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ikimono-gakari (いきものがかり) is a three member Japanese rock band that formed in 1999. They made their mainstream debut in March 2006 with Epic Japan Records.
ikimono-gakari formed in February 1999 as an indie band based in Kanagawa, Japan. Founded by Mizuno Yoshiki and Yamashita Hotaka, the two began doing street performances and decided on their name of “Ikimono Gakari”. In December of the same year Yoshioka Kiyoe joined as the group’s main vocalist. However, nearly one year later the three disbanded in order for Yoshiki and Hotaka to focus on their university entrance exams. Their reformation occured in March 2002 after the two had gone through their university classes.
Four years after their formation, their first album was released on an indies label. They were signed to Epic Japan Records and released their first mainstream single SAKURA in March 2006. The title song was used in NTT East Japan commercials and heard on various televised programs.
Kimagure Romantic
Ikimono-Gakari Lyrics
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Uso deshou tsumetaku ashiratta
Koshaku na ekubo ni chotto kokoro ga yureteru
Honto wa honki de atashi wo shikatte kureru daiji na hito
...nante ittara aitsu wa tokuige ni naru kara mou home tari shi nai
Taikutsu na unmei ni akiaki shitano
Shira nai kotoba de tokihanashi te ne
Darling darling kokoro no tobira wo kowashi te yo
Tai setsuna koto wa me wo mite itte
Anata to naraba kono machi wo nukedaseru
Ima sugu tsuredashi te My Sweet Sweet Darling
Dramatic egao no himitsu wo dare datte sagashi tsuduke teru
Miageta sora ni egaku no shiawase no katachi sou atashi rashikui tai
Kimagure na tenshion de furimawasu kedo
Kono te wa kanarazu hanasa nai de ne
Darling darling kokoro no tobira wo tataite yo
Sunao na kimochi ga afurete yuku
Anata to naraba waratte Irareru yo
Ima sugu kakedasu no My Sweet Sweet Darling
Darling darling kitto atashi wa tsukameru yo
Shiawase no imi ni kizuite yuku
Anata to naraba ashita wo kaerareru
Ima sugu tsuredashi te My Sweet Sweet Darling
Darling darling kokoro no tobira wo kowashi te yo
Taisetsuna koto wa me wo mite itte
Anata to naraba kono machi wo nukedaseru
Ima sugu tsuredashi te My Sweet Sweet Darling
The lyrics of "Kimagure Romantic" by Ikimono-Gakari describe a whimsical and unpredictable kind of love. The first verse talks about how the antennae of this kind of romantic love are blown away by a storm, representing the unpredictability of having feelings that are not necessarily within one's control. The singer wonders if it's a lie that their heart flutters for someone with a haughty personality and a cool manner, which could make them feel cold and distant towards her. Despite this, she realizes how much this person cares for her, and she admits that she appreciates them deeply.
The chorus talks about how this love is daring, and how it can make the singer's heart open up. She wants the person she loves to destroy the doors of her heart and help her escape from the boredom of her life that seems predetermined. She says that she would be able to leave with them from this town they are in right now if they were together. She shows how the love she has is honest, and how she wants to build a relationship based on mutual trust, where they can laugh and be happy together.
The rest of the lyrics reiterate the theme of the song, the unpredictable nature of love, and how it can bring happiness to one's life if approached with an open heart. The song's upbeat tempo matches the elated feeling of the singer. The overall theme of the song seems to be about taking risks in love and how it can bring a sense of adventure and excitement to one's life.
Line by Line Meaning
Romantic koi no antena wa arashi de doko kae tonde itta
The antenna of romantic love has flown away in a storm, I wonder where it has gone?
Uso deshou tsumetaku ashiratta
I probably lied by pretending to be cold and distant
Koshaku na ekubo ni chotto kokoro ga yureteru
My heart flutters a little at the sight of the refined dimple
Honto wa honki de atashi wo shikatte kureru daiji na hito
Actually, the important person scolds me with seriousness
...nante ittara aitsu wa tokuige ni naru kara mou home tari shi nai
If I say such things, that person will become haughty and unreachable, so I won't say them anymore
Taikutsu na unmei ni akiaki shitano
I got tired of this boring fate
Shira nai kotoba de tokihanashi te ne
Let's talk with words that we don't know, that's more interesting
Darling darling kokoro no tobira wo kowashi te yo
Darling darling, break down the doors of my heart
Tai setsuna koto wa me wo mite itte
Tell me to open my eyes to precious moments
Anata to naraba kono machi wo nukedaseru
If it's with you, we can escape from this town
Ima sugu tsuredashi te My Sweet Sweet Darling
Lead me now, my sweet sweet darling
Dramatic egao no himitsu wo dare datte sagashi tsuduke teru
Everyone is still searching for the secret of a dramatic smile
Miageta sora ni egaku no shiawase no katachi sou atashi rashikui tai
I want to draw the shape of happiness in the sky that looks like me
Kimagure na tenshion de furimawasu kedo
Even though I'm shaking with whimsical tension
Kono te wa kanarazu hanasa nai de ne
I won't let go of this hand, no matter what
Darling darling kokoro no tobira wo tataite yo
Darling darling, knock on the doors of my heart
Sunao na kimochi ga afurete yuku
My honest feelings are overflowing
Anata to naraba waratte Irareru yo
If it's with you, I can keep on smiling
Ima sugu kakedasu no My Sweet Sweet Darling
Let's run right away, my sweet sweet darling
Darling darling kitto atashi wa tsukameru yo
Darling darling, I'm sure I can grasp it
Shiawase no imi ni kizuite yuku
I'm starting to understand the meaning of happiness
Anata to naraba ashita wo kaerareru
If it's with you, I can change tomorrow
Ima sugu tsuredashi te My Sweet Sweet Darling
Lead me now, my sweet sweet darling
Darling darling kokoro no tobira wo kowashi te yo
Darling darling, break down the doors of my heart
Taisetsuna koto wa me wo mite itte
Tell me to open my eyes to precious moments
Anata to naraba kono machi wo nukedaseru
If it's with you, we can escape from this town
Ima sugu tsuredashi te My Sweet Sweet Darling
Lead me now, my sweet sweet darling
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