
Doubting the authenticity of the other person's expression of their feelings.
maybe it's all lies
Questioning the honesty of the relationship and the other person's intentions.
but it's alright
Accepting the inherent uncertainty of life and relationships.
Contributed by Brody A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.