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.
TV Maniacs
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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Good to hear you anyway
We are now overwhelmed with good old perfection
We know the TV sucks
We have much more to learn
You think you are complicated
Don't worry, so am I
No matter what they say
It only means we just don't fit in
I know it's true, nothing's real
We are always compromised
I know it's true, so many lies
We have to leave it all behind
We never thought someone is in the cookie monster
Before we've gotta scatter
Terminate this illusion
I get so frustrated seeing them rig the race
Seated back on the couch grumbling is not the way
We wanna keep it straight
We all need something to trust
Wipe the gloss off my face and you'll see how weird I am
No matter what they say
No need to smile when you cry
I hate it when they try to fake it
I know it's true, nothing's real
We are always compromised
I know it's true, so many lies
We have to leave it all behind
We never thought someone is in the cookie monster
Before we've gotta scatter
Terminate this illusion
You said it's all a mess
Good to hear you anyway
We are now overwhelmed with good old stupid perfection
We know the TV sucks
We have much more to learn
I know it's true, nothing's real
We are always compromised
I know it's true, so many lies
We have to leave it all behind
We never thought someone is in the cookie monster
Before we've gotta scatter
Terminate this illusion
In "TV Maniacs," ELLEGARDEN critiques the mainstream culture where people have become addicted to watching television regularly. The opening lines of the song, "you said it's all a mess, good to hear you anyway," are an acceptance of the chaotic world we live in. The lines "we are now overwhelmed with good old perfection" indicate that everything on TV is not the truth, but instead, it is censored and polished. Their disillusionment with reality is highlighted with the line "I know it's true nothing's real," signifying that the show's characters are not true representations of real people.
The lyrics, "we never thought someone is in the cookie monster before we've got to scatter," is a reference to how the media portrays situations to the general public. They do not show you the whole picture, and some things are swept under the rug. The songwriter urges the listeners to turn off their television sets and terminate this illusion, calling to action against the distortion of reality.
The song is an insight into how people's judgment is clouded because they are blind to reality. They are consuming fake news and fake shows and unaware of whom to place their trust in. ELLEGARDEN tries to give a wake-up call to society, urging people to see beyond the falsities presented on TV and search for something genuine.
Line by Line Meaning
You said it's all a mess
Acknowledging that everything is in chaos according to your statement
Good to hear you anyway
Thanking the person for sharing their perspective regardless of the negative context
We are now overwhelmed with good old perfection
Recognizing that perfection, even in the past, has blinded us to the present issues
We know the TV sucks
Acknowledging the negative influence that television has on our lives
We have much more to learn
Recognizing that there is still more to discover and understand about the world
You think you are complicated
Acknowledging that the person may feel complex and difficult to understand
Don't worry, so am I
Offering reassurance that feeling complicated is normal and relatable
You ain't the only one
Reinforcing the idea that many people also feel complex and misunderstood
No matter what they say
Ignoring external judgments and opinions
It only means we just don't fit in
Recognizing that feeling misunderstood indicates a lack of belonging or not fitting in
I know it's true, nothing's real
Asserting that reality is subjective and can be difficult to discern
We are always compromised
Admitting that our understanding of reality is influenced by outside factors beyond our control
So many lies
Accommodating the untruths that pervade our understanding of the world
We have to leave it all behind
Accepting that our previous assumptions about reality need to be discarded
We never thought someone is in the cookie monster
Highlighting the absurdity of our prior assumptions about the world
Before we've gotta scatter
Realizing that we need to separate ourselves from our previous misconceptions
Terminate this illusion
Acknowledging that it is essential to remove ourselves from the falsehoods that we previously believed
I get so frustrated seeing them rig the race
Expressing frustration at the apparent manipulation of competition by external factors
Seated back on the couch grumbling is not the way
Rejecting passive reactions and advocating for more active engagement to rectify the situation
We wanna keep it straight
Desiring transparency and integrity in all things
We all need something to trust
Recognizing the importance of finding reliable sources of information and guidance
Wipe the gloss off my face and you'll see how weird I am
Defying the expectations of society and embracing one's individuality
No need to smile when you cry
Rejecting societal pressure to hide one's pain or struggles
I hate it when they try to fake it
Disapproving of those who put on a false façade for the sake of conforming to social norms
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Takeshi Hosomi
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