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.
A Song For James
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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That's what I am looking for
Co-incidence
Or should I call it fate
I'm searching 'round
To pick the
piece of me I dropped
It's still smoldering
Hey man can you hear me
Nobody wants to sing my song
Nobody wants to be my guide
Nobody wants to help me out
Nowhere I can run and hide
Nobody wants to take my hand
But I wanna take your hands
Yes I wanna take your hands
Turn me inside out
Treasure boxes are all sealed
Need to understand
Before I ruin everything
The hidden law
Searching for a
scrap of evidence
Don't count me in
I'm not the part of the scheme
Hey man can you hear me
Nobody wants to sing my song
Nobody wants to be my guide
Nobody wants to help me out
Nowhere I can run and hide
Nobody wants to take my hand
But I wanna take your hands
Yes I wanna take your hands
I turn my head to look back at
the way I've run here
Lights behind me are off and
I can see nothing
All right Here I go
Wind at my back
Time to start now
Nobody wants to sing my song
Nobody wants to be my guide
Nobody wants to help me out
Nowhere I can run and hide
Nobody wants to take my hand
But I wanna take your hands
Yes I wanna take your hands
The lyrics of ELLEGARDEN's song, "A Song for James," are powerful and thought-provoking, as they speak to an individual's search for meaning and acceptance in the face of rejection and isolation. The "hidden law" mentioned in the first verse alludes to the universal truths that govern human existence and the quest for understanding that is inherent in all individual experiences. The lyrics then go on to express the frustration and loneliness that comes with feeling ostracized and unaccepted, as nobody seems to want to "sing my song" or "be my guide."
The second verse delves further into this sense of isolation, as the singer references the need to "turn me inside out" and gain a deeper understanding of the self before "ruining everything." This internal tension between self-exploration and the desire for external validation is a powerful thematic element of the song. The final stanza is a call to action, as the singer prepares to venture out into the world on their own, with the wind at their back and a newfound determination to "take your hands."
Overall, "A Song for James," is a poignant exploration of the complexities of the human experience, particularly the search for meaning and belonging amidst rejection and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
The hidden law
I am searching for a hidden truth or law
That's what I am looking for
I am in search of something specific
Co-incidence
I am unsure if the events happening in my life are random or planned
Or should I call it fate
I am considering the possibility that things are predetermined
I'm searching 'round
I am searching in many different places
To pick the piece of me I dropped
I am trying to regain a lost part of myself
It's still smoldering
The loss is recent and still affects me
The heat is burning my skin
The pain of the loss is intense and ongoing
Hey man can you hear me
I am reaching out for help or support
Nobody wants to sing my song
I feel like no one is interested in what I have to offer
Nobody wants to be my guide
I feel like I am alone in navigating my way through life
Nobody wants to help me out
I feel unsupported and ignored
Nowhere I can run and hide
I feel like there is no escape from my problems
Nobody wants to take my hand
I feel like no one is willing to reach out and offer me help or support
But I wanna take your hands
Despite feeling alone, I am reaching out for connection
Turn me inside out
I want to fully understand myself and my emotions
Treasure boxes are all sealed
My secrets and innermost thoughts are private
Need to understand
I want to gain clarity and comprehension
Before I ruin everything
I am afraid of making mistakes or causing harm
Searching for a scrap of evidence
I am looking for proof or signs to guide me
Don't count me in
I am separate from whatever is happening
I'm not the part of the scheme
I am not involved in a larger plan or conspiracy
I turn my head to look back at the way I've run here
I am reflecting on my past actions and choices
Lights behind me are off and I can see nothing
The past is behind me and unclear
All right Here I go
I am ready to move forward
Wind at my back
I feel supported and propelled forward
Time to start now
I am ready to begin a new chapter
Yes I wanna take your hands
I am seeking connection and partnership
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TAKESHI HOSOMI
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