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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.

Hesitate to See
toddle Lyrics

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今日もまたここにひとり
ゴミ溜めに吐いた　捨て台詞
終わりのメロディーに捧ぐ
あぁ　言葉なんてないさ
大切なことを見ようとしない
簡単なことが歪んで見えるよ
未来ひとつふたつ数え
煙の向こうへゆれる

終わりのメロディーが響く
あぁ　言葉なんていらないさ

簡単なことにとらわれている
大切なことが歪んで見えるよ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to toddle's song "Hesitate to See" are about feeling disconnected and lost, not knowing what is truly important in life. The singer is alone in a garbage dump, feeling worthless and throwing away harsh words. They surrender to the melody of the end, feeling that there are no words to describe the pain they are feeling.

The second verse talks about how simple things can seem distorted when you don't have clarity in your life. The singer is looking towards the future, counting one, two, and three, but it's all blurry, and they are swaying into the smoke. The melody of the end is still playing, and it echoes in their head, making them feel the futility of words when they can't express what's going on in their minds.

Overall, the lyrics are about feeling lost and disconnected, unable to see what truly matters in life. The melody of the end is a metaphor for the finality of life, the one thing that will always be there, even when everything else feels pointless. It's a reflection on the human condition and how we often get so caught up in superficial things that we forget what truly matters.

Line by Line Meaning

今日もまたここにひとり
Once again, I find myself alone in this place.

ゴミ溜めに吐いた　捨て台詞
I spat out some trashy words in frustration.

終わりのメロディーに捧ぐ
I dedicate these words to the end of a melody.

あぁ　言葉なんてないさ
Oh, there are no words for this feeling.

大切なことを見ようとしない
I'm not trying to see what's really important.

簡単なことが歪んで見えるよ
Simple things can appear distorted.

未来ひとつふたつ数え
Counting one or two futures ahead.

煙の向こうへゆれる
Swinging beyond the smoke.

終わりのメロディーが響く
The melody of the end resounds.

あぁ　言葉なんていらないさ
Oh, I don't need any words for this.

簡単なことにとらわれている
I'm caught up in simple things.