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.
Source:
http://www.circlewithadot.net/bands/bonobos/bio.html
thank you for the music
bonobos Lyrics
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My music fly up
空を仰いで 言葉があふれでた
風に伝わって 君をよぶのさ
Thank you, thank you for the music※
冴えない部屋の窓から つながる景色
夕陽が照らすこの場所で 寂しい夕をむかえてる
流れ星見て「そんなこともあるのか…」
街のざわめきだって 楽隊みたいなもんさ
夜の闇にだって ずいぶん待ってもらったんだ
すべてをつなぐメロディーと ただ歩いてたいよ
(※くり返し)
眠りの街にもきっと 楽しい朝はくるのさ!
太陽が照らすその場所で 静かにあの娘を待つんだ
わらっていたい わらっていたい
扉があいたそのときは
街のざわめきだって 楽隊みたいなもんさ
夜の闇にだって ずいぶん待ってもらったんだ
すべてをつなぐメロディーと 今歩いていくよ
Thank you for the music
Music take me high!
永いあいだ 夢を見てたような
君をつつんだ ボクの思いも
空に溶けりゃいい
(※くり返し)
"Thank you for the music" by Japanese band bonobos is a song about the power of music to transcend boundaries and connect people. The opening lines, "Thank you for the music, my music fly up," express gratitude for the transformative power of music. The singer looks up at the sky and feels the words overflowing inside him, and he hopes the wind will carry this message to someone else who needs it.
The second verse describes a lonely evening spent looking out of a dull room, waiting for a girl who hasn't yet arrived. The singer observes the bustling city and imagines it as a symphony, where every sound joins together to create the beauty of the whole. He longs to walk around with a melody that connects everything and everyone, creating a sense of unity and togetherness.
The final verse speaks of hope: the knowledge that even in the dark and lonely nights, the sun will rise again, and joy will come in the morning. The singer wants to laugh and be happy, and when the door finally opens, he knows that everything will be alright.
Overall, the song celebrates the positive and transformative power of music, a theme that resonates across cultures and generations.
Line by Line Meaning
Thank you for the music
Expressing gratitude for the impact of music on one's life
My music fly up
The power of music to uplift and elevate one's spirit
空を仰いで 言葉があふれでた
Looking up at the sky, overwhelmed by emotion and unable to express it
風に伝わって 君をよぶのさ
Music as a bridge connecting people, calling out to the listener through the wind
Thank you, thank you for the music
Reiterating appreciation for the gift of music
冴えない部屋の窓から つながる景色
Finding beauty and connection through music in an otherwise dull, empty space
夕陽が照らすこの場所で 寂しい夕をむかえてる
Experiencing loneliness at sundown, but finding solace in the music that surrounds them
まだやってこない あの娘を待って 空を眺め
Awaiting the arrival of a special someone, gazing up at the heavens with hope and anticipation
流れ星見て「そんなこともあるのか…」
Reflecting on the wonder and magic of the universe while watching shooting stars
街のざわめきだって 楽隊みたいなもんさ
Comparing the sounds of the city to a symphony, highlighting the musicality of everyday life
夜の闇にだって ずいぶん待ってもらったんだ
Acknowledging the power of music to provide comfort and patience during long, dark nights
すべてをつなぐメロディーと ただ歩いてたいよ
Desiring nothing more than to walk endlessly to the melody that connects everything
(※くり返し)
Repeating the refrain, emphasizing the continuity and power of music
眠りの街にもきっと 楽しい朝はくるのさ!
Finding hope in the idea that even sleeping cities will wake up to a new, joyful morning
太陽が照らすその場所で 静かにあの娘を待つんだ
Waiting patiently for someone special in a peaceful location basked in sunlight
わらっていたい わらっていたい
Longing for joy and laughter through the power of music
扉があいたそのときは
Anticipating the moment when doors will open and new opportunities will arise
すべてをつなぐメロディーと 今歩いていくよ
Walking forward with the melody that connects everything
Music take me high!
Feeling the rush of emotion and energy that music can bring
永いあいだ 夢を見てたような
Sensing a dreamlike quality to the experience of listening to music
君をつつんだ ボクの思いも
Expressing how music can be a way of conveying deep feelings and emotions
空に溶けりゃいい
Expressing a hope that music can be a way of transcending everyday life and reality
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@koarapengin893
※Thank you for the music
My music fly up
空を仰いで 言葉があふれでた
風に伝わって 君をよぶのさ
Thank youthank you for the music※
冴えない部屋の窓から つながる景色
夕陽が照らすこの場所で 寂しい夕をむかえてる
まだやってこない あの娘を待って 空を眺め
流れ星見て「そんなこともあるのか…」
街のざわめきだって 楽隊みたいなもんさ
夜の闇にだって ずいぶん待ってもらったんだ
すべてをつなぐメロディーと ただ歩いてたいよ
(※くり返し)
眠りの街にもきっと 楽しい朝はくるのさ!
太陽が照らすその場所で 静かにあの娘を待つんだ
わらっていたい わらっていたい
扉があいたそのときは
街のざわめきだって 楽隊みたいなもんさ
夜の闇にだって ずいぶん待ってもらったんだ
すべてをつなぐメロディーと 今歩いていくよ
Thank you for the music
Music take me high!
永いあいだ 夢を見てたような
君をつつんだ ボクの思いも
空に溶けりゃいい
@user-lx6ii4ft8i
何年経っても心を揺さぶられる。高揚させる。良い曲は褪せない。
@user-sj1iz3py1w
このリズム！気持ち明るくなるー
@user-tx4gs6gc5n
ずっと好きな曲です
@user-lk4md3fb8l
15年近く経ってもまったく色褪せるどころか、さらに色が濃くなる名曲ლ(´ڡ`ლ)
@Mariah-gn6tf
よく聴いてました🥰♫もうそんな前になるんですね❣️
@user-lk4md3fb8l
@Mariah ですよね〜、そんな僕も今年42歳(笑)未だに聴いたり、作ったり飽きてないですけどね(^^ゞ
@ayakou4613
解散しても永遠の名曲
@Dannver
I love this band.
@keitaki7358
ママになった7年前、0才の娘に毎日聞かせて歌っていた。そして、その娘が7歳になり、この歌を7年ぶりに聞かせたら、知ってるよ！覚えてるよ！って言った。嬉しかった。やぱええ歌やな！
@ryoji-vt5qu
嘘松