at the very beginning Hosomi start the HIATUS by wrote all the songs except for two songs which he wrote with Masasucks, and he produced the album in collaboration with Horie.
On May 25, 2009, it was newly announced that keyboardist Ichiyou Izawa from Tokyo Jihen and drummer Masakazu Ichinose from Asparagus joined as tour artists.
On May 27, 2009, their first album, Trash We'd Love, was released. Because of the band members' background popularity, their album reached No. 1 on the Oricon albums chart in Japan.
from the time being the HIATUS has now released 3 full-length album aside their first album. there are Anomaly on June 30, 2010 and A World Of Pandemonium on November 23, 2011 in which they colaborated with Jamie Blake (tracks 4 : Souls and Tracks 10 : On Your Way Home).
recently they released a Studio Live Session DVD called The Afterglow where they accompanied by a small orchestra and with Jamie also.
Sunset Off The Coastline
the HIATUS Lyrics
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The Vietnam war came to an end
‘Time for liberation'
That was what some thought it would be
Don't remember how
How I ended up in this town
Still I feel the same as if
You watched the train come and go
From what's left of old town
The flower still grows in me
I grew up, a bit clued up
Got jaded and then faded
Believing in our happy ending
Like a sunset off the coastline
Never cheated
We never lied, too
We hated before they hated us
She was so strong
And she was so sad
I guess I was the same way
Just don't close your eyes
Just don't close your eyes
This could be my direction
You tell me you are doing fine
We're just waiting for the answers
Wind blowing one direction
You tell me you are doing fine
We're just waiting for the answers
I'm writing down my thoughts
Like chasing down something to hold
Something to lean on
When leaving off the sail
You're giving me something to bet on
Something to go on
And after all I have survived
Your cheek is what this morn' reminds
It's darkness you cast away
That leaves the seed right where you stand
As you look into my sentiment
Your flower grows
The song Sunset Off The Coastline by The HIATUS reflects on the passage of time and the nostalgic memories that accompany it. The lyrics begin by reflecting on the end of the Vietnam War, a pivotal moment in history that symbolized the possibility of liberation for many. However, even as time passes and things change, the singer still feels connected to someone they met a long time ago. They remember watching trains come and go, and seeing flowers grow in the remnants of old towns.
As the song continues, the lyrics tell the story of a relationship that has endured over time. The singer admits that they have grown jaded and faded, but still believes in the possibility of a happy ending. They reflect on their past, remembering that they never cheated or lied, but that there was still hate directed at them. They remember feeling strong and sad, just like their partner. Even as they acknowledge the difficulties they have faced, the singer is committed to keeping their eyes open and continuing to move forward.
The chorus of the song speaks to the uncertainty that lies ahead. The singer is trying to find their direction and waiting for the answers that will guide them. The wind is blowing in one direction, and the singer's partner tells them that they are doing fine. Through all of this, the singer is writing down their thoughts, trying to find something to hold onto and to lean on. They are looking for something to bet on, something to hold onto as they navigate the challenges of life.
Overall, Sunset Off The Coastline is a powerful song that speaks to the challenges and opportunities of life. Through its lyrics, the song encourages us to keep moving forward, even in the face of uncertainty and difficulty.
Line by Line Meaning
The year I was born
I was born in the same year that the Vietnam War came to an end
The Vietnam war came to an end
The war in Vietnam ended in the year of my birth
‘Time for liberation'
Some people believed that with the end of the Vietnam War, it was time for freedom and liberation
That was what some thought it would be
However, not everyone agreed that the end of the war would bring about the liberation that some expected
Don't remember how
I cannot recall how I ended up in this town
How I ended up in this town
I am not sure how I came to live in this particular place
Still I feel the same as if
Despite my confusion about my arrival in this town, I still feel the same as when I first met you
It's the first day I met you
My feelings towards you have not changed since the day we first met
You watched the train come and go
You used to observe the trains as they arrived and departed from the old part of town
From what's left of old town
The old part of town is all that remains in that area
The flower still grows in me
That memory is still alive and vibrant within me
I grew up, a bit clued up
As I got older, I became more knowledgeable and aware of things
Got jaded and then faded
However, my experiences caused me to become cynical and eventually lose my enthusiasm for things
Believing in our happy ending
I used to believe that we would have a happy ending together
Like a sunset off the coastline
It was a beautiful, romantic and idealistic dream, like a sunset view from the coast
Never cheated
We never cheated on each other
We never lied, too
Similarly, we never lied to each other
We hated before they hated us
We were already experiencing negative emotions before others directed hate towards us
She was so strong
She was a very emotionally strong person
And she was so sad
But at the same time, she carried a deep sadness with her
I guess I was the same way
I think I felt the same way too
Just don't close your eyes
I am urging you not to avoid or ignore our current situation
This could be my direction
This could be the direction I need to take in my life
You tell me you are doing fine
You assure me everything is going well with you
We're just waiting for the answers
However, there are still uncertainties and questions we need to answer
Wind blowing one direction
There is a decisive wind blowing in one particular direction
I'm writing down my thoughts
I am recording my feelings and thoughts on paper
Like chasing down something to hold
It feels like I am chasing something that is always out of reach
Something to lean on
I am seeking something reliable to depend on during tough times
When leaving off the sail
When venturing out and taking on new challenges
You're giving me something to bet on
However, you are providing me with hope and something to believe in despite the uncertainties
Something to go on
A reason to keep moving forward
And after all I have survived
Despite all the difficulties I have encountered and overcome
Your cheek is what this morn' reminds
Looking at you reminds me of the warmth and comfort you offer me
It's darkness you cast away
Your presence helps dissipate any darkness or negativity around me
That leaves the seed right where you stand
You have a significant impact on me, and wherever you go, you leave an imprint
As you look into my sentiment
As you observe and understand my feelings and emotions
Your flower grows
You bring about growth and positivity within me
Writer(s): Koji Ueno, Keitaro Izawa, Takeshi Hosomi, Masayuki Kagoya, Takashi Kashikura Copyright: Universal Music Publishing LLC
Contributed by Brody C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.