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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Good Morning Groove
bonobos Lyrics

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新しい朝の日差し僕んとこはまだいいから
あの人の住む街を照らしておくれよ

欲張りなあの娘はまだ不安な顔で夢見てる
多分今日も会えないからよろしくどうぞ

Good Morning Groove

一人ぼっちで二人ぼっちで

朝が分からずに起きてきていつものように窓を開けて
暗い空に舌打ちするそんな僕だよ

Good Morning Groove

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bonobos' song "Good Morning Groove" can be interpreted as the singer addressing the morning and the uncertainties it brings. The first verse speaks of a new day and the hope that the singer's own surroundings are good, while urging the morning to shine on the town where someone they care for lives. The second verse talks about a girl who is still dreaming with an uneasy face, possibly because the singer won't be able to see her that day. The chorus, "Good Morning Groove," is perhaps an acknowledgement of the difficulties and unknowns that come with waking up each day, but also an embrace of the energy and potential that comes with starting fresh.

The lyrics of "Good Morning Groove" can be interpreted in different ways, depending on the perspective of the listener. However, they are generally positive and convey a sense of hope, even in uncertain times. The use of both Japanese and English lyrics gives the song a unique cultural blend, while also making it more accessible to a wider audience.

Line by Line Meaning

新しい朝の日差し僕んとこはまだいいから
The morning sun is shining bright where I am, but could you shine it on the city where that person lives?

あの人の住む街を照らしておくれよ
Could you shine the morning sun on the city where that person lives?

欲張りなあの娘はまだ不安な顔で夢見てる
That greedy girl is still dreaming with an uneasy face.

多分今日も会えないからよろしくどうぞ
Since I probably won't see her again today, please take care of her.

Good Morning Groove
Good Morning Groove

一人ぼっちで二人ぼっちで
Alone, by myself.

朝が分からずに起きてきていつものように窓を開けて
I woke up without understanding what time it is, opened the window like I always do.

暗い空に舌打ちするそんな僕だよ
I'm the kind of person who clicks their tongue at the dark sky.

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