1977/Blue Sky

1977/Blue Sky was the album released by Yagami Toll's solo project, in May 2004. The title track deals with the death of Toll's older brother, and how Toll was inspired to become a drummer. The Japanese lyrics are spoken by Toll. The English lyrics are a translation of the Japanese lyrics, and just to clear up any confusion, I'll remind you that the English lyrics are not my translation, they are in the original song. If you haven't heard it, go listen to it! Buck-Tick wouldn't exist without Toll! I transcribed these by listening to them, so I can't be 100% sure of their accuracy, but I'll wager a solid 95%. Brought to you following Lovely Rita's request for Toll solo material. The last part is like a nice little kanji lesson for all of you studying Japanese~

1977/Blue Sky

Yagami Toll & Optical Surfers

彼は突然、旅立った。

His departure was sudden.

ロックを教えてくれた。

He showed me everything about rock-n-roll.

レコードに指紋をつけると、怒られた。

He told me not to put fingerprints on the records.

１９６９．春だった。

Spring 1969.

私はあの時代の音の匂い、思いっ切り、染込んだ。

He plays, breathing smell and noise of those days.

ロックが聞こえてきた。

Now, I can hear the rock-n-roll.

彼は突然、旅立った。

His departure was sudden.

ドラムとレコード残していった。

Drum set and records left behind.

１９７７．春だった。

Spring 1977.

ドラムを片付けると言われると

She told me to put the drum set away.

彼の魂が私の手足に伝わり

His spirit ran through my flesh.

自由にオープンした。

And my soul lifts off…

ロックが聞こえてきた。

Now, I can hear the rock-n-roll.

山

Mountain

森

Forest

海

Ocean

湖

Lake

太陽

Sun

月

Moon

雲

Clouds

雨

Rain

風

Wind

雷

Thunder

青空

And…blue sky.

ロックが聞こえてきた。

Now, I can hear rock-n-roll.