They've released nearly 10 full albums (Including the Remix album Squeezed), 1 mini-album and over 20 singles since 2002. Their second album musiQ was their breakthrough hit, and their single Hana sold over 661,000 copies in less than two months. Their music has also been used in a few anime (Naruto, Bleach, Code Geass R2) and in few TV shows (including the American movie, Fantastic Four), and the film Train Man （電車男）.
In July 2005, right in the verge of releasing their 12th single, Kizuna, Katchan (founding member and drummer of the band) left the band due to tendinitis in his pinky finger and also because of creative differences. His place has yet to be filled.
Their song Ikenai Taiyou was used as an opening theme to japanese hit drama Hanazakari no Kimitachi e / Hana Kimi.
SAYONARA
ORANGE RANGE Lyrics
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ベッドの中の僕だけ照らしてる
恋い焦がれ 独り言つぶやいた
枕の中の世界はいつも君が笑顔で僕に歌ってる
奇麗だね 耳元でささやいた
あの日閉じ込めた記憶呼び覚ませ
明日に向け胸を張って
トビラを開けて 進み行くだけ
「大嫌いだ」とか「大好きだ」って
愛し合った二人に今サヨナラ
今更だけど ありがとうを君へ ありがとうを君へ
静かにそっと支えてくれてたね
時間を今超えて ありがとうって君へ
素直になれなくて 閉じたままだった
心の中のアルバム広げ
僕が前向いたら 思い出達が笑った
初めて見たのは今日と同じ晴れた日で
体の中から 全て壊れていくような
わずかな希望持って必死で告白したんだ
邪魔をする 蝉しぐれ
聞こえたかな? けど君は 小さく笑って頷いた
いらない涙なんてない 強くなれるための薬さ
来るはずの無い未来 なんだかんだで僕は笑っている
今更だけど ありがとうを君へ ありがとうを君へ
静かにそっと支えてくれてたね
時間を今超えて ありがとうって君へ
素直になれなくて 閉じたままだった
心の中のアルバム広げ
僕が前向いたら 思い出達が笑った
二人で描いた未来図も 譲り合えず流した涙も
ほら二人三脚の足跡 どれも無駄な物はないだろう
愛する気持ちは捨てないで 愛される喜び忘れないで
笑顔のままで あの日のままで
笑ってる君はキレイだから
泣かないで 泣かないで 声をからして届けるよ
歩き出して 歩き出して 思い出達はそばにいるよ
全て抱いて 僕は行くよ
僕は行くよ 僕は行くよ 僕は行くよ
The lyrics of ORANGE RANGE's song SAYONARA convey a bittersweet farewell to lost love. The singer is reminiscing about past memories while lying in bed, with only the moon to illuminate his solitude. He murmurs his feelings out loud and is comforted by the world within his pillow, where his beloved sings to him with a smile. The singer admits that he finds it beautiful when his lover whispers sweet nothings into his ear. The song progresses to a deeper realization that the couple's love has ended, but they cherish their time together and say their final farewells to each other. The singer thanks his lover for silently supporting and being there for him, even though he couldn't express his emotions.
The lyrics beautifully encapsulate the bittersweet emotions of lost love and gratitude for the memories. The use of metaphorical imagery, such as the moon illuminating the singer's solitude, and the world within his pillow, where his beloved sings to him, add depth to the song's sentimentality. The song's chorus acknowledges the end of their relationship, but the singer still wants to cling onto their memories and cherish their love. The deeper emotional realization in the song adds an excellent layer of complexity and rawness to its meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
今夜も月はいつものように
Tonight, the moon shines on me like every other night
ベッドの中の僕だけ照らしてる
Only I am illuminated in my bed
恋い焦がれ 独り言つぶやいた
Longing for love, I muttered to myself
枕の中の世界はいつも君が笑顔で僕に歌ってる
In the world inside my pillow, you always sing to me with a smile
奇麗だね 耳元でささやいた
You whispered in my ear how beautiful it is
あの日閉じ込めた記憶呼び覚ませ
Bring back the memories we locked away that day
明日に向け胸を張って
With confidence towards tomorrow
この愛しさくれたあなたのため
For you, whom I hold dear
トビラを開けて 進み行くだけ
Just open the door and move forward
「大嫌いだ」とか「大好きだ」って
Words like 'I hate you' or 'I love you'
愛し合った二人に今サヨナラ
Farewell to the two who once loved each other
今更だけど ありがとうを君へ ありがとうを君へ
It's too late now, but thank you, thank you
静かにそっと支えてくれてたね
You gently supported me quietly
時間を今超えて ありがとうって君へ
Beyond time, thank you to you
素直になれなくて 閉じたままだった
I couldn't be honest and remained closed off
心の中のアルバム広げ
I open the album in my heart
僕が前向いたら 思い出達が笑った
When I look forward, my memories smile
初めて見たのは今日と同じ晴れた日で
The first time I saw you was on a day as clear as today
体の中から 全て壊れていくような
As if everything inside of me is breaking apart
わずかな希望持って必死で告白したんだ
With a glimmer of hope, I desperately confessed my love
邪魔をする 蝉しぐれ
The cicadas chirping in the background interrupting us
聞こえたかな? けど君は 小さく笑って頷いた
Do you hear it? But you just smiled and nodded
いらない涙なんてない 強くなれるための薬さ
There are no unnecessary tears; they are medicine to make us stronger
来るはずの無い未来 なんだかんだで僕は笑っている
I'm laughing, even though the future that was never supposed to come, did in some way
二人で描いた未来図も 譲り合えず流した涙も
The future we envisioned together, and the tears we shed without compromise
ほら二人三脚の足跡 どれも無駄な物はないだろう
Look at our footprints side by side; there is nothing useless about any of them
愛する気持ちは捨てないで 愛される喜び忘れないで
Don't throw away the love you feel, don't forget the joy of being loved
笑顔のままで あの日のままで
Stay smiling, like on that day
笑ってる君はキレイだから
You're beautiful when you're smiling
泣かないで 泣かないで 声をからして届けるよ
Don't cry, don't cry, I'll shout out to you
歩き出して 歩き出して 思い出達はそばにいるよ
Start walking, start walking, your memories are right beside you
全て抱いて 僕は行くよ
I'll embrace everything and go
僕は行くよ 僕は行くよ 僕は行くよ
I'll go, I'll go, I'll go
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Orange Range
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