In June, 2007, the band decided to release music with commercial purposes and split their work: All previous, independent work were placed under the name love solfege'. They're active as both Love Solfege and love solfege'.
Discography
as Love Solfege (after June, 2007):
*Requiem ~ best collection II ~ (2010.12)
*Luxury～classical best (2008);
*フタリノワタシ (2007).
as OLD Love Solfege (before June, 2007; all must now be placed under love solfege') and love solfege':
*アクルグ解析による自由への教唆 (2008.12);
*９つの緋色 (2008.08);
*マリアスノニウムの謝肉祭 (2007.12);
*La Fatalite (2007.08);
*le blanc et noir (2006.12) (OLD Love Solfege);
*over the surges (2006.08) (OLD Love Solfege);
*beauty of ruin (2005.12) (OLD Love Solfege);
*mignon (2005.8) (OLD Love Solfege);
*zigjazz (2004.12) (OLD Love Solfege);
*q.q.g (2004.8) (OLD Love Solfege);
*くじらへび (2003.12) (OLD Love Solfege);
*zephyranthus (2003.8) (OLD Love Solfege);
*molecule (2002.12) (OLD Love Solfege);
*love solfege (2002.8) (OLD Love Solfege);
*chaos of zero (2001.4) (OLD Love Solfege);
*divine (2001.12) (OLD Love Solfege);
*Shwarzwald (2001.8) (OLD Love Solfege);
Step By Step
Love Solfege Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
若い青草を踏む
ひとつ ひらり回ってみる 裸足のまま
柔らかい葉たち
そっと除（よ）け ついてくる
ひとりじゃない あなたがいて わたしがいる
追いかけっこは 得意
息切らし じゃれ合って
ふわり 浮かんだ雲を見て 行方占う
手を離さず 歩こう
あなたのやわらかい 手のひらにふれ
ささやいたの
耳元で
ずっと 一緒よ
こくり頷（うなず）き 微笑みながら
ビードロの目
輝かす
ずっと 一緒にね
摘（つま）んだ 抱え
笑うあなたを 見てた
光キラリ纏う花を 髪に飾ろう
淡い花びらを
髪にさし ついてくる
ひとりじゃない あなたがいて わたしがいる
あなたの亜麻色の 髪なでながら
ささやいたの
耳元で
ずっと 一緒よ
こくり頷（うなず）き 果実のような
唇で
言葉紡ぐ
ずっと 一緒にね
The lyrics of Love Solfege's "Step By Step" talk about the experience of being with someone you love and enjoying the simple pleasures of life. The song starts by describing the light footsteps and the feeling of stepping on young grass. The singer then turns around, feeling free and unburdened, and notices the soft leaves gently brushing her skin. She feels comforted by the fact that she is not alone, and that her loved one is there with her. The song goes on to describe other happy moments shared by the couple, such as chasing each other, laughing and watching the clouds together, and feeling the touch of each other's hands. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the idea of not letting go of each other's hands, both physically and emotionally.
The chorus of the song talks about the singer whispering to her loved one that they will always be together, with a nod of agreement and a smile of reassurance. The scene changes to the couple picking flowers and laughing, and the singer adorning her hair with the blossoms. The lyrics finish with the girl touching her loved one's hair, whispering once again that they will always be together, and this time sealing her promise with a kiss.
Line by Line Meaning
足取りも軽やかに 若い青草を踏む ひとつ ひらり回ってみる 裸足のまま
With a spring in my step, I walk on the fresh grass Feeling free, I twirl barefoot and carefree
柔らかい葉たち そっと除（よ）け ついてくる ひとりじゃない あなたがいて わたしがいる
As I gently brush aside the soft leaves, You're here with me, keeping me company. I'm not alone.
手をつないで 歩こう
Let's hold hands and walk together
追いかけっこは 得意 息切らし じゃれ合って ふわり 浮かんだ雲を見て 行方占う
I love chasing and being chased, playfully catching my breath. Together we look up and gaze at the clouds, wondering where they might be headed.
手を離さず 歩こう
Let's keep holding hands and never let go as we walk
あなたのやわらかい 手のひらにふれ ささやいたの 耳元で ずっと 一緒よ
When I touched your soft palm, I whispered into your ear that we'll always be together.
こくり頷（うなず）き 微笑みながら ビードロの目 輝かす ずっと 一緒にね
Nodding and smiling, our glassy eyes shine, as we promise each other to always be together.
摘（つま）んだ 抱え 笑うあなたを 見てた 光キラリ纏う花を 髪に飾ろう
I held a bouquet and watched you smile, then adorned my hair with flowers that glimmer in the light.
淡い花びらを 髪にさし ついてくる ひとりじゃない あなたがいて わたしがいる
As I put delicate flower petals in my hair, I know that I'm not alone, because you're here with me.
あなたの亜麻色の 髪なでながら ささやいたの 耳元で ずっと 一緒よ
As I trail my fingers through your light brown hair, I whisper in your ear that we'll always be together.
こくり頷（うなず）き 果実のような 唇で 言葉紡ぐ ずっと 一緒にね
Nodding with a smile, I speak sweet words with my lips that are as juicy as fruit, as we promise to always be together.
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jonopants5118
Big Thanks to Alejandro Gonzalez for providing the Italian Translation, and so the English Viewers/Listeners can get a vague understanding of the song, I google translated it.
Once upon a time, there was a small room with a large Mirror
and a girl who asked impatiently,
"Round Mirror. Who is the most beautiful in the world?"
The Mirror answered her
reflecting the queen of a certain country
[And] so she tried to imitate her
The swallow shook its head
"This does not suit you"
Once upon a time, there was a small room with a large Mirror
and a girl who asked impatiently,
"Round Mirror. Who is the most beautiful in the world?"
The Mirror answered her
reflecting the prima ballerina of the city
[And] so she tried to imitate her
The swallow shook its head
"This does not suit you"
"Where is your individuality?"
(Think[ing] only of vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
With its jaws
(vanity) (vanity) (vanity)
brass swallows everything around you, making you blind
"Now you are without personality"
(Think[ing] only of vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
With its jaws,
(Vanity! What's the point of the truth? The truth [is?] she* will win.)
Brass swallows everything you see, [everything(?)] you hear
It reflects [your?] empty and vain distorted false ideals
Reflects false ideals that limit your freedom
Once upon a time, there was a small room with a large mirror,
and a girl who asked impatiently
"Round Mirror. Round Mirror. Who is the most beautiful in the world?"
The Owl replied,
"Do not covet the moon in the sky
she will only show you falsehood[s(?)], ah!
Let go of false vanities
the ideal is already within you,
hidden in your heart.
Where is your individuality?
(think[ing] only of vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
With its jaws
(vanity) (vanity) (vanity)
brass swallows everything around you, making you blind.
Find your personality
(leaves vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
Leave the room
(Vanity! What's the point of the truth? The truth [is that] she will win)"
You go running, leaving the mirror all along
[Which?] now reflects a novelty
A girl runs free
barefoot without vanity.
Chase your personality!
Legend:
[_] = Filler word for sentences to make sense.
(?) = Unsure.
Note: Because of my translation, the meaning behind the words/sentences can and WILL change, and therefor take it with a grain of salt, and you can re-read it without the additions. Things like exclamation marks! will change a meaning. Another example "Now you are without personality. Think[ing] only of vanity". If it was "Think only of vanity" then that would contrast the meaning of the poem. "Thinking only of vanity" is a statement and points out her flaw, and follows better with the previous line. You get what i mean? Also if i did something wrong, please tell me and ill try change it.
Again, thank you to Love Solfege (is the artist right?), Yo Kaze, for providing the music and Alejandro Gonzalez for providing the Italian Lyrics. Without you, i wouldnt have been able to do this.
And the people who was interested enough to read this and deal with my translation problems. Thanks a lot
Edit: thank you Emmy for pointing out the change in words in the second stanza. I've changed it now to prima ballerina of the city when the mirror reflects.
@riccardogusso
as italian native speaker
and also from the province of Venice (Vivaldi's place)
i'm totally falled in love wirh this song and your style
i can really feel the Baroque Aura from the music and the Lyrical style of singing
and the lyrics of the song,my god (make me think about Kid Nehellenia from sailor moon, a young girl and a Mirror)
all combined with the techno who make all more actual and that sort of drammatic tune too
a perfect Mix of old and new
i need that song in Rhythm Games like Deemo or even better Bemanis like IIDX or Pop'n Music
over all that
what i can say
a big Bravo (or Brava if you're female)
@AlejandroGonzalez-vr7rv
499/5000
Hi.
I come to leave you written the complete song in Italian. The truth cost me a lot to find it, I had to visit pages in Japanese for that. I leave it for those who want to know what the song says, I really like it a lot, that's why I was looking for the lyrics to know what it said and the truth made me feel better and I almost cried when I heard it while I read it. Sorry if something I write is not written correctly I am using translator translator for this. I hope you like it.
C'era una volta una piccola stanza con un grande specchio
e una fanciulla che chiedeva impaziente
specchio tondo pecchio tondo chi è la più bella del mondo
lo specchio le rispose
riflettendo la regina di un certo paese
così lei provò a imitarla
la rondine scosse la testa
questo non ti si confa
c'era una volta una piccola stanza con un grande specchio
e una fanciulla che chiedeva impaziente
specchio tondo specchio tondo chi è la più bella del mondo
lo specchio le rispose
riflettendo la prima ballerina della città
così lei provò a imitarla
l'allodola scosse la testa
questo non ti si confa
dov'è la tua individualità
(pensi solo alla vanità)
specchio (vuoto) specchio (vuoto)
con le sue fauci
(la vanità la vanità la vanità)
d'ottone ingoia tutto ciò che ti circonda rendendoti cieca
ormai sei senza personalità
(pensi solo alla vanità)
specchio (vuoto) specchio (vuoto)
con le sue fauci
(la vanità che senso ha la verità la verità lei vincerà)
d'ottone ingoia tutto ciò che vedi che senti
riflette falsi ideali distorti vuoti e vani
riflette falsi ideali che limitano la tua libertà
c'era una volta una piccola stanza con un grande specchio
e una fanciulla che chiedeva impaziente
specchio tondo specchio tondo chi è la più bella del mondo
il gufo rispose
non bramare la luna in cielo
lei ti mostrerà solo falsità ah
lascia perdere false vanità
l'ideale è già dentro di te
nascosto nel tuo cuore
dov'è la tua individualità?
(pensi solo alla vanità)
specchio (vuoto) specchio (vuoto)
con le sue fauci
(la vanità la vanità la vanità)
d'ottone ingoia tutto ciò che ti circonda rendendoti cieca
ritrova la tua personalità
(abbandona la vanità)
specchio (vuoto) specchio (vuoto)
lasci la stanza
(la vanità che senso ha la verità la verità lei vincerà)
te ne vai di corsa lasciando lo specchio tutto solo
riflette ora una novità
una fanciulla corre libera
a piedi nudi senza vanità
rincorri la tua personalità
Note: some parts may not be able to follow them with the song because they are not in Italian, I would not know how to tell the truth if it is Japanese or another language.
@riccardogusso
the song is somehow inspired by the snow white fairytale
as italian native speaker i understand a part of the song lyrics
it will sound something like that in english:
"Once upon a time, there was a little room with a mirror and a "fanciulla"* who was asking unceasingly :" round mirror,round mirror who is the most beautiful one?"**
the mirror answer her by reflecting the image of a queen from another kingdom
and so the "fanciulla" trz to imitate her......
sadly over that point i no know what the singer say ^^"
i hope it can help
* i think we can translate that as young girl/maiden
** in italian we have a sort of rhyme due to tondo (round) and mondo (world) who in english don't work.
in italian is "specchio tondo specchio tondo chi è la piu' bella del mondo?"
@riccardogusso
Hiii!
I'm italian and ready to discuss with you about the lyrics of this Song!
Cause like you there are points where it's close to impossible to understand what they Say....
So:
C'era una volta
una piccola stanza con uno grande specchio ed una fanciulla che chiedeva
impaziente:
"specchio tondo specchio tondo chi è la più bella del mondo?"
Lo specchio le rispose
mostrandole la regina di un certo paese
Così lei provò ad imitarla
La regina scosse la testa
"Questo non mi si confá"
The second round Is the same but about "la prima ballerina della città"(?)
The problem Is the part about "la vanità" and "lo specchio con le sue magie"
Who Is Pretty fast and rushed
After that in the end the lyrics talk about a Wolf "il lupo rispose" but i no know from where he come from XD
@yagus6431
Érase una vez una pequeña habitación con un gran espejo.
y una doncella impaciente preguntando
espejo redondo espejo redondo quien es la mas bella del mundo
el espejo le respondió
reflejando a la reina de cierto país
así que trató de imitarla
la golondrina sacudió la cabeza
esto no te conviene
Érase una vez una pequeña habitación con un gran espejo.
y una doncella impaciente preguntando
espejo redondo espejo redondo quien es la mas bella del mundo
el espejo le respondió
reflejando la primera bailarina de la ciudad
así que trató de imitarla
la alondra sacudió la cabeza
esto no te conviene
donde esta tu individualidad
(Solo piensa en la vanidad)
espejo (vacío) espejo (vacío)
con sus fauces
(la vanidad la vanidad la vanidad)
el latón se traga todo lo que te rodea dejándote ciego
ahora estas sin personalidad
(Solo piensa en la vanidad)
espejo (vacío) espejo (vacío)
con sus fauces
(vanidad cuál es el punto de la verdad la verdad ella ganará)
latón traga todo lo que ves que escuchas
refleja falsos ideales vacíos y vanos distorsionados
refleja falsos ideales que limitan tu libertad
Érase una vez una pequeña habitación con un gran espejo.
y una doncella impaciente preguntando
espejo redondo espejo redondo quien es la mas bella del mundo
respondió el búho
no anheles la luna en el cielo
ella solo te mostrara falsedades ah
dejar ir las vanidades falsas
el ideal ya esta dentro de ti
escondido en tu corazón
¿Dónde está tu individualidad?
(Solo piensa en la vanidad)
espejo (vacío) espejo (vacío)
con sus fauces
(la vanidad la vanidad la vanidad)
el latón se traga todo lo que te rodea dejándote ciego
encuentra tu personalidad
(dejar caer la vanidad)
espejo (vacío) espejo (vacío)
abandonar la habitación
(vanidad cuál es el punto de la verdad la verdad ella ganará)
te vas a toda prisa dejando el espejo solo
ahora refleja algo nuevo
una chica corre libre
descalzo sin vanidad
persigue tu personalidad
@josephnakahara6951
It’s been 3 years since I first heard this song. And I am back. It’s such a good song used to loop it a lot.
@bzibubabbzibubab420
im so late to found this master piece
@colossusjak2
this isn't healthy, I subconsciously open youtube and immediately click this song and listen to it 5 x over every day
@majorgamerjay5221
I thought I was the only one
@hanfmann17
Delete your browser history. Or better, delete only this video and all videos that could relate or lead to this video.
Then you will do still the same, but not anymore on this one video.
@eyefar9850
Bro it's all ok, we are just all psycho s 😁
@jonopants5118
Big Thanks to Alejandro Gonzalez for providing the Italian Translation, and so the English Viewers/Listeners can get a vague understanding of the song, I google translated it.
Once upon a time, there was a small room with a large Mirror
and a girl who asked impatiently,
"Round Mirror. Who is the most beautiful in the world?"
The Mirror answered her
reflecting the queen of a certain country
[And] so she tried to imitate her
The swallow shook its head
"This does not suit you"
Once upon a time, there was a small room with a large Mirror
and a girl who asked impatiently,
"Round Mirror. Who is the most beautiful in the world?"
The Mirror answered her
reflecting the prima ballerina of the city
[And] so she tried to imitate her
The swallow shook its head
"This does not suit you"
"Where is your individuality?"
(Think[ing] only of vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
With its jaws
(vanity) (vanity) (vanity)
brass swallows everything around you, making you blind
"Now you are without personality"
(Think[ing] only of vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
With its jaws,
(Vanity! What's the point of the truth? The truth [is?] she* will win.)
Brass swallows everything you see, [everything(?)] you hear
It reflects [your?] empty and vain distorted false ideals
Reflects false ideals that limit your freedom
Once upon a time, there was a small room with a large mirror,
and a girl who asked impatiently
"Round Mirror. Round Mirror. Who is the most beautiful in the world?"
The Owl replied,
"Do not covet the moon in the sky
she will only show you falsehood[s(?)], ah!
Let go of false vanities
the ideal is already within you,
hidden in your heart.
Where is your individuality?
(think[ing] only of vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
With its jaws
(vanity) (vanity) (vanity)
brass swallows everything around you, making you blind.
Find your personality
(leaves vanity)
Mirror (empty) Mirror (empty)
Leave the room
(Vanity! What's the point of the truth? The truth [is that] she will win)"
You go running, leaving the mirror all along
[Which?] now reflects a novelty
A girl runs free
barefoot without vanity.
Chase your personality!
Legend:
[_] = Filler word for sentences to make sense.
(?) = Unsure.
Note: Because of my translation, the meaning behind the words/sentences can and WILL change, and therefor take it with a grain of salt, and you can re-read it without the additions. Things like exclamation marks! will change a meaning. Another example "Now you are without personality. Think[ing] only of vanity". If it was "Think only of vanity" then that would contrast the meaning of the poem. "Thinking only of vanity" is a statement and points out her flaw, and follows better with the previous line. You get what i mean? Also if i did something wrong, please tell me and ill try change it.
Again, thank you to Love Solfege (is the artist right?), Yo Kaze, for providing the music and Alejandro Gonzalez for providing the Italian Lyrics. Without you, i wouldnt have been able to do this.
And the people who was interested enough to read this and deal with my translation problems. Thanks a lot
Edit: thank you Emmy for pointing out the change in words in the second stanza. I've changed it now to prima ballerina of the city when the mirror reflects.
@emmy8548
Heyya. I took a look at Alejandro's translation and first verse as I was singing along and the first verse does not repeat! I believe instead of the queen line it says "Reflecting the prima ballerina of the city(?)" unsure about that last word, that's my best guess for 'citta' and i wanna go back to singing blissfully rn.
@jonopants5118
@@emmy8548 ahh. So just to be clear, everything else is the same but the second time they say that stanza, it's the primary ballerina instead of Queen? I'll edit it out Thanks for pointing it out. Would've never have found that
@delkoarambe
I'm Italian and I couldn't understand but a few random words