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..
Zaza furi zaza nari.
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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Kuroi yoru. GUARD RAIL. suigintou. kemuru you na hikari. kidzuitara, otoshite shimatte hajiketa boku no hikari.
ZAZA furi amaoto sasatteku MEMORY
Azayaka na toumei nagarenai omoi de
ZAZA nari suna arashi terebi gamen MONOCHROME
Nigiyaka na kodoku utsuranai kokoro de
Kizande kizande IN MY LIFE
Karamawari. hitorigoto. maru kaite owari ni shitai na. GLASS mado, biidama mitai ni hajiketa boku no ishiki.
ZAZA furi suiteki nijindeku MEMORY
Adeyaka ni toumei koborenai omoi de
ZAZA nari zatsuon NOISE gamen SYNDROME
Hanayaka ni kodok mienai kokoro de
Chigitte chigitte IN MY LIFE
Chigitte chigitte IN MY LIFE
Zankyou. hibiware. hijoujitai. nakiwarai.
Kowagari? tsuyogari? NEGATIVE? POSITIVE?
ZAZA furi amaoto sasatteku MEMORY
Azayaka na toumei nagarenai omoi de
ZAZA nari suna arashi terebi gamen MONOCHROME
Nigiyaka na kodoku utsuranai kokoro de
Kizande kizande IN MY LIFE
The lyrics of Plastic Tree's song Zaza furi zaza nari depict the struggle of an individual who is trapped in their own thoughts and is unable to sleep. The internal turmoil that this person is going through is reflected in the first verse when it says, "my heart is trembling inside me and I only have dreams with no face. I still can't sleep because fragments scatter in the red darkness of my closed eyes." This sentiment is a very relatable feeling that can haunt anyone's mind, making it difficult for them to fall asleep.
The second verse of the song describes a scenario where the singer notices that their life is dull and monotonous. Their thoughts are clouded, and they feel lonely in a crowded place. They share the feeling of being caged in and want to reach their endpoint soon. However, they can't help but feel like they are spinning in circles, hence the phrase "trudging through it all, talking to myself, writing a circle, wanting an end in the end."
The repetitive use of the phrase "Zaza furi zaza nari" might not mean anything and is used along with the memory of the rainfall, which signifies hope. The chorus represents a yearning for clarity, a need to untangle the thoughts, and make sense of them. This song by Plastic Tree is excellent for anyone who is going through a similar situation and needs a reminder that they are not alone.
Line by Line Meaning
Mune no oku, yureteru no. kao no nai yume bakari miru no. tojita me no akai yami de chiratsuku kara, mada nemurenai.
My heart is trembling with anxiety as I only dream of faceless dreams. The sharp edges of the red darkness behind my closed eyes make it impossible for me to fall asleep.
Kuroi yoru. GUARD RAIL. suigintou. kemuru you na hikari. kidzuitara, otoshite shimatte hajiketa boku no hikari.
A dark night with a silver toy; as if my light shattered and disappeared after I realized it was falling, almost like a hazy light shining on a guard rail.
ZAZA furi amaoto sasatteku MEMORY
Memories are stirred as if being shaken by the sound of raindrops hitting my window.
Azayaka na toumei nagarenai omoi de
A clear, transparent feeling that can't be washed away flows through my mind.
ZAZA nari suna arashi terebi gamen MONOCHROME
The noise of sand swirling in a storm accompanied by a monochrome picture on the TV screen.
Nigiyaka na kodoku utsuranai kokoro de
A busy loneliness in my heart that doesn't reflect on the outside.
Kizande kizande IN MY LIFE
I engrave and engrave in my life.
Karamawari. hitorigoto. maru kaite owari ni shitai na. GLASS mado, biidama mitai ni hajiketa boku no ishiki.
Going around in circles, talking to myself, I want to turn it all around and reach the end. My consciousness shattered like a bead on a glass window.
ZAZA furi suiteki nijindeku MEMORY
Memories are blurry as if being mixed by drops from a stained glass window.
Adeyaka ni toumei koborenai omoi de
A vivid, transparent feeling that won't spill over.
ZAZA nari zatsuon NOISE gamen SYNDROME
A syndrome of noise with the sound of Zaza accompanied by a picture on the screen.
Hanayaka ni kodok mienai kokoro de
In my heart that doesn't show loneliness, things are glamorous.
Chigitte chigitte IN MY LIFE
I grab and grab in my life.
Zankyou. hibiware. hijoujitai. nakiwarai.
Echoes, cracks, unreasonable things, laughter and tears.
Kowagari? tsuyogari? NEGATIVE? POSITIVE?
Am I afraid? Am I pretending to be strong? Am I negative or positive?
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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胸の奥、揺れてるの。
顔のない夢ばかり見るの。
閉じた目の赤い闇でちらつくから、
まだ眠れない。
黒い夜。ガードレール。
水銀灯。煙るような光。
気づいたら、
落としてしまってはじけた僕の光。
ザザ降り 雨音 刺さってくメモリー
鮮やかな透明 流れない想いで
ザザ鳴り 砂嵐 テレビ画面 モノクローム
賑やかな孤独 映らない心で
刻んで 刻んで イン マイライフ
刻んで 刻んで イン マイライフ
空回り。独り言。
〇書いて終わりにしたいな。
ガラス窓、ビー玉みたいにはじけた
僕の意識。
ザザ降り 水滴 滲んでくメモリー
艶やかに透明 零れない想いで
ザザ鳴り 雑音 ノイズ画面 シンドローム
華やかに孤独 見えない心で
千切って 千切って イン マイライフ
千切って 千切って イン マイライフ
残響。ひび割れ。非常事態。泣き笑い。
こわがり？つよがり？
ネガティブ？ポジティブ？
ザザ降り 雨音 刺さってくメモリー
鮮やかな透明 流れない想いで
ザザ鳴り 砂嵐 テレビ画面 モノクローム
賑やかな孤独 映らない心で
刻んで 刻んで イン マイライフ
刻んで 刻んで イン マイライフ