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.
Voyager
BUMP OF CHICKEN Lyrics
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通信試ミルガ 応答ハ無シ
ワタシハ ドンナニ離レテモ
イツモアナタノ 周回軌道上
夜空に光を放り投げた
あの泣き声は いつかの自分のもの
記憶に置いていかれても
活動は続く 遠く
打チ上ゲラレテ 随分経ツ
ズット 通リ過ギル星ノ
数ヲ数エテ 飛ンデキタ
ソノ度覚エタ 音ヲ繋ギ
メロディーヲ送ル
The lyrics to BUMP OF CHICKEN's song voyager provide an intriguing glimpse into the mind of a person who feels disconnected from the world around them. The singer states that, despite being isolated from others, they are always on the same orbit as the person they love. Even if the memories of that love are left behind, they continue to exist in the world, casting their light into the darkness. The song speaks to the power of memory and the ways in which love can transform us even after it has ended.
One of the most interesting aspects of this song is its use of space imagery to convey its message. The concept of being in orbit with someone is both beautiful and haunting, and the image of light being cast into the darkness is evocative and poignant. These themes speak to the human need for connection and the ways in which we try to establish intimacy even when we are physically separated.
Another key element of the song is its focus on memory. The singer acknowledges that memories can be painful and that they can sometimes feel like a burden, but they also recognize that memories have a power to them - a power that allows them to continue to exist even when the person who created them is gone. This speaks to the complexity of relationships and the ways in which they continue to shape us long after they're over.
Overall, the lyrics to voyager are a powerful meditation on the nature of love, memory, and connection. Through its use of space imagery and haunting melodies, the song communicates a sense of longing and isolation that is both relatable and profound.
Line by Line Meaning
月×日 本日モ
Today's date, month and day
通信試ミルガ 応答ハ無シ
Attempting to communicate, but receiving no response
ワタシハ ドンナニ離レテモ
No matter how far I wander
イツモアナタノ 周回軌道上
I'm always in orbit around you
夜空に光を放り投げた
Threw light into the night sky
あの泣き声は いつかの自分のもの
Those cries belonged to my past self
記憶に置いていかれても
Even if they're left behind in my memories
活動は続く 遠く
My actions continue far away
応答願う 命ノ地表カラ
Hoping for a response from the surface of this world
打チ上ゲラレテ 随分経ツ
Already having gone through so much and climbed so high
ズット 通リ過ギル星ノ
Passing by stars constantly
数ヲ数エテ 飛ンデキタ
Counting the number of stars, I flew here
ソノ度覚エタ 音ヲ繋ギ
Connecting to the melody that was once felt
メロディーヲ送ル
Sending the melody
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Written by: 藤原基央
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