Since most of the band's prolific output revolves around instrumental work, Seatbelts have no de facto lead singer but Steve Conte (from The Contes and Crown Jewels) and 山根麻以 (Mai Yamane) have contributed to and sung for several tracks. The lyrics of these songs are written mainly by Tim Jensen and Yoko Kanno. Singers Soichiro Otsuka and Gabriela Robin also provide the backing vocals on some songs.
After a few years of hiatus, Seatbelts regrouped in 2004 to compose the soundtrack of the Cowboy Bebop game, released in 2006. Many of the members of Seatbelts have also worked with Kanno and with each other on other projects, as well, and some have even gone on to compose their own work. For example, guitarist Tsuneo Imahori also played guitar on the soundtracks for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex and Wolf's Rain (both of which were composed by Kanno), as well as composing the soundtracks for Trigun and Gungrave.
Adieu
The Seatbelts Lyrics
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Lost my way from up and down
And I know, yes I know
And I see it in your eyes
That you really weren't surprised at me at all
Not at all
And I know by your smile it's you.
Let's say goodbye, Adieu.
It's time to say goodbye, I know that in time
It will just fade away, it's time to say goodbye.
I stand alone, and watch you fade away like clouds
High up and in the sky
I'm strong and so cold
As I stand alone
Goodbye, So long, Adieu.
Oh how I love you so, lost in those memories
And now you've gone
I feel the pain, feeling like a fool, Adieu
My love for you burns deep
Inside me, so strong
Embers of times we had
And now here I stand lost in a memory
I see your face and smile.
Oh how I love you so, lost in those memories
And now you've gone
I feel the pain, feeling like a fool, Adieu
My love for you burns deep
Inside me, so strong
Embers of times we had
And now here I stand lost in a memory
I see your face and smile.
The Seatbelts' "Adieu" is a poignant and emotionally driven ballad, reflecting on the end of a relationship. The opening lines "Been a fool, been a clown, Lost my way from up and down" set a tone of self-reflection and regret. It seems that the singer has realized that their behavior may have contributed to the downfall of the relationship. They can see in their partner's eyes that they weren't surprised by their actions. The line "And I know by your smile it's you" suggests that the singer recognizes that their partner has known all along what the result would be.
The chorus, "Don't care for me, don't cry, Let's say goodbye, Adieu," is a plea for acceptance and resolution. The singer seems resigned to the fact that the relationship is over, and they're ready to move on. They mention that "it's time to say goodbye" twice, reinforcing the idea that they're looking to move on from this experience.
The middle stanza is where the true heart of the song lies. In it, the singer reflects on the memories they shared with their former partner. They "stand alone" as they watch their former partner fade away, feeling "cold" and "lost in a memory." The repetition of the line "Oh, how I love you so, lost in those memories" highlights the singer's deep feelings for their former partner. Yet despite this love, they acknowledge that it's time to move on. Overall, "Adieu" is a bittersweet and touching farewell to a relationship that has run its course.
Line by Line Meaning
Been a fool, been a clown
I have acted foolishly and made mistakes in the past.
Lost my way from up and down
I have had trouble finding my direction in life.
And I know, yes I know
I am aware of my shortcomings and mistakes.
And I see it in your eyes
I can tell from the way you look at me that you are not surprised by my behavior.
That you really weren't surprised at me at all
You have seen me act foolishly before and were not shocked by my recent behavior.
Not at all
You were not surprised at all by my actions.
And I know by your smile it's you.
I recognize that you are the one who truly understands me and my faults.
Don't care for me, don't cry
I do not want to burden you with my problems or cause you emotional distress.
Let's say goodbye, Adieu.
It is time for us to part ways and say our final farewell.
It's time to say goodbye, I know that in time
Although it is difficult, I recognize that it is time for us to move on from each other.
It will just fade away, it's time to say goodbye.
Our relationship will eventually diminish and it is best for us to end it now.
I stand alone, and watch you fade away like clouds
I must watch as you leave me and become distant like passing clouds.
High up and in the sky
You are becoming distant and abstract, like clouds in the sky.
I'm strong and so cold
My outward strength belies the pain and sadness I feel inside.
As I stand alone
I am left with nothing but my own emotions and memories.
Goodbye, So long, Adieu.
I am saying a final goodbye to you and our relationship.
Oh how I love you so, lost in those memories
Although our relationship is over, I still remember and cherish the times we had together.
And now you've gone
You have left me behind and moved on from our relationship.
I feel the pain, feeling like a fool, Adieu
I am hurt by our breakup and feel foolish for my past mistakes.
My love for you burns deep
Despite everything, my love for you remains strong and passionate.
Inside me, so strong
My love for you is intense and unwavering, even in spite of our breakup.
Embers of times we had
Although our relationship has ended, the memories of our time together still linger.
And now here I stand lost in a memory
I am consumed by the memories of our past relationship and cannot move on.
I see your face and smile.
Even though we are no longer together, thinking of you still brings me joy.
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Lyrics
[Intro]
Been a fool, been a clown
Lost my way from up and down
And I know, yes I know
And I see in your eyes
That you really weren't surprised at me
At all, not at all
And I know by your smile, it's you
[Verse 1]
Don't care for me
Don't cry, let's say goodbye
Adieu
It's time to say goodbye
I know that in time
It will just fade away
It's time, to say
Goodbye
[Verse 2]
I stand alone
And watch you fade away
Like clouds
High up and in the sky
I'm strong and so cold
As I stand alone
Goodbye, so long
Adieu
[Hook]
Oh how I love you so
Lost in those memories
And now, you've gone
I feel the pain
Feel it like a fool
Adieu
[Verse 3]
My love for you burns deep inside me
So strong
Embers of times we had
And now, here I stand
Lost in a memory
I see your face, and smile
[Piano Solo]
[Hook]
Oh how I love you so
Lost in those memories
And now you've gone
I feel the pain
Feel it like a fool
Adieu
[Verse 3]
My love for you burns deep inside me
So strong
Embers of times we had
And now, here I stand
Lost in a memory
I see your face, and smile.
@robertreis1023
Adieu
Fui um tolo, fui um palhaço
Perdi meu caminho de cima a baixo
E eu sei, sim eu sei
E eu vejo isso nos seus olhos
Que você realmente não se surpreendeu nem um pouco comigo
Nem um pouco
E eu sei pelo seu sorriso que é você
Não se importe comigo, não chore
Vamos dizer tchau, adeus
É hora de se despedir, eu sei que uma hora
Isso simplesmente desvanecerá, é hora de dizer adeus
Eu permaneço sozinho e vejo você desvanecer como nuvens
Bem no alto e no céu
Eu sou forte e tão frio
Enquanto permaneço só
Tchau, tanto tempo, adeus
Oh, como eu te amo tanto, perdido nessas memórias
E agora que você partiu
Eu sinto a dor, me sentindo como um tolo, adeus
Meu amor por você queima profundamente
Dentro de mim, tão forte
Brasas vivas dos tempos que tivemos
E agora aqui estou eu perdido em uma lembrança
Eu vejo seu rosto e seu sorriso
Oh, como eu te amo tanto, perdido nessas memórias
E agora que você partiu
Eu sinto a dor, me sentindo como um tolo, adeus
Meu amor por você queima profundamente
Dentro de mim, tão forte
Brasas vivas dos tempos que tivemos
E agora aqui estou eu perdido em uma lembrança
Eu vejo seu rosto e seu sorriso
@fdalsa1426
おばかさんだったり、道化師だったり
すっかり自分を見失ってた
わかってるの 今はもう
目からみればわかるわ
もう私をみても驚かないのね
その微笑みであなたを知るの
もうかまわないで、泣かないでね
さよならしましょう
お別れの時がきたわ、まだ間に合うの
消えてなくなってく、さよならの時間
一人で佇む私 雲みたいにあなたが消えてくのをみてた
空高く
私は弱くないけど
一人は冷たい
さよなら 元気でね
どんなにあなたのことが好きだったか、全部忘れちゃったの
あなたは行ってしまった
痛みだけ残して、おばかさんみたいね
あなたへの愛は、私の奥底でまだ燃えているわ
愛のもえさし
思いでの中に佇む私
あなたの顔とその微笑みだけがみえるの
@danghua11
"There once was a tiger striped cat. This cat died a million deaths, revived and lived a million lives, and he was owned by various people who he didn’t really care for. The cat wasn’t afraid to die. Then one day the cat became a stray cat, which meant he was free. He met a white female cat, and the two of them spent their days together happily. Well, years passed, and the white cat grew weak and died of old age. The tiger striped cat cried a million times, and then he died too. Except this time, he didn’t come back to life."
@GattoriSancho
Dang Hua yeah its a good story.
@ThePumpkin506
noestoyfacil "I hate that story"
@GattoriSancho
ThePumpkin506 :O huh?
@ThePumpkin506
"I hate cats."
@GattoriSancho
ohh yeah thats right
@johntheechidna1
Something about this music just speaks to me. Something timeless, smoky, intimate...and at the same time, tender, kind, but heartbreaking.
@hi.4889
when i found this song, i've never gotten chills so fast. zero build up, like two seconds in was all it took to blow me away on the first listen. 8 yrs later and no other song has come close to doing this
@camwyn256
This was my soul mate's favorite song, one of them anyways. One of my favorite songs, too.
Whenever I'm feeling blue and miss her, I often play this song.
@lbsmack
Vocals - Emily Bindiger
Piano - Mark Soskin
Bass - Booker King
Guitar - Stuw Cutler
Drums - Tony Reedus