The band came into being when vocalist Kiyoharu (清春) from the band ＧＡＲＮＥＴ and guitarist Shin (臣) from GERACEE decided to collaborate. Kiyoharu then invited Hitoki (人時), the bassist from Garnet, to join. The band's concept was based upon the idea of "yume wa nai" (dreams don't exist).
Kuroyume started their career as one of the pioneers of the visual rock scene. Next to artists such as LUNA SEA or the early works of L'Arc～en～Ciel, Kuroyume was one of the most influential, and to this day many artists have tried to replicate the sound of their early era. Albums during this era included "生きていた中絶児" (Ikiteita Chuzetsuji, 1992), "亡骸を…" (Nakigara o... , 1993), and "迷える百合達" (Mayoeru Yuritachi, 1994).
After Shin left the group, Kiyoharu and Hitoki continued as a duo. The first Kuroyume album without Shin was "feminism" (1995). The album took the band into more pop territory than they had ever been before. The album featured hit songs such as "優しい悲劇" (Yasashii Higeki) and "Miss MOONLIGHT." The follow-up to "feminism" was "FAKE STAR" (1996). "FAKE STAR" still featured slick production to appeal to the pop crowd and also featured more songs with a punk edge. Also, it is important to say that Hitoki played guitar on most of the band songs after Shin left.
The influence of punk rock on Kuroyume would continue with their next release, "DRUG TREATMENT" (1997). While having hit songs such as "NITE & DAY" and "Spray," the album also contained what would be their most punk-influenced works to date. The album is also home to one of the most famous songs Kuroyume has ever done, "Like A Angel." Later that year a live album at Shinjuku LOFT was released, and to this day remains to be one of the best examples of Kuroyume's amazing power while playing live. In 1998, Kuroyume would release one last proper album, "CORKSCREW." It was the most abrasive, loud, and fast album they had ever done. While the album was still fun, the simplicity of the writing began to show. The band would break up the following year.
Immediately following the break up, Kiyoharu formed the band SADS. That band's original run lasted until 2003, and from 2004 onward Kiyoharu was active as a solo artist.
Unlike Kiyoharu, HITOKI returned to the indie scene. Along with keeping busy with projects such as HITOKI-PIRANHAHEADS, SSS, SUPER DROP BABIES, and Dummy's Corporation, Hitoki also served as a session/support musician for many bands and artists, including AKI, IZAM, ROBOTS, Creature Creature, 大塚愛, and Hysteric Blue.
On January 29th, 2009, Kiyoharu and Hitoki reunited for Kuroyume's "the end" ～CORKSCREW A GO GO! FINAL～ on the 10 year anniversary of their last live. The one-night event was supposed to serve as the official end of Kuroyume. However, the following year, Kiyoharu announced the band's reformation.
優しい悲劇
黒夢 Lyrics
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見透かす事出来れば
Sorry I'm Late わがままでも
うなずけてあげたのに
Oh それは 偶然に寄り添った
First moment 二月の色が香る
そう少しづつ僕が
許せる事 増やせば
邪魔されず過ごせたの
Oh 息が 白い冬を告げたね
Next moment 二月の色に変わる
今も 僕を染め上げてゆく
胸に溶け込む風だった
優し過ぎる悲劇を
君の瞳に最後の Melody
哀しすぎる喜劇を
僕の瞳に映した Sweet Irony
とりつくろう笑顔は
言い訳にもならない
Oh それは裏腹に過ぎて行く
Last Moment 二月の色も終わる
今も 僕を惑わせるのは
風に溶け込む君だった
優し過ぎる悲劇を
君の瞳に最後の Melody
哀しすぎる喜劇を
僕の瞳に映した Sweet Irony
優し過ぎる悲劇が
君の瞳を塞いだ Melody
哀し過ぎる喜劇が
僕の瞳に始まるよ Memory
(Sweet Irony)
The lyrics of 黒夢's "優しい悲劇" portray a melancholic story of a man looking back at his past relationship with bittersweet emotions. He wishes he could have understood his partner a little better, apologized to her, and gave her the attention she deserved. He reminisces the moments when their love story began in the winter month of February, and how he could forgive her for small mistakes as their understanding grew. However, he knew that their time together was limited and was hindranced by external factors. As their relationship went on, he finds himself lost in thought and uncertain about his feelings, as she was the constant element in his life. In the end, he is left with memories of their past and the realization of his mistakes. As he looks at her for the last time, he sees a sympathetic melody in her eyes, while he sees sweet irony in his own.
The lyrics of "優しい悲劇" reflect on themes such as introspection, regret, and a longing for warmth and genuine affection. Despite the brief time they had together, they experienced moments of love and growth. Still, it ended in a sorrowful manner with only memories and a realization of missed chances. The song's musical arrangement also adds to the somber tone of the lyrics, with the melody growing progressively more intense and melancholic. Overall, this song is a nostalgic tribute to the fragility of love and the importance of cherishing it while it lasts.
Line by Line Meaning
あと少しだけ君を
見透かす事出来れば
If I could just see through you a little bit more
Sorry I'm Late わがままでも
うなずけてあげたのに
I would have nodded along even if you were selfish and said "sorry I'm late"
Oh それは 偶然に寄り添った
First moment 二月の色が香る
Oh, that was the first moment we coincidentally got close to each other, with the scent of February in the air
そう少しづつ僕が
許せる事 増やせば
制限された時間
邪魔されず過ごせたの
If I could gradually increase the things that I can forgive, I could spend the limited time we have uninterrupted
Oh 息が 白い冬を告げたね
Next moment 二月の色に変わる
Oh, that breath signaled the arrival of the white winter, which changed to the color of February
今も 僕を染め上げてゆく
胸に溶け込む風だった
Even now, it was the wind that melted into my heart and dyed me
とりつくろう笑顔は
言い訳にもならない
Oh それは裏腹に過ぎて行く
Last Moment 二月の色も終わる
A smile that tries to cover things up isn't an excuse. Oh, that passed by contrary to the end of the color of February
今も 僕を惑わせるのは
風に溶け込む君だった
Even now, it was you who melted into the wind and confused me
優し過ぎる悲劇を
君の瞳に最後の Melody
哀しすぎる喜劇を
僕の瞳に映した Sweet Irony
The tragedy that's too gentle, with the last melody in your eyes, and the comedy that's too sad, reflected in my eyes as sweet irony
優し過ぎる悲劇が
君の瞳を塞いだ Melody
哀し過ぎる喜劇が
僕の瞳に始まるよ Memory
(Sweet Irony)
The tragedy that's too gentle filled your eyes with melody, and the comedy that's too sad begins a memory in my eyes (sweet irony)
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: 清春
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
夕陽
優しい悲劇
歌 黒夢
作詞：清春
作曲：清春
あと少しだけ君を
見透かす事出来れば
Sorry I'm Late 我がままでも
頷けてあげたのに
Oh それは 偶然に寄り添った
First moment 2月の色が香る
そう少しづつ僕が 許せる事 増やせば
制限された時間 邪魔されず 過ごせたの
Oh 息が 白い冬を告げたね
Next moment 2月の色に変わる
今も 僕を染め上げてゆく
胸に溶け込む風だった
優し過ぎる悲劇を
君の瞳に最後の Melody
哀しすぎる喜劇を
僕の瞳に映した Sweet Irony※
とりつくろう笑顔は言い訳にもならない
Oh それは裏腹に過ぎて行く
Last Moment 2月の色も終わる
今も 僕を惑わせるのは
風に溶け込む君だった
優し過ぎる悲劇を
君の瞳に最後の Melody
哀しすぎる喜劇を
僕の瞳に映した Sweet Irony※
優し過ぎる悲劇が
君の瞳を塞いだ Melody
哀し過ぎる喜劇が
僕の瞳に始まるよ Memory
(Sweet Irony)
シャイア・グレイン
1:22！！
2:10！！
3:32！！
２月の色が香る
２月の色に変わる！！
２月の色の終わる！！
追記：２０２１年２月２７日の向日葵プリンセスのライブイベントの第１部（１２：３０～１４：００）が終わった後でこれをたまたま聴いたら（約１４時～１５時）、詞が２月でしたので良い唄でした！！
２月ポーズが良かった！！
＆清春さんは、やっぱりカッコイイ！！
夕陽
優しい悲劇
歌 黒夢
作詞：清春
作曲：清春
あと少しだけ君を
見透かす事出来れば
Sorry I'm Late 我がままでも
頷けてあげたのに
Oh それは 偶然に寄り添った
First moment 2月の色が香る
そう少しづつ僕が 許せる事 増やせば
制限された時間 邪魔されず 過ごせたの
Oh 息が 白い冬を告げたね
Next moment 2月の色に変わる
今も 僕を染め上げてゆく
胸に溶け込む風だった
優し過ぎる悲劇を
君の瞳に最後の Melody
哀しすぎる喜劇を
僕の瞳に映した Sweet Irony※
とりつくろう笑顔は言い訳にもならない
Oh それは裏腹に過ぎて行く
Last Moment 2月の色も終わる
今も 僕を惑わせるのは
風に溶け込む君だった
優し過ぎる悲劇を
君の瞳に最後の Melody
哀しすぎる喜劇を
僕の瞳に映した Sweet Irony※
優し過ぎる悲劇が
君の瞳を塞いだ Melody
哀し過ぎる喜劇が
僕の瞳に始まるよ Memory
(Sweet Irony)
黒夢多し
歌詞ありがとうございます！
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歌詞アップあすm(__)m
Wine Mind
Classic! Excellent! Passionate! One of my favourite band songs since my university life 25 years ago. Hard to imagine how band in 90's make such perfect sound formation and never outdated. 黒夢 fan from Hong Kong.
野沢宗雄式野沢宗雄的野沢宗雄風野沢宗雄式分野沢山野沢宗雄系野沢宗雄型野沢宗雄版野沢宗雄派野沢宗雄
Thank-you very much for your loving Japanese Mellow Mysterious Musical🌹
Show-Da
綺麗なメロディなのに不安感が迫ってくる感覚が絶妙に良い
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ホンマにそれよ🌹
K I
黒夢ってそういう感情の対極をそそる曲が多い気がする
だからトップ戦線で活躍していたんだろうなって思った
more read
不協和音と感受性豊かなメロディが心地よい。歌詞の対比構造も一品。超名曲。
Josué CF
Me fascina su estilo y sus canciones son vibrantes...grandes