Birds of Tokyo formed in 2004 from a collaboration between members of another Perth act Tragic Delicate and Karnivool, from which Ian Kenny came.
In 2005, Birds of Tokyo released two EPs. The first was released in January as a demo and the songs received airplay on Triple J, 96fm, RTRFM, Base FM, FBi and PBS. The second, a double A side single recorded in Melbourne with acclaimed producer Forrester Savell (Helmet, Full Scale, Karnivool).
Ian Berney — bass (2011–present)
Anthony Jackson — bass (2004–2011)
Ian Kenny — vocals (2004–present)
Glenn Sarangapany — keys (2004–present)
Adam Spark — guitar (2004–present)
Adam Weston — drums (2004–present)
Plans
The Birds Of Tokyo Lyrics
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Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types
Shedding skin you show your beauty scars
Don't forget me or who you are
You know this don't feel right
Who knows what we feel?
What they tell me is what I want
I'll keep you guessing keep you wanting more
'Cause where we're going no one knows
You know this don't feel right
Who knows this could feel right
I just met you, I swear I read your thoughts
So don't forget me or what you want
Light up the stage, make your move, give me something
So I can dance in your light and to your rhythm
Soon it unfolds who we are in this masquerade of stars
Tear off the mask, the face you hide is what I'm missing
We made plans to kiss the sun at night
Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types
One was turning, one was standing still
I won't forget what was promised here
You know this don't feel right
Who knows what we feel?
The Birds Of Tokyo's song "Plans" is a contemplative track that focuses on the excitement and trepidation of new beginnings. The opening lines "We made plans to kiss the sun at night, Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types," invite listeners to participate in the imagination of setting seemingly impossible scenarios as goals. The lyrics encourage the listener to be unconventional and daring, as they toss out the rules, shed their inhibitions and venture into the unknown.
As the lyrics progress, we begin to see the vulnerability of the characters. They are flawed, they have scars that make them beautiful, and they struggle to reconcile their desires with the reality of the situation they find themselves in. The lines "Don't forget me or who you are" is the singer urging their partner to remain true to themselves and not get lost in the excitement of the moment. The song's theme is further enhanced by the lines "Soon it unfolds who we are in this masquerade of stars, Tear off the mask, the face you hide is what I'm missing," which reveal a deeper connection with the person they've just met, a connection that cannot be faked or hidden away.
In summary, "Plans" is a song about two people who jump headfirst into an adventure, leaving caution behind while recognizing the risks involved. It's a song about being authentic, throwing away masks, and living in the moment, however brief, before it fades away.
Line by Line Meaning
We made plans to kiss the sun at night
We had extravagant and unrealistic plans for ourselves, like kissing the sun at night - a feat that is impossible.
Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types
We are people who dream of seemingly impossible or unlikely things, often without any real plan or solution to achieve them.
Shedding skin you show your beauty scars
You reveal your true self by shedding the false layers that cover you, even if that means exposing the scars that make you who you are.
Don't forget me or who you are
Despite the uncertainty of our future, we should not forget each other or our true selves.
You know this don't feel right
We both feel that something is amiss, or something is not as it should be.
Who knows what we feel?
We are uncertain about our emotions and what they mean, and we may not even fully understand them ourselves.
I just met you I can read your thoughts
Although we have just met, I feel like I understand you well and can predict your thoughts and feelings.
What they tell me is what I want
The thoughts I perceive from you are those that I want to see, or those that fit my own desires and expectations.
I'll keep you guessing keep you wanting more
I will continue to be unpredictable and exciting, to keep you interested and invested in our relationship.
'Cause where we're going no one knows
We are embarking on a journey together, but we have no idea where it will lead us or what we will find along the way.
Light up the stage, make your move, give me something
I am entranced by your performance or your presence, and I want to see more from you - something that will leave a lasting impression.
So I can dance in your light and to your rhythm
I want to be in sync with you, to feel the energy and flow of your being and to become a part of it.
Soon it unfolds who we are in this masquerade of stars
Over time, we will reveal our true selves and show who we really are, amid the glamour and pretense of our surroundings.
Tear off the mask, the face you hide is what I'm missing
I want you to reveal your true self to me, to show me the parts of you that you may be hiding or withholding from others.
One was turning, one was standing still
We are in different places or moving at different speeds in our lives or in our relationship.
I won't forget what was promised here
Regardless of what happens between us, I will remember the promises we made to each other or the potential we saw in each other.
Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ADAM JOHN SPARK, ADAM PETER WESTON, ANTHONY JOHN JACKSON, IAN LEWIS KENNY
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@kaylawinship1676
This song never gets old.
@wesleyhunt7599
Still the song of the decade for me. Almost ten years later, this still encapsulates all the emotions and desires of this time well. Birds of Tokyo are also one of the best true rock bands of the decade. The Aussie music scene killed it during the 2010's!
@mudzy9820
amen
@marymilo9916
Right on brother
@GregoryCunningham
Good song, but you definitely need to expand your horizons.
@shari-leesherrin6781
@Greg Cunningham who are you to tell someone how to feel or relate to music? Do you and let others do for themselves without judgement.
@GregoryCunningham
@Shars Nothing wrong with expanding your knowledge. You might try it.
@midnightstar93
How is this song not more popular? Its pure gold!
@13jeffandtrish
I agree and why isn't Amy Shark more popular here in North America
@skoonz
I heard this song for the first time whilst driving home after a terrible day at work, and I was lost for breath.. All I could think of was how beautiful the song was, how unimportant my crappy day was, and how this song will be touching the broken hearts of people with bigger worries than my own.. Brilliant!