Artist Name: Snow* or SNoW
Birthday: May 21, 19… Read Full Bio ↴Real Name: Yuki Otake
Artist Name: Snow* or SNoW
Birthday: May 21, 1987
Height: 159cm (5'2.5")
Bloodtype: O
Hobbies: collecting picture books
Special Skill: calligraphy (level 5), whistling
Home District: Miyagi
Fav Artists: Keri Noble, MAKSIM, Jane Birkin, Norah Jones, Cocco
Yuki Otake (大竹佑季) or SNoW (born: June 11, 1985 in Tokyo, Japan) is a J-Pop singer. She currently attends Santa Monica College in California. She has grown up in a bilingual environment. Her favorite artists include Ani DiFranco, Iggy Pop, Talking Heads, and Jack Johnson.
Her debut single Yes was released under an indie record label in November 2004. In 2005, she switched labels to Sony Music Entertainment and released Hanabi made Ato Sukoshi (花火まであとすこし - unofficial translation: “A Little Longer Until the Fireworks”) in July. Her third single, Sakasama no Chō (逆さまの蝶 - unofficial translation: “The Inversed Butterfly”), was released on January 25, 2006.
Chain
Snow* Lyrics
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いま 記憶の狭間 たゆたう花びら
水彩の想いたち
さあ 静かな場所へ 清らかな微睡み
Chain Chain しあわせよ
Chain つながる
もう 届かなくても わたしが知ってる
時を刻み忘れて
いつか あなたの事が わからなくなっても
おやすみ 身体はいらないの
さよなら もっと近くに行くよ
わたしと永遠を結ぶ
ねえ 孤独と 少し似てる
二度とは触れあえなくても
ねえ 信じて 消えはしないの
消えはしないの
Chain つながる
生まれる夢を見てた
まだ 明けない空と 深海の鼓動
帰りそびれた今日に
もう 冷たくなった 唇をかさねて
おかえり いつから待ってたの?
さよなら 寄り添ったまま行くわ
あなたと永遠に続く
ねえ 想いは 時をすてた
二度とは触れあえなくても
ねえ 誰にも 消せはしないの
消せはしないの
瞳の奥に うずく指に はぐれた午後に
水の底に 目眩の森に
ここにいるわ
ここにいるわ
わたしと永遠を結ぶ
ねえ 孤独と 少し似てる
たとえもう二度と触れあえなくても
ねえ 信じて 消えはしないの
つながる あ い
Chain Chain しあわせよ
Chain つながる
Chain Chain しあわせよ
Chain つながる
"Chain" by Snow* is a song that talks about the memories and emotions that are connected to each other, forming a chain that lasts forever. The lyrics use different metaphors to depict this union of memories and emotions. The first verse talks about memories as petals that sway in between the cracks of our thoughts, forming a painting of emotions that leads to a quiet and clear sleep. The chorus repeats the phrase "Chain Chain" expressing the idea that happiness is connected and leads to a never-ending chain. The second verse speaks about the loss of communication, mentioning that even if words no longer reach, the singer knows how the other person feels. The phrase "おやすみ 身体はいらないの さよなら もっと近くに行くよ" can be translated as "Goodnight, I don't need my body anymore. Farewell, I'm getting closer to you," shows that the connection between the singer and the other person is growing stronger even though they are no longer physically close. The song ends by repeating the chorus, emphasizing the idea that happiness is connected, forming a chain that endures forever.
Line by Line Meaning
モノクロに射す光
The light shines in black and white
いま 記憶の狭間 たゆたう花びら
Now, petals float in the gap of memories
水彩の想いたち
Watercolor thoughts
さあ 静かな場所へ 清らかな微睡み
Let's go to a quiet place and sleep peacefully
Chain Chain しあわせよ
Chain, chain, happiness
Chain つながる
Chain, connected
音をなくした言葉
Words that have lost their sound
もう 届かなくても わたしが知ってる
Even if they can't be heard, I know them
時を刻み忘れて
Forgetting to keep time
いつか あなたの事が わからなくなっても
Even if someday, I don't understand you
おやすみ 身体はいらないの
Goodnight, I don't need my body
さよなら もっと近くに行くよ
Goodbye, I'll go closer to you
わたしと永遠を結ぶ
I will bind eternity with you
ねえ 孤独と 少し似てる
Hey, it resembles loneliness a bit
二度とは触れあえなくても
Even if we can't touch again
ねえ 信じて 消えはしないの
Hey, believe it, it won't disappear
消えはしないの
It won't disappear
生まれる夢を見てた
I was dreaming of being born
まだ 明けない空と 深海の鼓動
The undawned sky and the deep sea's heartbeat
帰りそびれた今日に
On the day I missed my return
もう 冷たくなった 唇をかさねて
I put my cold lips together
おかえり いつから待ってたの?
Welcome back, how long have I been waiting?
さよなら 寄り添ったまま行くわ
Goodbye, I'll go while staying close to you
あなたと永遠に続く
Continuing into eternity with you
ねえ 想いは 時をすてた
Hey, feelings threw away time
ねえ 誰にも 消せはしないの
Hey, it won't disappear for anyone
消せはしないの
It won't disappear
瞳の奥に うずく指に はぐれた午後に
In the depths of my eyes, in my restless fingers, and in the lost afternoon
水の底に 目眩の森にここにいるわ
At the bottom of the water, in the dizzy forest, I'm here
わたしと永遠を結ぶ
I will bind eternity with you
ねえ 孤独と 少し似てる
Hey, it resembles loneliness a bit
たとえもう二度と触れあえなくても
Even if we can't touch again
ねえ 信じて 消えはしないの
Hey, believe it, it won't disappear
つながる あ い
Connected, love
Chain Chain しあわせよ
Chain, chain, happiness
Chain つながる
Chain, connected
Chain Chain しあわせよ
Chain, chain, happiness
Chain つながる
Chain, connected
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
SeattlePioneer
In Seattle we get infrequent snow, but we have HILLS!
Also, there are mountains for snow trips.
I found conventional snow chains the best choice. The keys to making them work well are:
1. Fit them properly when there is no snow, and learn how to install them.
You need to cut and fit the chains! A hacksaw or bolt cutters are needed.
Cut the chains to length so that you don't have excessive chain flopping around.
Have extra cross links and a chain bending tool that allows cross links to be easily removed and replaced when they break. You should be able to buy this tool where you buy chains.
If you have properly fitting chains and have learned how to install and remove them BEFORE it snows, then using them is only a moderate pain. And they are very effective in providing traction.
Having a separate bag for each chain set also makes installation easier.
Putting on chains is part of the ADVENTURE of winter driving, especially if you live where there are hills or mmountains. If you aren't prepared for that adventure, stay home.
For the purist, the absolutely BEST way to install chains is to remove the tire and wheel and chain up the tire that way. You can get things nice 'n tight and properly adjusted,
Razenas
I understand you gave the "expensive chains" an X on affordability because they are the most expensive of the products tested, but remember that getting stuck and calling a tow will already negate any savings from a cheaper, but much less effective product. Buy the right thing once instead of buying the cheap thing over and over!
TS
Yup, like everything else.
Lisa Lee
Or AAA, Lol! Premier of course
Fed Coin
@Lisa Lee if you are someplace with a cell signal or with 2 hours of AAA.
I am guessing this video isn’t the normal roads they you find yourself on either.
Markusi
Yeah its really not worth risking your vehicle with a shitty product(and probably unlawful on many mountain passes)...its cheap when thinking about it as extra insurance.
mardamek
This just goes to prove the old saying so true: "There is no cheaper than the expensive".
Markusi
Yeah, theres a reason a lot of these easier solutions aren't listed as approved/legal for mountain passes; even studded tires on my pass don't count as replacements for chains in really severe conditions (all vehicles in winter going over the pass are required to have them in the trunk.) so for that reason I prefer studless snow tires for just snow and cables/chains for ice.
MichaelDB Hawker
Studs belong on roads with packed down snow and ice not just mountain passes.
Steve Wiig
I love your sense of humor! Your very practical tests were very informative. I hate metal tire chains, too, but it seems that’s what I’ll have to resort using on my ski trip.
Viktor Stamenkovski
Quality of production 10/10. Informative 10/10. Entertaining 10/10. Came here looking for copper and found gold!