Current memb… Read Full Bio ↴PERSONZ is a Japanese pop and rock band formed in 1983.
Current members:
Jill (vocals, lyrics)
Mitsugu Watanabe (bass)
Takeshi Honda (guitar)
Tsutomu Fujita (drums)
Former members:
Tsukasa Tanaka (guitar)
Lonesome Paradise
Personz Lyrics
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人ゴミに かき消されて見えない
街角にあふれだす 足音さえ
止まらない 孤独さを色彩る
絶え間なく 押しよせて
震えてる つぶやきさえ
歪む世界 ささえきれずに
Lonesome Carnival ひとり とぎれそうな
叫ぶ声に ゆれる想いを
抱きしめた夜 抱きしめた夜
Lonesome Paradise
見あきている 飾られた マネキン達
誰も皆 沈み込んだ足どり
新しい出会いさえ 気づかなくて
終わらない 永遠だけ捜して
絶え間なく 押しよせて
震えてる つぶやきさえ
Lonesome Paradise いつも同じ場所で
歪む世界 ささえきれずに
Lonesome Carnival ひとり とぎれそうな
叫ぶ声に ゆれる想いを
抱きしめた夜 抱きしめた夜
Lonesome Paradise
The lyrics of PERSONZ's song Lonesome Paradise seem to revolve around the feeling of loneliness and a disconnection from the world. It starts with the singer locking themselves up in a heavy melancholy and feeling invisible amidst the hustle of the city. The constant noise, including the footsteps of people, makes them feel their loneliness even more intensely. The singer's voice trembles even as they whisper to themselves, and their own awareness of their lonesomeness makes it even more unbearable. The lyrics of the song are exceptionally poetic and metaphorical, painting a vivid picture of a disenchanted soul.
The chorus seems to provide an escape from the singer's desolate state, even if it's momentary. "Lonesome Paradise, always in the same place, the world is twisted and unbearable. Lonesome Carnival, a voice crying out alone, holding onto the night, Lonesome Paradise." The Lonesome Parade and the Lonesome Carnival appear to represent two different ways of seeking happiness - via isolation or companionship. The singer is caught in between these two worlds, not able to seek solace in either.
With this song, PERSONZ seems to evoke feelings of disconnection and loneliness, asking listeners to take a moment and understand what it is like to be lonely in a crowded place. The lyrics may indeed bring a sense of comfort to the listener, knowing that they are not alone in experiencing such emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
鍵をかけ 閉じ込めた 重い憂うつ
Locked up and confined heavy sorrow
人ゴミに かき消されて見えない
Obscured by the throngs of people and garbage
街角にあふれだす 足音さえ
Even the overflowing sounds of footsteps on street corners
止まらない 孤独さを色彩る
Are colored with unending loneliness
絶え間なく 押しよせて
Continuously rushing forward
震えてる つぶやきさえ
Even trembling murmurs
Lonesome Paradise いつも同じ場所で
In the same place, always lonely
歪む世界 ささえきれずに
Unable to support a distorted world
Lonesome Carnival ひとり とぎれそうな
A carnival of loneliness, on the verge of being broken
叫ぶ声に ゆれる想いを
Feelings swaying to the sound of a screaming voice
抱きしめた夜 抱きしめた夜
Embracing the night, embracing the night
Lonesome Paradise
Lonesome Paradise
見あきている 飾られた マネキン達
Tired of the adorned mannequins
誰も皆 沈み込んだ足どり
Everyone with heavy steps sinking down
新しい出会いさえ 気づかなくて
Even new encounters go unnoticed
終わらない 永遠だけ捜して
Searching for an unending eternity
Writer(s): Jill, 渡邉 貢, jill, 渡邉 貢
Contributed by Amelia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.