Mistake
THE BAND HAS NO NAME Lyrics

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横に座ってる分には
ちっとも気にとめなかった
クラブバンドのへたくそな R & R
急に誘われる
フロアに出て踊りまわる
oh あの娘のペースに
すっかり捕まり
握ったその手もふりほどけやしない

笑った顔につけこまれ
口にした酒にあおられて
oh その店出た時ゆるんだ Face
気がつきゃすっかり
その気になってる
頭かかえて頭かかえて
夢だと思い込んでも
物語るカラのベッド白く冷めて
雲の上のぼり銀色が包んだ夜
締めつけられる
mistake 消えない

頭かかえて頭かかえて
夢だと思い込んでも
物語るカラのベッド白く冷めて
雲の上のぼり銀色が包んだ夜

締めつけられる
mistake 消えない

Overall Meaning

The Japanese lyrics describe an experience of being unexpectedly invited to dance to a club band's bad rock and roll music. The singer gets swept up in the pace of the girl they were dancing with, and her smiling face and the alcohol they drank lead them to becoming fully invested in the moment. However, upon leaving the club, they realize that their dream-like state was just a mistake, as they are now alone in a cold and empty bed, feeling trapped by their memories.

The lyrics capture a sense of temporary joy and excitement that can lead to regret and disillusionment when the moment passes. The portrayal of the club band's music as "he-ta-ku-so-na" or "badly done" suggests that this momentary escape may have been a way to cope with dissatisfaction with everyday life.

Line by Line Meaning

横に座ってる分には
When I was sitting sideways,

ちっとも気にとめなかった
I didn't pay attention at all,

クラブバンドのへたくそな R & R
To the terrible R&R of the club band,

急に誘われる
I was suddenly invited,

フロアに出て踊りまわる
And I danced around the floor,

oh あの娘のペースに
Oh, I was caught up in that girl's pace,

すっかり捕まり
Completely caught,

握ったその手もふりほどけやしない
I couldn't even let go of the hand I was holding,

笑った顔につけこまれ
I was taken in by the smiling face,

口にした酒にあおられて
And influenced by the alcohol I drank,

oh その店出た時ゆるんだ Face
Oh, when I left that place, my face became slack,