There are at least two groups using this name:

1) All That Jazz was … Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups using this name:

1) All That Jazz was originally a temporary group commissioned by Studio Ghibli to create jazz-style covers of soundtracks from Japan’s Studio Ghibli animated films. They went on to make covers of popular Japanese music and anime theme songs. Much of All That Jazz’s music is purely instrumental, but COSMIC HOME's Yuriko Kuwahara (桑原由里子, クワハラユリコ) and Naomi Hattori (服部直美) provide vocals on many tracks. Only Kuwahara sings on the Studio Ghibli covers, while their other cover albums feature both Hattori and Kuwahara.

2)A Swedish new wave/post punk band active from 1981 - 1991.
Members: Peter Lööf (vocals & guitar), Patrik Willard (bass), Per Birger Ejnelind (guitar), Pontus Wärmhed (drums), Niklas Hellberg (keyboards), Marie Lindbäck (vocals)
Major Influences: Joy Division, The Cure, Bauhaus
All That Jazz was formed in Karlstad, Sweden in 1981 by Peter, Patrik, and Per, who had all been members of punk bands previously. Their first single Banner of Love was released in January 1983 on Wire Records. The band was signed by major label Virgin Records and released a self-titled album produced by top British new wave producers Clive Langer and Alan Winstanley in 1987. Before their second album, Color Blind, was released in 1990, band members Patrik and Marie both left the band. The band continued to suffer from internal strife, the tours for Color Blind were cancelled, and All That Jazz disbanded.

となりのトトロ
All That Jazz Lyrics

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トトロトトロトトロトトロ
だれかがこっそり
小路に木の実うずめて
ちっさな芽生えたら秘密の暗号
森へのパスポート
すてきな冒険はじまる
となりのトトロトトロトトロトトロ
森の中にむかしから住んでる

となりのトトロトトロトトロトトロ
子供のときにだけあなたに訪れる
不思議な出会い
雨降りバス停
ズブヌレオバケがいたら
あなたの雨ガサさしてあげましょう
森へのパスポート
魔法の扉あきます
となりのトトロトトロトトロトトロ
月夜の晩にオカリナ吹いてる
となりのトトロトトロトトロトトロ
もしも会えたならすてきなしあわせが
あなたに来るわ
トトロトトロトトロトトロ
森の中にむかしから住んでる
となりのトトロトトロトトロトトロ
子供のときにだけあなたに訪れる
不思議な出会い
トトロトトロトトロトトロ
トトロトトロトトロトトロ

トトロトトロトトロトトロ
トトロトトロトトロトトロ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "となりのトトロ" is a beautiful and magical ode to nature and childhood. The repetitive chorus, "となりのトトロ" or "My Neighbor Totoro," introduces listeners to a small, fluffy, and charming forest spirit that only children can see. The verse describes a secret message that is revealed when a small plant sprouts after someone has buried a nut on a small path. With this message and a passport to the forest, a wonderful adventure begins. The song also references other magical elements such as a ghost-like spirit that appears at a bus stop during the rain and a magic door that opens to the forest. The final verse talks about Totoro playing his ocarina under the moonlight and how meeting him will bring happiness.

This song's lyrics invoke a sense of wonder and childhood innocence. Children often have an innate curiosity and love for nature that this song portrays. The concept of a hidden message and an adventure in nature with a magical creature is something that would undoubtedly appeal to children. It is a beautiful song that can make listeners nostalgic for their childhood and the beauty of the natural world that often goes unnoticed.

Line by Line Meaning

トトロトトロトトロトトロ
The sound of Totoro's footsteps

だれかがこっそり
Someone secretly

小路に木の実うずめて
Hides nuts in the path

ちっさな芽生えたら秘密の暗号
When a small sprout grows, it's a secret code

森へのパスポート
Passport to the forest

すてきな冒険はじまる
Exciting adventures begin

となりのトトロトトロトトロトトロ
Sound of Totoro's footsteps

森の中にむかしから住んでる
Living in the forest since ancient times

子供のときにだけあなたに訪れる
Only visits you when you're a child

不思議な出会い
Mysterious encounter

雨降りバス停
Raining bus stop