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.
Jamie
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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I'm in a bad mood
I know why but I can't explain
You don't mind
It's not your fault
It has nothing to do with you
So try not to say anything
It will not work anyway
my own destruction
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What is it all about
You know I never wanted this
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What a fuck is it all about
You know I never wanted this
You hear me
Don't get close to me
My head is about to burst
I am sinking down too fast
There is nothing good about it
But what else can I do
in this crazy mixed up world
All I crave is
my own destruction
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What is it all about
You know I never wanted this
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What a fuck is it all about
You know I never wanted this
Somewhere in town
Someone is dying
But all I can hear is the din
I feel so numb
You shut up and look around
See how people are
disturbed today
And even in my blood
I find the sickness
I wish the knife cut your wrist
will not go deep
It's OK
I'll be fine
This too will end soon
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What is it all about
You know I never wanted this
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What a fuck is it all about
You know I never wanted this
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What is it all about
You know I never wanted this
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
What a fuck is it all about
You know I never wanted this
You hear me
The lyrics of ELLEGARDEN's song "Jamie" reflect a state of deep despair and frustration. The singer, who is in a bad mood, acknowledges that their feelings have nothing to do with the person they are addressing, Jamie. They ask Jamie to stay away and refrain from saying anything, as it will not make a difference. The singer is overwhelmed by their own self-destructive tendencies, craving their own downfall.
As the song progresses, the singer's emotional turmoil intensifies. They feel their head is about to burst and they are sinking too fast. They acknowledge that there is nothing good about their situation, but they are unsure of what else to do in this chaotic world. Despite the distress, the singer finds solace in the fact that Jamie never wanted this for them.
Line by Line Meaning
Stay away
Please keep your distance
I'm in a bad mood
I am feeling very upset and angry
I know why but I can't explain
I understand the reason behind my mood, but I can't put it into words
You don't mind
You don't take offense
It's not your fault
You are not to blame
It has nothing to do with you
Your actions are not the cause of my mood
So try not to say anything
Please refrain from speaking
It will not work anyway
Attempting to communicate will be ineffective
All I crave is my own destruction
I have a strong desire for my own downfall
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
My dear friend Jamie
What is it all about
What is the meaning or purpose of all this
You know I never wanted this
You are aware that I never desired these circumstances
What a fuck is it all about
What the hell is the meaning or purpose of all this
You know I never wanted this
You are aware that I never desired these circumstances
You hear me
Do you understand what I'm saying
Don't get close to me
Please do not approach me
My head is about to burst
I am experiencing extreme mental pressure
I am sinking down too fast
I am rapidly descending into a state of despair
There is nothing good about it
There are no positive aspects to this situation
But what else can I do in this crazy mixed up world
However, I feel helpless in this chaotic and confusing world
Somewhere in town someone is dying
While someone is losing their life elsewhere in the city
But all I can hear is the din
All I am able to perceive is the overwhelming noise or commotion
I feel so numb
I have become emotionally detached and unresponsive
You shut up and look around
Be quiet and observe your surroundings
See how people are disturbed today
Take note of how people are feeling troubled or agitated today
And even in my blood I find the sickness
Even within myself, I detect the presence of illness or distress
I wish the knife cut your wrist will not go deep
I hope that if you were to harm yourself, it wouldn't be too severe
It's OK, I'll be fine
I will be okay, despite everything
This too will end soon
This difficult period will come to a close in the near future
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
My dear friend Jamie
What is it all about
What is the meaning or purpose of all this
You know I never wanted this
You are aware that I never desired these circumstances
What a fuck is it all about
What the hell is the meaning or purpose of all this
You know I never wanted this
You are aware that I never desired these circumstances
Oh Jamie Oh Jamie
My dear friend Jamie
What is it all about
What is the meaning or purpose of all this
You know I never wanted this
You are aware that I never desired these circumstances
What a fuck is it all about
What the hell is the meaning or purpose of all this
You know I never wanted this
You are aware that I never desired these circumstances
You hear me
Do you understand what I'm saying
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Hosomi Takeshi
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