Nishikawa is well recognized among the Japanese media as a singer and producer.
SUNAO has played live with the bands of the following artists:
- KinKi Kids
- V6
- 鈴木あみ
- BUCK-TICK
- TRF
Toshiyuki Kishi is a recognized programmer and keyboardist. He has worked with YMO (Yellow Magic Orchestra), one of the most popular electronic groups in Japan, and Gospellers. He has also written themes for TV Tokyo shows.
Shibasaki Hiroshi made his major debut in 1991 as the guitarist of the popular band WANDS.
The band debuted on December 6, 2006, with their first official single "INNOCENT SORROW", the opening theme to the anime D.Gray-man. It placed #4 on the Oricon charts.
Before the release of INNOCENT SORROW they recorded two other songs: "stay away" and "dress" (a cover of a song by BUCK-TICK), which were featured on the tribute albums "LOVE FOR NANA ~Only 1 Tribute~" (for the movie adaption of the manga "NANA") and "PARADE ~RESPECTIVE TRACKS OF BUCK-TICK~" (an album with covers of songs by the popular J-rock band BUCK-TICK).
On May 16, 2007 the band's second single "HOWLING" was released, which was also featured as the opening theme to the anime Darker than BLACK. It ranked #4 on the Oricon charts. Shortly after the release of "HOWLING", their third single "Nephilim" was released on July 4, 2007. The song was featured as the theme song to the PlayStation 3 game FolksSoul.
abingdon boys school's first full studio album was released on October 17, 2007. Their 4th single, "BLADE CHORD", was also released on December 5th, 2007 and was used as the theme song to Sengoku Basara: Heroes. After this they also recorded a song for the LUNA SEA: Memorial Cover album, a full album of LUNA SEA covers dedicated to the defunct rock band.
On July 7, 2007 a.b.s. performed at the Japanese leg of Live Earth in Tokyo.
Valkyrie
Abingdon Boys School Lyrics
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We're in a dark shadow
You win or you'll be lost
forever
Don't waste all your tears
Reality is so hollow
You gotta fight, be a survivor
No matter what they bellow
I will not give in to
their hunger
We all die alone
I find it hard to swallow
I need you here, keep me alive
In heaven whenever I see you
I drop all my weapons
You tell me the meaning to life
How you drive me mad
INSANE, MY PAIN,
I'm screaming on the inside
Awake to the justice
AGAIN, IN VAIN,
I'm reaching for an answer
My tragedy just fades away
I dedicate it all to you
No one will last in disguise
Time flies like an arrow
Under your halo, I'll surrender
In heaven whenever I feel you
I unload my handgun
You give me the will to go on
Do I drive you mad
INSANE, MY PAIN,
I'm rushing to the outside
Now over the distance
I PRAY, IN RAIN,
You're tearing off the cancer
My destiny will break away
I wanna make it up to you
INSANE, MY PAIN,
I'm screaming on the inside
Awake to the justice
AGAIN, IN VAIN,
I'm reaching for an answer
My Tragedy just fades away
I dedicate it all...
INSANE, MY PAIN,
I'm rushing to the outside
Now over the distance
I PRAY, IN RAIN,
You're tearing off the cancer
My destiny will break away
Cuz I wanna make it up to you
The song "Valkyrie" by abingdon boys school captures the intensity and urgency of a battle. The lyrics describe how life is like being on a battlefield and the struggle to survive, even when reality feels hollow. The tone is set by the dark shadow they feel they are in, as they declare that the world is a battlefield and the only option is to win. The lyrics express a battle cry and determination to keep fighting, no matter what.
The chorus of the song shifts to reflect on the significance of a relationship between two people in this tumultuous world. The singer acknowledges their need for their partner to keep them alive and to remind them of the meaning of life. They symbolically drop their weapons in the presence of their significant other, suggesting that their partner is the one who brings them peace. They also express a sense of insecurity and fear of being alone, as they face the battle.
One interesting note about this song is that it was used as the theme song for the anime series "Sengoku Basara: Samurai Kings." The song's lyrics are meant to reflect the show's themes of war and chaos in feudal Japan. Additionally, "Valkyrie" was one of the band's most popular songs and was included on their second album, which received critical acclaim in Japan.
Line by Line Meaning
The world is a battlefield
Life is full of challenges and obstacles.
We're in a dark shadow
The future is uncertain and unknown.
You win or you'll be lost
forever
Success and failure have long-lasting consequences.
Don't waste all your tears
Reality is so hollow
You gotta fight, be a survivor
Don't give up or lose hope, even when things seem bleak.
No way I'll be the sacrifice
No matter what they bellow
I will not give in to
their hunger
I refuse to be a victim or let others control me.
We all die alone
I find it hard to swallow
I need you here, keep me alive
In heaven whenever I see you
Death is inevitable, but love and connection can give us hope and comfort.
You tell me the meaning to life
How you drive me mad
INSANE, MY PAIN,
I'm screaming on the inside
My love for you is intense and consuming, and I want to know what truly gives life purpose.
Awake to the justice
AGAIN, IN VAIN,
I'm reaching for an answer
My tragedy just fades away
I dedicate it all to you
I want to find meaning and justice in the face of hardship, and I do it all for you.
No one will last in disguise
Time flies like an arrow
Under your halo, I'll surrender
We cannot hide our true selves forever, and time passes quickly. I give in to your love and guidance.
In heaven whenever I feel you
I unload my handgun
You give me the will to go on
Do I drive you mad
Being with you gives me strength and hope, and I wonder if my love for you is reciprocated.
INSANE, MY PAIN,
I'm rushing to the outside
Now over the distance
I PRAY, IN RAIN,
You're tearing off the cancer
My destiny will break away
I wanna make it up to you
Despite the obstacles and pain, I will do whatever it takes to be with you and make up for my mistakes.
My tragedy just fades away
I dedicate it all...
INSANE, MY PAIN,
I'm rushing to the outside
Now over the distance
I PRAY, IN RAIN,
You're tearing off the cancer
My destiny will break away
Cuz I wanna make it up to you
No matter how hard life is or how much it hurts, my love for you is worth it and I will do anything to make things right.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nishikawa Takanori
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