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.

Ride The Wave
ACIDMAN Lyrics

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ある波動　唯一
流る絶音のミュージック
想像超える現実
相対し変わる原理
青　照らす残像
懸かる絶音のミュージック
想像　アトランティス
呼応している重力に

You realize the answer
溢れる宇宙で
And you are mode of light
全ての声に
遠く　遠く　光る
波に　声を合わせて
Ride the wave
Recalling the balance
we once had
Wave!
Recalling the balance
we once had
Wave!
Recalling the balance
we once had
Wave!
Recalling the balance
we once had
カオスの生命
二足歩行は無力　想像は無重力
早々、散りゆく前に
さあ、その感覚
共鳴しているミュージック
2012　繋ぐアトランティスヘ

You realize the answer
溢れる宇宙で
And you are mode of light
全ての声に
遠く　遠く　光る
波に　声を合わせて
Ride the wave
Recalling the balance
we once had
Wave!
Recalling the balance
we once had
Wave!
Recalling the balance
we once had
Wave!

Recalling the balance
we once had

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ACIDMAN's "Ride The Wave" are rather abstract, and it is difficult to extract a specific meaning from them. However, the lyrics describe the experience of riding a wave, both literally and metaphorically. The wave represents a force that is both powerful and beautiful, and the lyrics suggest that by riding the wave, we can tap into some greater truth or principle that governs the universe. The song suggests that in these moments of connection with the wave, we can recall a balance that we once had but may have lost. The lyrics speak about the power of music in these moments, with the sound of the wave intermingling with a "music of silence" that surrounds us.

Despite the difficulty in extracting specific meaning from the lyrics, the song's theme of connection with the primal power of nature is a common one in Japanese rock music. The song also contains references to Atlantis and the year 2012, which are both popular topics in Japanese pop culture.

Line by Line Meaning

ある波動　唯一
There is a one and only wave

流る絶音のミュージック
A music formed by flowing silence

想像超える現実
Reality surpassing imagination

相対し変わる原理
Principles that change with relativity

青　照らす残像
A blue afterglow illuminating

懸かる絶音のミュージック
A music hovering in silence

想像　アトランティス
Imagining Atlantis

呼応している重力に
Responding to gravity

You realize the answer
Realizing the answer

溢れる宇宙で
In the overflowing universe

And you are mode of light
You are a mode of light