Their new single "BLAZE LINE/a day dreaming..." was released on June 6th 2007 and two songs from it were used for the new season of the anime series "Eyeshield 21."
They are also known for the opening song "Hikari Sasuhou (FK Metal ver.)" from the Murder Princess OVA.
You can find their official website at http://www.back-on.com
Chain
BACK-ON Lyrics
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Only on the run, getting chased by the whip
Thats not the life, I'm looking for
Not to breath and then hit the floor
It's the way, the way we live it
Only give, give, give, never spill it
Show me how you chase your tail
Good boys, never fail
I cant remember the day, I woke up in chains
Be brave they say, only to hide
The truth to forget, when you lay there and cry
At the end of the day, being sick and tired
Fading out with numb limbs, life expired
That´s the way, the way we live it
Only give, give, give, never spill it
Show me how you chase your tail
Good boys, never fail
Brother...why do you hide the pain
I cant remember the day, I woke up in chains
Wake up, wake up
That's not the end of the line
Wake up, wake up
Wake up and don't waste your time
Break out, break out
These chains cant hold you up
Be stout, and fight
The limits only live in your head
So come on Brother, do not any longer doubt yourself,
Face your fears and always remember these kind of words
The limits only live in your head
Wake up, wake up
Thats not the end of the line
Wake up, wake up
Wake up and dont waste your time
Break out, break out
These chains cant hold you up
Be stout, and fight
The limits only live in your head
The song "Chain" by BACK-ON deals with the difficult and oppressive nature of life, with the lyrics being full of visceral and striking images. The opening line of the song, "Everyday, in a maze, full of shit," sets the tone for the song, indicating that the subject is in a difficult and complicated situation, and that there is no clear way out. The subject is being constantly pursued and threatened by some sort of authority figure, or whipping boy, and is desperate to escape this cycle of abuse.
The line, "Brothers...why do you hide the pain, I can't remember the day, I woke up in chains," suggests that the subject is not alone in their suffering, and that many others are similarly trapped in this system. However, there is a sense of isolation and disconnection from this community, with the subject feeling like they are the only one experiencing this pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyday, in a maze, full of shit
Everyday feels like being trapped in a confusing and difficult situation
Only on the run, getting chased by the whip
Feeling constantly pursued and pressured
Thats not the life, I'm looking for
This isn't the kind of life I want to lead
Not to breath and then hit the floor
Not being able to take a pause before being overwhelmed
It's the way, the way we live it
This is how we are used to living our lives
Only give, give, give, never spill it
Providing support and resources without ever thinking of oneself
Show me how you chase your tail
Demonstrate how you constantly move without making progress
Good boys, never fail
Only those who consistently put others first are praised
Brothers...why do you hide the pain
Why do we conceal our struggles from each other
I cant remember the day, I woke up in chains
Being trapped and unable to recall when it all began
Be brave they say, only to hide
People tell us to be bold, but they themselves hide the truth
The truth to forget, when you lay there and cry
We suppress the painful reality when we are alone and upset
At the end of the day, being sick and tired
Being exhausted from trying to please everyone else
Fading out with numb limbs, life expired
Feeling lifeless and helpless, with the desire to give up
Wake up, wake up
Become aware and alive
That's not the end of the line
There is more to life than this
Wake up and don't waste your time
Don't let life pass you by, take action
Break out, break out
Escape the chains that hold you prisoner
These chains cant hold you up
Negative thoughts can be overcome with effort and determination
Be stout, and fight
Be strong and persistent in pursuing your dreams
The limits only live in your head
Limits are self-imposed and can be surpassed
So come on Brother, do not any longer doubt yourself,
Believe in yourself and give up self-doubt
Face your fears and always remember these kind of words
Acknowledge and overcome your fears, and always recall words of encouragement
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Andy Hauke, Chris Gazsi, Jan Trtschka, Michael Engelmann, Pascal Mädler
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