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
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Say Yeah
Kishi Bashi Lyrics
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I'll be waiting for you
Yes, I really want you too
Say yeah
If I was in love with you
We'll laugh away we two
It's so hard to know it's true
If I will be with you
That's enough to get me through
I will make it up to you
Say yeah
On the very day we're through
We would have to say it's true
That I really want you too
Say yeah
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Baby, we'll make it together
One last chance for each other
If I really love you
I'll be waiting for you
Cause I really want you too
Say yeah
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Baby, we'll make it together
One last chance for each other
Baby, again
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Baby, we'll make it together
One last chance for each other
In the rain
All I want is one last chance as your lover...
The lyrics of Kishi Bashi's song "Say Yeah" express the desire of the singer to be with their lover again, despite having gone through some difficulties in their relationship. The first stanza, "If I really wanted to, I'll be waiting for you, Yes, I really want you too, Say yeah," shows how the singer is willing to wait and wants their lover to say yes to the possibility of reconciling. The second stanza, "If I was in love with you, We'll laugh away we two, It's so hard to know it's true, Say yeah," shows the singer's uncertainty about the feasibility of their relationship, but still longs for their partner's agreement to try again.
In the bridge, "On the very day we're through, We would have to say it's true, That I really want you too, Say yeah," the singer acknowledges the possibility of the relationship ending again but still wants to take the chance to be with their partner. The chorus, "All I want is one last chance as your lover, Baby, we'll make it together, One last chance for each other," expresses the singer's desire to make it work with their partner and take one last chance to be together. The repetition of the chorus indicates the importance of the message, and the final stanza adds more urgency to it, offering to make it work "in the rain."
Overall, "Say Yeah" is a heartfelt plea for another chance at love, with the singer acknowledging the difficulty of the situation but still holding onto hope for a happy ending.
Line by Line Meaning
If I really wanted to
If I had the desire to do so
I'll be waiting for you
I'll patiently wait for you
Yes, I really want you too
Yes, I have a strong desire for you too
Say yeah
Agree to my request
If I was in love with you
If I had deep feelings for you
We'll laugh away we two
We will enjoy each other's company
It's so hard to know it's true
It's difficult to know if there's mutual love
Say yeah
Agree to my request
If I will be with you
If I have the opportunity to be with you
That's enough to get me through
That's all I need to be happy and content
I will make it up to you
I will do something to compensate for any past mistakes
Say yeah
Agree to my request
On the very day we're through
On the day our relationship ends
We would have to say it's true
We would have to acknowledge our feelings for each other
That I really want you too
That my desire for you is genuine
Say yeah
Agree to my request
All I want is one last chance as your lover
I just want one more opportunity to be in a romantic relationship with you
Baby, we'll make it together
We can work through any challenges as a team
One last chance for each other
We owe it to ourselves to give our love another try
Baby, again
Let's start over and try to make things work
In the rain
Even in difficult circumstances, I still want to be with you
Writer(s): Kaoru Ishibashi
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Benício Ribeiro
If I really wanted to
I'll be waiting for you
Yes, I really want you to
Say yeah
If I was in love with you
We'd laugh the way we do
'Cause I want to know it's true
Say yeah
The little bit with you
Was enough to get me through
I would make it up to you
Say yeah
On the very day we're through
We would have to say it's true
But I really want you to
Say yeah
[Chorus]
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Maybe we'll make it together
One last chance with each other
Blame the rain
If I really love you
I'll be waiting for you
'Cause I really want you to
Say yeah
[Flute solo]
Ooh, all I want is one last chance as your lover
Maybe we'll make it together
One last chance for each other
Maybe again
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Baby, we'll make it together
One last chance for each other
Blame the rain
All I want is one last chance as your lover
kmarasin
A hero and a girl fall in love, and then are separated by forces beyond their control.
Our hero is depressed for a while and trudges forward, but then finds their heart again.
Thus empowered, our hero runs back to their love as fast as they can, only to be mortally wounded by an inexorable force.
As what little life that remains within them slips away, they dream that they mount a majestic steed, overcome a terrible enemy, and finally meet their love again.
However, time has run out. The wait was too long; their love has moved on without them.
You see, our tragic hero knows, deep down, that there is no "yeah" waiting for them at the end of their journey, whether or not they reach it. They will not allow themselves that final delusion.
Balantabor
K has been such an underrated artist for years. I've followed him since the Kickstarter days and I'm so glad he's gaining new followers while still being true to who he is as an artist. Enjoy the rest of your tour guys!
Benício Ribeiro
If I really wanted to
I'll be waiting for you
Yes, I really want you to
Say yeah
If I was in love with you
We'd laugh the way we do
'Cause I want to know it's true
Say yeah
The little bit with you
Was enough to get me through
I would make it up to you
Say yeah
On the very day we're through
We would have to say it's true
But I really want you to
Say yeah
[Chorus]
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Maybe we'll make it together
One last chance with each other
Blame the rain
If I really love you
I'll be waiting for you
'Cause I really want you to
Say yeah
[Flute solo]
Ooh, all I want is one last chance as your lover
Maybe we'll make it together
One last chance for each other
Maybe again
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Baby, we'll make it together
One last chance for each other
Blame the rain
All I want is one last chance as your lover
Isabella Rose
ive played this song for all my friends and they all LOVED it, idk why is song hasnt blown up more :((
SensitiveMeatball
brilliant. retro and futuristic feelings together.
Jason Schermerhorn
Not since Ron Burgundy have we heard such good jazz flute!!
Shelby LG
The music videos are always so unique, it's great 🙌🏻
kmarasin
A hero and a girl fall in love, and then are separated by forces beyond their control.
Our hero is depressed for a while and trudges forward, but then finds their heart again.
Thus empowered, our hero runs back to their love as fast as they can, only to be mortally wounded by an inexorable force.
As what little life that remains within them slips away, they dream that they mount a majestic steed, overcome a terrible enemy, and finally meet their love again.
However, time has run out. The wait was too long; their love has moved on without them.
You see, our tragic hero knows, deep down, that there is no "yeah" waiting for them at the end of their journey, whether or not they reach it. They will not allow themselves that final delusion.
J Skyler
The art was just incredible.
CymbAL
Love this!
Polaris Castillo
So amazing 😍😍