Japan (2004-2013)

OZ (formed as -OZ-) was a visual kei band with a h… Read Full Bio ↴Japan (2004-2013)

OZ (formed as -OZ-) was a visual kei band with a heavy rock/metal sound. They were formed in Japan in October 2004 and disbanded in 2013. The band had five members; Natsuki (vocals) Aki (guitar), Tama (guitar), Nao (bass) and Zukki (drums). They were signed to Loop Ash Records in Japan, and were signed from 2009 to 2013 in Europe by CLJ Records.

During 2005-2008, they released 13 singles (LIVE-distributed included) and 1 mini-album ("SIX"), which all have been sold out completely. In the beginning of 2009, OZ announced two new maxi singles, the first entitled "VENOM" was released on March 4th, and the second entitled "DETOX" was released on April 1st, 2009.
On May 27, 2009 OZ released their 1st LIVE-DVD entitled "A FACT OF LIFE 20090218　-Territory TOKYO-" including ~10 songs.

On September 16, 2009, -OZ- released their 1st album entitled "VERSUS" (CD+DVD) in Japan. It was also released in Europe as an CD+DVD Edition on Sepember 23rd.

On February 24, 2010 -OZ- released the single "wisteria". On May 5th, the following one was "viridian" both including 3 new tracks. Both singles was later released for the European market as an Digital Release.

In Summer 2010, -OZ- announced that they will release their 2nd studio album, entitled "Rouge" on November 10 ,2010, and a BEST OF-album, entitled "BEST2006-2010" on December 1,2010 with previous released tracks.
Their European label CLJ Records has confirmed that both albums are being released in Europe as well.

-OZ- announced their 1st European tour in January 2011, they'll be visiting Germany, Finland, France, Hungary, Poland, Netherlands, Russia and United Kingdom.

In 2013 they disbanding with their last realease, COMPLETE BEST ALBUM limited to 1000 copies, which includes 4 CD's with all material realeased since "Eve’s apple" until "CRUNK" including their last exclusive track "to CONTINUE"

Official site: http://www.territory-oz.com

FILMY
-OZ- Lyrics

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Ima sun da koe ni furueru ame
shikitsume ta kanjou ha hagayuku mo hikisai ta

(Diseased ambivalence
Unease and gladness)
kimi ni todoku made
(Diseased ambivalence
Unease and gladness)

inori tsudukeyo u
(Diseased ambivalence
Unease and gladness)

Filmy kono sora no you ni hirogaru mirai mitsume te
Feel me mada mi nu sekai kun dake ni miseru kara

ima kaeru basho ni mayoe ru kumo
haritsume ta wa gatsu ha mabayuku mo toke dashi ta

(Diseased ambivalence
Unease and gladness)
kimi ga nozomu nara
(Diseased ambivalence
Unease and gladness)
shinji tsudukeyo u
(Diseased ambivalence
Unease and gladness)

Filmy kono mune no naka afureru negai atsume te
Fill me ashita he no tobira kimi no te ni tsunagu kara

Defy adumbration
Edify appreciation
Modify compensation
Do you know yourself truly?

Defy adumbration
Edify appreciation
Modify compensation
Do you know yourself truly?

Filmy kono sora no you ni hirogaru mirai mitsume te
Feel me mada mi nu sekai kun dake ni miseru kara

Filmy kono mune no naka afureru negai atsume te
Fill me ashita he no tobira kimi no te ni tsunagu kara

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to -OZ-'s song FILMY are a mix of Japanese and English. The song starts with "Ima sun da koe ni furueru ame shikitsume ta kanjou ha hagayuku mo hikisai ta", which translated to English means "The trembling rain over my voice now, The frozen feeling worsens as it is drawn out". The overall meaning of this stanza is about struggling with emotions that feel paralyzing, and how expressing them can feel difficult.

The chorus of the song starts with "Filmy kono sora no you ni hirogaru mirai mitsume te, Feel me mada mi nu sekai kun dake ni miseru kara", which means "Filmy, I'll gaze upon the future that spreads out like the sky, feel me, I'll only show it to you who can't yet see the world". The idea behind this is that the singer sees the future with hope and is only sharing it with a select few who need to be encouraged.

The second verse of the song is about wandering clouds and melting snow, and how the only thing that matters is having something to hold onto, even if it's just a glimmer of hope. Overall, the song is about struggling with emotions but finding hope and positivity in the future.

Line by Line Meaning

Ima sun da koe ni furueru ame
Like the trembling rain in a sudden storm, my conflicted emotions are jarring and unstable.

shikitsume ta kanjou ha hagayuku mo hikisai ta
These repressed feelings are becoming more brittle and breakable over time.

kimi ni todoku made
Until it reaches you,

inori tsudukeyo u
I'll keep praying.

Filmy kono sora no you ni hirogaru mirai mitsume te
Just like the vast sky, I'm trying to get a glimpse of my future.

Feel me mada mi nu sekai kun dake ni miseru kara
Only showing my true self to those I trust in this still unknown world.

ima kaeru basho ni mayoe ru kumo
Like the clouds lost in the changing place and time,

haritsume ta wa gatsu ha mabayuku mo toke dashi ta
My burdened heart is shining bright, yet melting away.

kimi ga nozomu nara
If it's what you wish for,

shinji tsudukeyo u
I'll keep believing.

Filmy kono mune no naka afureru negai atsume te
Collecting all the overflowing desires in my heart.