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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.

Colonnade
toddle Lyrics

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散らかった部屋に殺されそうだ
飛び出していった
季節を信じて
木々のトンネルの間を抜けてゆく
春の花に　息をとめる
街は君を祝うように
淡い色で闇を照らす
誰の歌に胸焦がし

空に薫る今日をゆく
流れる時は舞う花のように
手の平の上すり抜けておちる
積み上がった荷物に支配されそうだ
飛び出していった
どうでもかまわない
願ってもそれを世界は許さない
冬の星に　息をとめる
街は君を祝うように
黒く響く音を消して
誰の歌に胸焦がし
空に薫る今日をゆく

流れる時は舞う雪のように
手の平の上すり抜けておちる

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Colonnade" by toddle describe someone who feels trapped in a cluttered room, overwhelmed and on the verge of being killed by the mess. They decide to break free and, putting their faith in the changing seasons, venture outside and move through a tunnel of trees. Breathless at the sight of spring flowers, the city seems to celebrate their escape with an illuminating glow of pale colors. Still, the singer is haunted by someone's song and the burning desire to find a purpose in a world that seems to disallow their wishes. In winter, they hold their breath at the sight of stars and the city cheers once more, erasing the echoes of a dark and disturbing sound, as if to bring peace to the wandering soul. Yet, there is still a sense of restlessness as they go on to mention the constant flow of time, like the dance of falling petals or snowflakes, that slips through their fingers, always reminding them of the uncertainty of their journey.

The lyrics of "Colonnade" convey a sense of confusion and disorientation, mixed with a longing for purpose and freedom. The cluttered room can be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's state of mind, where they feel stifled and suffocated by life's demands. However, they find the courage to break free and embark on a journey, hoping to find meaning in the changing seasons and the natural beauty of the world around them. The sense of restlessness that permeates the lyrics could be seen as a reflection of the artist's own struggles with anxiety and depression, highlighting their desire to break free from the constraints of their own mind.

Line by Line Meaning

散らかった部屋に殺されそうだ
Feeling suffocated in a messy room.

飛び出していった
Escaping from the chaos by leaving.

季節を信じて
Believing in the changing seasons.

木々のトンネルの間を抜けてゆく
Passing through the tunnel of trees.

春の花に　息をとめる
Holding your breath at the sight of spring flowers.

街は君を祝うように
The city celebrates you.

淡い色で闇を照らす
Illuminating the darkness with soft colors.

誰の歌に胸焦がし
Feeling anxious listening to someone's song.

空に薫る今日をゆく
Going through today, with the scent of the sky.

流れる時は舞う花のように
Time flows like dancing flowers.

手の平の上すり抜けておちる
Slipping through the palm of your hand and falling.