Not yet is a name shared upon several artists:
1) Not yet is a sub-unit … Read Full Bio ↴Not yet is a name shared upon several artists:
1) Not yet is a sub-unit derived from Japanese idol group AKB48 from Tokyo, Japan, including the four members Oshima Yuko, Kitahara Rie, Sashihara Rino and Yokoyama Yui. The unit released their first single on March 16th, 2011 titled "Shuumatsu Not yet" (週末Not yet).

According to producer Akimoto Yasushi, he named the unit “Not yet” because their dancing and singing aren’t that good yet, meaning they still have potential to develop into something great.

2) not yet (spelled lower case) is a Hungarian rock band conceived by Balázs Tõgyi (vocals, guitar) and Gergõ Gelsei (vocals, bass) in 2002, Eger, Hungary. While having been heavily influenced by the classic progressive sound of King Crimson, Jethro Tull and Genesis at the outset, the group has gradually expanded their scope of songwriting blending etno, jazz and pop elements.

After a few changes in the inital line-up and the founders' having moved to Budapest, László Zagyva (drums) and Dániel Szücs (flute, guitar, vocals) joined in 2003, and before long the group came up with the name "not yet" (as far as the urban legend goes, when Gergő Gelsei was asked whether the name had been settled yet, his immediate answer was "not yet", and, to his infinate sorrow, the name stuck). The formation didn't change until the autumn of 2007, when Janó Nemes (flute, vocals, saxophone) replaced Daniel Szücs in the woodwind department.

Having recorded songs by Jethro Tull, King Crimson and a few originals in 2004 and 2005 on the Small Talk and not yet albums respectively, the band published the first set of elaborate songs a year later in 2006 on fakir hobby (private edition, cover and in-lay designed by László Zagyva). The album incorporates various styles, ranging from the folkish 'A hangember', the jazzy 'No para', through the nonsensical 'A homlokom!' and the twisted 12-bar blues 'Fakir hobby' to 'Vera' and 'A végfok', two of the most complex songs which show influences of King Crimson, Radiohead and even britpop, supplemented by Hackettish guitar sound and intricate drums.

Nomen est omen: until the parting with Daniel Szücs the band never gained popularity and performed live scarcely, even though in 2005 they played before Quimby for a few times. The refreshing impact of the recent appearance of Janó Nemes, a renowned underground flutist may be a charge-up both musically and on a personal level, thrusting not yet towards its well-deserved wider acknowledgement.

Website: notyet.hu

素直になりたい
Not yet Lyrics

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素直になりたい
緑の木々が風に揺れるように...
真っ直ぐに心のままに
僕は行く
人の目を気にして
いくつもの嘘をついて
無理して生きて来た
裸になれなくて

みんなと同じ服を
いつも選んだよ
なぜだろう?
後ろを振り向いた時
僕の足跡だけが
なかったんだ
どこにも
素直になりたい
僕は僕だと叫びたくなるよ
地図にない分岐点から
歩き出す自由を
今手に入れよう
人の群れ逸れて
孤独な夜を過ごして
青い月に泣いた
それでも夜明けは
どんな暗い空も
明るくするから
いつの日か
自分と向き合えた時
僕の二本の足が
踏みしめる
大地よ
素直になりたい
緑の木々が風に揺れるように...
花は咲き鳥はさえずり
美しい自然に
身を任せながら...
すべて脱ぎ捨てて
何も飾らずに
子どものように
innocentに生きる
素直になりたい
緑の木々が風に揺れるように
真っ直ぐに心のままに
素直になりたい
僕は僕だと叫びたくなるよ
地図にない分岐点から

歩き出す自由を
今手に入れよう

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "素直になりたい" by Not yet convey the deep desire to be honest and true to oneself, akin to the swaying of green trees in the wind. The singer expresses the longing to follow their heart without being constrained by the expectations or judgments of others. They have grown accustomed to living a life filled with lies and pretense, wearing metaphorical masks to fit in with everyone else. This facade has prevented them from being their authentic self, always choosing to conform and blend in rather than stand out.

As the singer reflects on their past and looks back, they realize that they have left no meaningful mark behind, feeling lost and disconnected from their true identity. The desire to break free from this cycle of inauthenticity and embrace their true self becomes stronger. They yearn to declare their existence proudly, to break away from the conventional path laid out on the map and start walking towards a newfound sense of freedom and independence.

The theme of solitude and self-discovery is further explored as the singer admits to straying from the crowd and enduring lonely nights filled with tears under the blue moon. Despite the darkness that surrounds them, they hold onto hope that each dawn will bring light and illuminate even the most obscure paths. The lyrics speak of the eventual moment when they will confront themselves and find the courage to take steps forward, grounding themselves on solid earth as they strive for honesty and authenticity.

The imagery of nature, with its blooming flowers and singing birds, serves as a metaphor for surrendering to the beauty of the natural world and shedding all pretenses. The singer longs to strip away all layers of disguise, to live freely and innocently like a child, untainted by the burdens of deceit and conformity. The repetition of the desire to be honest and true, to follow the heart's true path, echoes throughout the song, emphasizing the journey towards self-discovery and the pursuit of genuine authenticity in a world that often demands conformity.

Line by Line Meaning

緑の木々が風に揺れるように...
Just like the green trees swaying in the wind, I want to be honest and true to myself, embracing the natural flow of life.

真っ直ぐに心のままに
I will walk straight ahead following my heart, staying true to my innermost feelings.

僕は行く
I will keep moving forward without looking back.

人の目を気にして
I have been concerned about the eyes of others, telling numerous lies and forcing myself to live a life that doesn't truly reflect who I am.

いくつもの嘘をついて
I have woven countless lies to fit in, suppressing my true self in the process.

無理して生きて来た
I have been living by pretending to be someone I am not, straining myself to meet others' expectations.

裸になれなくて
I couldn't bare my soul and be vulnerable with others.

みんなと同じ服をいつも選んだよなぜだろう?
I always chose to wear the same clothes as everyone else, questioning why I couldn't stand out and be unique.

後ろを振り向いた時
When I looked back behind me,

僕の足跡だけが
Only my footprints

なかったんだどこにも
Could be found anywhere