Though less well-known to most of the world than bands such as Pizzicato Five or Cibo Matto, Buffalo Daughter is considered to be the linchpin of the so-called "cut-and-paste" rock Shibuya-kei (Wikipedia) movement from Japan. The band had its beginnings in the early 1990s signed to independent Japanese label Cardinal. Seeking wider exposure, they continued under the Beastie Boys' now-defunct music label Grand Royal, bringing their discography up to a total of four full-length album releases, an EP, and a handful of remixes. The band's style, always a variety grab-bag of different sounds and genres, evolved slowly but surely into a more cohesive and restrained melodic style. In 2002, Buffalo Daughter released their fifth full-length effort, I, in the United States on Los Angeles-based label Emperor Norton Records.
According to band member Ohno, "We call ourselves Buffalo Daughter because our sound is very strong. And the buffalo is strong." In a 1998 interview, the group explained that "Buffalo" projects a pleasing image of American culture and countryside and at the time of the group's original formation, all the members were girls, so "Daughter" was appropriate. Also, the sound of name itself appeals to the group.
It was announced that in 2006 Buffalo Daughter would collaborate with pop-star Ami Suzuki. They released the single "O.K. Funky God" together on February 28, 2007, and it was later included on Suzuki's Connetta album.
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A Completely Identical Dream
Buffalo Daughter Lyrics
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Sitting in a bright shiny white light
A lot of bubbles kept coming out from my mouth
And I devoted myself to putting them in a line
Oh I had gone through
All the agonies and disasters
That morning when I woke up
There was just me
But I was not afraid of anything
In the bright shiny white light
I felt touched by someone
So I did cry
Not knowing why
The lyrics to Buffalo Daughter's song A Completely Identical Dream describe a surreal experience that the singer had. One morning, they woke up and found themselves sitting in a bright, shiny white light. The singer then experiences bubbles coming out from their mouth and they devote themselves to putting them in a line. Despite having gone through agonies and disasters, the singer is unafraid of anything. They feel touched by someone in the white light and cry, not knowing why.
These lyrics offer a powerful message about the beauty of surrendering oneself to the unknown. The singer experiences something they do not understand but is a beautiful encounter that fills them with emotion. The bubbles that come out of their mouth represent the freedom of expression and the act of aligning them represents control, making for a display of both freedom and discipline. The white light, though unknown, is comforting, and the singer is filled with nothing but positive emotions despite not knowing what it is.
Line by Line Meaning
One morning I woke up and found myself
I suddenly became aware of my surroundings after waking up from a deep sleep
Sitting in a bright shiny white light
I was surrounded by a bright and dazzling light, which made me feel hopeful and optimistic
A lot of bubbles kept coming out from my mouth
I felt like I had a lot of thoughts and ideas that I wanted to express
And I devoted myself to putting them in a line
I committed myself to organizing my thoughts and expressing them in a coherent and logical way
Oh I had gone through
I had experienced a lot of struggles and hardships in my life
All the agonies and disasters
I had faced many painful and difficult challenges in the past
That morning when I woke up
I felt renewed and refreshed after a restful night's sleep
There was just me
I was alone with my thoughts and feelings, but I felt content and at peace
But I was not afraid of anything
Despite the uncertainties and fears in my life, I felt empowered and unafraid of the future
In the bright shiny white light
I felt surrounded by positivity and hope
I felt touched by someone
I felt a sense of connection to something greater than myself
So I did cry
I felt overwhelmed with emotion and tears flowed from my eyes
Not knowing why
I wasn't sure why I was crying, but I knew it was a release of pent-up feelings
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YUMIKO OHNO, MOTOKO YOSHINAGA
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