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.
Wannabies
ELLEGARDEN Lyrics
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Because a dream is what colors our lives
So we wish though it never comes true
Any time at any place
We're writing down a page of our own story
Everyday is a new adventure
Hardship is also a part of the story
Close your eyes fast and you can become the one you wanna be
We wanna be We wanna be M.Jordan
We wanna be We wanna be Brad Pitt
We wanna be We wanna be Hiroshige
We are wannabies
Any time at any place
We're writing down a page of our own story
Looking for the title of our own
Heading towards the new chapter ahead
Close your eyes and you can feel it
The way you wanna go is always right
We are just wannabies
We wanna be We wanna be J.Hendrix
We wanna be We wanna be Bruce Lee
We wanna be We wanna be A.Einstein
We are wannabies
We can dream it
Any time at any place
There're people struggling to figure out
What is the point of being real and
What is the point of being original
Close you eyes and you can see it
Your name is on the cover of your book
You are self-titled
We are all wannabies
The song "Wannabies" by ELLEGARDEN is a tribute to the power of dreams and the desire to become something greater than oneself. The lyrics acknowledge the fact that all of us dream of achieving something extraordinary, and that these aspirations are what give our lives meaning and purpose. Even though these dreams may never come true, they still have the power to enrich our lives and inspire us to be better.
The song expresses the idea that we are all authors of our own story, and that every day is a new adventure full of new challenges and opportunities. Even though life can be difficult and we may face hardships, these struggles are an integral part of our journey and shape who we are. By closing our eyes and imagining ourselves as someone else, we can become the person we want to be and live out our dreams.
Overall, "Wannabies" is a powerful song that encourages us to never give up on our dreams and to keep striving for greatness, no matter what obstacles lie in our path.
Line by Line Meaning
None of us can help dreaming
Dreaming is an essential part of our lives that we cannot resist
Because a dream is what colors our lives
Our dreams give meaning and inspiration to our lives
So we wish though it never comes true
Despite knowing that our dreams may not come true, we still hope and wish for them
Any time at any place
No matter when or where we are
We're writing down a page of our own story
We are each creating our own unique life story
Everyday is a new adventure
Each day brings new experiences and challenges
Hardship is also a part of the story
Difficulties and challenges are also a part of our life story
Close your eyes fast and you can become the one you wanna be
By visualizing and imagining ourselves as the person we want to be, we can bring ourselves closer to that goal
We wanna be We wanna be M.Jordan
We aspire to be like Michael Jordan, a successful and iconic athlete
We wanna be We wanna be Brad Pitt
We aspire to be like Brad Pitt, a successful and popular actor
We wanna be We wanna be Hiroshige
We aspire to be like Hiroshige, a famous Japanese artist
We are wannabies
We are all aspiring to be like someone else
Looking for the title of our own
We are searching for our own unique identity and purpose
Heading towards the new chapter ahead
We are moving forward in our lives and looking towards the future
Close your eyes and you can feel it
By imagining and focusing our thoughts, we can feel the path we want to go down
The way you wanna go is always right
Following our own desires and dreams is the right path for us
We wanna be We wanna be J.Hendrix
We aspire to be like Jimi Hendrix, a legendary musician
We wanna be We wanna be Bruce Lee
We aspire to be like Bruce Lee, a legendary martial artist and actor
We wanna be We wanna be A.Einstein
We aspire to be like Albert Einstein, a famous scientist and inventor
We are wannabies
We are aspiring to be like someone else
We can dream it
We have the power to dream and visualize our goals and aspirations
Any time at any place
No matter when or where we are
There're people struggling to figure out
There are people who are having difficulty finding direction in their lives
What is the point of being real and
They are questioning the purpose of being true to themselves
What is the point of being original
They are questioning the purpose of creating their own unique identity
Your name is on the cover of your book
We are the authors of our own life stories and our name is on the cover
You are self-titled
We have the power and responsibility to define ourselves and our identity
We are all wannabies
We all have our own aspirations and goals, and are all striving towards becoming our ideal selves
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