Soon after the hiatus began, an official announcement was made on the website declaring that all activities of the band had been indefinitely suspended
They are also referred to as ELLE.
ELLEGARDEN has a sound strikingly similar to some American Pop Punk bands, and sings in both Japanese and English. Their English lyrics (mostly written by Hosomi) are usually grammatically correct and generally very well pronounced. In the Summer 2006 issue of American J-rock magazine purple SKY (p.24), Takeshi was quoted as saying his English skills were improved by the time he spent working as a computer engineer in first Oakland, California, and later in Japan where he had English speaking co-workers.
ELLEGARDEN has been compared to famous artists of similar style, most notably Sum 41 (ELLEGARDEN was the band's opening act on February 2005 during the Sum 41 Japan Tour 2005), Blink 182 and Good Charlotte. Their popularity comes from the sounds that they bring and the strong emotions they express. Despite these similarities however, they have a wide range of sounds that don't quite fit into a single style, but encompass a decent range of rock sounds.
In 2006 ELLEGARDEN performed in numerous Japanese Summer Music Festivals, such as FUJI ROCK, SUMMER SONIC, NANO MUGEN FES and RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL.
Their final tour of 2006 features the American band Allister - the bands became friends during SXSW 2006.
It is difficult to get their tour and live tickets because they become sold out in a very short amount of time.
With the international release of their newest album "Eleven Fire Crackers", Ellegarden is quickly growing in popularity - no doubt aided by their recent U.S. gigs.
In 2018, Ellegarden announced their first tour in 10 years, ending their hiatus. The tour, titled "THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN", is to begin in August at Shinkiba Studio Coast, the same venue as their send-off concert.
アッシュ
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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誰より悲しい顔をみせるように
疑う心やさまよう指先
迷った分だけ先へ進むんだ
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
窓に射す外光
優しい人にはなれない僕らが
悲しい記憶を許せないように
わかったふりなら出来なくていいさ
笑ったぶんだけ先へ進むんだ
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
My name is Jack
Just tell me you are ok
My name is Jack
I've been standing next to you
In the storyboard
You can draw another one of your own
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
The lyrics of ELLEGARDEN's song "アッシュ" speak to the complicated feelings that can arise during moments of self-doubt and reflection. The first verse talks about how the person being addressed (presumably a friend or loved one) seems to use pretty words to cover up their sadness, while the singer is more open about their struggles. The second verse speaks to the difficulties of moving forward, with the singer acknowledging their own doubts and uncertainties. However, they also believe that it's important to keep pushing forward despite these feelings.
The chorus repeats the idea of "奪い合って" (stealing and competing with one another), suggesting that the struggles and difficulties we face are often shared and can create tension between people. However, the final verse speaks to the importance of support and encouragement. The singer identifies themselves as "Jack," someone who has been standing by the person this song is addressed to the whole time. They encourage the person to keep creating their own story and to have hope for the future.
Overall, "アッシュ" is a thoughtful and introspective song that speaks to the struggles of trying to move forward in the face of self-doubt and difficulty. It's a reminder that we're not alone in these struggles and that there are people out there who are willing to support and encourage us along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
綺麗な言葉で片付ける君が
You, who neatly tidy up everything with pretty words, end up showing the saddest face of all.
誰より悲しい顔をみせるように
This is because you try so hard to hide your true emotions that even your sadness becomes more apparent than anyone else's.
疑う心やさまよう指先
Your doubtful heart and wandering fingers show that you are lost and uncertain.
迷った分だけ先へ進むんだ
However, you must move forward despite feeling lost, as every step you take will guide you towards clarity.
後になってこうだって気づくまで
You will only realize how things truly were after everything has passed.
何度だって奪い合って
Each time you fight and struggle for something.
朝になって見上げたら
When you look up in the morning.
窓に射す外光
The sunlight that shines through your window represents a new beginning and hope for the future.
優しい人にはなれない僕らが
We cannot become kind-hearted people.
悲しい記憶を許せないように
Because we cannot forgive ourselves for our sad memories.
わかったふりなら出来なくていいさ
It's okay not to pretend that you understand everything.
笑ったぶんだけ先へ進むんだ
Instead, focus on the moments that make you happy and use them to move forward.
My name is Jack
This is an introduction to the singer of the song, Jack.
Just tell me you are ok
Jack wants the listener to be honest about how they feel.
I've been standing next to you
Jack has been there all along, waiting for the listener to acknowledge him and ask for help.
In the storyboard
This refers to the story that Jack wants to tell and create with the listener.
You can draw another one of your own
Jack wants the listener to be active in creating their own story and not just follow along with what others say or do.
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
When you wake up and look up.
Contributed by Brooklyn Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hugurin515
綺麗な言葉で片付ける君が
誰より悲しい顔を見せるように
疑う心やさまよう指先
迷った分だけ先へ進むんだ
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
優しい人にはなれない僕らが
悲しい記憶を許せないように
わかったふりなら出来なくていいさ
笑ったぶんだけ先へ進むんだ
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
My name is Jack
Just tell me you are ok
My name is Jack
I've been standing next to you
In the storyboard
You can draw another one of your own
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
@aliciasanchez7746
Kirei na kotoba de katazukeru kimi ga Dare yori kanashii kao wo miseru you ni Utagau kokoro ya samayou yubisaki Mayotta bun dake saki e susumun da
Ato ni natte kou datte kizuku made Nando datte ubaiatte Asa ni natte kurumatte miagetara Mado ni sasu gaikou
Yasashii hito ni wa narenai bokura ga Kanashii kioku wo yurusenai you ni Wakatta furi nara dekinakute ii sa Waratta bun dake saki e susumun da
Ato ni natte kou datte kizuku made Nando datte ubaiatte Asa ni natte kurumatte miagetara Mado ni sasu gaikou
My name is jack Just tell me you are ok My name is jack I've been standing next to you in the storyboard You can draw another one of your own
Ato ni natte kou datte kizuku made Nando datte ubaiatte Asa ni natte kurumatte miagetara Mado ni sasu gaikou
@user-el8ly5ie9q
隠れずに名曲だよ
@hardboiler1000ar
イントロがいいですよね。自分的にはイントロが曲の最後まで聞かせる力を持ってる曲。
@user-qu7dh7ll8l
エルレはキャッチャーな曲多いから聴いてるとすぐ飽きて聞かなくなるけど二ヶ月くらいするとまた聴きたくなる
そんなルーチンを繰り返して中学生から三十歳になった今までエルレ聴き続けてる
@akgandmiyabi
あとロストワールドも大好き
@hugurin515
綺麗な言葉で片付ける君が
誰より悲しい顔を見せるように
疑う心やさまよう指先
迷った分だけ先へ進むんだ
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
優しい人にはなれない僕らが
悲しい記憶を許せないように
わかったふりなら出来なくていいさ
笑ったぶんだけ先へ進むんだ
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
My name is Jack
Just tell me you are ok
My name is Jack
I've been standing next to you
In the storyboard
You can draw another one of your own
後になってこうだって気づくまで
何度だって奪い合って
朝になってくるまって見上げたら
窓に射す外光
@user-Nazalikku2525
サムネの絵めちゃいい
アッシュ久しぶりに聞きましたぁ
@user-pu6fw5sw3b
隠れ名曲じゃなくて普通に名曲なんよな〜
@user-ns2mj3hb8c
私的って言ってるからよくね？
@T.kazuya
これが一番好き‼
2006年10月を‼を思い出す
@nrg_nniru3758
いい曲発見した