Itō and Ueno, still under the title of Oranges & Lemons also performed the album "Tribute to Azumanga Daioh" in which they sang multiple songs based on the music from the series. This album is notable because it not only contains an alternate 'softer' version of "Soramimi Cake", but also an a cappella version of "Raspberry Heaven".
Itō and Ueno also sing, "Daichi no La-li-la" (大地のla-li-la, daichi no la-li-la, literally "La-li-la of the Earth") together, the ending theme to the anime Scrapped Princess, although not under the band name Oranges & Lemons.
Soramimi Cake
Oranges & Lemons Lyrics
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こわれた時計を信じて 時間は誰の味方？
どうしてこんなに私の胸 優しい誰かを待ってるの？
教えて素敵な未来 Moonlight, moonlight sleepin'
Lu La Lu La 思い出リンゴに目覚めの少女がキスして
せつなく広げた本には ふたりのベルが鳴るよ
抱きしめたいから愛しい人
もう泣かないでね Good bye sadness
不思議な扉の文字は 『空耳ケーキ』
Wonderland! ようこそ君には Fairyland! 愛の魔法なの
Love's all way! 毎日ふわふわ小麦の誘惑
Cake for you!
食べてね今夜はTea for you! 星座のお茶会 窓に天使のコーラス君には空耳？
好きだよ好きだよの声
Lu La Lu La ピアノに世界は夢見る小さなメロディー
指から祈りのワルツが あふれていい気持ちね
いつでも素直な私の胸 静かに眠りのあいさつ
秘密のお願いだから Holy, Holy whisper
Lu La Lu La どこでも暖炉は三日月天から降る日も
凍える旅人の心 とかしてHugしてるよ
きれいな空気に光りの道 迷わず歩けば Welcome pleasure
瞳に浮かんだ文字は 『空耳ケーキ』
Wonderland! ようこそ君には Fairyland! 恋の喜びを
Love's all way! 毎日わくわく小麦の冒険
Cake for you! 小さな幸せ Tea for you! 大きな笑顔で
窓に天使のコーラス 君には空耳？ 好きだよ好きだよの声
The lyrics of Soramimi Cake by Oranges & Lemons paint a picture of a magical world where anything is possible. The opening lines, "Lu La Lu La, piano wa sekai no yume saku nohara ni melody," roughly translates to "In a field where the dreams of the world bloom, a melody plays on the piano." This setting is reminiscent of a fairy tale or a dream, leaving the listener to question whether it's real or just a figment of the imagination. The chorus "Wonderland! Youkoso kimi ni wa! Fairyland! Ai no mahou nano," adds to the otherworldly essence of the song, with "Wonderland" and "Fairyland" highlighting the fantastical nature of the lyrics.
As the song continues, the lyrics delve into themes of loneliness and longing for someone to love. "Doushite konnani watashi no mune yasashii dareka wo matteru no?" (Why am I waiting for someone so kind in my heart like this?) and "Dakishimetai kara aishii hito mou nakanai de ne. Good bye sadness," (I want to hug the person I love, so don't cry anymore. Goodbye sadness.) demonstrate this sense of yearning for companionship. The phrase "Soramimi Cake" itself roughly translates to "misheard cake," adding another layer of whimsy to the overall experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Lu La Lu La ピアノは世界の夢咲く野原にメロディー
The piano plays a melody on a field full of blooming dreams.
こわれた時計を信じて 時間は誰の味方？
Believing in a broken clock, whose side is time on?
どうしてこんなに私の胸 優しい誰かを待ってるの？
Why is my heart waiting for a gentle someone like this?
教えて素敵な未来 Moonlight, moonlight sleepin'
Teach me about a wonderful future, while sleeping under the moonlight.
思い出リンゴに目覚めの少女がキスして
The apple of memories awakens a girl who kisses it.
せつなく広げた本には ふたりのベルが鳴るよ
In a sad and vast book, two bells ring.
抱きしめたいから愛しい人
I want to hold my beloved tightly.
もう泣かないでね Good bye sadness
Don't cry anymore, say goodbye to sadness.
不思議な扉の文字は 『空耳ケーキ』
The mysterious letters on the door say 'soramimi cake.'
Wonderland! ようこそ君には Fairyland! 愛の魔法なの
Welcome to your wonderland, which is your fairyland full of love magic.
Love's all way! 毎日ふわふわ小麦の誘惑
Love is all the way, tantalizing like a fluffy temptation of wheat every day.
Cake for you! 食べてね今夜は Tea for you! 星座のお茶会 窓に天使のコーラス君には空耳？
A cake for you to eat tonight, tea for you at a constellation tea party. Can you hear the chorus of angels through the window, or is it just misheard lyrics for you?
好きだよ好きだよの声
A voice saying 'I love you, I love you.'
ピアノに世界は夢見る小さなメロディー
The world dreams with a small melody played on the piano.
指から祈りのワルツがあふれていい気持ちね
A waltz of prayers overflows from my fingers, and it feels nice.
いつでも素直な私の胸 静かに眠りのあいさつ
My honest heart always greets you with a peaceful slumber.
秘密のお願いだから Holy, Holy whisper
This is my secret wish, so I'll whisper 'holy, holy.'
どこでも暖炉は三日月 天から降る日も
The hearth is always there, even on days when the crescent moon falls from the sky.
凍える旅人の心 とかしてHugしてるよ
I'm hugging the heart of a freezing traveler.
きれいな空気に光りの道 迷わず歩けば Welcome pleasure
If you walk confidently on the path of shining lights in the clean air, you'll be welcomed with pleasure.
瞳に浮かんだ文字は 『空耳ケーキ』
The letters floating in my eyes say 'soramimi cake.'
Wonderland! ようこそ君には Fairyland! 恋の喜びを
Welcome to your wonderland, which is your fairyland full of the joy of love.
Love's all way! 毎日わくわく小麦の冒険
Love is all the way, an adventure that makes your heart flutter like wheat every day.
Cake for you! 小さな幸せ Tea for you! 大きな笑顔で 窓に天使のコーラス君には空耳？ 好きだよ好きだよの声
A cake for you, a little happiness, and tea for you, a big smile. Can you hear the chorus of angels through the window, or is it just misheard lyrics for you? A voice saying 'I love you, I love you.'
Contributed by Maya A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.