German outfit YOU was formed when Udo Hanten (synths, sequencers, Mellotron… Read Full Bio ↴German outfit YOU was formed when Udo Hanten (synths, sequencers, Mellotron) decided to end his tentative steps toward forming a solo career in 1978; and decided to work with Ulrich Weber (guitars, percussion) instead. After recording a few tracks in 1978, the pair decided to record a full album, and with the inclusion of Albin Meskes (synths, sequencers, Mellotron) and Harald Grosskopf (drums, synths) they hit the studio again to create their debut album "Electric Day", issued in the fall of 1979.

This same line-up also recorded the next release, the EP "Scanner part 1 & 2" in 1981. After this line-up changes were afoot, with Weber and Grosskopf leaving; leaving the duo of Hanten and Meskes - and this duo would be the only permanent mebers of this project further on. In 1982 they hit the studio again, to make their second full-length album. Former member Weber made a guest appearance on this venture along with Helmut Brüker; and the finalized result was issued in June 1983, named "Time Code". In December 1983 Hanten and Meskes hit the studio again; this time without guest musicians. Two months later their third album was completed, and was issued in the first half of 1984 as "Wonders From the Genetic Factory.

Late in 1985 You started recording what was to be their last album in this first phase of their existence. Featuring guest appearances from Jaime Zenamon and Klaus Gertken. "Laserscape" was made availble to the general public in April 1986.
Following this release Hanten and Meskes hooked up with former member Grosskopf to form the project "Central Europe Performance"; an outfit concentrating on live performances. In the just over 20 years this still existing project many musicians have been involved; with Hanten and Meskes as the core foundation of the outfit. 1995 saw a new addition to the discography of You, with the release of the multimedia production "00:1996:00", and the following year the 5 CD box compilation "Era" saw the light of day.

In 2000 You chose to change moniker, and opted for the use of Yourovion; and releases a fair number of albums of various kinds under that name. In April 2009 Hanten and Meskes announced that they would return to their former moniker You, and that they'll herald the 30th anniversary of their debut album with a limited edition CD package names "The Electric Box".

Parasol
You Lyrics

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悩みなきひとはいない
水の中ゆれる太陽
つかまえたつもりでも
キラキラこぼれてしまう

岬へ飛んでくカモメマリンカラーの絵になって
空にすーっと溶けちゃった自由ってこういうコトさ

パラソル海辺の道はいつも変わらないけれど
僕らの夢の色は変わってくと気がついた
パラソル楽しく遊んで
じゃあねって次の季節へと
どこかでまた会えるかは潮風が知ってる

サンダルを手に持って
冷たい砂踏んでいると
灼けそうな暑い日が
懐かしい気がしてるよ

それでもみんな感じてるこれが終わりじゃないと
夏はまたくるから違う夏がくるね

パラレルいまの僕らで良かった
ほかの選択肢だったら
ここで一緒に笑い合えなかったかも
パラレルもしもの答えは
波がさらって行っちゃったよ
いつかまた会えること潮風が知ってる

あの水平線をまた見たいよね
暑い夏を熱く駆け抜けた

すごーい! 二人とも海の音が聞えた
千歌ちゃん梨子ちゃん早くしないと行っちゃうよー
全速前進ヨーソロー!

それでもみんな感じてるこれで終わりじゃないと
夏はまたくるから違う夏がくるね

パラソル海辺の道はいつも変わらないけれど
僕らの夢の色は変わってくと気がついた
パラソル楽しく遊んで
じゃあねって次の季節へと
どこかでまた会えるかは潮風が知ってる

パラソル yeah
パラソル yeah (もう一回)
パラソル yeah

私曜ちゃんと梨子ちゃんのことだーい好き!
二人と出会えたことが奇跡だよー!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Parasol" by You convey a sense of nostalgia, freedom, and the transient nature of life. The opening lines say "No one is without worries, the sun sways in the water, even if you think you've caught it, it sparkles and spills." This suggests that no one is free from troubles, and even when we think we have control, things can still slip away and take on their own beautiful form.

The song then describes a seagull flying towards a cape, becoming a picturesque image in marine colors, and then melting into the sky, representing the idea of freedom. The chorus mentions the parasol, suggesting that the path by the seaside remains unchanged, but the color of our dreams changes and evolves with time. It highlights the realization that our dreams are not static and will transform as we grow.

The second verse talks about holding sandals and stepping on the cold sand, evoking a sense of longing for hot summer days in the past. Despite the nostalgia, the lyrics acknowledge that this is not the end and another summer will come. The parallel lines further reinforce this theme of different possibilities and choices, expressing gratitude for the present moment and the joy of sharing laughter together.

Line by Line Meaning

悩みなきひとはいない
No one is without worries

水の中ゆれる太陽
The sun is shimmering in the water

つかまえたつもりでも
Even if you think you've caught it

キラキラこぼれてしまう
It will sparkle and spill

岬へ飛んでくカモメマリンカラーの絵になって
A seagull flies to the cape, becoming a picture in marine colors

空にすーっと溶けちゃった自由ってこういうコトさ
It melted into the sky, that's what freedom is about

パラソル海辺の道はいつも変わらないけれど
The beach path under the parasol never changes

僕らの夢の色は変わってくと気がついた
I realized the color of our dreams is changing

パラソル楽しく遊んで
Having fun under the parasol

じゃあねって次の季節へと
Saying goodbye, going to the next season

どこかでまた会えるかは潮風が知ってる
Whether we can meet again somewhere, the sea breeze knows