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..
Andro metamorphose
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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Akai mono
Joushou shiteku boku no netsu
Kokoro nara
Metamorphose
Kaketeku kimi no bun
Hai ni nari Suna ni nari
Sore naraba Saisho de saigo
Bokura ga deaeta koto
Na wo yonde Na wo tsugete
Toumei ja nai boku ni shite
Tabekake no tsuki ga boku wo tsumetaku niranderu
Mirai made issho ni sa
Iketa nara yokatta na
Shite agetai dekinai koto ga takusan arun da yo
Yume nara ne Samenaide Ikuoku no yoru wo koe
Ginga ni ne Kakomarete Meguriau no Underworld
Donna ni ne Kurakutemo Sugu ni mitsukedaseru yo
Kioku no ne Itotadori Kitto Soko ni iku yo
Okubyou nara mahoutsukai
Ai no jumon
Refrain
Mune ni yadosu hana nara Zenbu kusattete hidoi iro
Kurushikute Ureshikute Setsunakute Koishikute
Konna ni ne Saiteru no ni Hitotsu mo agerenai
Yume demo ne Kienaide Ikuokume no yoru na no?
Ginga ni ne Uzumorete Hagurete shimau Underworld
Tsuki kara ne Fuku kaze de Namida mo itsuka kawaite
Soshitara ne Doko mademo Zutto Aruitekeshou
The lyrics of "Andro metamorphose" by Plastic Tree convey a sense of transformation and evolution. The song starts with the line "Taionkei, akai mono, joushou shiteku boku no netsu" which roughly translates to "Temperature, red object, my fever is rising." This line sets the stage for the concept of the song: the singer feels as if they are undergoing a metamorphosis. The chorus, "Kokoro nara metamorphose, kaketeku kimi no bun" means "If it's in our hearts, we will metamorphose. Your part is already formed."
The lyrics continue with the idea that life is fleeting and that we must embrace every moment of existence. The lines "Hai ni nari suna ni nari, sore naraba saisho de saigo. Bokura ga deaeta koto" convey the idea that everything eventually turns to ashes and dust, so the fact that we are alive and able to experience love and connection is something to be treasured.
The song also speaks about the importance of memory and connection, as well as the idea that each person has a unique perspective that they bring to the world. The line "Na wo yonde na wo tsugete, toumei ja nai boku ni shite" means "Call my name, tell me who you are. Make me visible, even though I am transparent."
Overall, "Andro metamorphose" is a song about embracing change and striving to live life to the fullest. The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, reminding us that life is short and we must take every opportunity to connect with others and experience what the world has to offer.
Line by Line Meaning
Taionkei
Body temperature
Akai mono
Red stuff
Joushou shiteku boku no netsu
My fever rising
Kokoro nara
If it's my heart
Metamorphose
Transform
Kaketeku kimi no bun
Your share that disappears
Izure inochi Moete kimasu
Eventually, life will burn
Hai ni nari Suna ni nari
Become ash, become sand
Sore naraba Saisho de saigo
Then, it's the beginning and the end
Bokura ga deaeta koto
What we encountered
Na wo yonde Na wo tsugete
Call my name, tell me
Toumei ja nai boku ni shite
Don't treat me like I'm invisible
Tabekake no tsuki ga boku wo tsumetaku niranderu
The moon of a thief's night stares coldly at me
Mirai made issho ni sa
Until the future, together
Iketa nara yokatta na
It would've been nice if we could've gone further
Shite agetai dekinai koto ga takusan arun da yo
There's a lot of things I want to do for you, but I can't
Yume nara ne Samenaide Ikuoku no yoru wo koe
If it's a dream, don't wake up and cross over the night of eternity
Ginga ni ne Kakomarete Meguriau no Underworld
In the galaxy, surrounded, we meet by chance in the underworld
Donna ni ne Kurakutemo Sugu ni mitsukedaseru yo
No matter how dark it is, I'll find you right away
Kioku no ne Itotadori Kitto Soko ni iku yo
The sound of memories, I'm sure I'll go there
Okubyou nara mahoutsukai
If I'm a coward, then a magician
Ai no jumon Refrain
The spell of love, refrain
Mune ni yadosu hana nara Zenbu kusattete hidoi iro
If flowers are lodged in my chest, they're all rotten and in a horrible color
Kurushikute Ureshikute Setsunakute Koishikute
Painful, happy, painful, loving
Konna ni ne Saiteru no ni Hitotsu mo agerenai
Even though I'm blooming this much, not even one lifts up
Yume demo ne Kienaide Ikuokume no yoru na no?
Even if it's a dream, don't disappear, night of eternity, right?
Ginga ni ne Uzumorete Hagurete shimau Underworld
In the galaxy, buried, we'll get lost in the underworld
Tsuki kara ne Fuku kaze de Namida mo itsuka kawaite
From the moon, with the blowing wind, tears will eventually dry up
Soshitara ne Doko mademo Zutto Aruitekeshou
If that's the case, let's keep walking forever, anywhere
Contributed by Camden P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pumi
It sure is a great band, and what's amazing is that, even though you're not japanese, they manage to get the message across with the song, no need for words to be exchanged. Beautiful band. Plastic tree 4ever.
eyesonvoi
Plastic Tree is an amazing band. They are all so talented and their music is magical. Each song is beautiful and words cannot explain the emotions that each one of them brings to me. I can't wait to see them in concert on the 27th to experience the magic.
Ger
I once dreamed of this song entirely playing in my head, perfectly, after haven't listened to it for like 2 years. It was so weird and emotional, i can't describe it with words. It was like a videoclip. The next morning I had to come back listen to it again. That's how i completely fell in love with this song.
Weirdffishes
I never get bored of this song, it's so beautiful! <3
Renbearstar
Hermosos!!! impresionante!!! espectacular!!! son palabras cortas para describir a esta banda, desde 1995 nos inundan los oídos.
Blue Oz Starstep
damn this song hits the feels
Cley Margot
Me enamoré de esta canción.
Andrés Reyes
Most beautiful song ever <3
daedemona3
When I listen to this song I image myself I feel lonely in a crowd and the Life ,everything around is runing faster than me, sometimes the Time seems to slow down .
Andrés Reyes
The soundtrack of my life