Plastic Tree is an alternative rock band from Chiba, Japan that was forme… Read Full Bio ↴Plastic Tree is an alternative rock band from Chiba, Japan that was formed in December 1993 by 有村竜太朗 (Arimura Ryutaro) and Hasegawa Tadashi. Since then, the line-up has changed a few times before settling on Ryutaro on vocals, Tadashi on bass, Nakayama Akira on guitar and Satou Kenken on drums. Tadashi is the leader but most decisions are made as a group.

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..

Moshima Piano Ga Hiketanara
Plastic Tree Lyrics

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もしもピアノが弾けたなら
思いのすべてを歌にして
きみに伝えることだろう
雨が降る日は雨のよに
風吹く夜には風のよに
晴れた朝には晴れやかに
だけど
ぼくにはピアノがない

きみに聴かせる腕もない
心はいつでも半開き
伝える言葉が残される
アアアーアア････････････
残される
もしもピアノが弾けたなら
小さな灯りを一つつけ
きみに聴かせることだろう
人を愛したよろこびや
心が通わぬ悲しみや
おさえきれない情熱や
だけど
ぼくにはピアノがない
きみと夢みることもない
心はいつでも空まわり
聴かせる夢さえ遠ざかる
アアアーアア････････････
遠ざかる

だけど
ぼくにはピアノがない
きみに聴かせる腕もない
心はいつでも半開き
伝える言葉が残される
アアアーアア････････････
残される
残される

残される
残される

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Plastic Tree's "Moshima Piano Ga Hiketanara" express the longing to communicate all of one's emotions to a loved one through music, specifically the piano. The singer imagines being able to express happiness, sadness, and passion through melodies and lyrics, illuminating a small light for the listener to hear. However, the singer laments that they do not possess this musical talent as their heart remains half-open at all times, leaving only words to be shared.

The repetition of the phrase "dakedo" (however) emphasizes the frustration and the dream-like quality of the lyrics. The singer acknowledges their lack of skill while still holding onto the hope of being able to communicate through music, illuminating a small light for the listener to hear. By doing so, the song encapsulates the idea that some emotions and thoughts cannot be translated into words, but can instead be conveyed through music.

Line by Line Meaning

もしもピアノが弾けたなら
If I could play the piano,

思いのすべてを歌にして
I would turn all my feelings into song

きみに伝えることだろう
And convey them all to you

雨が降る日は雨のよに
On rainy days like the rain

風吹く夜には風のよに
On windy nights like the wind

晴れた朝には晴れやかに
On clear mornings shine brightly

だけど
But

ぼくにはピアノがない
I don't have a piano

きみに聴かせる腕もない
I don't have the skills to perform for you

心はいつでも半開き
My heart is always half-open

伝える言葉が残される
Only my words remain to convey my feelings