BUMP OF CHICKEN is a Japanese rock band formed in 1994 by 4 members: Motoo … Read Full Bio ↴BUMP OF CHICKEN is a Japanese rock band formed in 1994 by 4 members: Motoo Fujiwara (Vocal/Guitar), Hiroaki Masukawa (Guitar), Yoshifumi Naoi (Bass) and Hideo Masu (Drums). They have been friends since preschool in the city of Sakura, Chiba Prefecture. Motoo's lyrics in particular receive acclaim. The band chose the English name to mean "cowards strike back" although they have admitted in interviews that it might not be grammatically correct English.

The band has been influenced especially by The Beatles and they actually started out playing covers of The Beatles songs at school festivals. Although their music can be quite soft, some of their most popular hits are upbeat rock songs.

Opening
BUMP OF CHICKEN Lyrics

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お訪ねします
この辺りでついさっき
涙の落ちる音が聴こえた気がして
駆けつけたんだけど
誰の涙かな
そういや君はずいぶん
赤い眼をしてるね

ええとうん
そうだ! いくつかの物語を
プレゼントしてあげる

ちゃんと読んでおく事いいね?
それじゃまた後で

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Opening" by BUMP OF CHICKEN are about someone visiting a particular area and hearing the sound of someone crying. They rush over to see who it might be, and wonder whose tears they might be. The person then remarks that the other's eyes are quite red, and decides to give them a few stories as a gift, asking them to read them carefully.

The lyrics suggest that the person crying might be feeling overwhelmed or emotional about something. It's possible that they are having a hard time and struggling to cope with their emotions. The singer takes notice of this and decides to offer some comfort and support by giving them some stories to read. By doing so, they are showing that they care and want to help in any way they can.

The song implies that sometimes we all need a little bit of support and that it's okay to feel emotional and vulnerable. It also highlights the importance of being there for others and offering a listening ear or a comforting presence. The lyrics are poignant and touching, with a message that resonates with many people who have gone through difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

お訪ねします
I’m here to visit

この辺りでついさっき
Just a moment ago around this area

涙の落ちる音が聴こえた気がして
I thought I heard the sound of tears falling

駆けつけたんだけど
So I came running, but

誰の涙かな
I wonder whose tears?

そういや君はずいぶん
Come to think of it, your eyes are very

赤い眼をしてるね
red, aren't they?

ええとうん
Let me see, yes

そうだ! いくつかの物語を
I know! I will give you several stories as a gift

プレゼントしてあげる
so be sure to read them okay?

ちゃんと読んでおく事いいね?
Is it good to make sure to read them properly beforehand?