They disbanded in 2002 when it was announced that bassist Nakao was leaving the band, and the former members moved on to other projects - Mukai and Inazawa formed Zazen Boys. Tabuchi formed Toddle shortly after Number Girl's breakup and joined bloodthirsty butchers as an official member after being a guest guitarist for a number of shows throughout their Kouya Ni Okeru tour in early 2003. Nakao joined Spiral Chord after their original bassist left, and shortly after formed Sloth Love Chunks.
The band got back together in 2019 and release their first new song since their disbandment, "排水管" ("Drainpipe"). During this reunion period, Number Girl played a number of shows from 2019 to until their eventual second disbandment on December 11, 2022.
I don't know
NUMBER GIRL Lyrics
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あの娘の本当 オレは知らない
あの娘のうそを オレは知らない
I don't know
あの娘はひとり マンガを読んで
笑いながら 眠ってしまった
I don't know
あの娘は今日も 夕暮れ族で半分空気
笑って走り出す
あの娘は今日も 夕暮れ族で半分空気
笑って走り出す
あの娘は今日も 夕暮れ族で半分空気
笑って走り出す
The Number Girl's song "I Don't Know" speaks to the singer's lack of knowledge or understanding when it comes to a certain woman. The song's refrain, "I don't know," particularly underscores this sense of confusion and uncertainty. The singer acknowledges that they don't know the truth about the woman in question, nor do they know when she's lying. The lyrics go on to describe the woman as being alone and reading manga while laughing, before falling asleep. Despite this intimate glimpse into her world, the singer still feels as though they don't know her.
The song also depicts the woman as being part of a group called the "yugure-zoku," or "twilight tribe." Though the singer admits that she's only half there, lost in the air, the woman is still seen as vivacious and energized. She laughs and runs alongside the group, always on the move. Ultimately, however, the singer still feels as though they don't fully know or understand the woman. This speaks to the elusiveness and complexity of human identity, as well as to the difficulty of truly connecting with others.
Line by Line Meaning
おーい!!
Hey there!!
あの娘の本当 オレは知らない
I don't know the truth about that girl.
あの娘のうそを オレは知らない
I don't know the lies of that girl.
あの娘はひとり マンガを読んで
That girl is alone, reading manga.
笑いながら 眠ってしまった
She fell asleep with a smile on her face.
あの娘は今日も 夕暮れ族で半分空気
That girl is also part of the twilight tribe, half of the air.
笑って走り出す
She laughs and runs away.
あの娘は今日も 夕暮れ族で半分空気
That girl is also part of the twilight tribe, half of the air.
笑って走り出す
She laughs and runs away.
あの娘は今日も 夕暮れ族で半分空気
That girl is also part of the twilight tribe, half of the air.
笑って走り出す
She laughs and runs away.
I don't know
I don't have all the answers.
Contributed by Alexander K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mebaru856
I don't knowという曲はシンプルでとても心に突き刺さります。いつだってそう。あの娘の嘘を俺は知らないし、あの娘の本当も俺は知らない。ナンバーガールの中で一番好きな曲です。そして数あるライブの中のI don't knowはこの映像が一番よくて、これを超えるI don't knowを俺は知らない。
@user-ut1ev7ls9b
裏がサザンなのに入場規制寸前までいったという
@tknmdaredare
広辞苑の「鬼気迫る」という言葉の欄にこの動画のリンクを貼ってほしい。
@mangasick37
I Don't Knowの映像はこれが至高だなあ
重戦車みたいなベースとドラムのイントロにゾクゾクする
@BEW0621
ヴォーカルマイクに57を使うのは、向井とチバ。
両方共、伝説化してしまったバンドのロック伝道師。
@numburger
2:18 The way the vocals fade out on this part is perfect. Also, the camera shake whenever he yells is so fucking funny to me. Like, the song is amazing but those parts in specific have a special spot rent free (omoide) in my head
@Qahtanite
The greatest japanese rock band Ive ever listened to
@user-jg6fj2kb3z
Try Thee Michelle Gun Elephant and Blankey Jet City too. Those three were the legendary Japanese Rock bands in the late 90s'.
@bennoarchimboldi6245
@@user-jg6fj2kb3zdon’t mention garbage
@nakamuta0608
日本語ロックのピークは間違いなくこの頃