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.
Love Me Do
黒夢 Lyrics
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hell's island. I love.
明日からも楽しくて
cry in my life. I laugh.
哀しいよ 眠れないよ
愛しい人 聞き覚えてる
過去は希望を崇められる
明日よりも可笑しくて
cry in my life. I laugh.
苦しいよ 忘れないよ
優しい人 夢は遥かで
君が先に舞ってるから そこは天国
love me do. love me do.
息は早く、やがて止まる 天国の先
love me do. love me do, yeah!
君が傘をさしたら雨 そこは天国
love me do. love me do, yeah!
息は早く僕を誘う 天国の果て
love me do. love me do, yeah!
天国の先
love me do. love me do, yeah!
The lyrics to 黒夢's song Love Me Do explore the themes of love, passion and desire. The singer apologizes for not expressing their true feelings to their lover and declares that they are longing for love. The physical presence of their lover is essential to their happiness and they need them more and more. Tonight, the lover is the singer's star and they will capture their heart with the art of love. The singer assures their lover that they are doing nothing wrong and while they can't promise forever, together they are strong. The chorus consists of the singer urging their lover to make love to them and expressing their desire to be with them.
The lyrics are filled with sensuality and passion as the singer describes their lover as their fantasy and expresses their enjoyment of being lost in dreams of passion. The singer also acknowledges the power dynamic in their relationship by referencing their lover's "special key" and their possession of their lover's soul. Despite this dynamic, the singer wants to be with their lover and wants them to hold them tight.
Overall, the lyrics to Love Me Do paint a picture of a passionate and intense relationship where physical intimacy is essential to the happiness and satisfaction of both partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Sorry, baby, I didn't tell you
I regret not telling you earlier
It's just love, I'm longing for
My desire for you is purely based on love
When your body's next to mine, babe, I need it more and more and more
Being close to you intensifies my feelings for you
Yeah, tonight you're my star
Tonight, you are the center of my attention
And tonight will never part
This moment will always remain special to me
Cause love is an art
The way we love each other is unique and special
Let's capture at your heart
Let's make your heart our own
Come on, move along
Let's keep moving forward in our love
What we're doing is not wrong
Our love is pure and right, despite any societal norms
I never say forever
I don't want to make unrealistic promises
But together we are strong
Our love makes us stronger as a couple
Come on, Max, make love to me
I want to make love with you, Max
Cause you got the special key
You have the ability to unlock my love and passion
And I will never let you go
I will always stay devoted to you
You are my fantasy
You are the embodiment of all my desires
And let me feel, you love me so
Show me your love, make me feel it
I'm just lost in dreams of passion
My thoughts are consumed by passionate fantasies
Your devotion I adore
I love the way you show your love and loyalty
When your soul's in my possession, I need it more and more and more
When we are intimately connected, my desire for you grows even stronger
So come on, it's alright
Don't hesitate, it's okay to love each other
We are going for the light
We are seeking happiness and fulfillment through our love
It's love, take a fight
Our love is worth fighting for
Why don't you hold me tight
I want to feel your embrace
It's you and it's me
We are in this together
It's with you I want to be
I want to spend my life with you
You've got a pretty keyhole
You are special and unique
Oh, baby, but I've got the key
My love for you is just as special and unique
Come on, make love to me
Let's make love to each other
Come on, come on
Don't hesitate, let's do this
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 清春
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