1) IKU is a Japanese artist produced by Kazuya Takase. She debuted in 2008… Read Full Bio ↴1) IKU is a Japanese artist produced by Kazuya Takase. She debuted in 2008 with the double A-side single 音のない夜空に/木の芽風 (Oto no Nai Yozora ni / Konome Kaze). Konome Kaze was used as the 4th ending to the anime ハヤテのごとく(Hayate no Gotoku!). Though she is produced by Kazuya Takase, she is not a member of the I've Sound circle.

2) Iku is the Finnish band with a larger carrier formed in 1986 and debuted allready in late 1987. Then Iku Tukiainen took a break from Kinsky and Jussi Hakulinen ended a decade of involvement in the band Yö.
In the mid-1990's Iku played some years with the Dingo vocalist Neumann and Iku's band also took a break. For that time, Iku's band was called Toinen Kierros, which released several albums. Iku's new album is set for release in spring 2008.

3) Iku is a Finnish drum'n'bass DJ specializing in liquid dnb and deep rollers.

木の芽風
Iku Lyrics

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名前呼んで僕に届くように
響く声は風を起こすから
その手伸ばしてつなごう
笑顔になるから
さあ行こう僕らは
現在(いま)を見つめて
歩き始める

急ぎ足でたったひとり
空の色さえ気づかずに
ひたすら歩いてた
愛されたい触れられてたい
求めるばかりの気持ちは
日々を曇らせてた
君に出会うその日までは
名前呼んで空に響くように
迷い道もきっとふたりなら
歩き出すとき世界が味方に変わる
朝が来る僕らは風を感じて...

君のために君のとなりに居るから
花の季節もずっと
その先もずっと
一緒に居たいと願うんだ

名前呼んで僕に届くように
響く声は風を起こすから大丈夫
名前呼んで空に響くように
迷い道もきっとふたりなら
歩き出すとき世界が味方に変わる
朝が来る僕らは風を感じて...
つないだ手と手
離さない守りたいんだ
さあ行こう僕らは

現在(いま)を見つめて
歩き始める

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Iku's song 木の芽風 depict the journey of the singer trying to find their true purpose in life. The song starts off with the singer calling out to someone, wanting to be heard, and acknowledging the power of their voice. They ask the person to reach out their hand so they can connect and be happy together. They urge the listener to join them in looking at the present and taking the first steps towards their goals.

The second verse talks about how the singer used to walk with urgency, only wanting to be loved and touched. These desires clouded their judgment and prevented them from seeing the beauty around them. However, since meeting the listener, everything has changed. Calling out their name echoes in the sky, and any paths they take will be walked together, with the whole world on their side. They end with the desire to be with the listener forever, holding hands and protecting each other.

Overall, the lyrics encourage listeners to engage with the present and focus on finding what truly makes them happy. They emphasize the importance of connection and the ability of voices and names to echo and create change.

Line by Line Meaning

名前呼んで僕に届くように
Call my name so that I can hear it

響く声は風を起こすから
Your echoing voice stirs the wind

その手伸ばしてつなごう
Reach out and connect with me

笑顔になるから
We'll both smile

さあ行こう僕らは
Let's go, we're looking at the present

現在(いま)を見つめて
We start walking

急ぎ足でたったひとり
Walking quickly alone

空の色さえ気づかずに
Unaware of even the color of the sky

ひたすら歩いてた
Just walking on end

愛されたい触れられてたい
Desiring to be loved and touched

求めるばかりの気持ちは
The feeling of only wanting