1) capsule (Japan), an el… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups using this name:
1) capsule (Japan), an electronic duo on their own label, Contemode.
2) Capsule (Miami, Florida), a hardcore/screamo band currently signed to Robotic Empire.
1) capsule is an electronic duo, formed in Kanazawa, Japan in 1997 by Yasutaka Nakata (co-producer, art director) and Toshiko Koshijima (vocals). They are part of the shibuya-kei movement that started in 1990, most notably by Pizzicato Five. In March of 2001, they made their first single with Yamaha Music, 'Sakura'. Their music contains elements of bossa nova, ye-ye, nu jazz, lounge, breakbeat, and most recently, electro house. In 2003, Yasutaka created his own label, Contemode, and has produced other artists on the label, such as Perfume, COLTEMONIKHA, NAGISA COSMETIC and Meg. Nakata has described the music produced by Contemode acts as "an accessory to fashion", and the band's music can often be found for sale in fashion boutiques in Shibuya, Japan.
2) Capsule is a hardcore band from Miami Beach. Started in 2004 by Eric Hernandez & Colin Smith, the band tours the United States frequently. They released a couple records on Dippy Records and in 2008, Robotic Empire released the critically acclaimed “Blue” on 12” vinyl and CD.
Can I Have A Word
Capsule Lyrics
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Nanimonai kara no naka de ude wo nobashite
Nanikanai kanatte motomete mo kanawanai ka na
Ah mou sugu shizumu ne kurai yoru ga yattekuru kara
Ah chiisa na akari wo sagasu kedo sore wa tooi
Ah mada te ni hairanai kara jama na mono tobikoete boy
Come on come on
Yuuwaku no nai asobi nante tsumaranai yo ne
Come on come on
Yowaki na kimi ashita made mada chansu wa aru yo
Kaze no you ni zutto (can i have a word?)
Shigekiteki ni motto (can i have a word?)
Nami no you ni sotto (can i have a word?)
Kisekiteki wa kitto all my love
Can i have a word? tokimeki to ka
Can i have a word? wakuwaku to ka
Can i have a word? sonna koto de
Can i have a word? tanoshii yo ne
(can i have)... (a word)...
Nanimonai kago no naka ni ude wo nobashite
Nanikanai kanatte sagashite mo nanimonai kedo
Ah mou sugu kizuku yo samui yoru ga yattekuru kara
Ah hitori kikkake wo mata sagasu kedo sore mo taihen
Hora hora te wo nobashitara tabun ima tsukamesou demo
Ah mada te ni hairanai kara jama na mono tobikoete boy
Come on come on
Yuuwaku no nai asobi nante tsumaranai yo ne
Come on come on
Yowaki na kimi ashita made mada chansu wa aru yo
Kaze no you ni zutto (can i have a word?)
Shigekiteki ni motto (can i have a word?)
Nami no you ni sotto (can i have a word?)
Kisekiteki wa kitto all my love
Come on come on
Yuuwaku no nai asobi nante tsumaranai yo ne
Come on come on
Yowaki na kimi ashita made mada chansu wa aru yo
Come on come on, come on, come on, come on...
The lyrics to the song Can I Have A Word by Capsule deal with the feelings of loneliness and the search for connection. The lyrics suggest that despite reaching out, we often find ourselves empty-handed as we attempt to grasp onto something that may not be there. The repeated line "Can I have a word?" could be interpreted as an attempt to connect with someone, to engage in conversation, or to find a sense of community. However, the lyrics also suggest that the desire for connection may not always be fulfilled, and we may find ourselves searching endlessly for something that may not exist.
The use of metaphors in the lyrics adds depth to the message. The comparison of the search for connection to the waves of the ocean and the wind showcases the transitory nature of our existence, and how our attempts to grasp onto something may be as futile as attempting to contain the wind or the sea. The line "Come on come on, yuuwaku no nai asobi nante tsumaranai yo ne" (Come on come on, games without temptation are boring) suggests the emptiness of superficial connections or games without deeper meaning.
Overall, the lyrics to Can I Have A Word express the universal human desire for connection, but also highlight the difficulty in achieving this. The lyrics suggest that finding meaningful connections requires effort, risk, and courage.
Line by Line Meaning
Nanimonai kara no naka de ude wo nobashite
Reaching out within this empty space
Nanikanai kanatte motomete mo kanawanai ka na
Can't seem to achieve anything despite the desire to do so
Ah mou sugu shizumu ne kurai yoru ga yattekuru kara
The dark night is approaching, will soon be sinking
Ah chiisa na akari wo sagasu kedo sore wa tooi
I search for a small light but it seems so far away
Hora hora te wo nobashitara tabun ima tsukamesou demo
If I reach out I might be able to grab it
Ah mada te ni hairanai kara jama na mono tobikoete boy
But still I can't get hold of it, obstacles block my way
Come on come on
Encouragement to keep moving forward
Yuuwaku no nai asobi nante tsumaranai yo ne
Playing it safe is so boring
Yowaki na kimi ashita made mada chansu wa aru yo
You may be weak now, but there's still a chance for tomorrow
Kaze no you ni zutto (can i have a word?)
Like the wind forever
Shigekiteki ni motto (can i have a word?)
More exciting
Nami no you ni sotto (can i have a word?)
Like a wave softly
Kisekiteki wa kitto all my love
Surely it's a miraculous love
Can i have a word? tokimeki to ka
Can I have a word with you? Is it excitement?
Can i have a word? wakuwaku to ka
Can I have a word with you? Is it anticipation?
Can i have a word? sonna koto de
Can I have a word with you? About that kind of thing?
Can i have a word? tanoshii yo ne
Can I have a word with you? It'll be fun don't you think?
Nanimonai kago no naka ni ude wo nobashite
Reaching out within a cage of emptiness
Nanikanai kanatte sagashite mo nanimonai kedo
Striving for something, yet still it feels so empty
Ah mou sugu kizuku yo samui yoru ga yattekuru kara
The cold night is coming, I'll soon realize it
Ah hitori kikkake wo mata sagasu kedo sore mo taihen
I look for something to give me motivation but even that is difficult
Come on come on
Encouragement to keep moving forward
Yuuwaku no nai asobi nante tsumaranai yo ne
Playing it safe is so boring
Yowaki na kimi ashita made mada chansu wa aru yo
You may be weak now, but there's still a chance for tomorrow
Come on come on
Encouragement to keep moving forward
Kaze no you ni zutto (can i have a word?)
Like the wind forever
Shigekiteki ni motto (can i have a word?)
More exciting
Nami no you ni sotto (can i have a word?)
Like a wave softly
Kisekiteki wa kitto all my love
Surely it's a miraculous love
Come on come on
Encouragement to keep moving forward
Yuuwaku no nai asobi nante tsumaranai yo ne
Playing it safe is so boring
Yowaki na kimi ashita made mada chansu wa aru yo
You may be weak now, but there's still a chance for tomorrow
Contributed by Lincoln F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.