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..

Namae no nai hana
Plastic Tree Lyrics

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Tetsu de dekita outotsu no machi de zutto minareta yume
Mo karesou

Kousaten wa komorebi de yuraida tohou
Ni kurete miushinau michi
Sayonara wo takusan omoidashite fui ni
Ukabu melody

Totemo kagayaite mieru sora wo sabita blank koi de
Aogu

Nagareteku kumo wa nanka
Jojouteki sukima no ao wo zutto
Nagameta
Mai agatte omoi mo nagetara urei kieta

Kaze ga kawatte tsumetai kisetsu no
Yokan de
Guruguru mawaru setsunai kokoro
Tobasarete
Tadayoi nagara kimi ni made todokeba ii
Na
Boku dake no hana kisetsuhazure ni
Saitara ii na

Mirai made sukeru you na, samui sora.

Kotoba tsumui de tsukuru kibou asu wo
Te saguri de mata sagasu

Iro tsukezu ni sekai wo egaita kimi wo
Egaku enogu dake nokoshite sa
Dekitara sugu mise ni ikanakucha aseru
Mae ni

Kaze ga kawatte tsumetai kisetsu no nioi de
Kirakira shiteru sunao na kokoro
Kidzuita yo
Tada yure nagara kimi no mae de
Warattetai na
Namae no nai hana kisetsuhazure ni
Saitara ii na

Mirai made nukeru you na, samui sora.

Kaze ga kawatte tsumetai kisetsu no
Yokan de
Guruguru mawaru setsunai kokoro
Tobasarete
Tadayoi nagara kimi ni made todokeba ii
Na
Boku dake no hana kisetsuhazure ni
Saitara ii na
Tada yure nagara kimi no mae de
Warattetai na
Namae no nai hana kisetsuhazure ni
Saitara ii na

Mirai made sukeru you na, samui sora

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Plastic Tree's song "Namae no nai hana" describe a dreamlike state of being trapped in a dull and lifeless city for what seems like an eternity. The singer has grown weary and tired of their surroundings, and the intersection where they stand is both overshadowed by the flickering sunlight and confusing to navigate through. As they muse to themselves about all the goodbyes they've said in this place, an ethereal melody floats to the surface of their thoughts, giving them a sense of hope and wonder - a momentary break from their mundane existence.

As the song progresses, the singer reflects on their desire to break free from their current situation and live a life that feels more vibrant and fulfilling. They look up at the sky, longing for a chance to soar away from their troubles and uncertainties. They marvel at the clouds, believing that they hold some kind of mystical power to transform their reality. Eventually, they confront their own emotions head-on, embracing the pain and sadness that they've been so desperate to avoid. But even as they wade through these difficult feelings, the singer never loses sight of the beauty and potential of the world around them.

Overall, "Namae no nai hana" is a song about longing, self-discovery, and the transformative power of music and art. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person struggling to find their place in the world, but still holding onto the hope that someday, they'll bloom into something beautiful and meaningful.

Line by Line Meaning

Tetsu de dekita outotsu no machi de zutto minareta yume Mo karesou
In a city built of iron, my long-held dream now appears lifeless.

Kousaten wa komorebi de yuraida tohou Ni kurete miushinau michi Sayonara wo takusan omoidashite fui ni Ukabu melody
At an intersection, sunlight filters through the trees causing confusion. I lose my way and am suddenly reminded of goodbyes as a melody echoes in my mind.

Totemo kagayaite mieru sora wo sabita blank koi de Aogu
I look up at the sparkling sky, using the rusted canvas of my heart as a backdrop.

Nagareteku kumo wa nanka Jojouteki sukima no ao wo zutto Nagameta Mai agatte omoi mo nagetara urei kieta
The flowing clouds seem to be fixated on a certain shade of blue. As I watch them drift by, any negative feelings I had disappear with each passing thought.

Kaze ga kawatte tsumetai kisetsu no Yokan de Guruguru mawaru setsunai kokoro Tobasarete Tadayoi nagara kimi ni made todokeba ii Na Boku dake no hana kisetsuhazure ni Saitara ii na
With a cold breeze, I have a feeling of a change in seasons. My restless heart spins round and round and I want to fly away. While I wander, it would be nice to reach you. My flower that only belongs to me can be blooming out of season.

Mirai made sukeru you na, samui sora.
The cold sky is overwhelmingly vast, like it can be seen until the future.

Kotoba tsumui de tsukuru kibou asu wo Te saguri de mata sagasu Iro tsukezu ni sekai wo egaita kimi wo Egaku enogu dake nokoshite sa Dekitara sugu mise ni ikanakucha aseru Mae ni
I gather my words to create hope for tomorrow, feeling my way as I search again. I leave behind only the palette of colors without putting embellishments on the world that you tried to paint. If I can make it, I must go to you before I get anxious.

Tada yure nagara kimi no mae de Warattetai na Namae no nai hana kisetsuhazure ni Saitara ii na
I just want to see you smile in front of me as I sway. It's okay to bloom my nameless flower out of season.

Mirai made nukeru you na, samui sora.
The cold sky allows us to look beyond into the future.

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