Born in March 1997, daoko first attracted attention as a 15 year old in 2012, for rap tracks she shared on NicoNico Douga, including a rap remix of the popular vocaloid song "戯言スピーカー" (Tawagoto Speaker) she posted. She joined LOW HIGH WHO? Productions and appeared on labelmate 不可思議/wonderboy's second album in the song "世界征服やめた" later that year, as she began to receive attention as the "15 year old high school girl rapper." She released her first album HYPER GIRL – 向こう側の女の子 - that December.
In September 2013, daoko collaborated with m-flo for the theme song of a commercial, and in the same month also released the UTUTU EP, produced by Pigeondust. On December 11, 2013, she released her 2nd indie album, GRAVITY. Her debut major album, titled DAOKO, was released 25 March 2015 through TOY'S FACTORY.
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DAOKO Lyrics
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意識は未だに不明 明々 明るくなりゆくビル群の 奥のほう 登る太陽よ 助けてメイデイ
聞こえた気がした そんなこと気にせず喚いてる 飲めや騒げや今夜は宴 パレードの太鼓
鳴り止まない鳴り止むことはない 蝶々追いかけて彷徨う寂れた遊園地 そうそう遊んだ
昔きみとさぁ ノスタルジー 時折混乱し 閉じてたスケッチブックがフラッシュバック
前兆なく目の前が眩む パクパクと 心臓の鼓動 君との思い出 泣く泣くなかったことに
たんたんと塗りつぶす単純作業 なのになんで涙が出るの
い ま か ら だ っ て 遅 く な い ほ ら ほ ら
子供のような大人 大人のようで大人でない 無邪気な笑顔が私殺すの
子供のような大人 大人のようで大人でない 本能のままに 生きるきみがすき
夢のつづき 見せてよお願い いつもの場所で じゃあまた会おう 空飛ぶ少女の背中を見送る
夕暮れ オペラレッド エラーコード ハレー彗星が僕に笑いかける 始まるサーカス
アイツを探す ちょっとまって あれ アイツつてだれだ 観客見渡す 全部同じ顔
空中ブランコ 世界はでっかいフラスコ あのこは今何処 もっかい して 夢の中鳴り響く
黒電話の音 風化したノート 開くと番号 宛先は 電話取ると 微かに 歓声
パ レ ド の つ づ き へ よ う こ そ い ら っ し ゃ い
再びパレード 愛しの彼と 今度は一緒に踊りましょうよ まだまだつづくよどこまでも
い ま か ら だ っ て 遅 く な い ほ ら ほ ら
The lyrics to DAOKO's song "Parade" describe a surreal and dreamlike world where dolls smile and a young girl knows the continuation of a never-ending parade. The song's lyrics explore the blurred lines between adulthood and childhood, where the singer longs for the innocence and carelessness of youth but also acknowledges the dark realities of adulthood. The line "the innocent smile kills me" suggests a bittersweet longing for the joyful and carefree nature of childhood, but the subsequent line of "I love you who lives instinctively" hints at a recognition of the importance of living authentically and being true to oneself.
The song's chorus, which repeats the phrase "let's dance together in the continuing parade," emphasizes the importance of living in the moment and embracing the never-ending journey of life. The song's surreal imagery, paired with DAOKO's unique vocal style and the upbeat electronic sound of the music, creates a dreamlike atmosphere that transports the listener to a fantastical world.
Overall, "Parade" offers a commentary on the complexities of growing up and the importance of living authentically while celebrating the endless march of life.
Line by Line Meaning
人形が笑う こっち見て笑ってる 夢見る少女はパレードの続きを知ってる 呻く罪人 再認識
The doll is laughing, looking at me and the dreaming girl knows the continuation of the parade. Groaning sinner, re-realize.
意識は未だに不明 明々 明るくなりゆくビル群の 奥のほう 登る太陽よ 助けてメイデイ
Consciousness is still unclear. Sun climbing towards the back of the brightening buildings, help me, Mayday!
聞こえた気がした そんなこと気にせず喚いてる 飲めや騒げや今夜は宴 パレードの太鼓
I felt like I heard something, but I shout without worrying about it. Drink and make noise, tonight is a banquet of parade drums.
鳴り止まない鳴り止むことはない 蝶々追いかけて彷徨う寂れた遊園地 そうそう遊んだ
It doesn't stop ringing, it never stops ringing. Chasing butterflies, wandering around the deserted amusement park. Yes, we played there.
昔きみとさぁ ノスタルジー 時折混乱し 閉じてたスケッチブックがフラッシュバック
Nostalgia with you from the past, occasionally confused. The sketchbook that I had closed flashes back.
前兆なく目の前が眩む パクパクと 心臓の鼓動 君との思い出 泣く泣くなかったことに
Suddenly dazzled, heartbeats pounding. Memories with you make me cry and realize what we never had.
たんたんと塗りつぶす単純作業 なのになんで涙が出るの
Simple work painted calmly, yet why are tears coming out?
再びパレード 愛しの彼と 今度は一緒に踊りましょうよ まだまだつづくよどこまでも い ま か ら だ っ て 遅 く な い ほ ら ほ ら
Parade again, let's dance together with my beloved. It will continue forever, it's not too late from now on, see.
子供のような大人 大人のようで大人でない 無邪気な笑顔が私殺すの
An adult like a child, not quite an adult like other adults. Your innocent smile kills me.
子供のような大人 大人のようで大人でない 本能のままに 生きるきみがすき
An adult like a child, not quite an adult like other adults. I love that you live according to your instincts.
夢のつづき 見せてよお願い いつもの場所で じゃあまた会おう 空飛ぶ少女の背中を見送る
Please show me the continuation of the dream. Let's meet again at the usual place. I see off the flying girl.
夕暮れ オペラレッド エラーコード ハレー彗星が僕に笑いかける 始まるサーカス
Twilight, opera red, error code. Halley's Comet smiles at me. The circus begins.
アイツを探す ちょっとまって あれ アイツつてだれだ 観客見渡す 全部同じ顔 空中ブランコ 世界はでっかいフラスコ あのこは今何処 もっかい して 夢の中鳴り響く 黒電話の音 風化したノート 開くと番号 宛先は 電話取ると 微かに 歓声 パ レ ド の つ づ き へ よ う こ そ い ら っ し ゃ い
Looking for someone, wait a minute, who is that? All the audience faces look the same. World in a big flask, a girl playing in the sky, where is she now? Do it again and it resonates in my dream. The sound of a black phone and an old note with a number and a faint cheer when I answer the phone. Welcome to the continuation of the parade.
Contributed by Allison T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Juan Medina
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