MAMALAID RAG (ママレイドラグ) is a Japanese band that began in Saga Prefecture in… Read Full Bio ↴MAMALAID RAG (ママレイドラグ) is a Japanese band that began in Saga Prefecture in 2002. It has had four different members over the years, but currently has only one member, Hirokuni Tanaka (田中拡邦, born May 9 1979). Tanaka writes, sings, plays, engineers, and produces all of MAMALAID RAG's music himself. His main musical influence is the "organic" sounding music of the 1960s and 1970s. He started his first band, CROSSWALK, in high school at the age of 16 and honed his skills playing shows at local and school festivals as well as writing and recording songs in his free time. In addition to MAMALAID RAG, since 2008 he has also run and managed his own record label, ALDENTE ENTERPRISE, on which he has released his last few albums. His newest album, LIVE LIVING, was released in January 2012. He continues to play live shows with guest musicians.

目抜き通り
MAMALAID RAG Lyrics

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この通りを抜けるとざわめきの中へ
冷やりとした遊舗道

目抜き通りはいつでも風

走り去るクーペに反射する日々が
心地よく突き刺さる

目抜き通りはいつでも風

あの娘に逢えたなら伝えてくれ
ずっと待っていると
伽藍堂の心を抱えたまま
ずっと待っていると

流れていく人々小気味よいハイヒール
響き渡るクラクション

目抜き通りはいつでも風

誰かとふたりでも伝えてくれ
ずっと待っていると
伽藍堂の心を抱えたまま
ずっと待っていると

あの娘に逢えたなら伝えてくれ
ずっと待っていると

伽藍堂の心を抱えたまま
ずっと待っていると

Overall Meaning

The song 目抜き通り (Megurikitōri) by MAMALAID RAG opens up with the image of a bustling street, with cold breeze and a sense of excitement mixed in. The lyrics talk about how the street is always windy, and how the reflection of days gone by in the speeding coupes feels comforting. The singer wishes to meet a certain girl and asks whoever comes across her to convey the message that they've been waiting for her. The steady stream of people walking by in their high heels and the sound of honking cars punctuate the song's descriptions of the street.

The chorus repeats the singer's request, as they search for someone to help them communicate their feelings to the girl they've been waiting for. The lyrics create a sense of longing and desperation for a lost love, and the vivid description of the busy street gives the song a sense of urgency. The song captures the essence of a city street, vibrant and alive, while simultaneously conveying the loneliness of being lost amidst the many people.

Line by Line Meaning

この通りを抜けるとざわめきの中へ
As you pass through this street, you'll be surrounded by excitement and noise.

冷やりとした遊舗道
The amusement road is cool and refreshing.

目抜き通りはいつでも風
The main street always has a breeze.

走り去るクーペに反射する日々が心地よく突き刺さる
The days reflected in the coupe that speeds away are pleasantly piercing.

あの娘に逢えたなら伝えてくれずっと待っていると伽藍堂の心を抱えたままずっと待っていると
If you see that girl, please tell her I've been waiting for her all this time, still holding the thoughts of the temple in my heart.

流れていく人々小気味よいハイヒール響き渡るクラクション
As people flow by, the clicking of high heels and blaring car horns create an enjoyable rhythm.

誰かとふたりでも伝えてくれずっと待っていると伽藍堂の心を抱えたままずっと待っていると
Even if you're with someone else, please tell her I've been waiting for her all this time, still holding the thoughts of the temple in my heart.

Writer(s): 田中拡邦, 田中　拡邦

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