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Tabuchi, Hisako 田渕ひさ子 - guitar, vocals
born 1975 DEC 09
from Fukuoka prefecture
since starting guitar at age 13, continued to play guitar in girl bands without stopping. joined Number Girl at 19 and moved to Tokyo in 1998. after the break-up in 2002, formed Toddle. in 2003, joined Bloodthirsty Butchers.
Her intense guitar playing that would wake a sleeping child is impressive, but taking over vocals for the first time in Toddle, she shows a never-before-seen side of herself. apparently had been karaoke buddies with Kobayashi before forming the band. currently mentally training for various things while living a busy daily life.

Kobayashi, Ai 小林愛 - guitar, vocals
born 1975 DEC 02
from Kanagawa prefecture
began guitar at age 18 due to joining a band, but because she especially liked listening to lo-fi stuff, she convinced herself she didn't need to be good with an instrument and so skipped practicing which she regrets somewhat reaching this point without improving. in 1998, began Swarm's Arm and is still loosely active with them.
invited by her drinking buddy Tabuchi, she joined Toddle. since she was a fan of Tabuchi's guitar, she gets chills. before joining, worked with Ezaki as support for Luminous Orange.

Ezaki, Noritoshi 江崎典利 - bass
born 1972 OCT 02
from Fukuoka prefecture
began piano at age 4. picked up a bass at 21 and starts going to the studio with Eiji of the band Rumtag in which he still currently continues playing. after performing as Stand Cast Bagg, they recruited Yasuoka, Hideki and became Rumtag. moved to Tokyo in 2001. if he's needed, he generally will play anywhere. having played essential support in Pealout, he's currently handling bass in Luminous Orange.
participated in a concert as guest bassist when Toddle was made of 3 members, and due to huge fanfare, joined officially. old friends with Tabuchi sinde Fukuoka days. after a long time, rhythm section of he and Yasuoka has been revived.

Yasuoka, Hideki 安岡秀樹 - drums
born 1976 JAN 26
from Kouchi prefecture
at age 16, starts drums in hardcore band at invitation of older brother. in 1995, forms Stinkbomb with Eiji(of Rumtag) and Nakao, Kentarou (Sloth Love Chunks). after break-up, begins Rumtag with Eiji. after moving to Tokyo in 1999, leaves Rumtag. begins Niumun in 2000 and is still lively and active.

Bakadana~
toddle Lyrics

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昨日までのこと　返してほしいもの
どこに置いて来たのか
見あたらないよ
全部忘れてしまった
しょうがないな　ばかだなァ
黙り込んだまま　何も聞こえない
何が大切だとか　何を嫌うとか
好きにするから

せつないな　ばかだなァ

しょうがないを　繰り返して
せつないな　ばかだなァ

Overall Meaning

In "Bakadana," Toddle sings about a feeling of regret and longing for something lost or forgotten. The lyrics begin with the singer expressing a desire to have something returned to them that they seem to have misplaced, but can't seem to find. The line "全部忘れてしまった　しょうがないな　ばかだなァ" translates to "I've forgotten everything, there's nothing I can do, I'm so stupid." This line and others like it throughout the song reveal a sense of frustration and helplessness on the part of the singer.

The second verse of the song conveys a feeling of being lost or unsure of what to do next. The line "何が大切だとか　何を嫌うとか　好きにするから" roughly means "I'll do what I like, regardless of what's important or what I hate." This line points to a sense of detachment and disillusionment with the world around the singer. The refrain of "しょうがないを　繰り返して　せつないな　ばかだなァ" roughly means "I keep saying 'it can't be helped,' and it's painful, I'm so stupid." This refrain reinforces the theme of feeling helpless and foolish.

Overall, "Bakadana" is a melancholy song that delves into themes of regret, loss, and uncertainty. The singer seems to be struggling with their place in the world and their ability to make sense of their experiences.

Line by Line Meaning

昨日までのこと　返してほしいもの
I wish I could have back what I had yesterday

どこに置いて来たのか
I can't find where I left it

見あたらないよ
It's nowhere to be found

全部忘れてしまった
I've completely forgotten about it

しょうがないな　ばかだなァ
It can't be helped, I'm such an idiot

黙り込んだまま　何も聞こえない
I'm silent and can't hear anything

何が大切だとか　何を嫌うとか
What's important, what I dislike

好きにするから
I'll do as I please

せつないな　ばかだなァ
It's painful, I'm such an idiot

しょうがないを　繰り返して
Repeating 'it can't be helped'

せつないな　ばかだなァ
It's painful, I'm such an idiot