He is a founding member of the New York synth rock outfit Jupiter One, as well as a touring member of Georgia based indie rock group of Montreal and has also toured with Regina Spektor, predominantly as a violinist.
Kishi Bashi is Kaoru Ishibashi's self-recorded and self-produced project started in 2011 with his first EP; Room For Dream, released in May 2011
http://kishibashi.bandcamp.com/
Bright Whites
Kishi Bashi Lyrics
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Keya keya sorya douse dame da
Yamerarenai yamerarenai
Douse damedakedo yamerarenai ne
Keya keya sorya douse ne
Keya keya sorya douse dame da
Taerarenai taerarenai
Douse damedakedo taerarenai ne
You and me at the edge of the world
With a pretty little smile for me to see, for me to see
New bright whites and a cage full of ice
And a naked little canopy to feed my disease
And if you're to smile at me
I could cry by land or sea
After you said that you like Big Red
I opened up my mind and skipped a beat
Cufflinks and hands in wrong places and faces
And creepy little movies made me weep
And if you're to say to me
What is mine is yours to keep
Well you know, I'll have to see
If all the stars aligned we could've solved the mystery
It's a partial fantasy
We're living in a land that went astray from history
You and me at the edge of the bed
Looking at the faded pictures for you to see and me to see
Murder and colonies, land without rivers
Raging in the middle of some sad destiny
Take one look to find my eyes
Safety's in your inner thigh
Well you know, I'll have to see
If all the stars aligned we could have solved the mystery
It's a partial fantasy
We're living in a land that went astray from history
The lyrics to Kishi Bashi's song "Bright Whites" create a sense of mystery and uncertainty with their abstract phrases and shifting subjects. The repetition of "keya keya sorya douse ne" and "keya keya sorya douse dame da" adds to this feeling of being lost in a confusing world. The opening line "You and me at the edge of the world" sets a stage for the rest of the song to explore themes of longing, loss, and missed opportunities.
The imagery in the song is rich and often unsettling, with references to cages, diseases, creepy movies, and murder. These dark elements are juxtaposed with moments of tenderness and vulnerability, as the singer expresses his desire for connection and understanding with lines like "If all the stars aligned we could have solved the mystery." Ultimately, the song seems to be reflecting on the human experience of inhabiting a world that is both beautiful and confusing, full of both wonder and pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Keya keya sorya douse ne
You and me at the edge of the world
Keya keya sorya douse dame da
With a pretty little smile for me to see, for me to see
Yamerarenai yamerarenai
New bright whites and a cage full of ice
Douse damedakedo yamerarenai ne
And a naked little canopy to feed my disease
Keya keya sorya douse ne
You and me at the edge of the world
Keya keya sorya douse dame da
With a pretty little smile for me to see, for me to see
Taerarenai taerarenai
Murder and colonies, land without rivers
Douse damedakedo taerarenai ne
Raging in the middle of some sad destiny
And if you're to smile at me
Take one look to find my eyes
I could cry by land or sea
Safety's in your inner thigh
After you said that you like Big Red
I opened up my mind and skipped a beat
Cufflinks and hands in wrong places and faces
And creepy little movies made me weep
And if you're to say to me
Well you know, I'll have to see
What is mine is yours to keep
If all the stars aligned we could have solved the mystery
Well you know, I'll have to see
It's a partial fantasy
If all the stars aligned we could've solved the mystery
We're living in a land that went astray from history
Lyrics © SC PUBLISHING DBA SECRETLY CANADIAN PUB.
Written by: Kaoru Ishibashi
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zyes2963
0:11 long in the tooth
0:12 black as one is painted
0:15 white elephant
0:18 spitting image
0:19 eye candy
0:21 hell in a basket; back seat driver
0:23 riding shotgun
0:28 candy corn
0:36 piece of cake
0:39 you can't have your cake and eat it too; don't cry over spilt milk
0:47 when life gives you lemons
0:56 love birds
1:08 pretty as a picture
1:21 the caged bird squawks
1:22 wear your heart on your sleeve
1:27 under the knife (not really sure though)
1:28 red scent
1:34 admit one
1:40-1:44 she traded an arm and a leg
1:52 unarmed
1:57 golden ticket
2:00 so close yet so far
2:16 cat got your tongue
2:21 sleeping on the job
2:22 I have a bone to pick with you
2:24 bite the hand that feeds you
2:28 blue in the face
2:29 clenched fist blessing; two faced
2:30 bite the bullet
2:36 face the truth
2:38 the bees knees
2:40 when pigs fly
2:51 break a leg
3:05 fit as a fiddle
3:23 key to my heart
3:33 free as a bird
3:40 hit two birds with one stone
3:45 X marks the spot
3:47 kick the bucket
3:54 punch ticket
4:05 i don't give a hoot OR one in the hand is worth two in the bush
4:10 once in a silver (blue) moon
c:
@sidfernandez7569
hey kishi bashi, i hope you are reading this. man, your music is so original and inspiring. please keep doing what you're doing cause your art is a gift to the world.
@Phoenix0630.
I agree with you❤
@michaelgear7642
Kishi Bashi is hands down the MOST underrated and underappreciated artist
@zyes2963
0:11 long in the tooth
0:12 black as one is painted
0:15 white elephant
0:18 spitting image
0:19 eye candy
0:21 hell in a basket; back seat driver
0:23 riding shotgun
0:28 candy corn
0:36 piece of cake
0:39 you can't have your cake and eat it too; don't cry over spilt milk
0:47 when life gives you lemons
0:56 love birds
1:08 pretty as a picture
1:21 the caged bird squawks
1:22 wear your heart on your sleeve
1:27 under the knife (not really sure though)
1:28 red scent
1:34 admit one
1:40-1:44 she traded an arm and a leg
1:52 unarmed
1:57 golden ticket
2:00 so close yet so far
2:16 cat got your tongue
2:21 sleeping on the job
2:22 I have a bone to pick with you
2:24 bite the hand that feeds you
2:28 blue in the face
2:29 clenched fist blessing; two faced
2:30 bite the bullet
2:36 face the truth
2:38 the bees knees
2:40 when pigs fly
2:51 break a leg
3:05 fit as a fiddle
3:23 key to my heart
3:33 free as a bird
3:40 hit two birds with one stone
3:45 X marks the spot
3:47 kick the bucket
3:54 punch ticket
4:05 i don't give a hoot OR one in the hand is worth two in the bush
4:10 once in a silver (blue) moon
c:
@Molteniceee
I thought 2:16 was "cat got your tongue".
@zyes2963
VirtualBlazeEDM oh :3
@LioHeartKing
2:24 is bite the hand that feeds you
@jmachine27
1:22 wear your heart on your sleeve
@teku412
this is bloody brilliant :D
@Alexiss2004
It's a pity that he doesn't have more world recognition...