Acidman is Nobuo Oki (Vo & G) Masatoshi Sato (B) and Ichigo Urayama. Their … Read Full Bio ↴Acidman is Nobuo Oki (Vo & G) Masatoshi Sato (B) and Ichigo Urayama. Their songs explore themes of life and universe, capturing the world in epic poetry. Their sound weaves in moments of calm, contrasted by intense, high energy rock. Acidman continues to expand the possibilities of a three piece rock band. The origins of Acidman date back to 1997, where the members met in Saitama, during high school. Originally a four member band, their vocalist quit and Oki filled in as lead singer. To the band’s surprise Oki’s voice married well with the music. Acidman rooted itself in the indie clubs of Shibuya and Shimokitazawa. Their growing fanbase helped Acidman climb the indie charts. After gaining much attention in the Indie scene, the band being signed by a major label in 2002. The same year Acidman release their first album on the label, “創” which won the band “New Artist of the Year” at the 17th annual Japan Golden Disc Awards. The Album “創” was followed by Loop”, “Equal” and “and World” Acidman was heavily involved with “Cinema” a collaborative event which was featured in Rock In Japan, Fuji Rock, and played throughout the festival, Summer Sonic. In 2004 for Acidman music video for “Sai (part 1) Mawaru, Meguru, Sono Kaku e" was critically acclaimed for it’s ground-breaking animation. Dream Award, 2004 Japan Media Arts Festival Audience Choice Award, SPACE SHOWER Music Video Awards 05 BEST ROCK VIDEO Nominated for the Clermont-Ferrand Film Festival in Vila do Condo, Portugal Excellence Award, SICAF Animation Film Festival 2007 While touring for their 5th Album “Green Chord” the band played for a massive audience at the world famous Budokan. 2008 Acidman released their 6th album “Life” The tour for the album included performing in front of an enormous audience at Japan’s largest venue Makahari Mese. 2009 Acidman released their 7th studio album, “A beautiful greed” 2010 Acidman released their 8th studio album “Alma,” followed by a successful international tour including Korea and Taiwan. Acidman also played the Budokan for a 3rd time. 2012 the band celebrates 15 years of performing together and 10 years with their label EMI.

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ACIDMAN Lyrics

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朝靄の中水の音咲く
柔らかな鼓動息をまた吐く
木々の眠りは色を持たない
ここは何度目の世界なのだろう
あれは何度目の月と太陽だろう
再生された空 ...
浮かべ結晶として
一雫ずつ全ては滲む

まるで世界は透明な細胞の様
再生された空 ...
浮かべ結晶として
間奏
再生された空 ...
浮かべ結晶として
浮かべ結晶として
水の様なループワールド

浮かべ結晶として
空を超えて...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ACIDMAN's song O describe a serene environment shrouded in morning mist where the gentle sound of water can be heard. The singer takes in a deep breath and feels his heartbeat, wondering what number of world he is currently in. The trees' sleep is colorless and the moon and the sun have been reincarnated many times before. The sky has been reset and the world appears to be a transparent cell as if everything is seeping out drop by drop, crystalizing the surroundings. The song repeats the idea of crystalizing the world several times, as if implying that the experience of being in this world is itself a crystallization, a precious and yet transitory moment.

The lyrics of O are filled with metaphors and vivid, poetic images that make the song somewhat open to interpretation. It could be said that the lyrics are about embracing the present moment, and how each moment, even if fleeting, can be a beautiful crystalization that exists only for a short period. Nevertheless, it's up to the listener to decide what significance the crystalization of the world has in their own life.

Line by Line Meaning

朝靄の中水の音咲く
In the morning mist, the sound of water blooms

柔らかな鼓動息をまた吐く
A soft heartbeat takes another breath

木々の眠りは色を持たない
The sleep of the trees has no color

ここは何度目の世界なのだろう
How many times has this world been reborn?

あれは何度目の月と太陽だろう
How many times has the moon and sun been reborn?

再生された空 ...
The reborn sky...

浮かべ結晶として
Floating like a crystal

一雫ずつ全ては滲む
Everything seeps through, one drop at a time

まるで世界は透明な細胞の様
It's as if the world is a transparent cell

間奏
Instrumental

再生された空 ...
The reborn sky...