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..
Thirteenth Friday
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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The thing that light makes the shadow.
Therefore is must not be too light.
I can see you in the darkness.
I can see you in the darkness.
Before we forget light again.
The tent which dream of what is shining.
The tent which dream of what is shining.
Wait for the Thirteenth moonlight.
I can imagine it slowly.
I can imagine it slowly.
Friday when something changes.
We change tonight...
The lyrics of "Thirteenth Friday" by Plastic Tree are quite abstract and open to interpretation. One possible interpretation is that the song is about the dichotomy between light and darkness, and the role they play in shaping our perception of reality. The first two lines suggest that shadows only exist because of the presence of light, and that too much light can be overwhelming. The next two lines suggest that even in darkness, it is possible to see clearly and perceive things that are hidden in the light. The repetition of "Before we forget light again" seems to suggest that we have a tendency to forget the importance of light, and that darkness can be just as illuminating if we learn to see beyond it.
The next two lines shift the focus to a "tent" that dreams of what is shining, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for our own minds and the way we imagine things. The final line, "Wait for the Thirteenth moonlight", suggests that there is something special about this particular kind of light, which could represent a moment of clarity or enlightenment. The next two lines suggest that this moment of clarity is something that can be imagined, but it is not yet within reach. Finally, the last line "We change tonight..." suggests that there is a shift happening, either within the singer or in the world around them, and that this shift is significant.
Overall, the lyrics of "Thirteenth Friday" are open-ended and mysterious, leaving plenty of room for different interpretations and meanings.
Line by Line Meaning
The thing that light makes the shadow.
Light is the reason a shadow exists.
Therefore is must not be too light.
Light should not be too strong or too weak, as it affects the visibility of things.
I can see you in the darkness.
Despite the absence of light, I am able to see you.
Before we forget light again.
We shouldn't take light for granted, as it can easily be taken away from us.
The tent which dream of what is shining.
The dream is to have something to aspire to or look forward to, like the shining stars.
Wait for the Thirteenth moonlight.
Something significant or mysterious might happen during the appearance of the thirteenth moonlight.
I can imagine it slowly.
The anticipation builds from imagining something, even if it happens slowly.
Friday when something changes.
Friday is a day where something different or unexpected could happen.
We change tonight...
We are undergoing a transformation or shift tonight.
Contributed by Nathaniel T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@atsushibloody2594
この曲大好きです。シューゲで1アルバム作ってくれたら最高です。
@minn4533
今年2022最後のプラスティックな13日の金曜日を向かえましたね🎉１日中雨の日に聴いてるのも良いです☔
@candysweetea
今日ライブがあったので久しぶりに来ました。このMVは何度見ても印象に残ると思う(語彙力)
@seventhheaven01
こういうシューゲイザー風の曲って意外と作ってないよな。ていうかこれが初めて？ コンセントもこの曲も、作風もまるで違うのにプラらしさが少しも損なわれないのはやっぱり凄いよ。
@miyabimiyavi
プラスティックツリーはV系っぽくない曲が好きでこの曲1番好き
マイブラ感とても良い
@xXskybranchXx
The thing that light makes the shadow. The thing that light makes the shadow. Therefore is must not be too light. I can see you in the darkness. I can see you in the darkness. Before we forget light again. Before we forget light again. The tent which dream of what is shining. The tent which dream of what is shining. Wait for the thirteenth moonlight. I can imagine it slowly. I can imagine it slowly. Friday when something changes. We change tonight...
@user-rt9uj2cw4s
聴いた瞬間に好きになりました
@s2sHoXXs2
ill always love this song, it makes me feel like... like im standing in a sun shower, as if its cleansing my soul
@madnestommy
UKロックっぽさが更に世界観を増幅してていいね。こんなの今後お願いしたいくらいｗ
@T.K.9
Back after a tiring day at work. I was sitting in my kitchen eating sandwich spread with an ice cold Pepsi. Looking at the sky through the window as the clouds slowly floating away I was listening to Evil Line by Coaltar of the Deepers. When I was about to press Replay I saw this song on the recommendations. I was hesitant to play it as today is the 13th of Friday and the song is of the same name :D.
I gotta say I did not regret clicking it. What I am feeling right now listening to this song, eating sandwich and watching the clouds through the window as they freely float away up above the sky. I start to reminisce about how I fucked up my life. This song fits how I feel perfectly as of this moment :)...
Good Music~