AYABIE is a Japanese band, formed in 2010 by four members from the disbande… Read Full Bio ↴AYABIE is a Japanese band, formed in 2010 by four members from the disbanded band 彩冷える.

AYABIE has currently four members: 夢人 (Yumehito) on vocals, タケヒト (Takehito) on guitar, インテツ (Intetsu) on bass and KENZO on drums.

Directly after the disbandment of 彩冷える, it was announced that a new band was formed by the members, but without vocalist Aoi, who wanted a solo career.
On September 17, the new band's website was launched, and they also announced the band name, AYABIE. The name stylized uppcased and in latin letters not to be confused with their previous disbanded band 彩冷える.

AYABIE released their 1st Demo-Single on October 22, 2010 during their live at SHIBUYA O-EAST.
During the winter, they're out on a oneman-tour "AYABIE tour'10~11 Virgin Snow Color-2nd season-" in Japan with a final show at Akazaka BLITZ on January 6, 2011.

A full album was released on December 1st, 2010. The album is entitled "Virgin Snow Color -2nd season-" and was released in 3 different types.

They also have an alter-ego band called DEATHBIE.

Official homepage: http://www.ayabie.co.jp/

Reflector
Ayabie Lyrics

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目前の石橋を叩かずに渡った
向こう岸から君の声聞こえたから

反射する明りは自分の胸元から
目に写るハレーション導いた

無い物強請りに見える物語
同色による共鳴は無意識に

白いカラスは白鳥になる
光る翼に憧れて
横目に見える記憶はやがて空へ

真っ暗な細道もよそ見せず歩けた
この先で待っているのは未来

反射する明りは自分の胸元から
目に写るハレーション導いた

無い物強請りに見える物語
同色による共鳴は無意識に

赤いイルカは人魚と泳ぐ
光る鱗に憧れて
横目に見える記憶はやがて海へ

追いかける理想は小さな履歴
手に届く温もり恋しくて

白いカラスは白鳥になる
光る翼に憧れて
横目に見える記憶はやがて

夜空煌めく白鳥になる

光る翼で照らして
魔法のように幕を開けてく夢へ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ayabie's song Reflector speak of a journey towards the future, where the singer heads towards the other shore without knocking on the current stone bridge. Their motivation comes from hearing a voice on the other side of the shore, which guides them towards their destination. The singer is led by the reflection of light coming from their own chest, which creates a halo effect in their vision, and resonates with similar colors unconsciously.

The song talks about the yearning for something that seems impossible, that it might come off as begging to those who see it from the outside. However, the singer believes in their own vision and stays focused on their journey towards the future. The imagery of a white crow becoming a swan, and a red dolphin swimming with a mermaid, symbolize the desire for transformation, for becoming something that one aspires to be. The memories that are seen from the corner of one's eye eventually lead to the sky or the sea, representing the idea of reaching for the unreachable and overcoming obstacles.

Overall, the song portrays a sense of hope and determination to keep moving forward towards a better future, despite the challenges that may come along the way.

Line by Line Meaning

目前の石橋を叩かずに渡った
I crossed the bridge without knocking on it, because I heard your voice from the other side.

反射する明りは自分の胸元から
The reflected light comes from my own chest.

目に写るハレーション導いた
The halation in my eyes guided me.

無い物強請りに見える物語
The story seems like I'm asking for something that doesn't exist.

同色による共鳴は無意識に
The resonance with the same color happens unconsciously.

白いカラスは白鳥になる
The white crow becomes a swan.

光る翼に憧れて
I long for the shining wings.

横目に見える記憶はやがて空へ
The memory I see in my peripheral vision will eventually go to the sky.

真っ暗な細道もよそ見せず歩けた
I was able to walk down the pitch-dark path without looking around.

この先で待っているのは未来
What's waiting ahead is the future.

赤いイルカは人魚と泳ぐ
The red dolphin swims with a mermaid.