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.
Like an Angel
黒夢 Lyrics
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触る物全て興味を示してた
細かなプライドで髪を伸ばし始める
不安ばかりなのに
気持ちはときめいたね
Just close my eyes.
Just close my sky.
気が付けばいつの日か
Just close my sky.
窓のない部屋で 膝を抱えてる
例えばそう君が泣き崩れたとしても
空気変えるような
Jokeも吐き出せない
せめて認めること
恥じなかったその後
「正気の僕じゃない」
心にそう言った
Open my eyes. Open my sky.
ふさぎ込む君を見て
Open my life. Open my sky.
水を得た様に胸が想い出す
天使の羽を広げ そびえる夢
飛び越えたい
幼き時を浮かべ 息を止めて
泳いでたい
天使の羽を広げ 遥かな夢
追い越せたら
初期衝動に 魅せられて
走り出した
僕の感性 いつまでも
閉じたくない
Don't close my eyes.
Don't close my sky.
ベッドに隠して有る
Open your eyes. Open your sky.
ナイフをかざして窓を削るから
天使の羽を広げ そびえる夢
飛び越えたい
幼き時を浮かべ もがくように
泳いでたい
合図を出してくれた 君を連れて
飛び越えたい
天使の羽があれば
僕は歌い続けるだろう
次の夢 飛び越えて行く
The lyrics of 黒夢's song, "Like an Angel," are quite introspective and touch on themes of youthful innocence, vulnerability, and longing. The song begins with the image of a young boy leaning out of a window at night, fully engaged with the world around him and eager to explore. Despite his fears and uncertainties, he allows himself to be carried away by the thrill of the moment, closing his eyes and surrendering to the sensation. As the song progresses, the mood becomes more complex and bittersweet, as the boy grapples with the realization that life is not always easy or fair. He tries to mask his pain and confusion with humor and bravado but ultimately accepts that he cannot hide or deny his true feelings. In the end, he looks to the future with a mix of hope and trepidation, eager to soar beyond the limitations of his present circumstances and rediscover the magic of his childhood.
Line by Line Meaning
窓から手を伸ばす少年の夜には
In the night, of a little boy stretching his hand out of the window,
触る物全て興味を示してた
he showed an interest in every object he touched.
細かなプライドで髪を伸ばし始める
Starting to grow his hair with his little pride,
不安ばかりなのに
although full of anxiety,
気持ちはときめいたね
his feelings still throbbed with excitement.
Just close my eyes.
Just close my eyes.
Just close my sky.
Just close my sky.
気が付けばいつの日か
Before he knew it, one day,
Just close my life.
Just close my life.
Just close my sky.
Just close my sky.
窓のない部屋で 膝を抱えてる
He hugs his knees in a windowless room.
例えばそう君が泣き崩れたとしても
For example, if you were to break down crying,
空気変えるような
it won't change the atmosphere around you,
Jokeも吐き出せない
even jokes can't be cracked.
せめて認めること
So, it's better to admit and embrace it.
恥じなかったその後
No need to be ashamed, even after that,
「正気の僕じゃない」
saying to yourself that 'I am not sane.
心にそう言った
That's what you felt in your heart.
Open my eyes. Open my sky.
Open my eyes. Open my sky.
ふさぎ込む君を見て
Looking at you feeling down,
Open my life. Open my sky.
Open my life. Open my sky.
水を得た様に胸が想い出す
As if revitalized, your heart remembers.
天使の羽を広げ そびえる夢
A towering dream with angel's wings,
飛び越えたい
I want to leap over it.
幼き時を浮かべ 息を止めて
Thinking of the childhood memories, and holding my breath.
泳いでたい
I want to swim.
天使の羽を広げ 遥かな夢
A faraway dream with angel's wings,
追い越せたら
If I can outrun it.
初期衝動に 魅せられて
Captivated by the impulse of youth.
走り出した
We began to run.
僕の感性 いつまでも
I don't want to close my senses
閉じたくない
forever.
Don't close my eyes.
Don't close my eyes.
Don't close my sky.
Don't close my sky.
ベッドに隠して有る
Hidden under the bed,
Open your eyes. Open your sky.
Open your eyes. Open your sky.
ナイフをかざして窓を削るから
Holding up a knife, scraping the window.
天使の羽を広げ そびえる夢
A towering dream with angel's wings,
飛び越えたい
I want to leap over it.
幼き時を浮かべ もがくように
Thinking of the childhood memories and struggling.
泳いでたい
I want to swim.
合図を出してくれた 君を連れて
Taking you along who gave the signal.
飛び越えたい
I want to leap over it.
天使の羽があれば
If there were angel's wings,
僕は歌い続けるだろう
I would continue singing.
次の夢 飛び越えて行く
I will go over to the next dream.
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: 清春
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