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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.

fallman
back number Lyrics

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電話に出ないそれだけで全部終わらせるつもりでしょう
あなたがそれでよくたって私が今も望むのは

車の鍵と家の鍵あなたに返す合鍵も
それだけ持って会いに行く答えを聞きに

あなたが好きって言ってたこの手この指で
エンジンをかけて走り出す

愛してるよって言ってたその同じ声で
さよならって言われに走ってく

窓を流れる街並はこんなにさびれていたっけな
赤信号はこんなにも短かったんだっけな

あなたが好きって言ってた足で踏み込んで
エンジン吹かして走り出す
愛してるよって言ってたその同じ声で
さよならって言われに走ってるのか oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

何かの間違いで私の思い違いで
そんな都合よくいかないよね
私の心はまだあなたに預けてるから
返してもらわなきゃ

あなたが好きって言ってた私のすべてで
全部であなたを好きでした

愛してるよって言ってたその同じ声で
さよならって言われに走ってくのさ oh, oh, oh-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The song "fallman" by back number expresses the pain and heartbreak of a person who has been left by their loved one. The opening line talks about how the other person plans to end everything by not answering the phone, showing how they are not willing to fix or try to make things work. The singer still wants a closure and decides to meet up and return the keys to their car and house. They hope to find out the reason for the breakup and have their questions answered.

The following verses bring out memories of things they used to do together, like driving around town and enjoying the time spent. They recall hearing the words "I love you" from their partner, and it hurts to know that the same voice said goodbye. The singer realizes that time may have passed, and the city seems different, but the pain of heartbreak remains the same. Despite wanting to move on, the singer admits their heart still belongs to their loved one, and until their pain is acknowledged and resolved, they can't let go.

Overall, the song "fallman" captures the feelings of love, loss, and longing, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced heartbreak in their life.

Line by Line Meaning

電話に出ないそれだけで全部終わらせるつもりでしょう
You think that not answering my calls is enough to end everything

あなたがそれでよくたって私が今も望むのは
Even though you are fine with this, what I still want is

車の鍵と家の鍵あなたに返す合鍵も
I will bring car and home keys, and also the spare key to return to you

それだけ持って会いに行く答えを聞きに
I will go and meet you only with these and ask for an answer

あなたが好きって言ってたこの手この指で
With these hands and fingers that you said you loved

エンジンをかけて走り出す
I will start the engine and drive away

愛してるよって言ってたその同じ声で
With the same voice that said 'I love you'

さよならって言われに走ってく
I will run away after you say goodbye

窓を流れる街並はこんなにさびれていたっけな
I wonder if the city outside the window was always this deserted

赤信号はこんなにも短かったんだっけな
I wonder if the red light was always this short

あなたが好きって言ってた足で踏み込んで
With the feet that you said you loved, I step on the gas