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.

Returning
ACIDMAN Lyrics

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nothing is found here in this place
but the world is yet there for us
floating away in finite time and we can never get there
as we walk under the blazing sun we leave it behind on the way
i heard some desperate noise again it may have been the sound of earth's rotation
how long is it gonna take
i heard a faint voice
how long is it gonna take

the man was singing "the world will end"

but there's the promise with the sun
i have to accept everything
the steady promise with the sun
you have to accept everything
the vibe is surrounding us, the beautiful sound is all over us
and in the end, we will return again

nothing is found here in this place
but the world is yet there for us
and i will become the universe
shoot the vibe before i return

there is a song when i depart
there is a song when i arrive
now is the time for us to go
take in a deep breathe and realize

how long is it gonna take
i heard a faint voice
the man was singing "the world will end"

but there's the promise with the sun
i have to accept everything
the steady promise with the sun
you have to accept everything
the vibes we shoot are the notes from the earth going around number of time
and in the end, we will return again

but there's the promise with the sun
i accept everything
how long is it gonna take
i heard a faint voice
how long is it gonna take
the man was singing "the world will end"

but there's the promise with the sun
i have to accept everything
the steady promise with the sun
you have to accept everything
the vibe is surrounding us, the beautiful sound is all over us
and in the end, we will return again

if you return, you'll find the way
you have to accept everything

Overall Meaning

In the song Returning by ACIDMAN, the lyrics tell of a journey towards an unknown destination, where the world and universe are vast and infinite. The first verse suggests that though they may travel for a long time, they will never get to their destination. The lyrics "the sound of earth's rotation" show how the singers are at a loss amidst the vastness of the world. The sun, which shows constancy and consistency in nature, is referred to as a promise that we have to accept regardless of what happens, and that acceptance is necessary for the journey.

The vibe is described as "the beautiful sound is all over us," indicating that this journey, despite being uncertain, is also beautiful and fulfilling. There are lines about "shooting the vibe" and "vibes we shoot," which could be interpreted as spreading positive energy as they journey. They will eventually return to the place where they started upon their journey, hence the lyrics "and in the end, we will return again." The chorus repeats the sentiment that one has to accept everything, including the eventual end of the world.

Despite the ambiguity in lyrics, there is a sense of positivity and hope that spreads throughout the song. The idea of having to accept everything that comes with such a journey is an interesting one. The song encourages listeners to embrace the uncertainty of life and progress, and ride on the vibe that leads to a good end.

Line by Line Meaning

nothing is found here in this place
There is nothing to discover in this current location

but the world is yet there for us
The world still has much to offer

floating away in finite time and we can never get there
Time is constantly moving forward, and we cannot go back

as we walk under the blazing sun we leave it behind on the way
As we continue moving forward, we leave things behind us

i heard some desperate noise again it may have been the sound of earth's rotation
The noise I heard may have been the sound of the earth's rotation, which is constant and never-ending

how long is it gonna take
I question the amount of time it will take

i heard a faint voice
I heard a barely audible voice

the man was singing "the world will end"
The man was singing about the end of the world

but there's the promise with the sun
The sun promises a better future

i have to accept everything
I must accept everything that comes my way

the vibe is surrounding us, the beautiful sound is all over us
We are surrounded by positive energy and beautiful sound

and in the end, we will return again
Ultimately, we will find our way back to where we started

and i will become the universe
I will become part of the universe, in harmony with everything around me

shoot the vibe before i return
Capture the good energy before it disappears

there is a song when i depart
My departure is marked by a song

there is a song when i arrive
My arrival is also marked by a song

now is the time for us to go
It is time to move on to the next phase