The band's former name, Planet, most likely came from a Supercar song of the same name. Their current name also derives partially from a song name. Koide thought of Japanese singer Chocolat's song "Base Ball and Elvis Presley", and suggested the name "Base Ball". Guitarist Yuasa thought it would be better if they added one more word to it, and the rest of the band agreed. They eventually settled on the word "bear".
Members
Yūsuke Koide (小出 祐介, Koide Yūsuke, born December 9, 1984 in Tokyo) - Vocalist & guitarist, primary songwriter and the leader of the band. He likes movies, music, and reading. He likes old school hip hop and his favorite artists include XTC, Happy End and Perfume. He is also a fan of drama actress and idol Meguru Ishii.
Shōhei Yuasa (湯浅 将平, Yuasa Shōhei, born April 16, 1984 in Chiba Prefecture) - Guitarist and unofficial dancer. Shōhei was on the swim team when he was in high school and worked as a lifeguard before the band became famous. He occasionally does yoga. He likes drinking and eating. His favorite artists are Thee Michelle Gun Elephant and Sly & the Family Stone.
Shiori Sekine (関根 史織, Sekine Shiori, born December 8, 1985 in Saitama Prefecture) - Bass guitarist and chorus. Shiori is the only female member of Base Ball Bear and had no experience playing bass guitar before joining the band. Shiori had a leading role as Nozomi in the movie Linda Linda Linda. She is a fan of Ultraman and likes cooking (especially desserts). She also likes manga and is a fan of Namie Odama. Her favorite artists include Jethro Tull, Caravan, Keiichi Suzuki, Yui and GO!GO!7188.
Daisuke Horinouchi (堀之内 大介, Horinouchi Daisuke, born January 17, 1985 in Tokyo) - Drummer and chorus. He has a younger sister. His favorite hobbies are lifting weights and watching pro wrestling and soccer. His favorite artists are The Police, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, John Frusciante, and Nile Rodgers.
History
Koide originally gathered the band members in 2001, with the purpose of performing at their high school's fall festival. The band's name at the time was "Planet" and they played covers of songs by the band Supercar. Afterwards, all of the band members decided to continue with the band as a hobby.
In April 2002, the band began sending demo tapes to record labels and were advised by Toshiba EMI to change their name, eventually choosing "Base Ball Bear," the name under which they performed their first gig at Shimokitazawa Garage that July. Throughout the rest of the year, they continued playing in the Shibuya and Shimokitazawa areas of Tokyo as their fan base began to grow.
In November 2003, Base Ball Bear signed with Blitz Pia Records, an indies label. They immediately release their first mini-album Yūgata Generation on November 26. The band released their first single, Yume is Vision, in April of the following year. It was the first of the band's songs to be accompanied by a music video and they colloborated with Yūki, a Japanese fashion magazine model and Base Ball Bear fan, to create it. The band spent the rest of 2004 practicing and writing new songs, some of where were featured on compilation CDs.
The band released their first full-length album, High Color Times, on March 16, 2005, and started playing concerts to sold-out crowds in larger venues. Also, Shiori Sekine was cast in one of the lead roles in the film Linda Linda Linda, which features some of the band's music.
Base Ball Bear signed with EMI Music Japan in January 2006, and immediately released an introductory album, Band B ni Tsuite, on January 12. (They had released another version of Band B ni Tsuite on October 14, 2005, but the new release included one new song and other remastering.) They played on the Nyakunyaku Nannyo (若若男女) Summer Tour with Chatmonchy and Snowkel and released their first major album, C, on October 29.
Their first solo tour "Live by the C" took place in the spring of 2007. Over the course of the year, they released four more singles, as well as their second major album, Jūnanasai. Their live performances included the Rock in Japan Festival, another round on the Nyakunyaku Nannyo Summer Tour, and the B-Pop High School Tour.
In 2008, the band went on a solo tour called "17-sai Kara Yattemasu Tour" (Starting from 17 Tour) that ran from the middle to the end of March. Their first single of the year, Changes, was released on May 8, 2008 and was the ending theme to the Production I.G anime series Toshokan Sensō. There are many live shows scheduled during the summer, including the the third round of the Nyakunyaku Nannyo Summer Tour and the Higher Ground 2008 festival in July, and the Rock in Japan Festival in August. Base Ball Bear is also planning a two-day show at Shibuya C.C. Lemon Hall in late September.
愛してる
Base Ball Bear Lyrics
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君はちょっと哀しい眼をしていた
喜んでくれると思ってたのに
すきま風が吹いた そんな気さえもしたんだ
漠然とプレゼントみたいに思っていた
男の子な発想とはいえ
君と歩んでいきたいはず
愛してる、はず
三度目の「愛してる」で
君は僕を嫌いになったって告げた
本当なんだと繰り返す僕は
何かが違うような そんな気がしていたんだ
親友と焼酎で広げる恋愛論に
フューチャーもアンサーも無いや
愛してる、君を 間違いはないはず
そう、君と歩んでいきたいはず
愛してる、はず
その言葉を口にするたびに
愛が逃げていく気がする
愛は形のないものだから
似ているものを そう、僕の心をあげる
愛してる…
愛してる、君を 間違いはないはず
君と歩んでいきたいはず
愛してる…はず…たぶん
The lyrics to Base Ball Bear's song "愛してる" (Aishiteru) describe a relationship where the singer professes love to their partner, using the phrase "aishiteru" or "I love you," at various points in the relationship. The first time he says it, the partner looks sad even though the singer had expected her to be happy. He notes that he even felt a gust of wind blowing through, symbolizing the uncertainty in the air. Initially, he had thought of the phrase as a simple gift, but realized that it held much more weight. In the second instance, the partner rejects the singer and tells him that she hates him. However, the singer cannot help but believe that something is different, and that they both still love each other. The repetition of "aishiteru" throughout the song takes on a weightier meaning each time, with the singer noting that each time they say the phrase, love seems to slip away from them, like a shapeless thing that cannot be held.
This song explores the complexities of relationships and the fragile nature of love. The singer repeatedly professing love does not always result in a happy outcome. The idea of love slipping away is a poignant part of the song as it reminds the listener that love needs to be constantly nurtured and given attention. The contrast between the positivity of the phrase "aishiteru" and the sad or uncertain tone of the song hints at the paradoxical nature of love, where deep emotions can be hard to express.
Line by Line Meaning
初めての「愛してる」で
When I said "I love you" for the first time,
君はちょっと哀しい眼をしていた
You looked a bit sad,
喜んでくれると思ってたのに
Even though I thought you would be happy,
すきま風が吹いた そんな気さえもしたんだ
I felt like a draft blew through and spoiled the moment.
漠然とプレゼントみたいに思っていた
I thought of it vaguely, like a present,
男の子な発想とはいえ
Even though it's kind of a boyish thought,
愛してる、君を 間違いはないはず
I love you, there can be no mistake about that,
君と歩んでいきたいはず
I want to walk with you,
愛してる、はず
I should be in love.
三度目の「愛してる」で
When I said "I love you" for the third time,
君は僕を嫌いになったって告げた
You told me you hated me,
本当なんだと繰り返す僕は
I kept repeating "Is that true?"
何かが違うような そんな気がしていたんだ
I felt like something was different.
親友と焼酎で広げる恋愛論に
Discussing love theories with my best friend over sake,
フューチャーもアンサーも無いや
We had no future or answers.
その言葉を口にするたびに
Every time I say those words,
愛が逃げていく気がする
It feels like love is running away,
愛は形のないものだから
Because love is formless,
似ているものを そう、僕の心をあげる
I will give you my heart, which is similar in nature.
愛してる…
I love you…
愛してる、君を 間違いはないはず
I love you, there can be no mistake about that,
君と歩んでいきたいはず
I want to walk with you,
愛してる…はず…たぶん
I should be in love…probably.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-he9nz8un7z
高校時代好きなこと頻繁にカラオケに行っていたんだが
その内聞き慣れたのかサビの女性パートの愛してるを歌ってくれるようになって嬉しかった
2回告白してダメだったけどその子のおかげで高校時代はいろいろ変われた
まぁ今はゴミカスデブな私なんですけどね
とりあえず言わしてくれ
高校時代時代は愛してたわ
@cookie5452
初めての愛してるで
君はちょっと哀しい眼をしていた
喜んでくれると思ってたのに
すきま風が吹いた そんな気さえもしたんだ
漠然とプレゼントみたいに思っていた
男の子な発想とはいえ
愛してる 君を 間違いはないはず
君と歩んでいきたいはず
愛してるはず
三度目の愛してるで
君は僕を嫌いになったって告げた
本当なんだと繰り返す僕は
何かが違うような そんな気がしていたんだ
親友と焼酎で広げる恋愛論に
フューチャーもアンサーもないや
愛してる 君を 間違いはないはず
そう 君と歩んでいきたいはず
愛してるはず
その言葉を口にするたびに
愛が逃げていく気がする
愛は形のないものだから
似ているものを そう 僕の心をあげる
愛してる
愛してる 君を 間違いはないはず
君と歩んでいきたいはず
愛してるはず たぶん
@user-fi3by4tt6r
愛してる歴10年になります。
やっぱこの曲がベボベで一番好きで僕の青春です。
@bokuwakichiguy
脱いでも脱いでも裸になれない
本音で語り合える関係は本当に貴重だよ
@TH-mv5dp
初めて聞いたのが中学の頃で、「愛してるって言葉を口にする度に愛が逃げてる」のに歌詞中に「愛してる」を連呼してる矛盾感がよくわかんなかったけど、大人になって、どんなけ嫌われても「愛してる」って伝えることしか出来なくて、それでドンドン避けられていくことに自分の気持ちすら信じられなくなってきて「たぶん…」なのかな？とか感じ取れる(妄想かもやけど)ようになって大人になって良かったと思う自分とこんな不器用に成長したんだと実感する嫌悪感とで複雑になる、2022年初秋。
@koukifmb520
ズボン脱げなくてコケそうになる堀くんと関根嬢ソロのとこで慌ててるこいちゃんすこ
@user-zi5uq1iv9p
色が色で堀くんマジで脱いだのかと
@user-fl5ny6jl2p
歌わない組の二人の最後らへんの狂い様が好き
@a.s3945
この曲聴いたらめちゃくちゃ片想いしてた高校時代を思い出す。
あーいーしーてーるぅうーーー
@kazuaw11
自分の気持ちが分からないから「愛してる」と口に出すんだけど
そんな曖昧な気持ちが相手に伝わってしまうから相手は悲しい顔になってしまい
その顔を見て「多分愛してる」と自分の本当の気持ちが分かってしまった曲だと思った
@justicecomic
わかりやすい
ありがとう
@TheGraywizardgandalf
毎回思うけど関根さんのコーラスが良い！