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..
Spica
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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Futatsu aru hoshi wo hitotsu no namae de yobutte
tashika kimi kara kiita na
yoru wo kobamu you ni takusan no akari
ironna iro kazaru Toukyou
Yozora sagashita
nanimokamo zenbu kimi ni mukau kara
Hora hoshi no hikari de
hanarete shimatta te to te ga tsunagaru nara
oboeta hoshi no namae ga
todokanakunatta mirai wo shimesu no nara
zutto tonari doushi
futari bocchi shiroi [SUPIKA]
Wari kirenai koi bunsuu de toita
kotae wa dareka to onaji de ii
tsukimizaka nobori uchuu de michikusa
utau yo neko no naki mane de
Yoru ga akeru made
ato, dorekurai darou?
uso ni naranai de, kiete ikanai de
Mada hoshi no hikari ga
wasure sou ni natta omoi wo tsunageru nara
oboeta hoshi no namae ga
kakurete shimatta mirai wo terasu no nara
kitto tonari doushi futari bocchi shiroi [SUPIKA]
Hora hoshi no hikari de
hanarete shimatta te to te ga tsunagaru nara
oboeta hoshi no namae ga
todokanku natta mirai wo shimesu no nara
kono mama hoshi no hikari ga
wasure sou ni natta omoi wo tsunageru nara
oboeta hoshi no namae ga
kakurete shimatta mirai wo terasu no nara
zutto tonari doushi futari bocchi shiroi [SUPIKA]
Yasashii, yasashii,
koe ga kikoeta.
Kanashii, kanashii namida ochita.
Koishii, koishii, kokoro ni wa
mou aenai na.
Mou, aitai na----.
Kokorokara mieru no wa totemo tooi bokura
kako ni mo mirai ni mo mieta
The Plastic Tree's song "Spica" is about two people who have a special connection even though they are far away from each other. The lyrics describe two stars in the sky that have different names but are actually the same. They represent the two individuals who share a bond that cannot be broken despite the distance between them. The song talks about the different colors and lights that decorate Tokyo at night, making it look beautiful.
The chorus of the song talks about how the stars' light connects them even though they are apart. They both remember the name of the same star they saw together in the past, and it gives them hope for a brighter future. They are reminded of that light every time they think of each other. The lyrics also convey a sense of sadness and longing for the two individuals to be together. The bridge of the song has spoken words that convey emotions of missing and longing for each other.
Overall, the lyrics of "Spica" are poetic and introspective, discussing themes like love, distance, memory, and hope. It's an honest portrayal of how two people can be distant physically but still feel connected emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
Futatsu aru hoshi wo hitotsu no namae de yobutte
Calling two separate stars by one name
tashika kimi kara kiita na
I heard it from you, for sure
yoru wo kobamu you ni takusan no akari
A lot of lights that compete with the night
ironna iro kazaru Toukyou
Tokyo adorned with many colors
Yozora sagashita
I searched the night sky
are, doredattakke na?
Hey, what were they again?
nanimokamo zenbu kimi ni mukau kara
Because everything leads to you
Hora hoshi no hikari de
Look, if our hands that drifted apart
hanarete shimatta te to te ga tsunagaru nara
Connect with the light of the stars
oboeta hoshi no namae ga
If we remember the names of the stars
todokanakunatta mirai wo shimesu no nara
We can show the unreachable future
zutto tonari doushi
We will always be side by side
futari bocchi shiroi [SUPIKA]
Two people, alone, in a white spica
Wari kirenai koi bunsuu de toita
Said it's a love that can't be fractioned
kotae wa dareka to onaji de ii
It's okay if the answer is the same as someone else's
tsukimizaka nobori uchuu de michikusa
Climbing a hill of moon viewing while pretending to be cats
utau yo neko no naki mane de
We sing while mimicking the sound of a cat
Yoru ga akeru made
Until the night turns to day
ato, dorekurai darou?
How much longer will it be?
uso ni naranai de, kiete ikanai de
Don't turn into a lie, don't disappear
Mada hoshi no hikari ga
If we connect with the light of the stars
wasure sou ni natta omoi wo tsunageru nara
We can link even the feelings that are beginning to fade
kakurete shimatta mirai wo terasu no nara
And shine on the future that's hidden away
kitto tonari doushi futari bocchi shiroi [SUPIKA]
Surely we will always be side by side, alone, in a white spica
Yasashii, yasashii,
Gentle, gentle,
koe ga kikoeta.
I heard a voice.
Kanashii, kanashii namida ochita.
A sad, sad tear falls.
Koishii, koishii, kokoro ni wa
Precious, precious, in our hearts
mou aenai na.
We won't see each other again.
Mou, aitai na----.
I wanna see you again----.
Kokorokara mieru no wa totemo tooi bokura
What I see in my heart is us, far away
kako ni mo mirai ni mo mieta
There were glimpses of the past and the future too
Contributed by Riley C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
saida s
This was my favourite song when I was 13. Now almost 10 years later I don’t really listen to this kind of music anymore but this is still as good as it was back then
Total Saikou
It's such a beautiful song, yet so painfully sad. I'm always amazed at Ryutaro's ability to capture the bittersweetness of life within his lyrics, and his compositions too. I'm not sure if his art imitates life, or if it's the other way around sometimes.
Sue Pham
Six years have passed . This song still moves my heart.
Andrea Garcia
And another 6 years have passed... this song is still as heart-warming.
Tetris_Life
I've just realized, ryuutaro almost always uses "Future, colors, loneliness and tears in his lyrics"
Lucas Lunde
Onze anos se passaram, mas eu sempre volto aqui
Aymen KHAMLICHI
It's been a while since I heard something this beautiful, great band!
Diario en Japon
2021 and I’m still here listening to this beautiful song every single year 😍🤍🤍🤍
Mark Reyes
This song calm soul, mind and body from depression.
ーごみ 犬。
r u kidding me? this song is so sad how this can calm your soul mind and body from depression? this song is depressing