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.
Marie
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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She's leaving
Cause everything
she found was fake
Oh tell me why
I don't know why
Why does she have to leave
No one has told me
All I can do to
is to keep being here
Marie my friend
Marie my friend
I sing for you
Marie my friend
Marie my friend
This is your song
Seventeen skies away
She's falling
Cause everything
she had has gone
Oh tell me why
I don't know why
Why does she have to leave
No one has told me
She's ended up there
All I can do to
is to keep being here
Marie my friend
Marie my friend
I sing for you
Marie my friend
Marie my friend
This is your song
Couldn't take your hand
I should've done this before
I'm so stuck now
You changed my world
Don't go away like this
Oh tell me why
I don't know why
Why you have been so strong
No one has held you
But you spread your wings
All I can do to
is to keep being here
Marie my friend
Marie my friend
I sing for you
Marie my friend
Marie my friend
This is your song
The song "Marie" by ELLEGARDEN is a touching tribute to a dear friend who has left and is struggling with a sense of loss and disillusionment. The first verse reveals that Marie has left after realizing that everything she found was fake, leaving the singer wondering why she had to go. The second verse paints an even bleaker picture, as Marie is portrayed as falling after everything she had has gone. Despite not understanding the reason behind Marie's departure or the source of her strength, the singer pledges to keep being there for her and dedicates the song to her.
The lyrics convey a sense of sadness and confusion, as the singer struggles to come to terms with the loss of Marie's presence in his life. He seems to feel guilty about not being able to help her more or being there for her when she needed him. The lines "Couldn't take your hand, I should've done this before, I'm so stuck now, you changed my world, don't go away like this" suggest that he is grappling with feelings of regret and the realization that Marie has influenced him in profound ways. The repetition of the phrase "Marie my friend" throughout the song serves as a reminder of the deep bond between the two friends.
Overall, "Marie" is a poignant and heartfelt song about the power of friendship and the pain of separation. The lyrics capture the complex emotions that arise when someone we care about leaves our lives, and the sense of helplessness that comes with not being able to fully understand or address their pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Seventeen nights away
Marie is leaving and has been gone for 17 nights.
She's leaving
Marie is leaving and won't be coming back anytime soon.
Cause everything she found was fake
Marie realized that everything she believed in was not true.
Oh tell me why
The singer is questioning why Marie has to leave.
I don't know why
The singer does not understand why Marie has to leave either.
Why does she have to leave
The singer is wondering why Marie has to leave.
No one has told me
The singer has not been informed about why Marie has to leave.
She's ended up there
Marie has ended up in a place far away from the singer.
All I can do is to keep being here
The singer is unable to do anything but stay where he is while Marie is gone.
Marie my friend
The singer is addressing Marie as his friend.
I sing for you
The singer is dedicating this song to Marie.
Seventeen skies away
Marie is far away in a different place.
She's falling
Marie is in a difficult situation and is struggling.
Cause everything she had has gone
Marie has lost everything she had.
Couldn't take your hand
The singer was unable to physically help Marie when she needed it.
I should've done this before
The singer regrets not helping Marie sooner.
I'm so stuck now
The singer feels helpless currently.
You changed my world
Marie had a significant positive impact on the singer's life.
Don't go away like this
The singer doesn't want Marie to leave in such a negative situation.
Why you have been so strong
The singer is unsure how Marie is managing to stay strong in her situation.
No one has held you
No one has physically held Marie when she needed it.
But you spread your wings
Despite the hardships, Marie has been able to find strength and independence.
This is your song
The singer is dedicating this song to Marie as a tribute to their friendship.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 武士 細美
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