They established the project in their hometown of Osaka and later relocated to Tokyo.
Persistent sales of their exceptional debut “Blues of Colors” (2000) built nationwide recognition, representing their unique artistry through cabaret music and Showa popular songs, which was inspired by Jazz of the pre-war years.
EGO-WRAPPIN’ is a unique and rare artist. Each work constructed with novel and fascinating musicianship, draws the attention of the Japanese music scene. The EGO-sound reflects free atmosphere and hot emotion, which Jazz and Rock music had prior to becoming just titles of genres, and draws from the spirit of our living world.
Facing music sincerely, jumping the walls of genres easily, they will tell you how to enjoy music with their pop sense. You feel their song vibrations directly. EGO-WRAPPIN’s thrilling performances of their exciting material have become romantic miracles of today.
Biography
1996
Ego-Wrappin’ was formed in Osaka in 1996.
1998
They released their first full album “Blue Speaker” in June 1998, propelling them to the forefront of the Osaka indies charts.
1998
At the end of 1998 one of their songs was selected for use on the TV drama series “Kirakira Hikaru”. The song was also included on the soundtrack CD of the same series.
1999
In February 1999, they released mini album “His Choice of Shoes Is Ill”, which for the first time included lyrics penned by Yoshie in Japanese.
1999
They released the mini album “Swing for Joy” in November 1999.
“A Love Song” featured DETERMINATIONS gained popularity amongst many local radio stations.
1999
In December 1999 they made their live debut in Tokyo with an acoustic set at Aoyama CAY.
2000
In January 2000, they held a release party for “Swing for Joy” at Shibuya’s Club Quattro, of the most famous live venues in Tokyo, following which they conducted a tour of many of Japan’s major cities.
2000
In February 2000, Yoshie launched her solo project JuJu Kneipp with a number of prominent Japanese famous musicians, releasing the mini album “Algolagnia”.
2000
In August 2000 Ego-Wrappin’ released the mini album “Shikisai no Blues”, which went on to become one of their most successful albums, following which they conducted a national tour. More than 800 fans flocked to a small nightclub in Tokyo to see Ego-Wrappin’s gig.
2000
In November 2000 they joined a number of prominent bands such as Kazufumi Kodama, The Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Dry & Heavy and Little Tempo in contributing to “Ska Stock”, a tribute album for The Skatalites.
2000
Their 7 inch analogue release “Flowers” from the mini album “Shikisai no Blues” sold out almost immediately.
2001
In January 2001, Yoshie took part in “Beautiful Days” by Fantastic Plastic Machine.
At the same time, “Shikisai no Blues” was chosen as the theme song for the film “Sadistic & Masochistic” by director Hideo Nakano.
2001
In addition to establishing their own label “Minor Swing” in May 2001, they also released their full length major label debut “Michishio no Romance” through Universal Music, which featured contributions from a range of other musicians.
“Psychoanalysis” from this album was selected as a recommended track by a number of TV and radio stations including MTV Japan, Space Shower and Viewsic, earning its video considerable airtime.
2001
In July 2001 they conducted another national tour from Hokkaido to Okinawa, during which they were joined on stage by a range of musical collaborators. The same month they also made their debut appearance at the FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL (Japan’s biggest and the most famous live music festival).
2001
In August 2001 they took part in the SUNSET LIVE 2001 music festival in Fukuoka.
The festival was held on the beach and its atmosphere was incredible.
2001
In October 2001, “Noraneko no theme”, a collaboration with Kazuhumi Kodama, one of the greatest trumpet players in Japan, was chosen as the theme song for the film “Pistol Opera”.
Masaki also appeared on the Mama! Milk CD album “Lamb and Mutton”.
2001
In November 2001, “Teennesee Waltz”, a collaboration between Yoshie and the guitar duo Gontiti was included on a TV drama.
Aremixed and re-mastered version of “Shikisai no Blues” was also released as “Midnight Dejavu - Shikisai no Blues”.
2001
In December 2002 Yoshie took part in “So Much To Learn, So Little We Know”, a charity album for Afghan refugees.
2002
In January 2002 Ego-Wrappin’ staged an audacious live show at IMP Hall.
2002
In March 2002 they again defied convention by conducting a special concert at an historic shrine in Kyoto.
2002
Their 3rd full-length album “Night Food” was released in July 2002. “Kuchibashi ni Cherry” from that album was chosen as the theme song for a popular TV drama. “Night Food” has gone on to become their most successful album to date.
2002
In the summer of 2002 they took part in a number of music festivals including the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL.
2002
In September they launched another national tour with a show at the Liquid Room in Shinjuku.
2002
On New Years Eve in December 2002 they held a count down show at the Ebisu Garden Hal in Tokyo in front of more than 2,000 fans.
2003
In May, Masaki selected songs for the CD “Rock a shake vol.3 ~Move! Baby Move~”.
The band also held their first gig after a half year break.
2003
In the summer of 2003 they again took part in various summer music festivals including FUJI ROCK、LIVE STOCK 2003、the RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL、and the KOIWAI ROCK FESTIVAL.
2003
In August 2003 Yoshie’s solo project JuJu KNEIPP made a guest performance at the final show of CLAM’s tour, their first time on stage together for 2 years.
2003
After again hosting a New Year’s countdown gig in Ebisu, Tokyo, they conducted their first live show of 2004.
サイコアナルシス
EGO-WRAPPIN' Lyrics
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明日へつながるのsuccess
あなたはユートピア
果てはヒーロー
紡ぎだされた drawing 文字なし
宇宙へ狙い打つミスター
あわれな小羊
エナメルカラー剥き出し
掻き鳴らす 真夜中のギター
だから想像できるわ 夢の中
今日もマウントの上の血みどろ
俺は素面だ 酔ってるのは路面
それは妄想よ 想像よ
いつまで夢見るつもりなのロマンス
秘めたメカニズム
くわしく調べたいの
Psychoanalysis
遠のいてく意識
Psychoanalysis
正三角形の挑発 快楽 タブー
ノスタルジア
涙を酒で割って
飲みほしてもナンセンス
ただの催眠術 いかす魔術
右手さしだしても
おあずけなの 晩さん
煮えきったメカニズム
くわしく調べたいの
Psychoanalysis
遠のいてく意識
Psychoanalysis
右から左へララバイ
Psychoanalysis
遠のいてく意識に溺れる
コバルト色の夢みるアッパーな夜
正三角形の挑発 快楽 タブー
ノスタルジア
The lyrics to EGO-WRAPPIN's song サイコアナルシス discuss various themes related to the human psyche and consciousness. The use of the term "Psychoanalysis" in the chorus signifies the attempt to understand and explore the workings of the mind. The first verse talks about passion and success, with the idea of being blinded by ambition and striving towards a utopian ideal. The reference to a "helpless lamb" suggests vulnerability and the possibility of being led astray. The line "掻き鳴らす 真夜中のギター" (scratching the midnight guitar) signifies the idea of being lost in imagination and the possibility of finding solace in music.
In the second verse, the lyrics are more cryptic, with references to a "mechanism" and a desire to explore it in more detail. The idea of psychoanalysis and the dreamlike quality of the lyrics suggest an exploration of the subconscious. The use of the term "ナンセンス" (nonsense) highlights the idea of the absurd and the possibility of rejecting the conventional. The final verse talks about drowning in consciousness and a sense of longing for the past ("ノスタルジア"). The overall theme of the song seems to be an exploration of the human mind and the search for deeper meaning and understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
情熱で目隠し
Blindfolded with passion
明日へつながるのsuccess
Success that leads to tomorrow
あなたはユートピア
You are a utopia
果てはヒーロー
Ultimately a hero
紡ぎだされた drawing 文字なし
Spun out with no written words
宇宙へ狙い打つミスター
Aiming for the universe, Mr.
あわれな小羊
Poor little lamb
エナメルカラー剥き出し
Exposed enamel color
それはごきげんなNO
That's a happy no
掻き鳴らす 真夜中のギター
Scratching the midnight guitar
だから想像できるわ 夢の中
So I can imagine it in a dream
今日もマウントの上の血みどろ
Bloody atop the mount today
俺は素面だ 酔ってるのは路面
I'm sober, it's the road that's drunk
それは妄想よ 想像よ
That's a delusion, an imagination
いつまで夢見るつもりなのロマンス
How long do you plan to keep dreaming of romance?
秘めたメカニズム
Hidden mechanism
くわしく調べたいの
I want to investigate in detail
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis
遠のいてく意識
Fading consciousness
正三角形の挑発 快楽 タブー
Provocation, pleasure, taboo of equilateral triangle
ノスタルジア
Nostalgia
涙を酒で割って
Mixing tears with alcohol
飲みほしてもナンセンス
Even if you drink it all, it's nonsense
ただの催眠術 いかす魔術
Just hypnotism, cool magic
右手さしだしても
Even if you offer your right hand
おあずけなの 晩さん
It's delayed, Mr. Evening
煮えきったメカニズム
Boiling mechanism
Psychoanalysis
Psychoanalysis
右から左へララバイ
Lullaby from right to left
遠のいてく意識に溺れる
Drowning in the fading consciousness
コバルト色の夢みるアッパーな夜
Upper night dreaming of cobalt-colored dreams
正三角形の挑発 快楽 タブー
Provocation, pleasure, taboo of equilateral triangle
ノスタルジア
Nostalgia
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 良恵 中納
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zun_doh_
母親の車でEGO-WRAPPINのCDを
延々と聴かされたおかげです。
ちくしょう！ありがてえ！！！
@takuma_momoco
オリバーな犬、このヤロウのオープニング曲で、たまたまテレビつけてたら流れてきて鳥肌たった
@muni5510
20年以上経ったのか 歌詞も声も楽器の音も律動もすべてが気持ちよすぎだろ
@user-yc3qz3fs9d
大体いつも鳥肌たちます。
良恵ちゃんのボーカル力と、森さんの美しいギターの音…
たまらないです😭
@MrXP44
25年ぶりに聴けて感動 PVは初めて観た 今からでも世界中に届けたい名作 いったい、どれほどの国の音楽のジャンルの影響を受け、どれほどの音楽の歴史を知れば、このような曲を作れるのか。
@user-su9xz5cw6m
「俺は素面だ。酔ってるのは路面」
今度使いたいと思います
@tuchifumazu
当時ラジオからこの曲が流れてきた瞬間
ぶん殴られたようにビックリし魅了されました。
あまり馴染んでないバイト先だったのに
「この曲誰ですかっ！？」と興奮気味にまわりの人に話しかけてました。
懐かしいです。
メロディ、演奏力、詞世界、豊かな歌唱表現、全く隙がない程、完璧。
@user-wk2ln8zz5y
尋常じゃないテンション。酒と煙草と音楽の渦で涙を押し流すんだ。
@_Knj
不意にこの曲のフレーズが頭をよぎったので聴きに来たけど最高すぎる・・・。
@user-pn2yp1ym5w
くちばしにチェリーも好きだけどやっぱりこっちだー