Ryutaro and Tadashi wanted to combine two words to form the band name; something artificial and something natural. After trying a few combinations, they decided on ‘Plastic Tree’. Formerly, there were rumours floating around the web about the band’s name coming from Fake Plastic Trees but this was always disputed due to timing inconsistencies.
In the beginning, Plastic Tree were influenced greatly by The Cure. There was also a large britrock influence. Plastic Tree played a mix of indie rock, punk, and heavier grunge, characterized by Ryutaro’s generic Visual Kei voice and gloomy lyrics. They went through a period where they played more pop-rock and radio-style rock music, although they have recently returned from lighter music to their original roots.
In July 2006, Plastic Tree embarked on their first world tour that took them to Germany, France and Finland.
On the 23rd of February 2009, Sasabuchi Hiroshi left the band and was later replaced by Satou Kenken..
３月５日。
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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苦しくて 僕は手紙を 書きます。
痛みだけしか感じません。
例えば空に浮かぶ鳥にもその重さだけ
幸せはきっと在るのに。
もし君が僕を見つけ、
病んだ草のように
それでも、
もしも僕を好きになってくれるなら
両手を広げて飛べるんだ。
悲しみも寂しさも消えるから
居場所なんかもう、要らない。
僕が 出した 手紙は 届くかな？
The lyrics of Plastic Tree's song ３月５日。 (March 5th) express the feelings of someone who is going through a difficult time and finds solace in writing a letter. The first two lines introduce the theme of pain and suffering, and the following line points out that the only thing the writer can feel is the pain associated with it. The writer compares their situation to that of a bird floating in the sky, even though it may be happy, it carries the weight of its body. The writer wonders if happiness is attainable in the same way, despite the feeling of being weighed down by pain.
The song then shifts to address someone specific, asking if they were to find the writer, would they be able to accept them as they are, even if they were like a diseased plant. The writer expresses their hesitation to show their true self, but ultimately makes it clear that if this person were to love them, they would be able to overcome their pain and sadness and fly with open arms, leaving behind the need for a place to belong. The writer concludes with a question, wondering if the letter they wrote will make it to its intended recipient.
Overall, the song touches on the universal themes of pain, the need for love and acceptance, and the desire to be able to rise above it all.
Line by Line Meaning
はじめまして。
Nice to meet you.
苦しくて 僕は手紙を 書きます。
I'm in pain so I write a letter.
痛みだけしか感じません。
I only feel pain.
例えば空に浮かぶ鳥にもその重さだけ
For example, even a bird floating in the sky feels only its own weight.
幸せはきっと在るのに。
Happiness surely exists somewhere.
もし君が僕を見つけ、
If you find me,
病んだ草のように
Like a sickly plant.
ただ、ビラビラ笑ったら、やだな。
But if I laughed wildly, that would be undesirable.
それでも、
But still,
もしも僕を好きになってくれるなら
If you would love me,
両手を広げて飛べるんだ。
I can spread both hands wide and fly.
悲しみも寂しさも消えるから
Because sadness and loneliness will disappear,
居場所なんかもう、要らない。
I don't need a place to belong anymore.
僕が 出した 手紙は 届くかな？
I wonder if the letter I sent will arrive?
Writer(s): Tadashi, Ryutaro
Contributed by Abigail V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
marcusmuntean
Ryuutaro's lyrical talent inspires me to be the poet i'm trying to become... i love him... no homo
Xunniva
Ryutaro is a genious poetist, his lyrics are always touching and make me think.
Benji D
This song had me in tears before ryutaro even began siging. It's incredibly intense and I like it very much
ricezzz
PT really don't have a single bad song, huh?
Cynthia M.
MUCC did a cover of this on their Anniversary cover album and its good too! I love Plastic Tree so much!
Y. K.
Cynthia M. This is a really MUCC type of song. It really suits their style!
c2eir
great song...and I love Ryutarou's voice ^^
brenda Leiva
Ryutaro es tan pero tan intenzo, que a uno le llega su dolor , es increible lo amo<3
'Mizuo Niimura
Esta será por siempre una de las canciones que mas amo de plastic tree <3
SilentSacrifice
One of my favourites!