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..
Baka Ni Natta No Ni
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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Oh yeah dattara oira motte
Ii ki ni natta
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Matomo datta no ni
Sanzan muri shite baka ni natta
Baka ni natta no ni
Shingakkou no kanashimi aho busoku
Oh yeah punch-perm de punk
Shirafu de baka
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Matomo datta no ni
Sanzan muri shite baka ni natta
Baka ni natta no ni
Matomo ni naru ni wa tanoshisugiru
Futsuu no hito wa kamattekurenee
Shirafu de baka
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Matomo datta no ni
Sanzan muri shite baka ni natta
Baka ni natta no ni
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Matomo datta no ni
Sanzan muri shite baka ni natta
Baka ni natta no ni
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Matomo datta no ni
Sanzan muri shite baka ni natta
Baka ni natta no ni
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Matomo datta no ni
Sanzan muri shite baka ni natta
Baka ni natta no ni
Baka ni natta baka ni natta
Baka ni natta baka ni natta
Baka ni natta baka ni natta
Baka ni natta no ni
The lyrics to Plastic Tree's song "Baka Ni Natta No Ni" convey a sense of frustration and regret about one's past and present selves. The phrase "jidaraku bakari ga motesugiru" roughly translates to "I've got all these useless habits," and the singer laments that despite knowing this, they still can't seem to change. The repetition of the phrase "matomo datta no ni" emphasizes the singer's disappointment that they were once a "normal" person but have now become a fool ("baka ni natta"). The singer also comments on the societal pressure to conform, referencing the ideal of being a "futsuu no hito" or "ordinary person" that they feel they can never attain.
The second verse continues this theme of feeling like an outsider, with lines like "shingakkou no kanashimi" (the sadness of starting university) and "aho busoku" (lacking intelligence). The use of the word "shirafu" (blonde) suggests the singer may feel like they stick out even physically. Despite all of this, the singer acknowledges that they sometimes find joy in their non-conformity, as they feel it's more genuine than trying to be "matomo ni naru" (normal).
Overall, the lyrics to "Baka Ni Natta No Ni" reflect a feeling of being trapped in one's own self-destructive habits and societal expectations, with a touch of optimism in finding ways to enjoy their quirks and differences.
Line by Line Meaning
Jidaraku bakari ga motesugiru
I have too much laziness and idleness
Oh yeah dattara oira motte
Oh yeah, if only I could have that
Ii ki ni natta
It piqued my interest
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Up until middle school, I was normal
Matomo datta no ni
Despite being normal
Sanzan muri shite baka ni natta
I struggled in vain and became stupid
Baka ni natta no ni
And even though I became stupid
Shingakkou no kanashimi aho busoku
The sadness and foolishness of high school
Oh yeah punch-perm de punk
Oh yeah, with a silly hairstyle and punk attitude
Shirafu de baka
I am an idiot in white clothing
Matomo ni naru ni wa tanoshisugiru
Becoming normal would be too boring
Futsuu no hito wa kamattekurenee
Ordinary people don't understand
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Up until middle school, I was normal
Chuugaku made wa matomo datta
Up until middle school, I was normal
Baka ni natta baka ni natta
I became stupid, so stupid
Baka ni natta baka ni natta
I became stupid, so stupid
Baka ni natta baka ni natta
I became stupid, so stupid
Baka ni natta no ni
And even though I became stupid
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@TsukiNaito1
Childish, goofy, confusing, made my day! Lol. Looks like this is from a long time ago. ... This makes me think of high school...
@dweam8287
Wow... I totally forgot how much I used to love Plastic Tree 5 or 6 years ago, and this was my first song of them... Such good memories!!
@MzRuki
i remember this is the first song that i heard of plastic tree <3 i will forever love them
@zarkisback
the expressions on the faces when the lady land on the car are prizeless ô,ô
@MONOcromAnimeLover
XD...they are so freaking funny.... TY for subs . Plastic Tree is a really awesome band!
@paullina404
i'm just wondering if you don;t have one mistake here. i'm talking about this phrase "it's like getting a punch from punk" because in lyrics you have "PANCHI-PAAMA "(punch-perm) which is hairstyle. This hairstyle was popular in Japan some time ago. (curtly hair) then it would be "it's like a punk with punch-perm , soberness is stupid" then it fit the meaning of song more. : )
@78thMortrijn
Reminds me of high school 😁
@angienicolehernandez104
I love Ryutaro's old style, he looked cool and careless. Nowadays his style is quite grandma-like.
@gravesisdead
i love this video and this song :D
@ichschlafegern
lol Awesome!