Daichi is a Japanese sound producer and he travels all over the world to make completely new pop music, while May is a singer and student. Daichi is astonished at her charming voice and started making their original music together. Their music is basically pop and has many essences of the latest club music. It also has retro new wave and rave essences alike of Trevor Horn. May's cute voice and Daichi's good sound and their special performance take you into colorful dreaming world!!
Official website: http://www.sweetvacation.jp/
Speed of Sound
Sweet Vacation Lyrics
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Before it starts, before I begin?
How long before you decide?
Before I know what it feels like?
Where to, where do I go?
If you never try, then you'll never know
How long do I have to climb
Look up, I look up at night,
Planets are moving at the speed of light
Climb up, up in the trees,
every chance that you get,
is a chance you seize
How long am I gonna stand,
with my head stuck under the sand?
I'll start before I can stop,
before I see things the right way up
All that noise, and all that sound,
All those places I got found
And birds go flying at the speed of sound,
to show you how it all began
Birds came flying from the underground,
if you could see it then you'd understand?
Ideas that you'll never find,
All the inventors could never design
The buildings that you put up,
in Japan and China all lit up
The sign that I couldn't read,
or a light that I couldn't see,
some things you have to believe,
but others are puzzles, puzzling me
All that noise, and all that sound,
All those places I got found
※And birds go flying at the speed of sound,
to show you how it all began
Birds came flying from the underground,
if you could see it then you'd understand?
oh when you see it then you'll understand?※
All those sings, I knew what they meant
Some things you can invent
Some get made, and some get sent,
Ooh
(※くり返し)
The opening lines of the song pose the question of how long it will take to start something new, to begin climbing "the mountain of mine." The lyrics suggest a sense of hesitation, a reluctance to begin something new due to the uncertainty of what lies ahead. The chorus of the song is dominated by the metaphor of birds flying at the speed of sound, as if to suggest that there are answers waiting to be discovered if one could just move fast enough. The song intersperses images of motion and sound throughout, from the movement of the planets at night to the sounds of "all those places I got found." The lyrics suggest that there is always something out there to be discovered, though sometimes it takes a leap of faith to find it.
The chorus seems to be a meditation on the nature of flight and the way in which birds represent both the beauty and complexity of the natural world. The lines "Birds came flying from the underground, if you could see it then you'd understand?" suggest that there is a hidden world beneath the surface of things, just waiting to be explored. The lyrics hint at the possibility of revelation or enlightenment, if only we can find a way to move at the "speed of sound."
All in all, the song seems to be a call to action, urging listeners to find the courage to take that first step and embark on a journey of discovery. The lyrics suggest that while the road may be long and uncertain, there is always something new to be learned and experienced along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
How long before I get in?
I want to know how much longer I'll have to wait before I'm allowed inside.
Before it starts, before I begin?
Is there anything I should do or know before we start?
How long before you decide?
Can you tell me when you'll make a decision?
Before I know what it feels like?
Can you wait to make your decision until after I've tried it? Otherwise, I won't know if I like it or not.
Where to, where do I go?
Can you tell me what direction I should head in?
If you never try, then you'll never know
You won't know if something is possible until you try it.
How long do I have to climb
How much longer until I reach the top?
Up on the side of this mountain of mine?
I've been working so hard to achieve my goals, but it still feels like an uphill battle.
Look up, I look up at night,
Sometimes I take a moment to look up at the stars and appreciate the world around me.
Planets are moving at the speed of light
It's amazing to think about how much is happening in the universe all the time, even when we're unaware of it.
Climb up, up in the trees,
Whenever you have an opportunity to do something new or exciting, take it without hesitation.
every chance that you get,
Opportunities are rare, so seize them when they present themselves.
is a chance you seize
Try to say yes to new experiences and challenges, because they may turn out to be life-changing opportunities.
How long am I gonna stand,
I feel like I've been stuck in this situation for way too long.
with my head stuck under the sand?
I've been avoiding reality by ignoring my problems, but it's time to face them head-on.
I'll start before I can stop,
Sometimes it's better to take a leap of faith and start something before you're completely ready.
before I see things the right way up
I know it's going to take some time before everything starts making sense and falls into place.
All that noise, and all that sound,
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming, with so many things pulling you in different directions.
All those places I got found
I've had so many experiences and been to so many different places, but I'm still searching for something more.
And birds go flying at the speed of sound,
Nature is always moving and changing around us, even if we can't always see it.
to show you how it all began
I think that if we pay attention to the natural world, we can learn a lot about our own history and origins.
Birds came flying from the underground,
I find it amazing to learn about things that were happening long before humans even existed on this planet.
if you could see it then you'd understand?
I think that if we could see the world from a different perspective, we would understand so much more about it and ourselves.
Ideas that you'll never find,
There are endless possibilities out there waiting to be discovered and explored.
All the inventors could never design
We may never truly know what we're capable of creating or discovering until we actually try.
The buildings that you put up,
I'm impressed by how humans have been able to create structures and cities that are truly awe-inspiring.
in Japan and China all lit up
It's amazing to think about how much the world has changed in the past few centuries, and how much of that change is still happening today.
The sign that I couldn't read,
There are still so many things in this world that are a mystery to me, and that leaves me with a sense of wonder and curiosity.
or a light that I couldn't see,
Sometimes the things that are most important to us are the ones that we can't always see or understand.
some things you have to believe,
Even if you can't prove something exists or is true, you may still believe in it with all your heart and soul.
but others are puzzles, puzzling me
There are some things that are so complex and mysterious that they may take a lifetime to fully understand and appreciate.
All those sings, I knew what they meant
I may not always know what the future holds, but I'm confident that I can navigate the challenges that lie ahead.
Some things you can invent
The world is full of endless possibilities and opportunities, if you're willing to be creative and take chances.
Some get made, and some get sent,
Even if you try your hardest and put your all into something, there's no guarantee that it will turn out the way you expect.
Ooh
The world is full of surprises and unexpected twists and turns, which is what makes life interesting and unpredictable.
Contributed by Alexandra W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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