Their sound has been said to draw influence from the shoegazing movement of the late 1980s to early 1990s, which was coined to describe the textured and effects-heavy sound of alternative rock in that era.
Asobi Seksu released their eponymous debut album in 2004. The band regrouped with a new rhythm section for their second album, Citrus, which was recorded in Gigantic Studios, New York City with producer Chris Zane.
One Little Indian Records re-released the band's first album Asobi Seksu and the follow-up Citrus in 2006.
The band changed its name to Asobi Seksu from the previous name Sportfuck when they signed to their current label.
The band announced an indefinite hiatus on September 30, 2013, but hinted that they hope to create more music eventually.
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2. asobi, which Last.fm incorrectly redirects here is a pop rock band formed in 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.
The band consists of ryoca (guitar & vocals), 稜 (guitar), haru (bass) and (ゅ)き (drums).
Lions and Tigers
Asobi Seksu Lyrics
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the cypresses burdened down
to make a perfect pair
spread on a blanket
the angels wasting their tears
when your wet face turns to cheer
Tiny little voices won't take nothing from no one
The children are begging
the smiling rain clouds
to please reflect my tears
leaves fall from nowhere
I won't beg your pardon
I won't be there when you laugh
Tiny little voices won't take nothing from no one
Tiny little fingers won't pull nothing from nowhere
And find a way to set them straight
these kids are all begging to trade
their ghosts away and let them fade and let them...
All of their open smiles just sit and wait, to sing a brutal song
The lyrics to Asobi Seksu's song "Lions and Tigers" seem to be about children and their innocence. There is a feeling of nostalgia in this song, as if the singer is looking back on a time when they were a child. The first verse talks about sending children to the garden, possibly to play or enjoy the outdoors. The cypresses being burdened down implies that there's a weight to the air, perhaps due to the humidity of the summer. The image of spreading a blanket suggests picnicking or lounging outside with friends or family. The angels wasting their tears could be a reference to rain, which is a common symbol of sadness.
The chorus repeats the lines, "Tiny little voices won't take nothing from no one / Tiny little fingers won't pull nothing from nowhere." This could be interpreted as a reminder that children are often underestimated and dismissed, but they still have strength and power. The second verse talks about children begging the rain clouds to reflect their tears, or perhaps just wanting to be seen and acknowledged. The line "I won't be there when you laugh" could indicate a sense of distance or separation from the children.
The final verse talks about finding a way to "set them straight," which could refer to helping the children understand the world around them. The line about "singing a brutal song" suggests that the truth can be hard to hear, but it's important to face it head-on. Overall, this song seems to be about the beauty and fragility of childhood, and the importance of cherishing it while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
Send the kids to the garden
Let the children play outside in the garden
the cypresses burdened down
The trees in the garden are weighed down by their branches
to make a perfect pair
To create a beautiful scenery with a partner, likely referring to the blanket
spread on a blanket
Putting down a blanket for the children to sit on
the angels wasting their tears
A metaphorical meaning where someone, possibly the singer, wants to feel the same way the angels do but cannot
when your wet face turns to cheer
When someone becomes happy again from being sad
Tiny little voices won't take nothing from no one
Small children may seem insignificant, but they have the power to resist and protect themselves
Tiny little fingers won't pull nothing from nowhere
Small children may not have anything but they will not steal because they are honest
The children are begging
The children are pleading
the smiling rain clouds
The clouds are happy to bring rain to the garden
to please reflect my tears
The singer wants the rain to make her feelings more clear
leaves fall from nowhere
Leaves are falling in the garden
I won't beg your pardon
I'm not sorry for anything I've done
I won't be there when you laugh
I won't celebrate with you, possibly referring to someone else's happiness
And find a way to set them straight
Suggesting that someone needs a direction or guidance
these kids are all begging to trade
The children are hoping to exchange or receive something in return
their ghosts away and let them fade and let them...
They want to escape their dark past and move forward
All of their open smiles just sit and wait, to sing a brutal song
All their happiness and optimism cannot hide a painful reality, leading to a dire situation
Contributed by Elena T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Allison Scout
this song evokes a feeling I can't describe, but I feel it more strongly than I've ever felt anything
Optical illusion
Alexandra reminds me of street artist performing on subway train , searching for a clue to harness their style
aerouwid
i get a "excited and nervous of the future while feeling nostalgic about the past" feel from this song
Emergency Exit
@Optical illusion yep
Sonial
I remember the first time I listened to this song I was like ''Man, shoegaze is fantastic'' so obscure and soft, so dark and sweet. 2006-2007 was such a cool period of life.
ang
how are you doing now?
Sonial
@ang Actually,fine. Graxias a Deux
Leena Kleiman
This song makes me smile and cry at the same time...
KitsGravity
Best track on the album by far. Amazing band, really.
whyisblue923taken
Thursday is the best song on the album.