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.
Gunpowder Valentine
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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That's what I thought I was
Nothing's very new
But who cares about that now
Mankind
Tower lift
Not giving up the faith
I just don't get this
※Just don't bring me down
We have to get through
We are not trying to get it right
We are just dying to hold it tight
Just can't give you up
We have to get through
Nothing I can give in now
What a good day※
Ash
Dust
Beautiful face
Tied up both of my hands
Breaker falls too soon
But kind of boring now
Mars falls
Devastate
And over-cooked bacon
My head is so confused
I just can't get this
(※)
Now I want to be out here
Stupid wise
Proud ashamed
Well you know
How much it will cost you getting back
Unnecessarily jumping around like a frog
If something's going wrong
It's none of your concern
The water is about to blow
Unsocial smiley face
There's nothing I can do
I just don't get this
(※)
The lyrics of ELLEGARDEN's song Gunpowder Valentine present an abstract collection of words, creating a sense of confusion and disorientation. The singer seems to be lost in thought, struggling to make sense of the world around them. They repeat the phrase, "I was what I thought, that's what I thought I was," suggesting that they may have been wrong about their assumptions of themselves and the world. Despite having these realizations, they acknowledge that "nothing's very new," but also realize that it doesn't matter anymore. The lyrics communicate a sense of resignation and acceptance, as if the singer is surrendering to the overwhelming confusion and chaos in their head.
The singer mentions "gunpowder" and "Mars," which could be a metaphor for danger and chaos. They also reference being "tied up," suggesting a sense of helplessness and imprisonment. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is struggling to find their place in the world and make sense of everything around them. They repeat the phrase "we have to get through," suggesting a shared experience of struggle with someone else, possibly a romantic partner. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of confusion, disillusionment, and a desire to make sense of a chaotic world.
Line by Line Meaning
I was what I thought
I had my own idea of who I was
That's what I thought I was
I believed that was the truth
Nothing's very new
There is no novelty in what's happening
But who cares about that now
It's not relevant anymore
Mankind
All humans
Tower lift
Rise up high and mighty
Not giving up the faith
Holding onto hope and belief
My head is so unplugged
I'm feeling disconnected and unable to understand
I just don't get this
I can't comprehend what's happening
Just don't bring me down
Don't make me feel worse
We have to get through
We need to persevere
We are not trying to get it right
We're not aiming for perfection
We are just dying to hold it tight
We only want to keep it close
Just can't give you up
I can't let go of you
Nothing I can give in now
I have nothing else to surrender
What a good day
Sarcastic expression suggesting it's actually a bad day
Ash
Remains of something burnt
Dust
Tiny fragments of matter
Beautiful face
Attractive and appealing appearance
Tied up both of my hands
Feeling powerless and restricted
Breaker falls too soon
Hope fades away quickly
But kind of boring now
Not as exhilarating as it used to be
Mars falls
Disappointment and ruin
Devastate
Wipe out and destroy
And over-cooked bacon
Something ruined or burnt
My head is so confused
I'm feeling bewildered and perplexed
Now I want to be out here
I want to be independent and free
Stupid wise
Silly but smart at the same time
Proud ashamed
Feeling both pride and embarrassment
Well you know
You're aware of what's going on
How much it will cost you getting back
The consequences of returning
Unnecessarily jumping around like a frog
Reacting disproportionately
If something's going wrong
If things are not working out
It's none of your concern
It's not your responsibility or problem
The water is about to blow
Things are about to get out of control
Unsocial smiley face
Hiding true feelings behind a fake expression
There's nothing I can do
I'm helpless
I just don't get this
I can't figure it out
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