What started with a girl humming and singing on a tape recorder quickly turned into one of the most prominent bands in the Japanese underground scene. The original members of Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her were Aiha Higurashi (Vocal and Guitar) and Sachiko Ito (Bass). They had no past musical experience, and didn't know much about playing their instruments, but they went on playing some shows anyway.
Shortly afterward the band finally got their name. The name Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her was taken from the title of a song by the band XTC, from the album The Big Express. The name was suggested by a friend of Aiha's. In interviews Aiha explains that she chose the name because it was really long and hard to remember. The band released their first EP, Seagull to Hell, in 1993. Shortly afterwards, Sachiko left. Aiha then recruited two more members, Nao Koyama (bass) and Takaharu Karashima "Takape" (drums). Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her was born.
The newly reborn band released their second EP, Swallow Up, in 1994. The EP met with great success, and sold out almost immediately. The band released another EP in 1994 before finally putting out heir first full-length album, Give Them Back To Me, in 1996. The album saw collaboration with members of Buffalo Daughter, D.M.B.Q., Museum of Photo, The Evil Hoodoo, and Violent Onsen Geisha, all big names in the Japanese underground scene. The band released two more albums and EPs before releasing the EP, Pretty in Pink in 1999. This EP marks their last work with their drummer Takape, who left after its release. From each release on, the drumming was split between Aiha's husband, Yoshiki Watanabe, and former manager of the band, Yasunobu Arakawa.
The band continued to tour and released two more albums. In 2001, their work saw commercial release. The songs Sentimental Journey and Lullaby, from the album Future or No Future, were both released as two separate singles. In 2002 they released their first compilation album before finally breaking up. After their break up, they released another compilation album in the UK.
During their career, the band showed a lot of creativity and originality. With each release, their sound expanded and evolved. Aiha Higurashi, the driving force behind Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, was obviously influenced by punk rock, but her music shows a lot of other influences as well. From hip-hop, house, pop, to garage, sometimes all in the same song.
Aiha still works today as a solo artist. She continues to expand upon what she started with Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her, but doesn't confine herself to just a band sound, allowing her to try things she couldn't do while in a band. She has also dabbled in producing. She's produced songs for former Judy and Mary vocalist, Yuki. Nao Koyama, bass player of the band, is active as well, and is currently playing in a new band.
If I Happen to Fall Down in Your Arms
Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her Lyrics
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you took back the past
I never really wanted to
your face smiling
at somebody else
I closed my eyes real tight
and nothing could see now aha'
if I happen to fall down
time I saw you, you never know
broke my heart real bad
never really knew why
but now long time has gone
know how much we're in love
I shouldn't wish to follow
If I happen to fall down
in your arms
If I happen to fall down
in your arms
If I happen to fall down
in your arms like water falls
I saw you today
I didn't fall into your arms
when I was with you
I never really lied
but now I think I'm lying
ah ha ha'
If I happen to fall down
in your arms
If I happen to fall down
in your arms
If I happen to fall down
in your arms like water falls
The lyrics for Seagull Screaming Kiss Her Kiss Her's song "If I Happen to Fall Down in Your Arms" is about the confusion and heartbreak that comes after seeing someone you used to love after a long time apart. The singer is torn between their feelings for this person and the pain they caused in the past. The opening line "Time I saw you, I lost my way" sets the tone for the rest of the song, suggesting that the singer's emotions are in disarray.
The line "you took back the past, I never really wanted to" indicates that the past relationship was not a healthy one, and the singer was trying to move on. However, seeing this person again brings back old feelings and memories. The line "your face smiling at somebody else, I closed my eyes real tight and nothing could see now" emphasizes the pain and jealousy that the singer feels upon seeing their former lover with someone else.
The chorus repeats the line "If I happen to fall down in your arms like water falls" several times, indicating that the singer is still tempted to give in to their feelings and fall back into the arms of this person. The last verse, which starts with "I saw you today, I didn't fall into your arms" shows that the singer is trying to resist these feelings, but they are still struggling. The song ends on the haunting note of "If I happen to fall down in your arms like water falls."
Overall, "If I Happen to Fall Down in Your Arms" is a melancholy song about the complexities of relationships and the pain of heartbreak. It shows the struggle of trying to move on from someone, while still feeling drawn back to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Time I saw you, I lost my way
The moment I laid eyes on you, I felt lost and unsure of where I was going.
you took back the past
You brought back memories of a time that I thought was behind me.
I never really wanted to
I never truly desired to revisit those memories.
your face smiling at somebody else
I saw you happy and content with someone else, which caused me pain.
I closed my eyes real tight and nothing could see now aha'
I tried to avoid looking at you anymore, but my feelings and thoughts were still there despite my efforts.
if I happen to fall down in your arms like water falls
If I were to give in to my emotions and end up in your embrace, it would happen quickly and fluidly like water falling.
time I saw you, you never know
Whenever I see you, you never truly understand the profound impact you have on me.
broke my heart real bad
Your actions or the situation between us caused my heart to break deeply.
never really knew why
I couldn't pinpoint the exact reason for my heartbreak and confusion.
but now long time has gone know how much we're in love
After much time has passed, I understand the depth of love I hold for you.
I shouldn't wish to follow
Despite my feelings, I know it would be unwise to pursue you further.
I saw you today
I saw you again recently, which reignited my emotions.
I didn't fall into your arms
Despite my previous yearning, I didn't give in to my emotions this time.
when I was with you, I never really lied
During our time together, I was always honest with you.
but now I think I'm lying ah ha ha'
However, now I'm not sure if I'm being truthful with myself about my feelings for you.
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Mira Sawao
One of my favorite songs of all time