Shishamo (stylised as SHISHAMO) is a 3-piece Japanese rock band. Formed in … Read Full Bio ↴Shishamo (stylised as SHISHAMO) is a 3-piece Japanese rock band. Formed in 2010 while at high school in Kawasaki, Kanagawa, the band began releasing music in 2012.

Asako Miyazaki (Gt&Vo), Aya Matsumoto (Ba) and Misaki Yoshikawa (Dr) formed the 3-piece band “SHISHAMO” when they were in high school rock band club in Kawasaki. They started writing songs when they were sophomores in high school. During their senior year of high shool, they won the first prize and the best vocal prize at the concert that they decided to get involved to test their musical skills.
During their high school days, the three girls got to release a self-produced CD, went on a national tour, and hosted a radio show “All Night Nippon R”, experiencing many things that normal high school students don’t get to do. After receiving a moderate amount of attention among core audiences in various parts of Japan, “SHISHAMO” finally made their national debut!

Right after they graduated from high school in March, “SHISHAMO” locked themselves in a recording studio for 3 months to create their new self-titled album. The new album titled “SHISHAMO” comes with a blast of 11 songs that are filled with various emotions, haunting melodies, catchy lyrics and relatable hooks.

Bassist Aya Matsumoto left the band in 2014, Aya Matsuoka becoming the band's new bassist.

Members:
宮崎朝子 [MIYAZAKI Asako, born 1994-12-22] - vocals, guitar, lyrics and compositions
松岡彩 [MATSUOKA Aya, born 1996-01-21] - bass
吉川美冴貴 [YOSHIKAWA Misaki, born 1994-11-26] - drums, occasionally lyrics

Former member:
松本彩 [MATSUMOTO Aya, born 1994-8-14] - bass (left in 2014)

Official site: http://shishamo.biz/

Nakaniwa No Shoujotachi
SHISHAMO Lyrics

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いつもの中庭少し遠い旧校舎
そこが私たちの特等席
男子は禁制ここは秘密の花園
ただの溜まり場なんだけどね

これからこれから
今から行くから
いつもの中庭みんなで待っててよ

いつまでも一緒は絶対ないよね
わかってる
わかってる
わかってる

大人になって酸いも甘いも知った時
今日のお昼と同じように笑いあえるかな
大人になって大事なものが見えた時
またこの中庭に集まって笑いあえるかな
なんて、私だけなのかなあ。

いつもの中庭少し遠い旧校舎
そこが私たちの特等席
喧嘩をするのも泣いて抱きしめあうのも
全部この場所で起きたこと

これからこれから
今から行くから
いつもの中庭みんなで待っててよ
笑い合っていてもね私は不安で
バカだね
バカだよ
バカみたい

大人になって酸いも甘いも知った時
自分の気持ち今日みたいに伝えられるのかな
大人になって汚いものを知った時
君の涙自分のものだと思い合えるかな
なんて、私だけなのかなあ。

あの子はOL あの子はお嫁さん
あの子はお母さん
みんなきっとバラバラの夢を持ってる
変わらぬ笑顔とお弁当を持ち寄って
またここに集まるの
それが今の私の夢

大人になって酸いも甘いも知った時
今日のお昼と同じように笑いあえるかな
大人になって大事なものが見えた時
またこの中庭に集まって笑いあえるかな

なんて、私だけなのかな？
なんて、私だけなのかなあ…

Overall Meaning

The song "Nakaniwa No Shoujotachi" by SHISHAMO speaks about a group of close-knit friends who often gathered in their school's courtyard, which was also their secret garden. The courtyard, located in an old school building, was a special place for them, regarded as their exclusive spot, where boys were not allowed. The group knew that they would not be together forever and that there would come a time when they would have to part ways. They cherished the carefree moments in each other's company and hoped that they would be able to meet again someday and laugh together just like old times.

As they grew up and faced life's challenges, they wondered whether they would still be able to share a laugh over lunch, just like they did when they were young. They wondered if they would be able to express their feelings openly as adults or if they would have to keep their emotions bottled up. They also recognized that their friends would pursue their own dreams and goals, leading separate lives. The singer, however, still hoped that they would all come together again in the courtyard.

The song captures the bittersweet feeling of growing up and the realization that nothing lasts forever. It's a nostalgic tribute to the carefree days of youth and the inseparable bonds of friendship.

Line by Line Meaning

いつもの中庭少し遠い旧校舎
The usual courtyard and the old school building a little far away are special seats for us.

そこが私たちの特等席
That is our VIP seat.

男子は禁制ここは秘密の花園
Boys are prohibited; this is a secret garden.

ただの溜まり場なんだけどね
It's just a hangout, though.

これからこれから
From now on, from now on,

今から行くから
Starting from now, we're going.

いつもの中庭みんなで待っててよ
Everyone, wait for us in the usual courtyard.

いつまでも一緒は絶対ないよね
We'll absolutely never be together forever.

わかってる
I know.

大人になって酸いも甘いも知った時
When we become adults and know the good and the bad.

今日のお昼と同じように笑いあえるかな
Will we be able to laugh together like we did at lunch today?