Original Love is a Japanese rock band.
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Original Love is a Japanese rock band.
It started in 1986 as "Red Curtain", a five member band that ended up as an individual (his name is Tajima Takao) also known as OL.
in 1988-1990, Tajima Takao worked not only on OL but also with Pizzicato Five. By the 90's OL was categorized as "Shibuya-kei", influencing many of the artists to follow.
Most representative songs-----------
Tuki no Ura de Aimasyou(1991)
Asahi no Ataru Michi(1994)
Primal(1996)
Mekureta Orange(2001)
(in this song, he joins to Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra as a vocal, and viceversa.)
ドラキュラ
ORIGINAL LOVE Lyrics
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もう昧が無いチューインガム
暇つぶし地下鉄のシートにもたれ
ぬるい缶コーラ甘い
夏の闇のテイスト
Tシャツの女の膨らみ眺め
中吊り広告の見出し読みながら
空騒ぎの街まで揺られてゆけぱ
軽くなって 軽くなって
ふわふわ と浮かんで
まるで ハンググライダー
ハンググライダー
ハンググライダー
ひらひら飛んでゆけ
なにも言うなもうなにも
聞くなじゃなけりゃ
偽の救いの言葉でもなんでもいいや
ドラキュラの愚かな筋書きどおりに
血に飢えたようなラブシーンが
あってもまたいいさ
すうっと 軽くなって
軽くなって 軽くなって
ふわふわと浮かんで
まるで ハンググライダー
ハンググライダー
ハンググライダー
ひらひら飛んでゆけ
Blow Up! Ass Hole!
世界にはぐれた夜は
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
ボリュームを上げて浴びて
一瞬であしたヘ
ファンシースキップ!
すうっと 軽くなって
軽くなって 軽くなって
ふわふわと浮かんで
まるで ハンググライダー
ハンググライダー
ハンググライダー
ひらひら飛んでゆけ
Pin Head! Block Head!
世界にはぐれた夜は
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
消してくれ
思い出せない途切れた夢を
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
消してくれ
明日の朝に差し込む陽射しを
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
なでてやれ 頭の中の傷のない
痛みを
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
ボリュームを上げて喚いて
空っぽのあしたヘ
ファンシースキップ!
Howling Nasty Dog!
Howling Nasty Dog!
Howling Nasty Dog!
Howling Nasty Dog!
The lyrics of "ドラキュラ" by ORIGINAL LOVE depict a sense of detachment and escapism. The opening lines describe the act of chewing on gum endlessly, suggesting a desire to pass time and distract oneself. The singer leans against the subway seat, observing the world around them, sipping on a lukewarm can of cola. The taste of summer darkness is emphasized, creating a unique atmosphere. They gaze at the curves of a woman's T-shirt and read the headlines on a hanging advertisement, being swayed along with the bustling city.
The repetition of "軽くなって" (becoming lighter) and the comparison to a hang glider suggests a longing for liberation and weightlessness. The singer wishes to float freely, similar to gliding through the air, breaking free from the constraints of reality. They don't want anyone to say or ask anything, as if avoiding any form of interaction or confrontation. Even false comforting words or an imitation of a love scene, as foolish as Dracula's plot, would suffice. It speaks to a willingness to embrace fantasy and indulge in desires, regardless of how base or depraved they may be.
The repeated phrases "Blow Up! Ass Hole!" and "Pin Head! Block Head!" convey a sense of rebellion and defiance against the conformist world. These provocative words express a desire to challenge societal norms and expectations. The mention of "Trashy Groove Loop!" reinforces this rebellious attitude, suggesting a preference for unconventional and perhaps even controversial music styles. Increasing the volume and immersing oneself in the distorted sounds becomes a form of liberation.
The lyrics shift to a plea for someone to erase the fragmented dreams that cannot be remembered. The desire to be freed from the burden of unfinished dreams is emphasized through the repetition of "Trashy Groove Loop!" By erasing these memories, the singer hopes to make room for the sun that will shine through the following morning. The line "なでてやれ 頭の中の傷のない痛みを" (Caress me with pain that has no wounds in my mind) expresses a desire for a different type of pain, one that doesn't leave internal scars.
The song concludes with the exclamation "Howling Nasty Dog!" which further emphasizes the rebellious and wild nature of the singer. They howl like a vicious and untamed dog, seeking release and catharsis. The repeated phrase "ファンシースキップ!" (Fancy skip!) suggests a desire to break away from the mundane and ordinary of daily life, instead opting for a more whimsical and extravagant existence.
Overall, the lyrics of "ドラキュラ" paint a picture of escapism, rebellion, and a longing for freedom from societal constraints. It explores the desire to indulge in fantasies, even if they may seem foolish or perverse, as a means of finding liberation and a break from the monotony of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
ずっと噛み続けて
Continuously chewing
もう昧が無いチューインガム
A chewing gum without any opacity
暇つぶし地下鉄のシートにもたれ
Leaning on the seat of a subway to kill time
ぬるい缶コーラ甘い
Warm canned cola that is sweet
夏の闇のテイスト
The taste of summer's darkness
Tシャツの女の膨らみ眺め
Gazing at the bulge of a woman's T-shirt
中吊り広告の見出し読みながら
While reading the headline of a hanging advertisement
空騒ぎの街まで揺られてゆけぱ
Shaken and swayed to the noisy streets
すうっと 軽くなって
Becoming light with whoosh
軽くなって 軽くなって
Becoming lighter, becoming lighter
ふわふわ と浮かんで
Floating softly and gently
まるで ハンググライダー
Just like a hang glider
ハンググライダー
Hang glider
ハンググライダー
Hang glider
ひらひら飛んでゆけ
Flutter and fly away
なにも言うなもうなにも
Don't say anything, nothing anymore
聞くなじゃなけりゃ
Don't listen, if you don't
偽の救いの言葉でもなんでもいいや
Even false comforting words, anything is fine
ドラキュラの愚かな筋書きどおりに
Just like the foolish script of Dracula
血に飢えたようなラブシーンが
A love scene with hunger for blood
あってもまたいいさ
Even if it happens, it's alright
Blow Up! Ass Hole!
Blow Up! Ass Hole!
世界にはぐれた夜は
The night lost in the world
Trashy Groove Loop!
Trashy Groove Loop!
ボリュームを上げて浴びて
Turn up the volume and bathe in it
一瞬であしたヘ
In an instant, to tomorrow
ファンシースキップ!
Fancy skip!
Pin Head! Block Head!
Pin Head! Block Head!
消してくれ
Please erase it
思い出せない途切れた夢を
The interrupted dream that I can't remember
明日の朝に差し込む陽射しを
The sunlight that shines into tomorrow morning
なでてやれ 頭の中の傷のない
Stroke it, without any wounds in your mind
痛みを
The pain
ボリュームを上げて喚いて
Turn up the volume and scream
空っぽのあしたヘ
To the empty tomorrow
Howling Nasty Dog!
Howling Nasty Dog!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 貴男 田島
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