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..
Elegy
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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Jirijiri mahi sureba Kizutsuku kachi mo nai
Mimimoto najiru youni Murenasu semishigure
Mayowasu midori iro Fueru dake de Elegy
Kisetsu wa tada amakute Mugon ni tadori tsuite
Bakabakashii kurai ni Yume nara tae mo sezu
Dareka ga yobitometa Tasogare furikaetta
Kurutta rinkakusen Sore ga boku da Kizuite shimatta yo
Nazotta rinkakusen Demo imasara Torikaesenain desho?
Shikujitte Fuku kaze ni Owakare no Bell ga narun da
Nakigao wasuretara Yurunda neji hitotsu
Jirijiri mahi sureba Kizutsuku kachi mo nakute
Shouten wo nakushita Lens goshi ni utsutta
Gyakkou mitoreteta Kankou shite Elegy
Kurutta rinkakusen Sore ga boku da Kizuite shimatta yo
Nazotta rinkakusen Demo imasara Torikaesenain desho?
Shikujitte Fuku kaze ni Owakare no Bell ga narun da
Bell ga narun da
The lyrics of Plastic Tree's song Elegy express a sense of loss, confusion, and ultimately acceptance. The first verse describes the feeling of being lost and aimless, with the imagery of scattered colors and a mysterious semishigure (a type of rain). The repetition of "Elegy" suggests that this feeling of loss is a recurring theme, something that the singer has become used to.
The second verse introduces the idea of dreams, and how they can be both powerful and pointless. The singer suggests that these dreams are not worth holding onto, unless they are called out by someone else. The line "mitsumeta akashingou uchiotoshite" can be interpreted as the singer throwing away their own red flower (symbolizing a dream or aspiration) after realizing that it was not worth pursuing.
The chorus repeats the lines "kurutta rinkakusen, sore ga boku da" ("the crazy spiral, that's me") and poses the question of whether it's possible to change one's path after realizing that it's leading nowhere. The final line "owakare no bell ga narun da" ("the farewell bell rings") suggests that the singer has come to a point of acceptance and is ready to move on.
Overall, the lyrics of Elegy deal with a universal feeling of confusion and uncertainty, but also with the idea that sometimes it's necessary to let go and move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Nakigao wasuretara Yurunda neji hitotsu
If I forget my tear-stained face, it will all seem blurry like a loose screw
Jirijiri mahi sureba Kizutsuku kachi mo nai
When I grind my teeth until they hurt, there is no value in the wounds I receive
Mimimoto najiru youni Murenasu semishigure
The droning cicadas sound like whispers in my ear, blending together in a noisy storm
Mayowasu midori iro Fueru dake de Elegy
The bewildering shades of green flicker past me, only to fade away - this is my elegy
Kisetsu wa tada amakute Mugon ni tadori tsuite
The seasons just pass by sweetly, leaving me to travel in silence
Bakabakashii kurai ni Yume nara tae mo sezu
I can't even endure simple dreams because they are foolish and ridiculous
Dareka ga yobitometa Tasogare furikaetta
Someone called out to me and I looked back into the sunset
Mitsumeta akashingou Uchiotoshite Elegy
I drop the red rose I was holding as I write my elegy
Kurutta rinkakusen Sore ga boku da Kizuite shimatta yo
The twisted pattern belongs to me - I realize this now
Nazotta rinkakusen Demo imasara Torikaesenain desho?
Even if I trace back the tangled lines, I can't fix them now, can I?
Shikujitte Fuku kaze ni Owakare no Bell ga narun da
Tightly clutched, the bell rings in the wind as a farewell
Shouten wo nakushita Lens goshi ni utsutta Gyakkou mitoreteta Kankou shite Elegy
The reflected image of the distorted streets through my lost lens - I make it my elegy
Bell ga narun da
The bell rings
Contributed by Mateo H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
eyesonvoi
Thank you so much for uploading this video! I absolutely love Plastic Tree. They are such a magical band. Their music is beautiful and each song brings indescribable emotions. I cannot wait to see them in concert on the 27th this month to experience the magic.
Thuytisunshine93
Love them so much...♥ elegy is one of their best songs, but i have to say i can't imagine that a band like pura have so many great songs like this... *-* thx for uploading !! ♥
kyto21
Awesome Song! Love Plastic Tree!!<3
KENSHIbeats
Definitely one of my favs.
Naoko Powers
I LOVE THIS SONG BY PLASTIC TREE! :P
Chella Giphart
Friggin awesome x)
`.`a
His name is Sasabuchi Hiroshi. Unfortunately he left the band earlier this year. ):
RukaXchan
<3
GoddessofEggrolls
Yay. <3
Marcela Ramos
@malditobast entiende asi es el tipo de musica XD