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..
Irogoto
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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Soredemo kimi wa tooku tte
Fureteite fureteite
Sukima wo tojiteiku you ni
Tsunagatte tsunagatte
Kaketa kimi wo umete tte
Sore dake de sore dake de
Atataka na mitsu ni naru
Amai kajitsu nara futari tokeru dake
Mazatte mazatte mou nani mo mienai ya
Hana ga ochitekite marude naiteite
Yuraide yuraide doko ni mo ikenaku naru
Kizu tsukete kizu tsukete
Sore wa tabun itai koto
Shiritakute shiritakute
Kurikaesu mushi no iki
Tashikamete tashikamete
Aimai ni nante shinaide
Soba ni ite soba ni ite
Tatoe chikaenakutemo
Amai kajitsu nara futari kusaru dake
Aeide aeide mou nani mo iranai ya
Takusan ochitekuru nureta hanabira ni
Somatte somatte kokoro wa irodorarete
Ano isshun no kanji sore wa inori ni mo nite
Subete no boku yo kimi ni todoite
Kirakira chirabatte
Amai kajitsu nara futari tokeru dake
Mazatte mazatte mou nani mo mienai ya
Hana ga ochitekite marude naiteite
Yuraide yuraide doko ni mo ikenai yo
Daremo sawarenai yume ga tsuzuitara
Waratte waratte kono mama samenai mama
Zutto waratte waratte
Zutto zutto waratte waratte
Zutto
The lyrics to Plastic Tree's song "Irogoto" convey a sense of longing and desire for closeness with another person, while also acknowledging the pains and difficulties that can come with emotional attachment. The song begins with the repetition of "kisu wo shite" (kiss me), suggesting a desire for physical intimacy. However, despite the desire for closeness, the lyrics also express a sense of distance and separation ("soredemo kimi wa tooku tte"), as well as a fear of vulnerability and pain ("kizu tsukete kizu tsukete / sore wa tabun itai koto"). The lines "aimai ni nante shinaide / soba ni ite soba ni ite / tatoe chikaenakutemo" suggest a desire for emotional clarity and honesty, yet also a recognition that this can be difficult to achieve.
As the song progresses, the imagery becomes more surreal and dreamlike, with references to melting fruit ("amai kajitsu nara futari tokeru dake") and falling flowers ("hana ga ochitekite marude naiteite"). The final section of the song, with its repetition of "zutto waratte waratte" (keep laughing), offers a sense of hope and endurance in the face of uncertainty and pain.
Overall, "Irogoto" is a poignant expression of the complexities of human relationships, and the ways in which desire and fear can intertwine.
Line by Line Meaning
Kisu wo shite kisu wo shite
Kissing, kissing
Soredemo kimi wa tooku tte
But still, you are far away
Fureteite fureteite
Touching, touching
Sukima wo tojiteiku you ni
As if closing the gap between us
Tsunagatte tsunagatte
Connecting, connecting
Kaketa kimi wo umete tte
I bury the you who's hesitating
Sore dake de sore dake de
Only then, only then
Atataka na mitsu ni naru
It becomes a warm honey
Amai kajitsu nara futari tokeru dake
If it's a sweet fruit, we'll melt together
Mazatte mazatte mou nani mo mienai ya
Mixing, mixing until nothing is visible
Hana ga ochitekite marude naiteite
The flowers seem to be crying as they fall down
Yuraide yuraide doko ni mo ikenaku naru
Swaying, swaying and unable to go anywhere
Kizu tsukete kizu tsukete
Wounding, wounding
Sore wa tabun itai koto
And it's probably painful
Shiritakute shiritakute
Wanting to know, wanting to know
Kurikaesu mushi no iki
The breath of repeating insects
Tashikamete tashikamete
Making sure, making sure
Aimai ni nante shinaide
Don't be ambiguous
Soba ni ite soba ni ite
Be by my side, be by my side
Tatoe chikaenakutemo
Even if we don't make it official
Amai kajitsu nara futari kusaru dake
If it's a sweet fruit, we'll just rot together
Aeide aeide mou nani mo iranai ya
Entwining, entwining until we don't need anything else
Takusan ochitekuru nureta hanabira ni
On the wet and fallen petals
Somatte somatte kokoro wa irodorarete
We'll be colored, colored by our hearts
Ano isshun no kanji sore wa inori ni mo nite
That sensation from that moment is like a prayer
Subete no boku yo kimi ni todoite
All of me reaching you
Kirakira chirabatte
Scattering sparkles
Daremo sawarenai yume ga tsuzuitara
If this untouchable dream continues
Waratte waratte kono mama samenai mama
Laughing, laughing, without waking up from this state
Zutto waratte waratte
Forever laughing, laughing
Zutto zutto waratte waratte
Always always laughing, laughing
Zutto
Forever
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-tc9mz9nc8z
今でも大好きな1曲
@pukopuko-nin41
これが出た当時、イロゴト聴いて歌詞にびっくりしたの覚えてる。しかも一曲目で。でも好き。
@s2kanogames
同じくです🥺有村さんこういうジャンルの歌も歌うんだなって驚きました。
@sakuramathic
I love that bassline so much.
@abrilantonia574
Que gran tema por dios, plastic tree nunca defrauda 💕 amor eterno desde Chile 🇨🇱💕😍
@milkchanloveX
素敵な曲
@user-sv6tp8mg4y
流石 The プラ🌟
@seitekivirus
Mi canción favorita 💟
@sawakok6912
心地良い💕歌声…大好き
( *´艸｀)
@TENCHoww
💕