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.
Sack Dress
toddle Lyrics
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目を閉じて守る自分
正しい悲しみと正しい怒りと
けがれたりしない正しい涙
何も感じない動かない心
間違ったりしない利口な心で
なぜだろう少し なぜだろう寂しい
見つめ合う事を忘れ
正しい喜びと正しい痛みと
けがれたりしない正しい笑顔
何も感じない動かない心
間違ったりしない利口な心
何も見たくない 真っ白な心
何も感じられない
何も感じたくない
なぜだろう少し なぜだろう寂しい
The lyrics of Toddle's song "Sack Dress" are about the pain and sadness that one holds deep within themselves, and how they try to protect themselves from the world. The first verse talks about how even though there are sad and broken things in their life, they close their eyes and guard themselves. The next verse talks about how there are "correct" emotions to feel, such as the right kind of sadness, anger, or tears, and that these emotions are pure and unblemished. The following lines speak about a heart that is numb and motionless, but also intelligent and never making mistakes.
The chorus repeats the message that there is a certain kind of joy and pain that is pure and untainted by impurities. The heart remains numb and unmoving, always making the right choices but also continuously feeling a sense of emptiness and loneliness. The final lines express a desire to forget the memories that have caused pain, and a desire to feel nothing at all.
Overall, the lyrics of "Sack Dress" explore the theme of emotional numbness, and the ways in which people try to protect themselves from the pain of the world. The song speaks to the struggle of finding balance between protecting oneself and allowing vulnerability and authentic emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
壊れそうな悲しい事も
Even sad things that feel like they will break me, I protect by closing my eyes.
目を閉じて守る自分
I protect myself by closing my eyes.
正しい悲しみと正しい怒りと
I only allow myself the 'right' amount of sadness and anger.
けがれたりしない正しい涙
My tears are always pure and never contaminated.
何も感じない動かない心
I have a numb and unfeeling heart.
間違ったりしない利口な心で
I try to always be logical and never make mistakes.
なぜだろう少し なぜだろう寂しい
I don't know why, but sometimes I still feel a little lonely.
見つめ合う事を忘れ
I forget to look into people's eyes and connect with them.
傷つけた記憶消して
I try to erase memories of hurting others.
正しい喜びと正しい痛みと
I only allow myself the 'right' amount of joy and pain.
けがれたりしない正しい笑顔
My smiles are always pure and never fake.
何も感じない動かない心
I have a numb and unfeeling heart.
間違ったりしない利口な心
I try to always be logical and never make mistakes.
何も見たくない 真っ白な心
I don't want to see anything, and have a pure, blank heart.
何も感じられない
I can't feel anything.
何も感じたくない
I don't want to feel anything.
なぜだろう少し なぜだろう寂しい
I don't know why, but sometimes I still feel a little lonely.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ひさ子 田渕
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jonkkaff
Lyrics:
I close my eyes to protect myself against a sad thing that breaks me down
A right sorrow, a right anger, a right tear that will never been spoiled
With unmoving mind that does not sense anything, with clever mind that does not make any mistake
I don't know why, but I feel a bit lonely
I forget to see each other and erase a memory that I hurt somebody
A right joy, a right pain, a right smile that will never been spoiled
Unmoving mind that does not sense anything, clever mind that does not make any mistake
Spotlessly white mind that would not see anything
I can't feel anything, don't want to feel anything
I don't know why, but I feel a bit lonely
@talesofwhatever2217
I just love low budget video clips
@OdeezyBaby18
Makes me feel nostalgic of a life I haven't lived. I really love Toddle.
@xmoltarx
funny to read this same comment on many japanese youtube videos
@jonkkaff
Lyrics:
I close my eyes to protect myself against a sad thing that breaks me down
A right sorrow, a right anger, a right tear that will never been spoiled
With unmoving mind that does not sense anything, with clever mind that does not make any mistake
I don't know why, but I feel a bit lonely
I forget to see each other and erase a memory that I hurt somebody
A right joy, a right pain, a right smile that will never been spoiled
Unmoving mind that does not sense anything, clever mind that does not make any mistake
Spotlessly white mind that would not see anything
I can't feel anything, don't want to feel anything
I don't know why, but I feel a bit lonely
@MegaSandman77
Kinda funny. Number Girl reminded me so much of the Pixies, and after Kim Deal left and started the Breeders this band reminds me a ton of the Breeders. Both Toddle and the Breeders were more melodic than the original yet in many ways sounded more as we imagined the original than the original sounded themselves.
@KKKK_2806
かっこいい！
@mradamcooley
new album is awesome! love Toddle & Zazen & Sloth Love Chunks and i miss Number Girl so much
@bammeu
Cool! Hisako revealed one more talent! Her dricing skillz!
@kokujin126
I love this song...it's awesome!!
@swift0529
usインディーが好きな人はハマるよね、この音。 思わずsuperchunkを連想してしまいました。 Number Girlの頃みたいに対バンとかしないかなぁ。