… Read Full Bio ↴Galileo Galilei (ガリレオガリレイ) is an indie rock band from Hokkaido, Japan.
After a successful indie album, they signed onto Sony Music and released their debut single "Natsuzora (夏空)", which would be used as the opening for the anime "Ōkiku Furikabutte ~Natsu no Taikai-hen~". Afterwards they released two more singles and their debut album "Parade" (パレード) in February 2011, which peaked at number #5 on the Oricon Album Chart.
They released their 4th single "Aoi Shiori (青い栞)" as the opening for anime "Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai" and also released a single "Sayonara Frontier" for "Arakawa Under The Bridge". After being a supporting member since March 2011, Noguchi Kazumasa officially joined the band on 13 December 2011. Their 6th single called "Asu E" (明日へ) also made an appearance on "Mobile Suit Gundam AGE" as the first opening. They released their second album "Portal" on January 2012.
On September 2012 Iwai Fumito and Noguchi Kazumasa decided to leave the band to pursue their own musical careers. Shortly after, the band released the EP "Baby, It's Cold Outside" at the end of October 2012 with the remaining three members. They released their 7th single "Circle Game" (サークルゲーム) which was produced for the "Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai" movie. The band's third album "ALARMS" was released on October 2013 with POP ETC (known in the past as The Morning Benders) as their producer.
On January 25, 2016, two days before the release of their fourth full album "Sea and the Darkness", the band announced that they would stop activities following the tour in promotion of the album. On April 10th, their tour finale at Sapporo Penny Lane24 was their last show.
On October 19, 2022, the band announced their reformation, alongside the "Bee and the Whales Tour" scheduled for 2023.
Final lineup
Ozaki Yuuki (May 27, 1991 -)
* Vocals, Guitar, Synthesizer, Programming , Lyrics & Composition.
* Born in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, blood type O.
* Nicknamed "Zaki older brother."
* Ozaki Kazuki is his younger brother.
* Likes dogs and has a dog named "Kotarou" back in Hokkaido.
Sakou Hitoshi (June 19, 1991 -)
* Bass, Guitar, Synthesizer & Programming
* Born in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, blood type A.
* Nicknamed "Sakopii", "Hitoshikkusu", "Sako PIXIE".
* He likes the anime K-ON!, especially Hirasawa Yui, one of the main characters.
Ozaki Kazuki (May 11, 1993 -)
* Drum, Guitar, Percussion, Rhythm Machine, Synthesizer & Programming
* Born in Wakkanai, Hokkaido, blood type A.
* Nicknamed "Kazunyan", "Kazuking".
* Ozaki Yuuki is his older brother.
* He loves Tainaka Ritsu, the drummer from anime K-ON!.
Former members
Funaya Souhei (1991 -)
* Guitar
* Blood type A.
* Nicknamed "Funakko".
Noguchi Kazumasa (July 21, 1990 -)
*Piano, Organ, Bass, Percussion & Synthesizer
*Born in Eniwa ,Hokkaido
*Nicknamed "Nogu Nogu", "Captain"
*Support member since March 2011, officially joined in 13 December 2011, and left September 2012.
Iwai Fumito (December 24, 1990 -)
* Guitar, Bass, Chorus, Synthesizer & Programming.
* Born in Eniwa, Hokkaido, blood type O.
* Nicknamed "Fuu-tan," "Prince."
* Ozaki Kazuki said that he was in charge of being the attractive guy of the band.
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尾崎和樹／オザキカズキ(Drum, Percussion, Piano & Programming)
1993年5月11日生まれ 北海道 稚内市出身
佐孝仁司／サコウヒトシ(Bass, Keyboard)
1991年6月19日生まれ 北海道 稚内市出身
尾崎雄貴／オザキユウキ(Song Writer, Vocal, Guitar, Bass, Keyboard & Programming)
1991年5月27日生まれ 北海道 稚内市出身
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2007年、北海道・稚内市にて尾崎兄弟と幼馴染みの佐孝で結成。
2010年2月ミニアルバム「ハマナスの花」でメジャーデビュー。
リリースごとに支持を集め「夏空」「明日へ」「青い栞」などヒット曲多数。
その独自の音楽性と存在感で、同世代のカリスマ的存在に。
2016年10月11日（火）に開催される初の日本武道館公演にて
Galileo Galileiとしての活動を終了させることを発表している。
www.galileogalilei.jp
Swan
Galileo Galilei Lyrics
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Hadashi de kimi to karandari nageitari shita
Itsu made mo itsu made mo
Owari wo kanjitaku nai na dokoka de
Mabayui hikari mabayui hikari
Kazakiri no hane wo nobashite nobashite yuku
Kurushiku natta shi tsumaranaku natta shi
Taiyou ni chikadzuite iku you na mainichi to mainichi
Shinryou naika no uketsuke yoko no mado kara mieta
Sunaba no jouro ni koke ga musu
Yurete ita buranko wa hitotsu ni musubare
"Koko ni iru" nante kotoba wa uso ni naru ndarou na
Waratte hora waratta hou ga
Douse machigai ni natte mo kirei ni mieru
Nejitta hane tobanai tori
Kono machi ga wasurete yuku no wa hakuchou no mure
Taiyou ni chikadzuite iku you na mainichi to mainichi
Nukete iku hane ni umorete ima ga owatte iku
Itsu shika atari wa kuraku naru
Gaidou ni atsumaru chouchou wa shini
Kimi to saigo ni hotta booru wa umi no mukou e
Taiyou ni kogasarete okashiku natta furi wo shiyou
"Koko ni ita" sono kotoba dake wa uso ni shinai de
Kiete yuku kimi no kage to oikakeru boku no kage wa
Ahiru no mama
Ahiru no mama de
The first two lines of the song "Swan" by Galileo Galilei are talking about being a duck, an "ahiru," and expressing the desire to play and have fun with someone else. The following lyrics express the feeling of not wanting this moment to end and wanting to be able to feel this way forever. The second half of the song takes a more melancholic turn, as the lyrics describe the painful and dull moments in life, contrasting them with the image of a swan, a symbol of elegance and grace. The lyrics talk about the passage of time and how things change. However, even in these moments, the singer finds beauty in the world, as he notices the small things around him.
Overall, the lyrics of "Swan" are about cherishing small moments of happiness and beauty in life, even in the midst of difficulty and pain. It encourages the listener to appreciate the present and not take things for granted, as time will inevitably move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Ahiru no mama ahiru no mama
Being oneself, like a duck, carefree and unpretentious
Hadashi de kimi to karandari nageitari shita
We frolicked and ran, barefoot together
Itsu made mo itsu made mo
Forever and always
Owari wo kanjitaku nai na dokoka de
Not wanting to feel the end, somewhere
Mabayui hikari mabayui hikari
Blinding light, blinding light
Kazakiri no hane wo nobashite nobashite yuku
Spreading, spreading the wings of a crossbill
Kurushiku natta shi tsumaranaku natta shi
Sometimes painful, sometimes boring
Kimi wa hakuchou ni natte sa nanda ka
Why did you become a swan?
Taiyou ni chikadzuite iku you na mainichi to mainichi
Every day that draws closer to the sun
Shinryou naika no uketsuke yoko no mado kara mieta
Seen through the window of the reception at the medical clinic
Sunaba no jouro ni koke ga musu
Moss grows on the street of the sand pit
Yurete ita buranko wa hitotsu ni musubare
The swaying swing is connected to one
"Koko ni iru" nante kotoba wa uso ni naru ndarou na
"I'm here" - those words will probably become lies
Waratte hora waratta hou ga
Smile, see, it's prettier even if it's wrong
Douse machigai ni natte mo kirei ni mieru
Even if it becomes a mistake, it looks beautiful nonetheless
Nejitta hane tobanai tori
A bird that can't fly with its twisted wings
Kono machi ga wasurete yuku no wa hakuchou no mure
The flock of swans that forget this town
Taiyou ni chikadzuite iku you na mainichi to mainichi
Every day that draws closer to the sun
Nukete iku hane ni umorete ima ga owatte iku
Fading away, buried in feathers that leave
Itsu shika atari wa kuraku naru
Sometime, the surroundings will become dark
Gaidou ni atsumaru chouchou wa shini
The butterflies gathering on the roadside are dying
Kimi to saigo ni hotta booru wa umi no mukou e
The ball we kicked together at the end goes beyond the sea
Taiyou ni kogasarete okashiku natta furi wo shiyou
Let's pretend to be weirdly burned by the sun
"Koko ni ita" sono kotoba dake wa uso ni shinai de
"I was here" - let only those words not be a lie
Kiete yuku kimi no kage to oikakeru boku no kage wa
My shadow that chases after your disappearing shadow
Ahiru no mama
Like a duck
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.