LOVE PSYCHEDELICO is a Japanese band, widely known in Japan as well as Chin… Read Full Bio ↴LOVE PSYCHEDELICO is a Japanese band, widely known in Japan as well as China.

The band was formed in 1997 by singer Kumi (born April 11, 1976 in Chiba Prefecture) and guitarist Naoki Sato (born July 21, 1973 in Shizuoka Prefecture), while studying at Aoyama Gakuin University, Tokyo. They signed with label Victor in 1999.

Their first album, The Greatest Hits, sold over two million copies. Their second album Love Psychedelic Orchestra, released in January 2001, sold 690,000 copies.

They have released four albums since, the last one was Golden Grapefruit, in 2007, and compilation album THIS IS LOVE PSYCHEDELICO, in June 2008.

Style

Stylistically, Love Psychedelico is highly reminiscent of the British Invasion of the late 60s, both members having cited The Beatles and Led Zeppelin as influences, though the influence of American folk and blues are also present (Kumi having claimed Janis Joplin and Sheryl Crow, and Sato Bob Dylan, as influences). To pay tribute to their influences, Love Psychedelico sometimes borrow song titles from the bands that influence them.

Kumi's lyrics are a mix of English and Japanese. Kumi often attributes her skilfulness in the English language to spending much of her early childhood in San Francisco.

Discography

Singles

* LADY MADONNA - (21 April 2000)
* Your Song - (5 July 2000)
* Last Smile - (1 November 2000)
* Free World - (23 May 2001)
* I will be with you - (7 November 2001)
* Hadaka no Osama - (24 July 2002)
* I am waiting for you - (22 January 2003)
* My last fight - (5 November 2003)
* fantastic world - (8 December 2004)
* Right now - (16 June 2005)
* Aha! (All We Want) - (28 June 2006)

Albums

* THE GREATEST HITS (11 January 2001) - #1
* LOVE PSYCHEDELICO ORCHESTRA (9 January 2002) - #1
* LOVE PSYCHEDELICO III (25 February 2004) - #2
* EARLY TIMES (9 February 2005) (best-of compilation) - #1
* LIVE PSYCHEDELICO (22 March 2006) #33
* GOLDEN GRAPEFRUIT (27 June 2007)
* THIS IS LOVE PSYCHEDELICO (18 June 2008) (1st US-release)
* Abbot Kinney (13 January 2010)

DVD

* THE FILM 1999.12-2002.05 (21 November 2002)
* THE FILM 1999.12-2002.05 (22 September 2004)
* IN CONCERT AT BUDOKAN (07 December 2005)
* GOLDEN GRAPEFRUIT BOX (18 June 2008)

Are You Still Dreaming Ever-free?
LOVE PSYCHEDELICO Lyrics

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Woke up in the faded jeans, it feels good playing the guitar
Northern wind blows up her mind, getting along with youth
She says she is dreaming ever-long
She says she is dreaming ever-long

Naked eyes with long black hair, silly poem she sigh knowing
That things would have changed in one day, getting along with youth
Are you still dreaming ever-free?

Are you still dreaming ever-free?

Hallelujah to my friend
Hallelujah to my friend

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of LOVE PSYCHEDELICO's "Are You Still Dreaming Ever-free?" talks about a person who wakes up feeling good wearing faded jeans and playing the guitar. As the northern wind blows up her mind, she reminisces about her youth and says that she is dreaming ever-long. With naked eyes and long black hair, she recites a silly poem and sighs, realizing that things would have changed in one day. However, she still gets along with her youth and asks if she is still dreaming ever-free. The song ends with a powerful message, "Hallelujah to my friend."

The song has a nostalgic feel to it, where the singer longs for her past and misses being carefree. The faded jeans and the guitar symbolize her youth, which she is reminiscent of. The long black hair and naked eyes represent her simplicity and honesty. The silly poem signifies her innocence and naivety, and the fact that she still remembers it shows that she hasn't changed much. The song's message is that one should never lose hope and always keep dreaming, even if things change.

Line by Line Meaning

woke up in the faded jeans
Having woken up, she notices her clothing which adds a sense of nostalgia to the morning.

it feels good playing the guitar
Playing guitar brings her joy and contentment.

northern wind blows up her mind
The wind provokes new thoughts and feelings within her.

getting along with youth
She is in tune with young and carefree attitudes.

she says she is dreaming ever-long
Her dream state is continuous and long-lasting.

naked eyes with long black hair
Her natural features are striking.

silly poem she sigh knowing
She lets out a sigh after reading a lighthearted poem, aware that things can change quickly.

that things would have changed in one day
Things can take unexpected turns abruptly.

getting along with youth
She is in tune with young and carefree attitudes.

are you still dreaming ever-free?
She wonders if anyone else is still chasing a life of freedom and blissful ignorance.

Hallelujah to my friend...
She expresses gratitude and joy towards her friend.