KOSHI is one of the names used by artist Koshi Yamada. Koshi Yamada (山田晃士,… Read Full Bio ↴KOSHI is one of the names used by artist Koshi Yamada. Koshi Yamada (山田晃士, Yamada Koshi) is a Japanese singer and guitarist who performs music that fuses elements of gypsy jazz, cabaret, swing, chanson and occasionally rock. He began as one of the vocalists for the metal band AROUGE. Once AROUGE disbanded, Yamada went solo. In 1997 he formed the group KOSHI au Bourbier, "to express borderless music revue."

Yamada has released albums under various names and collaborations, including:

KOSHI au Bourbier
山田晃士 au Bourbier (Koshi Yamada au Bourbier)
KOSHI
ガレージシャンソンショー (Garage Chanson Show)
山田晃士と泥沼楽団 (Yamada Koshi and Doronuma-Gakudan)
山田晃士&流浪の朝謡 (Yamada Koshi & Rurou no Asautai)

He and Fumihiko Kitsutaka (guitarist for AROUGE, 筋肉少女帯 / King-Show, and X.Y.Z.→A) also collaborated on the album "Never Ending Story" as a part of a group called 橘高文彦＆フレンズ (Fumihiko Kitsutaka & Friends).

Albums:

- 舞踏会
(1994, under the name 山田晃士)

- Monologue Theater
(1997, under the name KOSHI)

- 世紀末キャバレー～opera noir～
(1999, under the name KOSHI au Bourbier)

- 欲望輪舞曲
(2001, under the name 山田晃士 au Bourbier)

- ガレージシャンソンショー
(2003, under the name ガレージシャンソンショー)

- びらん
(2003, under the name 山田晃士と泥沼楽団)

- 実況見分
(2004, under the name 山田晃士と泥沼楽団)

- 狂歌全集
(2005, under the name ガレージシャンソンショー)

- Theatre Solo
(2010, under the name 山田晃士)

- デラシネ・スウィング
(2011. under the name 山田晃士&流浪の朝謡)

ORION
Koshi Lyrics

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Drawn to another zip code
You show me everything that I didn't know
You got me waiting for your signal
So dark outside it's like the
Window two-faced or sum
I'm blind from what I find
Within what it shows
Hide inside of my hood as the wind blows

Complacent face
When thoughts start to dwindle
Heartache's a bullet hole
Love is the pistol (Hmm)
So fuck bein' a millionaire
'Cause I don't care It's not love
When you're not here's
When I'm not scared to fly young
Life's not fair
When you breathe air in my lungs
Message here, no ordinary dialogue
But I love it here than anywhere that I've gone
And life ain't fair
My shoulder's here to cry on
Solar flare in your despair, Orion
The life of a simple-like individual
Lost all emotion, feel like a criminal
And when I touch the ground wish I was invisible
Terrified a blunt gon' tell me a bitter truth
When you point out my flaws
All I hear is "Ima get rid of you."
No words, all action
Let me give you a visual
It's long road from LBC to Centennial
Come take a trip to the hallows when shit is difficult
Sip on you all day until I'm way too drunk
Sober when I'm lonely girl 'cause you're my drug
You the only smoke I need to fill my lungs
Ain't no need to wrap it if It's just undone
Stuck in these chrome clouds
Tell me what you know 'bout
What you know 'bout bein' left in the wind
That we all blow out
I'm telling you the only thing
I can do to slow down
I just put a spider in a wood
It's time to zone out
Fine? Yeah I'm fine now
I just had to sign out
They can't wait to see a nigga strike out
I ain't social in the city
I'm tryna find route
Misery's a mystery, even to Kai now
White Widow, got me in pillows
When I'm on clouds it gets hard to hear you
So you keep talkin' about me when I ain't near you
I'm in the hills with a lightning bolt in my earlobe
Ain't used to drinking no fireball
A pyro's what Ima be, yeah
Saw the light of the fire from
The burning bridges that lead us
Can't win this fight at all, score's 50-0
Lost in this alcohol as soon as I need a hero
As soon as I need a hero
As soon as I need a hero

Soon as I need a hero
Soon as I need a hero

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Koshi's song "Orion" convey complex emotions and experiences. The singer is drawn to a different environment, possibly seeking something new or unfamiliar. They find themselves waiting for some kind of sign or validation, feeling lost and blind to what they discover within themselves. The metaphor of a window being two-faced suggests a sense of ambiguity or deception. The lyrics also touch upon themes of heartache, love, and the singer's willingness to go against societal expectations, stating that they don't care about superficial riches but rather crave genuine connection and the presence of someone they love.

The lyrics further delve into the singer's feelings of vulnerability and desire for escapism. They express a longing for someone who provides comfort and support, acting as a shoulder to lean on. The mention of a solar flare in their despair refers to a burst of intense emotion or passion amidst their struggles. The lyrics also reflect on the complexities of human relationships and the fear of being abandoned or rejected.

Overall, "Orion" explores themes of longing, self-discovery, emotional vulnerability, and the desire for authentic connection and understanding.

Line by Line Meaning

Drawn to another zip code
I'm pulled towards a different place or state of mind

You show me everything that I didn't know
You reveal things to me that I was unaware of

You got me waiting for your signal
I'm patiently anticipating your indication or sign

So dark outside it's like the Window two-faced or sum
The darkness outside reflects a deceptive nature or situation

I'm blind from what I find Within what it shows
I cannot see clearly because of what I discover within what is apparent

Hide inside of my hood as the wind blows
I seek refuge within my hood as the wind blows

Complacent face When thoughts start to dwindle
I wear a contented expression when my thoughts begin to diminish

Heartache's a bullet hole Love is the pistol (Hmm)
Heartache is a wound caused by a bullet, while love is the weapon itself

So fuck bein' a millionaire 'Cause I don't care It's not love
I disregard the desire to be rich because it does not compare to love

When you're not here's When I'm not scared to fly young
When you're absent, that's when I feel fearless and adventurous

Life's not fair When you breathe air in my lungs
Life lacks fairness when you give me life and sustain me

Message here, no ordinary dialogue
There is a significant message conveyed, not just ordinary conversation

But I love it here than anywhere that I've gone
I love being in this place more than any other place I've been

And life ain't fair My shoulder's here to cry on
Life is unfair, but I am here to provide comfort and support

Solar flare in your despair, Orion
In your darkest moments, I am like a burst of intense light, like the constellation Orion

The life of a simple-like individual
The life of someone who appears simple or ordinary

Lost all emotion, feel like a criminal
I have become numb, feeling guilty or like a lawbreaker

And when I touch the ground wish I was invisible
When I face reality, I wish I could be unseen or unnoticed

Terrified a blunt gon' tell me a bitter truth
I am afraid that being straightforward will reveal a harsh reality

When you point out my flaws All I hear is 'Ima get rid of you.'
When you highlight my imperfections, it feels like you want to discard me

No words, all action Let me give you a visual
Actions speak louder than words, so allow me to demonstrate for you

It's long road from LBC to Centennial
It is a significant journey from Long Beach to Centennial

Come take a trip to the hallows when shit is difficult
Join me in exploring the depths of despair when things are challenging

Sip on you all day until I'm way too drunk
I indulge in you throughout the day until I am excessively intoxicated

Sober when I'm lonely girl 'cause you're my drug
I only need sobriety when I am alone because you are my addictive substance

You the only smoke I need to fill my lungs
You are the sole source of intoxication I require

Ain't no need to wrap it if It's just undone
There is no necessity to conceal it if it remains unfinished

Stuck in these chrome clouds Tell me what you know 'bout
Trapped within these shining clouds, inform me about your understanding

What you know 'bout bein' left in the wind That we all blow out
What do you understand about being abandoned in the wind that we all dissipate?

I'm telling you the only thing I can do to slow down
I'm informing you that the only way I can decelerate is

I just put a spider in a wood It's time to zone out
I simply placed a spider in wood, which signifies my desire to detach from reality

Fine? Yeah I'm fine now
Are you asking if I'm okay? Yes, I am fine now

I just had to sign out
I had to exit or log out

They can't wait to see a nigga strike out
They eagerly anticipate witnessing a person like me fail or lose

I ain't social in the city I'm tryna find route
I'm not interactive within the urban environment, I'm attempting to discover my path

Misery's a mystery, even to Kai now
Even now, misery remains an enigma to Kai

White Widow, got me in pillows
White Widow marijuana strain has me feeling relaxed and cushioned

When I'm on clouds it gets hard to hear you
When I am high or euphoric, it becomes difficult to perceive or understand you

So you keep talkin' about me when I ain't near you
You continue discussing or mentioning me when I am not in your proximity

I'm in the hills with a lightning bolt in my earlobe
I am in the elevated areas with an earring shaped like a lightning bolt

Ain't used to drinking no fireball
I am not accustomed to consuming Fireball whiskey

A pyro's what Ima be, yeah
I am becoming a pyromaniac, yes

Saw the light of the fire from The burning bridges that lead us
I witnessed the illumination of the fire caused by the destruction of the bridges that connected us

Can't win this fight at all, score's 50-0
I cannot achieve victory in this battle, the score is 50-0 against me

Lost in this alcohol as soon as I need a hero
I become immersed in alcohol whenever I require a savior

As soon as I need a hero
Exactly when I require a hero

Soon as I need a hero
Right when I am in need of a hero

Soon as I need a hero
Immediately upon my need for a hero

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: makhi hardie, orlando minaya

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