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..
closer
Plastic Tree Lyrics
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Koe ga suru kocchi muite yo aa sou ne to dake unazuita
Eiga no you ni wa ikanai ne serifumawashi motsuta nakute
Taikutsu wa kocchi no jijou taishita yakusha ni unzarida
Yume nara motto jikochuu de kuusou nara shinsetsu kajou
Genjitsu wa ne zankoku sugite koe ni nara nai koe to iu ka
Sequence stop ai saretemashita
Sequence cause muchi datta boku wa
Sequence hope asu ne to waratteta
Sequence talk utsuro na nisaru mono
Sequence stop ai suru koto wo tada
Sequence cause natsukashimu nante
Tada tsumi da yo
Nandomo totta kasetto teepu chotto kiite mite sugu keshita
Nazeka ai rabu yuu kandakai koe eigo wa yametokeba yokatta
Sequence talk ai shitai yuuki
Sequence stop ikimono hoshou kiroku
Sequence cause futsugou wo anshou
Sequence hope asu ne de sumun nara
Sequence talk sabishisa mohou fumei
Sequence stop ai suru koto wo tada
Sequence cause natsukashimu nante
Tada tsumi da yo
Dare ga tame ni sabite hirakanai boku wo mukaeru doa no mukou
Koe ga suru kocchi oide yo aa sou ne to dake unazuita
Sequence talk ikerubeku datta
Sequence stop iwarenaki koushukei
Sequence cause maware kanransha
Sequence hope haritsumeta kaikoroku
Sequence talk amanjite tousou
Sequence stop ai suru koto wo tada
Sequence cause surechigau dake ja
Mata tsumi da yo
The song "Closer" by Plastic Tree speaks of a person who is struggling to keep up with the pace of life, often feeling lost and unsure. The first verse talks about how the person is unable to keep up with the pace of others and lacks confidence in their own abilities. They wish they could escape into their dreams where they have more control and can imagine a kinder world. However, the reality is too cruel, and they feel like they have no voice to speak out against it.
The chorus talks about how the person is being controlled by sequences that are out of their control. The sequences symbolize the conformity and expectations of society. They feel imprisoned by these sequences and are unable to express themselves or find their own identity. They long for the courage to love and to be loved without fear of judgment. The song ends with a plea for someone to listen to them, indicating that they yearn for someone to understand their struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Issho ni ikou tte itteta ne anmari noriki ni narenai ne
We said we'd go together, but it's not that easy, is it?
Koe ga suru kocchi muite yo aa sou ne to dake unazuita
When you spoke, I just nodded and said, 'Yeah, sure.'
Eiga no you ni wa ikanai ne serifumawashi motsuta nakute
Life isn't like the movies, I can't come up with a clever phrase.
Taikutsu wa kocchi no jijou taishita yakusha ni unzarida
Boredom is just the actor in this scene.
Yume nara motto jikochuu de kuusou nara shinsetsu kajou
If it's a dream, then immerse yourself in it. If it's a fantasy, then handle it kindly.
Genjitsu wa ne zankoku sugite koe ni nara nai koe to iu ka
Reality is too cruel, so is the voice that can't raise its voice?
Sequence talk itte nakatta
Sequence talk didn't happen.
Sequence stop ai saretemashita
Sequence stop was loved by someone.
Sequence cause muchi datta boku wa
Sequence cause was a useless me.
Sequence hope asu ne to waratteta
Sequence hope was laughing, saying 'tomorrow'.
Sequence talk utsuro na nisaru mono
Sequence talk was about empty things.
Sequence stop ai suru koto wo tada
Sequence stop was only about falling in love.
Sequence cause natsukashimu nante
Sequence cause was something nostalgic.
Tada tsumi da yo
It's just a sin.
Nandomo totta kasetto teepu chotto kiite mite sugu keshita
I took the cassette tape many times and tried listening to it, but I immediately erased it.
Nazeka ai rabu yuu kandakai koe eigo wa yametokeba yokatta
For some reason, 'I love you' and other cheesy lines - I wish I had stopped saying them in English.
Sequence talk ai shitai yuuki
Sequence talk was about wanting to love bravely.
Sequence stop ikimono hoshou kiroku
Sequence stop was about keeping a record of living things.
Sequence cause futsugou wo anshou
Sequence cause was about proving an inconsistency.
Sequence hope asu ne de sumun nara
Sequence hope was saying 'If you can't live for tomorrow'.
Sequence talk sabishisa mohou fumei
Sequence talk was about loneliness and uncertainty.
Sequence cause natsukashimu nante
Sequence cause was something nostalgic.
Tada tsumi da yo
It's just a sin.
Dare ga tame ni sabite hirakanai boku wo mukaeru doa no mukou
On the other side of the door, where no one opens for me.
Koe ga suru kocchi oide yo aa sou ne to dake unazuita
When you spoke, I just nodded and said, 'Yeah, sure,' beckoning you over.
Sequence talk ikerubeku datta
Sequence talk should have gone better.
Sequence stop iwarenaki koushukei
Sequence stop was an endless cycle.
Sequence cause maware kanransha
Sequence cause was going on a merry-go-round.
Sequence hope haritsumeta kaikoroku
Sequence hope was about completing the diary.
Sequence talk amanjite tousou
Sequence talk was about shallow fantasy.
Sequence stop ai suru koto wo tada
Sequence stop was only about falling in love.
Sequence cause surechigau dake ja
Sequence cause was just about passing each other by.
Mata tsumi da yo
It's a sin again.
Contributed by Caroline W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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好喜歡這首歌啊 無論是曲風或是詞也喜歡 超喜歡太朗用不經意的語調 唱出這麼鋒利的實況 很想全然演繹自我卻是不能的處境 讓人既婉惜又有共鳴 謝謝Kelly喔 <3
Alisha Yang
恭喜你加入海月的行列!! 竜太朗的聲音真的很棒吧>"<常常覺得他的聲音溫柔到讓人好想哭! pura的歌詞大部分都是由太朗寫的，這首比較特別是Akira寫的，這大概是太朗覺得不適應很怪異的原因吧XDD
Cynthia Yang
我覺得他們倆個的文采都很棒呢!!!! 歌詞都寫得好美 就算是聽不懂日文的一聽到他們的歌一定也會愛上的拉XD 因為我原本都是聽美國英國的搖滾的~~ 暑假突然想嘗試一下日式搖滾 結果一頭栽進去了 現在高三 現在在讀書的時候都在聽PLASTIC TREE的歌呢 XD
Cynthia Yang
其實我是因為看到大大放上來的影片之後才知道PLASTIC TREE的>///< 我真的第一次聽到太朗的聲音就愛上他們了XD 他的聲音真的好美 總覺得每次他的聲音都因為歌詞而有改變 不管是在網路上聽到的現場版還是現在的AUDIO版 每次聽,都覺得他所投入的感情不同 聽起來的感覺也有差,他真的很用心在做音樂 感謝大大阿~~~~ 我現在MP4裡面日文歌最多的就是他們 XD
hamdi hannechi
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Christ Hormazábal
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Blacklotus Gate
Plastic Tree - closer
作詞：ナカヤマアキラ
作曲：有村竜太朗
一緒に行こうって言ってたね
妳說一起走吧 只是我沒有那個心情
一緒に行こうって言ってたね
妳說著 看這邊嘛 我只是點頭應和著說好啊
あんまり乗り気になれないね
声がする こっち向いてよ
ああそうねとだけ頷いた
不太習慣熱情呢
發出了 來這邊吧的聲音
我只是點頭應和著對啊走吧
映画のようにはいかないね
台詞回しもつたなくて
退屈はこっちの事情
たいした役者にうんざりだ
總是無法像電影般的內容
連常說的台詞都很笨拙
覺得無聊也是我的問題
早已厭煩演技太好的演員
夢ならもっと自己中で 空想なら親切過剰
如果是夢就更自我點吧 若是空想則太過親切
現実はね残酷すぎて 声にならない声というか
現實其實非常的殘酷 該說根本是無法發出像樣的聲音吧
sequence/talk 言ってなかった (沒說)
sequence/stop 愛されてました (曾經被愛)
sequence/cause 無知だった僕は (那時無知的我)
sequence/hope 明日ねと笑ってた(笑著說著明天見)
sequence/talk 空ろなニセルモノ(空虛的偽物)
sequence/stop 愛する事をただ (曾經愛過)
sequence/cause 懐かしむなんて (只是有點懷念)
ただ罪だよ
只是罪惡
何度も録ったカセットテープ
反覆錄了好幾次的卡帶
ちょっと聴いてみてすぐ消した
稍微聽了一點馬上消去了
何故かアイラブユー 甲高い声
I Love You 高亢的聲音
英語はやめとけばよかった
似乎不要用英文說會比較好
sequence/talk 愛シタイ有機 (有機的愛)
sequence/stop イキモノ補習記録 (生物補習記錄)
sequence/cause 不都合を暗礁 (在不方便觸礁)
sequence/hope 明日ねで済むんなら(若說明天見就好的話)
sequence/talk 寂しさ 模倣 不明(寂寞 模仿 不明)
sequence/stop 愛する事をただ (曾經愛過)
sequence/cause 懐かしむなんて (只是有點懷念)
ただ罪だよ
只是罪惡罷了
誰が為に錆びて開かない
僕を迎えるドアの向こう
声がする こっちおいでよ
ああそうねとだけ頷いた
為了誰而鏽蝕無法開啟
迎向我的那道門扉的彼端
發出了 來這邊吧的聲音
我只是點頭應和著對啊走吧
sequence/talk イケルベキだった (應該要去的)
sequence/stop 言われ無き絞首刑 (无言的絞首刑)
sequence/cause 舞われ観覧者 (迴轉的觀賞者)
sequence/hope 張り詰めた回顧録 (緊繃的回憶錄)
sequence/talk 甘んじて逃走 (屈服然後逃走)
sequence/stop 愛する事をただ (只是跟曾經愛過的這件事)
sequence/cause すれ違うだけじゃ (擦身而過罷了)
また罪だよ
又是一種罪惡
Claire Zhang
我更喜欢Akira的词