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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.

In a Balloon
toddle Lyrics

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どこか遠くへ　でかける途中
高い窓から　見おろした街
はてしない海　よどんで光る
戻れと呼ぶ声　ふりきり進め
ありきたりで　気持ちなだめている
現実の夢　さけぶ声に変わる
意識の中で　旅する途中
戻れと呼ぶ声　ふりきり進め

ありきたりじゃ
おさまりつかないよ
現実の夢　ふくらんではじける
黒い鳥が　空を切って飛んでゆく
遠くのビル霞んでいる
今愛し景色過ぎて

裏がえしに　さかさまから戻り
くりかえす　そして終りを告げる

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Toddle's song "In a Balloon" describe the experience of being in a hot air balloon and traveling through a city and over a vast, endless sea. The singer hears a voice calling them to turn back and return to reality, but they choose to ignore it and continue on their journey. The mundane and ordinary aspects of life are comforting, but the excitement and adventure of the journey are too enticing to resist.

As the journey progresses, the singer's consciousness seems to merge with the experience of traveling in the balloon. The voice calling them back to reality is still present, but it is drowned out by the exhilaration of being in the moment. The singer realizes that a life that is too ordinary and predictable can't contain the fantastical dreamlike elements that they are experiencing in the balloon. The journey ends with the singer feeling fulfilled and satisfied, ready to return to reality but still carrying the experience of the journey with them.

Overall, the lyrics to "In a Balloon" are about the tension between the comforts of reality and the excitement of the unknown. The singer chooses to embrace the unknown and let go of the voice calling them back to reality. The balloon journey becomes a metaphor for taking risks and pursuing one's dreams.

Line by Line Meaning

どこか遠くへ　でかける途中
On our way to a faraway place

高い窓から　見おろした街
Looking down at the city from a tall window

はてしない海　よどんで光る
The endless sea shines with a stillness

戻れと呼ぶ声　ふりきり進め
Ignoring the voice that calls us back and pushing forward

ありきたりで　気持ちなだめている
Trying to calm ourselves with ordinary thoughts

現実の夢　さけぶ声に変わる
The dream of reality turns into a screaming voice

意識の中で　旅する途中
On a journey within our own consciousness

ありきたりじゃ
Ordinary thoughts won't cut it

おさまりつかないよ
We can't be satisfied with ordinary thoughts

現実の夢　ふくらんではじける
The dream of reality expands and bursts

黒い鳥が　空を切って飛んでゆく
A black bird cuts through the sky as it flies away