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".
Hey There
Akeboshi Lyrics
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君に会える理由を探した
あたり前に 春はおとずれ
そよ風は影をふるわせた
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
起こされた午後
窓の外には無邪気な声
傍にいた母親は 子供を叱るけど
どうしようもないのか
困った顔して 犬が吠える
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
well I take a moment
we need some break time
drowning in the sun lake
brown white and yellow
shadow is always
the same colour (I would've)
taken a few steps
further if I knew
destination of this provocation
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
崩れかけた世界
破れた窓から見える空は
高く晴れ渡る
風も眠る 静かな午後に
理由なんていらない 会いに行くよ
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
Hey there Hey there
The lyrics of "Hey There" by Akeboshi describe a quiet afternoon where the wind is asleep and the singer is searching for a reason to meet someone. The arrival of spring is a given, and the gentle breeze shakes the shadows. The song repeats the phrase "Hey there" several times, which could represent the singer’s internal dialogue or a way to call the person he wants to see. The sound of glass breaking interrupts the singer's thoughts, and he wakes up in the afternoon. He can hear the innocent voices outside, and although the mother next to him is scolding her child, he cannot help feeling troubled, especially when a dog barks in the same tone.
The second verse indicates that the singer is taking a break from something; he's drowning in a sun lake with brown, white, and yellow shades all around him, and the shadow is always the same color. He would have gone further if he knew where the provocation was taking him. The final lines of the verse repeat the “Hey there” chorus, which is often associated with a form of encouragement when someone is performing an activity that requires focus or concentration. The final verse explains that the world is falling apart, and the sky visible through the broken window is clear and high. The singer decides not to find a reason to see the person he wants to meet on a quiet afternoon when the wind is asleep – he doesn't need a reason, he'll simply go and meet them.
Line by Line Meaning
風も眠る 静かな午後に
On this quiet afternoon where even the wind is asleep, I searched for a reason to meet you.
あたり前に 春はおとずれ そよ風は影をふるわせた
Spring arrived naturally, and the gentle breeze caused shadows to sway.
Hey there Hey there
Repeating 'Hey there' multiple times as a call to attention.
ガラスの割れる音に 起こされた午後 窓の外には無邪気な声 傍にいた母親は 子供を叱るけど どうしようもないのか 困った顔して 犬が吠える
On this afternoon, awakened by the sound of glass shattering, innocent voices could be heard outside the window. Even though the nearby mother scolded her child, there was nothing to be done. The dog barked with a troubled expression.
well I take a moment we need some break time drowning in the sun lake brown white and yellow shadow is always the same colour (I would've) taken a few steps further if I knew destination of this provocation
Taking a moment to rest, we need some time to break free from our delusions. Sinking in a sea of sun, with the colours of brown, white, and yellow, it all blends together - the shadows being the only constant. If we knew the purpose of this challenge, we could have gone further.
崩れかけた世界 破れた窓から見える空は 高く晴れ渡る
In this crumbling world, the sky visible through the broken window is clear and high.
理由なんていらない 会いに行くよ
I don't need a reason to see you, I'll just go and see you.
Hey there Hey there
Repeating 'Hey there' multiple times as a call to attention.
Hey there Hey there
Repeating 'Hey there' multiple times as a call to attention.
Hey there Hey there
Repeating 'Hey there' multiple times as a call to attention.
Hey there Hey there
Repeating 'Hey there' multiple times as a call to attention.
Hey there Hey there
Repeating 'Hey there' multiple times as a call to attention.
Hey there Hey there
Repeating 'Hey there' multiple times as a call to attention.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Akeboshi
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@zik6673
I really like akeboshi songs.. All of them
@seanervin6336
I found this artist due to.naruto and im glad I.did he.creates works of art great voice amazing instrumental
@tim_64
A masterpiece
@fubar7568
Hey there hey there
@et6550
I have always said hi to her this way. Hey there...
Akeboshi's music has always be my favorite one when i'm airing my imagination.
The feeling that never be found in others.
P/s: Hey there... Are you fine recently ?
@hoang226
aww, i want english but japanese would be really nice