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.
Good Morning Kids
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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How do you feel to have been slid out to this world
I wish it was not so bad
But I think no way you feel that way
You'd come to know as you grow up
This world is full of shit
And I wish you don't get hurt
And I wish you don't notice that the world is shit
And I wish you don't be sad
But I'm not so afraid 'cause you won't be like me
Good morning kids
How does it feel to have been kicked out to this world
I wish you liked the morning sun
That is one of the most beautiful things
You'd come to know as you grow up
This world is full of shit
So I wish you don't grow up
And I wish you don't get hurt
And I wish you don't notice that the world is shit
And I wish you don't be sad
But I'm not so afraid 'cause you won't be like me
ELLEGARDEN's "Good Morning Kids" is a song that expresses a bittersweet sentiment regarding the reality of growing up and being exposed to the harshness of the world. The song begins with a greeting to the children of the world, but quickly shifts to a contemplative tone as the lead singer wishes that these young ones never have to experience the unfortunate realities of the world. He expresses a desire for them to remain innocent, without ever having to deal with pain, sadness, or the negativity that often comes with growing up.
The repeated phrase "This world is full of shit" highlights the lead singer's disillusionment with the world and serves as a warning to the children about the difficulties they may encounter. Nevertheless, he ultimately expresses hope that the kids will not turn out like him, implying that perhaps there is a chance for a better future. The final lines of the song emphasize the beauty of the morning sun and its potential to bring joy to those who witness it, indicating that despite the negativity, there is still good in the world worth experiencing.
Overall, the song speaks to the universal theme of coming-of-age and the inevitable loss of innocence that comes with it. It encourages listeners to be mindful of the difficulties faced by children both present and future, and to actively work towards creating a better, more positive world.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning kids
Greeting for the children
How do you feel to have been slid out to this world
Asking how the children feel about being born
I wish it was not so bad
Expressing a wish that the world was kinder
But I think no way you feel that way
Assuming that the children do not share the same opinion
You'd come to know as you grow up
Implying that children will learn about the harsh realities of the world as they age
This world is full of shit
Asserting that the world is filled with unpleasant things
So I wish you don't grow up
Expressing a desire that the children remain innocent and unaware of the harsh world
And I wish you don't get hurt
Expressing a hope that the children do not experience pain or suffering
And I wish you don't notice that the world is shit
Expressing a desire that the children do not become aware of the unpleasantness of the world
And I wish you don't be sad
Expressing a hope that the children do not experience sadness or depression
But I'm not so afraid 'cause you won't be like me
Expressing faith that the children will not experience the same struggles as the singer
How does it feel to have been kicked out to this world
Asking how the children feel about being born in the world
I wish you liked the morning sun
Expressing a wish that the children find beauty in the world
That is one of the most beautiful things
Describing the morning sun as a beautiful thing
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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あの頃、世界はクソまみれだって細美さんが歌ってくれたから、私は確かに救われた。