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
Pressed flower
-OZ- Lyrics
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Himerareta kiseki wo te ni
Wasurenai na mo naki hana wa
Mada mayoi no naka de suteru
Strike fear into me
What one for you hope
Between the pages of a note
Kotoshita kotoba wo
All things that we believe
Between the pages of a note
Tsuyoku hibikasete
Kowareru made
Tadoritsuku fuhen no ai to
Oshi tsubusu inochi wo se ni
Kawarazu ni irodoru hana wa
Tada kioku no naka de ikiru
Strike fear into me
What one for you hope
Between the pages of a note
Nakushita kokoro wo
Abiding form
All things that we believe
Between the pages of a note
Fukaku kizamasete
Kuzureru made
Go... As of now... From now on...
To that place... Go with me...
As of now... From now on...
To that place... With me...
Don't look back
Don't give up
Don't hesitate
Directly
Kimi no tame ni yume no tame ni
Kanaerareru nara
Toki wo koete asu wo koete
Ima hikari abite
Kono subete ga nokoru you ni
Go... As of now... From now on...
To that place... Go with me...
As of now... From now on...
To that place... With me...
Don't look back
Don't give up
Don't hesitate
Directly
Kimi no tame ni yume no tame ni
Kanaerareru nara
Toki wo koete asu wo koete
Ima hikari abite
Kono subete ga
Kimi to futari yume no hitotsu
Sakaserareru nara
Toki wo kasane asu wo kasane
Ima mayoi sutete
Kono sugata ga nokoru you ni
The lyrics of the song "Pressed Flower" by -OZ- talk about the fleetingness of life, love, and memories. The lyrics start by talking about how life is like a small shadow that flows away and how the miracles that we possess can only be hidden and kept between the pages of a note. The lines "Strike fear into me, what one for you hope?" suggest a certain hopelessness and desperation that one may feel during times of struggle. The lyrics emphasize the importance of holding onto memories and not forgetting the things that matter. The lines, "All things that we believe between the pages of a note, Tsuyoku hibikasete, kowarerumade" suggest that these beliefs and memories should be held tightly and allowed to resonate strongly until they are shattered.
The lyrics later move on to talk about the fragility of love and the transience of life. The lines "Tadoritsuku fuhen no ai to, oshi tsubusu inochi wo se ni" suggest that love is fleeting and fragile and that it must be held onto tightly and given everything that one has. The lines, "Kuzureru made, Don't look back, Don't give up, Don't hesitate, Directly" suggest that despite the hardships and failures that one may face, one must keep going forward with the same determination and strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Nagare yuku osanaki kage to
With the passing shadow of my youth
Himerareta kiseki wo te ni
I hold onto hidden miracles
Wasurenai na mo naki hana wa
I can't forget the flower without name
Mada mayoi no naka de suteru
Still lost, I throw it away
Strike fear into me
Make me tremble with fear
What one for you hope
What are you hoping for
Between the pages of a note
Hidden in between written words
Kotoshita kotoba wo
The spoken words of the past
Abiding form
Forever present
All things that we believe
The things we hold onto as true
Tsuyoku hibikasete
Make it loudly resonate
Kowareru made
Until it breaks apart
Tadoritsuku fuhen no ai to
The fleeting love that we finally reach
Oshi tsubusu inochi wo se ni
Grasp the life that's being crushed
Kawarazu ni irodoru hana wa
The flower that colors everything without change
Tada kioku no naka de ikiru
Simply living on in memories
Nakushita kokoro wo
The heart that's been lost
Fukaku kizamasete
Deeply engrave it in
Kuzureru made
Until it crumbles down
Go... As of now... From now on...
Let's go... from this moment... into the future...
To that place... Go with me...
To that place... Come with me...
Don't look back
Don't turn around
Don't give up
Don't lose hope
Don't hesitate
Don't falter
Directly
Act decisively
Kimi no tame ni yume no tame ni
For your sake, for the sake of our dreams
Kanaerareru nara
If they can be granted
Toki wo koete asu wo koete
Let's get through time, let's overcome tomorrow
Ima hikari abite
Right now, bask in the light
Kono subete ga nokoru you ni
So that everything can remain with us
Kimi to futari yume no hitotsu
Together, our one dream
Sakaserareru nara
If we can make it bloom
Toki wo kasane asu wo kasane
Let's stack up time, let's stack up tomorrow
Ima mayoi sutete
Now, let's cast away our doubts
Kono sugata ga nokoru you ni
So that this form can remain
Contributed by Connor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gandellion
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bompkin
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gnat
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Anya Louise
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you're a punkish thing
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Dan
Imagine a man watching a woman doing something "manly" like repairing a motorbike and then commenting "You're like the antithesis of weak femininity" jfc
dineromike
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NIKKORLASH
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NIKKORLASH
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Shmoxd
just a couple sleepless nights and me procrastinating videos haha