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.
Dancing In A Circle
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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Looking for a cover and human touch
On the morning of leaving
My packed baggage reminds me of the first day I got here
This is the place where we started
Where we shared good time and bad time
Vans are ready to load
Glance at the cave
Glad meetings and sad partings
Time to leave this hideout
We've been dancing in a circle
We gathered around the candles of each one of us
Though we're gonna have to leave here sometime
I found myself wishing for just one more second
Let our souls guide us
We waited for the storm to pass
In this hideout holding together
Pain of losing
Pleasures of gaining
We have a lot of good stories
Though graffitti we painted fade
This cave will still hold our friendships
Finish the last meal
No more looking back
Encounters mean a lot to me
You're my good fellows
Misunderstanding We had many of them
Misguided efforts Now they are funny stories
Hard time we shared a few laughs and many memories
Moving vans are loaded
Goodbye
ELLEGARDEN's song "Dancing in a Circle" explores the emotions that come with leaving a place and people that have become meaningful to you. The lyrics describe a group of people who have gathered together, looking for comfort and connection as they prepare to leave the place where they have shared both good and bad times. The singer reflects on the memories they have made in this place, and the people they have connected with. They have all danced in a circle, sharing the light of their candles and finding solace in each other's presence.
As the time to leave draws near, the singer feels a longing for just a little more time in this place. They recognize that they will have to move on eventually, but they want to hold onto the connection they have shared with the people in this group. The lyrics convey a sense of nostalgia and the bittersweet experience of leaving behind a place that has become special to you.
Overall, "Dancing in a Circle" is a poignant reminder of the importance of connection and the lasting impact that people and places can have on our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of nowhere we gathered here
We met up unexpectedly
Looking for a cover and human touch
We sought comfort and companionship
On the morning of leaving
As we prepare to depart
My packed baggage reminds me of the first day I got here
My luggage evokes memories of my arrival
This is the place where we started
This is where our journey began
Where we shared good time and bad time
Where we experienced both joy and sorrow
Vans are ready to load
The vehicles are prepared for departure
Glance at the cave
Take one last look at the shelter
Glad meetings and sad partings
We experienced both happiness and sadness during our time here
Time to leave this hideout
It's time to depart from this refuge
We've been dancing in a circle
We've been in this same routine
We gathered around the candles of each one of us
We came together in a time of darkness
Though we're gonna have to leave here sometime
Despite the fact that we must go at some point
I found myself wishing for just one more second
I wanted more time together
Let our souls guide us
We'll let our spirits lead the way
We waited for the storm to pass
We endured a difficult period
In this hideout holding together
We stuck together in this refuge
Pain of losing
The agony of separation
Pleasures of gaining
The joy of gaining new experiences
We have a lot of good stories
We have many fond memories to share
Though graffitti we painted fade
Even if the graffiti we painted fades away
This cave will still hold our friendships
This shelter will always be a place where our friendships were formed
Finish the last meal
Let's eat our final meal together
No more looking back
It's time to move forward
Encounters mean a lot to me
Our meetings are very important to me
You're my good fellows
You are my dear friends
Misunderstanding We had many of them
We experienced many misunderstandings
Misguided efforts Now they are funny stories
Our mistakes and misguided actions now provide humor
Hard time we shared a few laughs and many memories
Although we experienced tough times, we still have many happy memories
Moving vans are loaded
The vehicles are packed and ready to go
Goodbye
Farewell
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Good Song