In 2004, the band formed in the mind of Iyori Shimizu in Ōta, Gunma Prefecture. Though there were many member changes, it's been the same members from 2007 to now.
On February 18th 2009 the first mini album 『逃した魚』(nogashita sakana) was released.
TOWER RECORDS recommended item 「タワレコメン」(towarecomen), HMV recommended item 「HOT PICKS」for the first time, and featured in many other shops acrosss the country.
June of 2010, the first album 『あとのまつり』(atonomatsuri) was released. Among others they established their status, drawing the line with their technique for lovely melody coupled with heart wrenching lyrics.
Just before coming out with their debut, iTunes elected them rookie artist most likely to break out in their “Japan Sound of 2011”.
On April 6th sales of their major debut single 「はなびら」(hanabira) ranked 45th on the Oricon Weekly Chart. Then, afterwards on June 22nd their second single 「花束」(hanatabi) was the countrywide FM Power Play, included in 73 articles, used for an ending theme, and ranked 18 on the Oricon Weekly chart. Next, in October their 3rd single 「思い出せなくなるその日まで」(omoisasenaku naru sonohi made) and first major original album 「スーパースター」(super star) were released in quick succession. Super Star set a record ranking at number 4 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
In 2011, the Radio Airplay Chart ranked second single hanatabi 1st for the year, 5 Gold Disc Best New Artist awards, and won a CD Shop Award. They held a nationwide 11 city one-man tour (including 2 public performances), and a performance at Shibuya Public Hall too.
As well as first time appearances at 6 summer festivals such as 「ROCK IN JAPAN」「RISING SUN ROCK FES.」「MONSTER baSH」「SETSTOCK」「HIGHER GROUND」and「TREASURE05X」.
2012 brought the release of 4 more singles; 「恋」(koi), 「日曜日」(nichiyoubi), 「わたがし」(watagashi), and「青い春」(aoi haru). nichiyoubi was used for the HBC TBS Drama 「スープカレー」 (soup curry), aoi haru for the CX drama theme song 「高校入試」(koukou nyushi) and attracted a fair amount of attention. In November the singles were compiled and released on the 3rd album 「blues」. Then they embarked on a national 17 city, 19 performance tour that sold out in one day, and on September 7th 2013 a Nippon Budokan performance that also sold out the same day concluded the tour.
June of 2013 released the 8th single 「高嶺の花子さん」(takane no hanakosan), February of 2014 the 9th single 「fish」, and March of 2014 the 10th single 「繋いだ手から」(tsunaida te kara), all from the March 26th released new album 「ラブストーリ」 (love story).
In May the band carried out another nationwide tour 「love stories tour 2014」with 20 cities and 21 performances.
手の鳴る方へ
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君はあいつを忘れていない
前はそれでよかったのに
確かに 過ごした季節も
思い出の数だって
かなわないけれどそうじゃない
ここにいるのは僕だから
君がまだ知らないどこかへ
今連れてゆくから手を取って
手荷物は少ないほうが きっと楽しい
思い出なら平気だよ誰もが
新しく素敵な今日の日で
塗りつぶすのさ さあ手を握って
実は僕も君を 好きになるまでは
忘れられない人がいたのさ
だけど今は もういいんだ
これから 君と笑ったり
泣いたりして いけるなら
それでいいやと思えたのさ
それがいいと思えたのさ
君がまだ知らないどこかへ
今連れてゆくから手を取って
手荷物は少ないほうが きっと楽しい
思い出なら平気だよ誰もが
新しく素敵な今日の日で
塗りつぶすのさ さあ手の鳴る方へ
僕の選んだ君は ちゃんと一途に
あいつを想ってるんだ 仕方ない
でも君と行きたいから
君がまだ知らないどこかへ
今連れてゆくから手を取って
手荷物は少ないほうが
きっと楽しい
思い出なら平気だよ誰もが
新しく素敵な今日の日で
塗りつぶすのさ さあ手を握って
The lyrics of "手の鳴る方へ" by back number are about a man who wants to be next to the person he loves but cannot because she still hasn't forgotten about someone else. He acknowledges that the memories they shared together cannot be compared to the past, but he's still there with her in the present moment. He wants to take her to a place she's never been before and to make new memories with her. He confesses that he couldn't forget someone until he fell in love with her, but now he's content with being with her and making more memories.
The song portrays a sense of longing and acceptance, as the man understands and accepts that the person he loves still remembers someone else, but he wants to create something new and beautiful with her. The lyrics "手の鳴る方へ" can be translated to "Towards the Clapping of Our Hands," reflecting the idea of moving forward together and creating new memories.
Overall, "手の鳴る方へ" is a touching song about love, memories, and moving forward while cherishing the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
君の横にずっと いたいんだけどなぁ
I want to be by your side forever.
君はあいつを忘れていない
You haven't forgotten about the person from before.
前はそれでよかったのに
Even though it was fine before.
確かに 過ごした季節も
Certainly, the seasons we spent together.
思い出の数だって
Are countless memories.
かなわないけれどそうじゃない
That's not the issue here.
ここにいるのは僕だから
I'm here with you.
君がまだ知らないどこかへ
I'll take you to somewhere you haven't been before.
今連れてゆくから手を取って
Take my hand, and I'll take you there.
手荷物は少ないほうが きっと楽しい
It's more fun to travel light.
思い出なら平気だよ誰もが
Everyone is fine with just making memories.
新しく素敵な今日の日で
On this beautiful new day.
塗りつぶすのさ さあ手を握って
Let's fill it up together, take my hand.
実は僕も君を 好きになるまでは
Actually, before I fell for you,
忘れられない人がいたのさ
There was someone I couldn't forget.
だけど今は もういいんだ
But now, it's okay.
これから 君と笑ったり
From now, we'll laugh together.
泣いたりして いけるなら
And if we cry, it's okay too.
それでいいやと思えたのさ
I think that's enough for us.
君がまだ知らないどこかへ
I'll take you to somewhere you haven't been before.
今連れてゆくから手を取って
Take my hand, and I'll take you there.
手荷物は少ないほうが
It's more fun to travel light.
きっと楽しい
Surely it'll be fun.
さあ手を握って
So take my hand.
僕の選んだ君は ちゃんと一途に
The person I chose, you, are strictly faithful.
あいつを想ってるんだ 仕方ない
But you can't help thinking of the other person.
でも君と行きたいから
But I still want to be with you.
手荷物は少ないほうが
It's more fun to travel light.
きっと楽しい
Surely it'll be fun.
思い出なら平気だよ誰もが
Everyone is fine with just making memories.
新しく素敵な今日の日で
On this beautiful new day.
塗りつぶすのさ さあ手の鳴る方へ
Let's fill it up together, towards the sound of our hands.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Iyori Shimizu
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