Soon after, TMG started its tour rehearsal. From July 30, the "Dodge The Bullet" tour started at ZEPP Fukuoka. Chris Frazier who played songs on the B'z album Big Machine joined as drummer for this tour. TMG had 16 shows in 8 locations including the last show at Nihon Budokan.
In November, Tak established his own label "House of Strings" which emphasizes guitarists and string musicians. He recorded again at a studio the songs played with orchestra in July, and released it as the first House of Strings CD with the same title on the album. It is an instrumental album including christmas numbers such as "Itsukano Merry Christmas" and "HOLY NIGHT".
Tak has said over the years that he has many favourite artists, from whom he has drawn much inspiration, such as: Aerosmith, Deep Purple, Eddie Van Halen, Eric Clapton, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. He has also cited a love of classical music, which was the catalyst for the incorporation of strings into many B'z compositions. He has also worked with Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra for many years, and their work often appears on many of the earlier B'z albums.
Trapped
Tak Matsumoto Group Lyrics
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In an automatic cage
Slamming into walls and the silence
Am I the only one
Who's only wish has never come
Then the movie fades... and I'm
Trapped
I am a man who's mind is frozen
Will I have a chance to be in love again
Trapped
I'm a man with blinded vision
And I know that something's missing
Just hanging on is hard enough
Don't stop, don't stop. No
Don't count me out
Cause I'm saving my sanity for someone to love me
Don't stop, don't stop. No
Don't count me out
Cause I'm saving my sanity for someone to love me
Saving my sanity
She's tripping through the scene
On a ship of foolish dreams
Alligator tears on the pages
She's dug herself a hole
Doesn't anybody care
And then the movie fades... and I'm
Trapped
In a box uninvited
With a heart that's been divided
Why is the message never heard?
Trapped
In a world of no solutions
Giving up her scared emotions
She's getting nothing in return
Don't stop, don't stop. No
Don't count me out
Cause I'm saving my sanity for someone to love me
Don't stop, don't stop. No
Don't count me out
Cause I'm saving my sanity for someone to love me
Saving my sanity
Don't stop, don't stop. No
Don't count me out
Cause I'm saving my sanity for someone to love me
Don't stop, don't stop. No
Don't count me out
Cause I'm saving my sanity for someone to love me
Saving my sanity
The lyrics of Tak Matsumoto's "Trapped" paint the picture of two individuals who feel stuck in their respective lives, longing for something more but unable to break free from their perceived cages. The first verse describes the singer's struggle with living life on autopilot, going through the motions with no sense of purpose. The use of the metaphor of an automatic cage adds a layer to this feeling of being trapped, highlighting the sense of being controlled by outside forces. The second verse shifts focus to a female character who is also struggling, although her situation seems to be more emotional in nature. The lines "She's dug herself a hole / Doesn't anybody care" suggest that she may be dealing with depression or some other mental health issue, possibly exacerbated by a lack of support from those around her. The final lines of the chorus, "Saving my sanity for someone to love me," suggest that both characters are looking for love as a way out of their situations.
The use of cinematic language, such as "the movie fades... and I'm Trapped," adds to the sense of being trapped within one's own life, as if the characters are spectators to their own stories rather than active participants. The line "A parade of broken roses" is also an interesting choice, as roses are usually seen as symbols of love and beauty, but here they are broken and presumably beyond repair. This could be seen as a metaphor for the characters' own brokenness, and their desire for someone to love them despite their flaws.
Overall, Tak Matsumoto's "Trapped" is a powerful portrayal of the struggles of being trapped in one's own life, and the longing for love and connection as a way out.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking through my life
I am moving through my existence
In an automatic cage
Feeling trapped in a life without real freedom or agency
Slamming into walls and the silence
Running into barriers and experiencing a lack of communication or connection
Am I the only one
Wondering if others feel the same way
Who's only wish has never come
Feeling like my deepest desire has never been fulfilled
Then the movie fades... and I'm
The metaphorical film of my life moves on, and I find myself...
Trapped
Still feeling stuck and unable to move forward
I am a man who's mind is frozen
My thoughts and emotions seem to have reached a standstill
A parade of broken roses
Experiencing a series of failed or disappointing relationships
Will I have a chance to be in love again
Pondering whether I will ever experience true romantic love once more
Trapped
Still feeling unable to escape my current state of mind and being
I'm a man with blinded vision
Feeling like I have lost sight of what truly matters in life
And I know that something's missing
Sensing that there is a crucial element of my existence that I have yet to find or experience
Just hanging on is hard enough
Simply surviving day to day is a difficult task
Don't stop, don't stop. No
Urging oneself to keep moving forward
Don't count me out
I am not giving up or admitting defeat
Cause I'm saving my sanity for someone to love me
Holding onto the hope that finding love will bring me a sense of purpose and happiness
She's tripping through the scene
A woman is moving through her own life experience
On a ship of foolish dreams
Chasing aspirations that may not be worthwhile or realistic
Alligator tears on the pages
Crying insincere or manipulative tears
She's dug herself a hole
Making choices or engaging in behaviors that have led to negative consequences
Doesn't anybody care
Feeling like no one is paying attention or showing concern
In a box uninvited
Feeling trapped in a situation or circumstance that one did not choose
With a heart that's been divided
Experiencing emotional conflict or turmoil
Why is the message never heard?
Wondering why one's communication or attempts to connect are not successful
In a world of no solutions
Feeling like there are no answers or resolutions to one's problems
Giving up her scared emotions
Suppressing or abandoning feelings of fear or vulnerability
She's getting nothing in return
Feeling like one's efforts are not being reciprocated or rewarded
Saving my sanity
Striving to maintain one's mental well-being through it all
Writer(s): Melanie Ruth Blatt, Jeff Scott Soto Copyright: Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia AB, MCA Music Ltd.
Contributed by Amelia K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tsuki Yo
Jealous night, or is it
aftermoon
Make you happy, all I want
to do
Feel your skin, next to mine
Blood in vain, it’s alright
狂おしい夜、それとも今は
昼下がりだろうか
君を幸せにすること、それが俺の
望む事なんだ
俺の隣に、君の肌を感じて
意味のない流血だとしても、俺は平気さ
Hide, hide yourself inside
Close, close your eyes
Resign yourself, it’s another day
Live long lover, it’s your special way
On and on, oh oh
隠す、君自身を内側に閉じ込めて
閉じる、君は目を閉じる
自分自身をやめてしまって、新しい日だ
君に長き人生を、素晴らしい道のりが
ずっと続いている
※繰り返し
Don’t say you’re leaving
Lonely’s the night
Stay on forever
Never good-bye
Never good-bye
出ていくなんて言わないでくれ
孤独は暗闇だ
ずっと一緒にいてくれ
さよならは言わないで
さよならは言わないで
Inside this room, wrapped up in gold
Hear you laughing
window to your soul
Wish I knew, this place you’re in
Take it in, and the sirens sing
この部屋の中、黄金に包まれて
君の笑い声を聞きながら
君の魂へとつながる窓を覗き込む
俺は願う、君がいるこの場所を
理解して、セイレーンの歌が聞こえればいいと
Brace yourself for the very next fall
Pressure pleasure, anything at all
Answer me slowly, is it right
Never so easy, I need you tonight
On and on, oh oh
大きな転落に備え、自分をしっかり支えて
プレッシャー、喜び、何も感じない
ゆっくり答えて、大丈夫だから
簡単ではないけど、今夜君が必要なんだ
そして続けていこう
繰り返し
繰り返し
If I live for you,
will you live for me
If I die for you,
you die for me
If I bleed my soul,
will you bleed yours too
I give my heat,
give all to you
俺が君の為に生きるならば、
君も俺の為に生きてくれるかい
俺が君の為に死ぬから
君も俺の為に死んでくれ
俺が魂から血を流すなら
君も血を流してくれ
俺の心を捧げよう
心の全てを君に
ラララララ ララララ
Tsuki Yo
Jealous night, or is it
aftermoon
Make you happy, all I want
to do
Feel your skin, next to mine
Blood in vain, it’s alright
狂おしい夜、それとも今は
昼下がりだろうか
君を幸せにすること、それが俺の
望む事なんだ
俺の隣に、君の肌を感じて
意味のない流血だとしても、俺は平気さ
Hide, hide yourself inside
Close, close your eyes
Resign yourself, it’s another day
Live long lover, it’s your special way
On and on, oh oh
隠す、君自身を内側に閉じ込めて
閉じる、君は目を閉じる
自分自身をやめてしまって、新しい日だ
君に長き人生を、素晴らしい道のりが
ずっと続いている
※繰り返し
Don’t say you’re leaving
Lonely’s the night
Stay on forever
Never good-bye
Never good-bye
出ていくなんて言わないでくれ
孤独は暗闇だ
ずっと一緒にいてくれ
さよならは言わないで
さよならは言わないで
Inside this room, wrapped up in gold
Hear you laughing
window to your soul
Wish I knew, this place you’re in
Take it in, and the sirens sing
この部屋の中、黄金に包まれて
君の笑い声を聞きながら
君の魂へとつながる窓を覗き込む
俺は願う、君がいるこの場所を
理解して、セイレーンの歌が聞こえればいいと
Brace yourself for the very next fall
Pressure pleasure, anything at all
Answer me slowly, is it right
Never so easy, I need you tonight
On and on, oh oh
大きな転落に備え、自分をしっかり支えて
プレッシャー、喜び、何も感じない
ゆっくり答えて、大丈夫だから
簡単ではないけど、今夜君が必要なんだ
そして続けていこう
繰り返し
繰り返し
If I live for you,
will you live for me
If I die for you,
you die for me
If I bleed my soul,
will you bleed yours too
I give my heat,
give all to you
俺が君の為に生きるならば、
君も俺の為に生きてくれるかい
俺が君の為に死ぬから
君も俺の為に死んでくれ
俺が魂から血を流すなら
君も血を流してくれ
俺の心を捧げよう
心の全てを君に
ラララララ ララララ
Gamma00Ray
This whole album rocks my balls off!
ハヤト
最高にカッコイイです！毎日聴いてます！
generation3x90
これが俺のラスト
ミッションだぁー
11.glitter
❤️❤️❤️❤️
のんたん
ネクストに曲あるのか
Storm〆
再評価の流れのついでに。。。！
adyx
the next!!!
RICKYO TOREH
TMG - Two Of A Kind
Pleasee 🙏
Leonardo Marquezguillen
Ultramaaaaan yeeeeeeees