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.
虹
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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道に迷って引き返して
時間だけ過ぎて行くけど
積み重ねた思い出とか
音を立てて崩れたって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えていける
下を向いて歩く僕は
簡単に虹を見落とした
迷わずにすむ道もあった
どこにでも行ける自由を
失う方がもっと怖かった
積み重ねた思い出とか
音を立てて崩れたって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えていける
間違いとかすれ違いが
僕らを切り離したって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えていける
立ち止まって見上げた空に
今年初の星が流れる
なんとなくこれでいいと思った
積み重ねた思い出とか
音を立てて崩れたって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えていける
間違いとかすれ違いが
僕らを切り離したって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えていける
The song "虹" by ELLEGARDEN talks about the value of memories and the need to let them shape our present and future. The lyrics suggest that memories are like a building block that comprises who we are as individuals. The singer reminisces about experiences and moments that have helped shape his life, and despite being frail like a structure made of thin ice, he believes that they have stood the test of time. The singer also acknowledges the mistakes made in the past that might have caused separation between friends, but they can still be transformed into positive experiences if embraced.
The lyrics also describe the fear of losing one's freedom and the difficulties in finding the right path in life. The singer shares his thoughts about the options one may encounter in life and how to choose from them. He also acknowledges that sometimes we may make wrong decisions, but part of growing up is accepting our mistakes and using them as guidance for the future. The song concludes with the singer looking up at the night sky and feeling content and peaceful. He has accepted his mistakes, value the memories, and embraced everything life has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
気休めぐらいになればいいよ
It's okay if it just serves as a temporary comfort
道に迷って引き返して
I've lost my way and I'm going back
時間だけ過ぎて行くけど
But time keeps passing by
積み重ねた思い出とか
Memories we've piled up
音を立てて崩れたって
Even if they crumble with a loud sound
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えていける
We can still turn today into a memory
薄い氷を割らないように
Trying not to break the thin ice
下を向いて歩く僕は
As I walk with my head down
簡単に虹を見落とした
I easily missed seeing the rainbow
迷わずにすむ道もあった
There was a way that we could have taken without hesitation
どこにでも行ける自由を
The freedom to go anywhere
失う方がもっと怖かった
Losing it is even scarier
間違いとかすれ違いが
Mistakes and misunderstandings
僕らを切り離したって
That separated us
立ち止まって見上げた空に
Looking up at the sky when I stopped
今年初の星が流れる
The first shooting star of the year falls
なんとなくこれでいいと思った
I felt like somehow, this is enough
Contributed by John L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-pk4bn6gq7e
気休めくらいになればいいよ
道に迷って引き返して
時間だけ過ぎてゆくけど
積み重ねた思い出とか
音を立てて崩れたって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えてゆける
薄い氷を割らないように
下を向いて歩く僕は
簡単に虹を見落とした
迷わずにすむ道もあった
どこにでも行ける自由を
失うほうがもっと怖かった
積み重ねた思い出とか
おとを立てて崩れたって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えてゆける
間違いとかすれ違いが
僕らを切り離したって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えてゆける
立ち止まって見上げた空に
今年初の星が流れる
なんとなくこれでいいと思った
積み重ねた思い出とか
音を立てて崩れたって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えてゆける
間違いとかすれ違いが
僕らを切り離したって
僕らはまた今日を記憶に変えてゆける
@user-ed4fb2fx8r
未だにエルレに慰められてるアラサーです
@user-xj4os7jr5g
細美武士の日本語詞で1番すき
生で聴けたの本当幸せやった
@bokuwakichiguy
「今日を記憶に変えていける」っていうのは
本当に希望のある言葉だと思う
@aaamicha5621
いつまでもこの曲を聞いてしまっている自分がいる。エルレに出会えたことに感謝
@mnmi788
何を思ったんか聴きあさって
うちの中の青春が溢れて涙が止まんなくなったぜ←
@user-lq5qf9rk2x
未だにどころか死ぬまで聞き続けます
@norocknolife8528
聞いてる♫毎日エルレは聞いてる
@user-iw8bn9ys5y
さむい
@user-ci8ug6kc2t
毎日聴いてる！
@tricolore4147
今日初めて生で聴いた（ZOZOマリン）20年来の思いが通じ、一生忘れられない記憶になりました😂泣きすぎて歌えなかった😅エルレもエルレファンも最強だ‼️