Hypnotic and soothing, those are two words that come to mind when thinking … Read Full Bio ↴Hypnotic and soothing, those are two words that come to mind when thinking of bonobos. bonobos is one of many bands in Japan in the new wave of reggae artists.

bonobos formed in 2001 by vocalist/guitarist Sai Chunho. Later that year Sai would be joined by bassist Morimoto Natsuko, guitarist Sasaki Yasuyuki, and drummer Tsuji Bondo. It was not until 2002 after a few live stints in Osaka that the band would release any demotapes. One of their demos, moujiki fuyu ga kuru, hit #1 on the Kansai (western Japan) area student geared CRJ-west charts. It was voted as the #1 song overall for the year as well on that chart.

bonobos joined on the label GALATIC and released their first mini-album, Headphone Magic. This album sold fairly well for the indie newcomers as it hit the Oricon chart. That same year brought the major debut of bonobos with the song that made them popular in the first place, moujiki fuyu ga kuru. It would be followed in January of 2004 with the single water.

In March of 2004 they released their first full major album, Hover Hover. This brought a lot of attention to the group as they would perform in the Rising Sun Rock Festival that summer.

bonobos are still going strong as they released their second major album, electlyric, in May of 2005.

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運命の人
bonobos Lyrics

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夜明けの匂いがして
空にまた陽が灯る悲しい冬の日が
一瞬ふわってふわってゆらめくんだ
彼女の寝息が消えるまで
彼女の想いがとどくまで
この微かな時間に
小さな陽が灯るのさ
眺めてるボクは

光をあびた気分になって
静かな笑顔に
ふと生まれた意味見つけたのさ
そっちの世界はどうだい?
うまくやってるのかい?
弱っちかった頃が続きゃいいのにね
目が覚めたら歩き出そうか
見えない力が舞い降りてくるのさ
どんな日にもずっとあなたを
優しく照らすよ
今ならこの願いが届くと信じてる
輝いてる運命の人魔法の粉かけてよ

朝焼けの光にすぎてく景色は
埃まみれで溺れちゃいそうさ
なんだか天に連れてかれそうで
少しあったかいね暑いくらいさ
夜明けの匂いがして
空にまた陽が灯る
確かなひとときにただ
見えない力が舞い降りてくるのさ
どんな日にもずっとあなたを
優しく照らすよ
今あふれた言葉が
歌うように広がって
輝いてる運命の人魔法の粉かけてよ

どこまでも好きなのさ
そんなことが言いたいだけなんだ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bonobos's song "運命の人" (Unmei no Hito) depict a bittersweet winter day where the scent of dawn fills the air and the sun begins to light up the sky. The singer watches as this fleeting moment shimmers and floats away, until the sound of his lover's breathing fades and her thoughts reach him. In this delicate time, a tiny ray of light begins to shine. The singer, gazing at this sight, feels as if he is basking in the warmth of that light and unexpectedly discovers the meaning of his existence, finding a quiet smile on his face. He wonders how things are in the other world, hoping that the times of weakness will continue. When he wakes up, he contemplates starting to walk, as an unseen force descends upon him. No matter what kind of day it is, he will gently illuminate his loved one. He believes that his wish can reach her now, as he sprinkles magic powder on his destined person, shining brightly.

Line by Line Meaning

夜明けの匂いがして
Sensing the scent of dawn

空にまた陽が灯る悲しい冬の日が
A sad winter day where the sun rises in the sky again

一瞬ふわってふわってゆらめくんだ
In a fleeting moment, it gently sways

彼女の寝息が消えるまで
Until her sleeping breath fades away

彼女の想いがとどくまで
Until her thoughts reach

この微かな時間に
In this faint moment

小さな陽が灯るのさ
A small sun lights up

眺めてるボクは
As I watch

光をあびた気分になって
I feel bathed in light

静かな笑顔に
Into a gentle smile

ふと生まれた意味見つけたのさ
I suddenly found the meaning I was looking for