Their sound has been said to draw influence from the shoegazing movement of the late 1980s to early 1990s, which was coined to describe the textured and effects-heavy sound of alternative rock in that era.
Asobi Seksu released their eponymous debut album in 2004. The band regrouped with a new rhythm section for their second album, Citrus, which was recorded in Gigantic Studios, New York City with producer Chris Zane.
One Little Indian Records re-released the band's first album Asobi Seksu and the follow-up Citrus in 2006.
The band changed its name to Asobi Seksu from the previous name Sportfuck when they signed to their current label.
The band announced an indefinite hiatus on September 30, 2013, but hinted that they hope to create more music eventually.
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2. asobi, which Last.fm incorrectly redirects here is a pop rock band formed in 2020 in Tokyo, Japan.
The band consists of ryoca (guitar & vocals), 稜 (guitar), haru (bass) and (ゅ)き (drums).
I Can't See
Asobi Seksu Lyrics
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You Know what's right
Running from nothing, with half a life
Stuck to the surface
Chasing down through the halls
Your families ghosts don't need to be reminded to talk through
Me No Mae Ga Kemuri Kasumu
Sukitotte Iku
Mabushii Akari
Satan still is love
We can work the doubt
If I'm so very wrong again
Can't you just spit it out
Supid angel, your story is so old
This world is for the losing, so let's keep ours cold
Me No Mae Ga Kemuri Kasumu
Omoi Aru Akari Ga
Sukitotte Iku
Mabushii Akari
The opening line of "Stupid angel, you know what's right" could be seen as sarcastic because what follows is a description of a person who seems lost and chasing something they cannot catch. The phrase "Running from nothing, with half a life" speaks to a life that lacks purpose and direction. The next line, "Stuck to the surface, chasing down through the halls" implies a sense of constriction, like being trapped in a maze with no end in sight.
The following line "Your families ghosts don't need to be reminded to talk through" may suggest the idea of being haunted by the voices and memories of ancestors, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling trapped by the past. The chorus, "Me No Mae Ga Kemuri Kasumu Omoi Aru Akari Ga Sukitotte Iku Mabushii Akari" is in Japanese and loosely translates to "Smoke is rising in front of me, a light with feelings attached is being sucked away by a bright light." The meaning of this phrase is not entirely clear, but it adds a layer of mystery and intrigue to the song.
The second verse starts with the line "Satan still is love", which seems to be a paradoxical statement. However, it could be interpreted as a comment on how love can be destructive when taken to extremes. The phrase "We can work the doubt" suggests that the singer is trying to make sense of their feelings and get a clearer picture of their situation. The final line "This world is for the losing, so let's keep ours cold" could be seen as a call to reject the societal norms and values that have failed us and create our own way of living, one that is detached and unemotional.
Line by Line Meaning
Stupid angel
Addressing someone or something as foolish, naive or misguided
You Know what's right
Acknowledging or asserting the awareness of the truth or the correct path to take
Running from nothing, with half a life
Engaging in meaningless or aimless activity or existence, lacking fulfillment or purpose
Stuck to the surface
Unable to break free from superficial or shallow circumstances
Chasing down through the halls
Pursuing or seeking for something or someone relentlessly, through various obstacles or challenges
Your families ghosts don't need to be reminded to talk through
Implying that the past or previous generations continue to have influence, impact or presence in the present
Me No Mae Ga Kemuri Kasumu
Japanese lyrics, meaning 'Smoke is rising in front of me'
Omoi Aru Akari Ga
Japanese lyrics, meaning 'A familiar light'
Sukitotte Iku
Japanese lyrics, meaning 'Suck it up'
Mabushii Akari
Japanese lyrics, meaning 'Blinding light'
Satan still is love
Suggesting that even dark or negative concepts or entities have some form of constructive or beneficial aspect
We can work the doubt
Asserting that the uncertainty or hesitation can be overcome through effort or collaboration
If I'm so very wrong again
Admitting or acknowledging the possibility of making mistakes or errors in judgment
Can't you just spit it out
Urging or asking for someone to express their thoughts or feelings more directly or clearly
Supid angel, your story is so old
Implying that the situation or behavior has been repeated or unchanged for a long time, and is therefore outdated or irrelevant
This world is for the losing, so let's keep ours cold
Suggesting a sense of pessimism or resignation towards the current state of the world, and implying a desire to maintain a detached or aloof stance
Contributed by Victoria S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mike
We're gonna miss you, Asobi!
samtronda
hard to pick, but this is their sweetest song. reminds of the latter cocteau twins, but i wouldn't be the first to say that!
Nikko Medina
omg! how come nobody told me???!?!?!? this is so wonderful~
Miih Mixx 🍒
PRETTY SONG ♥
Rodrigo Oliveira
i love this song
za9427
Anyone know the lyrics to this song?
eliqueiros3
By the look of the last date on these comments, this is the best forgotten song ever.
charlie z
very pretty, one of their nicest I think
Newwave77rise
Thank you....
BAJAX BAJAX
I think it was from Paradise Lost, the idea that if only Satan would apologize he could return to God. "Satan still is loved, we can work this out..."