Their first album "Paraiso" was released in 2014 and later featured on a number of Album of the Year rankings. Following numerous festival performances, the band put out a handful of releases in 2015, which culminated in their first solo show at WWW in Shibuya.
* Yazawa announced he was leaving the band in January 2017.
* Ueno Kosei leaving the band in March 2022.
Megumi no Amen
Yogee New Waves Lyrics
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どこまで行ってしまおうか
荷物はなにも持たずに
どこまで行ってしまおうか
やりたいことやろう
楽しいことないかな
この夜汽車は60年代から
休まず走ってるのさ
古いものは掃いて捨てる
このちっぽけな人生に
グッドラックと言った
やりたいことやろう
楽しいことないかな
なあ兄弟
もっともっと近い方で
もっともっと吐息を聞かせてよ
ねえ恵みのアーメン
もっともっと近い方で
もっともっと降らしてよ神様
ねえ恵みのアーメン
知らず知らずに
想いを乗せて走って行け
恵みのアーメン
ブレイクタイムで
二人は抱きしめあって
互いの匂いを確認するような仕草
右手と左手が
絡みついて離れないような
気持ち 祈り
ああもう
はちきれてなくなってしまうような
この心
誰にも邪魔されないように
二人はふざけたままでじゃれ合うの
もっともっと近い方で
もっともっと吐息を聞かせてよ
恵みのアーメン
もっともっと近い方で
もっともっと降らせてよ神様
ねえ恵みのアーメン
もっともっと近い方で
もっともっと吐息を聞かせてよ
ねえ恵みのアーメン
もっともっと降らせてよ神様
ねえ恵みのアーメン
ガタゴト季節は変わるよ
恵みのアーメン
アーメン
The lyrics of "Megumi no Amen" by Yogee New Waves are about two people escaping from their mundane lives and taking a train ride to explore the unknown. They have no belongings and no specific destination, but they are excited about the possibilities of what they might find. The train they are on has been running for over 60 years, and they recognize the value of old things but also understand the need to let go of what is no longer useful or relevant. The lyrics emphasize the importance of pursuing what makes one happy and enjoying life to the fullest. The phrase "Megumi no Amen" (amen of grace) is repeated throughout the song, representing the idea of finding grace and blessings in unexpected places.
The song conveys a sense of freedom and spontaneity. The couple on the train is enjoying their time together, savouring the little moments and taking in the scenery. They feel a sense of connection, and their affection for each other is evident through small gestures like holding hands and confirming each other's scents. The song also alludes to the idea of faith or spirituality, with the repeated mentions of "Amen." The concept of grace is often associated with religious belief, and the song seems to suggest that finding grace might be easier when one is unburdened by material possessions and focused on the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
僕ら夜汽車に乗って
We are on a night train
どこまで行ってしまおうか
How far will we go?
荷物はなにも持たずに
Without any luggage
やりたいことやろう
Let's do what we want
楽しいことないかな
Isn't there anything fun?
この夜汽車は60年代から
This night train has been running non-stop since the 60s
休まず走ってるのさ
It's running without rest
僕らは生まれてなかったんだろうな
We weren't even born yet
古いものは掃いて捨てる
We sweep away the old things
このちっぽけな人生に
In this tiny life
グッドラックと言った
We said good luck
なあ兄弟
Hey, brothers
もっともっと近い方で
Closer and closer
もっともっと吐息を聞かせてよ
Let me hear your breath more and more
ねえ恵みのアーメン
Hey, Amen of mercy
もっともっと降らしてよ神様
God, let it rain more and more
知らず知らずに
Unknowingly
想いを乗せて走って行け
Carry your feelings and run
ブレイクタイムで
During a break
二人は抱きしめあって
We hugged each other
互いの匂いを確認するような仕草
Gestures to confirm each other's scent
右手と左手が
Our right and left hands
絡みついて離れないような
Entangled and inseparable
気持ち 祈り
Feelings and prayers
ああもう
Oh, already
はちきれてなくなってしまうような
Like it will burst and disappear
この心
This heart
誰にも邪魔されないように
So that no one will interfere
二人はふざけたままでじゃれ合うの
We playfully frolic together
ガタゴト季節は変わるよ
The clattering seasons change
アーメン
Amen
Contributed by Aiden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.