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.
Under Control
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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but I'm sick of it
My friends thanks
for your anxiety
But it's a nightmare
when she's not with me
You wonder why I chose her
She's 40 when I'm 22
like my mother's
She'll be 50 when I'm 32
Stop wondering what is the point
Leave us alone
Her sweet smile is cure
for my wounded mind
That's all and
you won't understand
Way she cares for me
no one else has ever done
THat's all hey I do mean it
Thank you man
but don't trouble yourself
Your worries are nothign to me
I'm under control
like never before
Still you wonder
why I chose her
I was 4 when she was 22
Maybe it's good
we didnt meet then
I was 14 when she was 32
I don't care
I'm happy with that
Leave us alone
Her sweet smile is cure
for my wounded mind
That's all and
you won't understand
Way she cares for me
no one else has ever done
That's all hey I do mean it
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Her picture is always
in my wallet
I'm going out to buy
her a birthday gift
I wanna see her smiling face
Still you wonder
why I chose her
Leave us alone
Her sweet smile is cure
for my wounded mind
That's all and
you won't understand
Way she cares for me
no one else has ever done
That's all hey I do mean it
Her sweet smile is cure
for my wounded mind
That's all and
you won't understand
Way she cares for me
no one else has ever done
That's all hey I do mean it
The lyrics to ELLEGARDEN's song "Under Control" depict a story of a relationship that defies societal norms and expectations. The singer is faced with judgment and skepticism from their friends due to the significant age difference between them and their partner. Despite the doubts and concerns of others, the singer remains steadfast in their love and devotion to their partner.
The lyrics emphasize that age is irrelevant when it comes to love and happiness. The singer first mentions the age difference between them and their partner, highlighting the fact that their partner will be much older than them as time passes. However, the singer dismisses any notion that this age gap is problematic, asserting that their partner's caring nature and sweet smile heal their wounded mind.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of wanting to be left alone, with the singer expressing gratitude for their friends' concerns but declaring that they are in control and content with their relationship. The lyrics further emphasize the special bond they share, stating that their partner's care and love are unmatched by anyone else.
In the final verse, the singer carries a picture of their partner in their wallet and plans to buy them a birthday gift, illustrating their affection and commitment. Once again, they reinforce the message that their partner's smile acts as a remedy for their emotional wounds. The lyrics conclude by repeating the chorus, reiterating that their friends will not understand the depth and significance of their relationship.
Overall, "Under Control" celebrates the unconventional love between the singer and their older partner, emphasizing the power of love and connection to transcend societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
All good advice
I've received a lot of well-intentioned advice
but I'm sick of it
but I've grown tired of it
My friends thanks
I appreciate my friends
for your anxiety
for being concerned about me
But it's a nightmare
But it feels like a nightmare
when she's not with me
when she's not by my side
You wonder why I chose her
You question my decision to be with her
She's 40 when I'm 22
She's much older than me, 18 years to be exact
Her skin is almost
Her skin is similar
like my mother's
to that of my mother's
She'll be 50 when I'm 32
She'll age even further, 18 years ahead
Stop wondering what is the point
Stop questioning the purpose
Leave us alone
Let us be
Her sweet smile is cure
Her sweet smile serves as a remedy
for my wounded mind
for the pain in my mind
That's all and
That's the only thing
you won't understand
you won't comprehend
Way she cares for me
The way she takes care of me
no one else has ever done
no one else has ever done for me
That's all hey I do mean it
That's all, and I genuinely mean it
Thank you man
Thank you, my friend
but don't trouble yourself
but don't worry about it
Your worries are nothign to me
Your worries don't bother me
I'm under control
I have everything under control
like never before
like I've never been before
Still you wonder
Yet you still question
why I chose her
why I made the choice to be with her
I was 4 when she was 22
When she was 22, I was only 4 years old
Maybe it's good
Perhaps it's for the best
we didnt meet then
we didn't meet during that time
I was 14 when she was 32
When she was 32, I was already 14 years old
I don't care
I don't mind
I'm happy with that
I'm content with that
Her picture is always
I always keep her picture
in my wallet
in my wallet
I'm going out to buy
I'm going to buy
her a birthday gift
her a gift for her birthday
I wanna see her smiling face
I long to see her happy expression
Still you wonder
Yet you still question
why I chose her
why I made the choice to be with her
Leave us alone
Let us be
That's all hey I do mean it
That's all, and I genuinely mean it
Her sweet smile is cure
Her sweet smile serves as a remedy
for my wounded mind
for the pain in my mind
That's all and
That's the only thing
you won't understand
you won't comprehend
Way she cares for me
The way she takes care of me
no one else has ever done
no one else has ever done for me
That's all hey I do mean it
That's all, and I genuinely mean it
Her sweet smile is cure
Her sweet smile serves as a remedy
for my wounded mind
for the pain in my mind
That's all and
That's the only thing
you won't understand
you won't comprehend
Way she cares for me
The way she takes care of me
no one else has ever done
no one else has ever done for me
That's all hey I do mean it
That's all, and I genuinely mean it
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: 武士 細美
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- hyakumaru
Under Control / ELLEGARDEN
All good advice but I'm sick of it
全てのアドバイスはありがたい だけどもううんざりだ
My friends thanks for your anxiety
心配してくれてありがとう
But it's a nightmare when she's not with me
だけど彼女がいないのは悪夢のようなもの
You wonder why I chose her
どうして彼女を選んだんだろうね
She's 40 and I'm 22
彼女は40歳で僕は22歳
Her skin is almost like my mother's
彼女の肌はまるで僕の母親のものみたいさ
She'll be 50 when I'm 32
僕が32歳のとき彼女は50歳になる
Stop wondering what is the point
何が良いかなんて聞かないでくれ
Leave us alone
僕らのことは放っておいてくれよ
Her sweet smile is cure for my wounded mind
彼女の素敵な笑顔が僕の傷ついた心を癒してくれる
That's all and you won't understand
それがすべて 君には分からないだろうけどね
Way she cares for me no one else has ever done
今まで誰からも受けたことのない気遣いを彼女はしてくれる
That's all hey I do mean it
それがすべてなんだ
Thank you man but don't trouble yourself
いろいろとありがとう でもお構いなく
Your worries are nothing to me
君の考える心配事は僕にははない
I'm under control like never before
今までにないくらい僕は正常だ
Still you wonder why I chose her
まだどうして彼女を選んだのかわからない
I was 4 when she was 22
彼女が22歳だったとき 僕は4歳だった
Maybe it's good we didn't meet then
出会わなければそれで良かったんだろうね
I was 14 when she was 32
彼女が32歳だったとき僕は14歳だった
I don't care I'm happy with that
でも僕は気にしてない それでも幸せなんだ
Leave us alone
僕らのことは放っておいてくれ
Her sweet smile is cure for my wounded mind
彼女の素敵な笑顔が僕の傷ついた心を癒してくれるんだ
That's all and you won't understand
それがすべて 理解はされないだろうけど
Way she cares for me no one else has ever done
今まで誰からも受けたことのない気遣いを彼女はしてくれる
That's all hey I do mean it
僕にはそれがすべてなんだ
Her picture is always in my wallet
彼女の写真はいつも財布に入っている
I'm going out to buy her a birthday gift
彼女の誕生日プレゼントを買いにいくんだ
I wanna see her smilling face
彼女の笑顔が見たいんだ
Still you wonder why I chose her
どうして彼女を選んだんだって
Leave us alone
もう放っておいてくれ
Her sweet smile is cure for my wounded mind
彼女の素敵な笑顔が僕の傷ついた心を癒してくれる
That's all and you won't understand
それがすべて 理解はされないだろうけどね
Way she cares for me no one else has ever done
今まで誰からも受けたことのない気遣いを彼女はしてくれる
That's all and all I need is her
それがすべてだ 僕に必要なのは彼女だけ
Her sweet smile is cure for my wounded mind
彼女の素敵な笑顔が僕の傷ついた心を癒してくれる
That's all and you won't understand
それがすべてなんだ 理解はされないだろうけど
Way she cares for me no one else has ever done
今まで誰からも受けたことのない気遣いを彼女はしてくれる
That's all hey I do mean it
僕にはそれがすべてなんだ
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thanks it's my favorite song too. because the lyric. gosh the lyric. man loving a woman defying age and appearance (even in just a fantasy setting) is just too damn rare.
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