Formed in 2012 in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, C-GATE steadily increased their live performances within a year of their inception and released three demo CDs before graduating from high school.This led to an increase in offers for live shows in Tokyo and other areas.
In 2015, they relocated their activities to Tokyo and released their debut full album, "void," in April 2016. The release show, held on the same day in Tokyo, drew an audience of over 160 people, an impressive feat for their first self-hosted event. In July 2017, they unveiled their second full album, "Brightness," which received national distribution through triple vision marketing. Following an extensive 11-tour cycle, they concluded their tour with a sold-out final show at Shibuya Club Asia in November of the same year.
Subsequently, C-GATE announced the departure of their former vocalist and guitarist. In November 2018, they bid farewell to their previous lineup with a final live performance at Shibuya CYCLONE. As a parting gift, they released the venue-limited EP, "DIARY." The final show exceeded the venue's capacity and left a lasting impression on the attendees, becoming a legendary performance. Following this, the band went on a one-year hiatus.
After their one-year hiatus, C-GATE introduced new vocalist NaShun on October 4, 2019. On December 7, they announced a self-hosted event at Shibuya GARRET and confirmed the release of their new EP, "INCEPTION." With NaShun's passionate vocals adding to their aggressive and intense sound, the band resumed their activities as C-GATE. In March 2020, they released their first digital single, "Pink."
Continuing their live activities primarily in Tokyo, C-GATE released their second digital single of the year, "Because we," in November 2020. The release included the music video for the track "Derangement." In March 2021, they announced the forthcoming release of their new single, "DAWNING," and held a release show at Shinjuku Antiknock on April 11 of the same year.
As of 2023, C-GATE has unveiled their first full album titled "NO FUTURE," featuring 13 tracks. The band's sound has evolved with lower tunings, reaching as low as Low F, and heavier compositions. Their metalcore style draws inspiration from bands like Killswitch Engage, incorporating elements of death metal riffs akin to Dying Fetus and an aggressive approach influenced by hardcore acts such as TUI and Expire. These elements contribute to their distinct appeal.
Dystopia
C-Gate Lyrics
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Metropole dreams too high
But dystopia is a light sleeper
They scream but don't move
Feeding desires with burning fire
Burn them
Burn them
To set their minds free
The city stays awake at night
'Cause grief comes in dreams
Like a devastating storm
Utopia turns to dust
This dream is black
This dream is black
Far into the red horizon
This dream is black
Utopia leads to dystopia
Utopia leads to dystopia
Utopia leads to dystopia
Utopia leads to dystopia
A surreal scene, in a perfect society?
Just a mere illusion!
Cause heaven for you is hell for me
Violence is a right!
Anger is bliss!
Sacrifice yourself to achieve the ideal
The city stays awake at night
'Cause grief comes in dreams
Like a devastating storm
Utopia turns to dust
This dream is black
This dream is black
Far into the red horizon
This dream is black
Breathe utopia!
And bleed dystopia!
Breathe utopia!
And bleed dystopia!
Breathe... Utopia
Bleed... Dystopia
Breathe... Utopia
Bleed... Dystopia
In C-Gate's song DYSTOPIA, the artist describes the conflict between utopia and dystopia in a society that is disillusioned with their perceived perfect world. The lyrics suggest that the pursuit of utopia is ultimately futile, with utopia leading to dystopia – a dark, oppressive world where violence, anger, and sacrifice are the norm. The artist portrays this message through vivid imagery, invoking a surreal and dystopian city plagued by grief and destruction. However, the words "Breathe Utopia" and "Bleed Dystopia" create a paradox, indicating that the two concepts are intertwined and cannot coexist separately.
The opening lines of the song, "Metropole dreams too high, but dystopia is a light sleeper" contrast the idealism and grandeur of an urban civilization with the volatile and unpredictable nature of a dystopian reality. The following lyrics "They scream but don't move, feeding desires with burning fire" suggest an unending cycle of desire and dissatisfaction that drives individuals towards destruction. The repeated phrase "burn them" emphasizes the desire for change, but even in destruction, "the ashes burn again" indicating that there is no escape from the dystopian cycle. The chorus "this dream is black, far into the red horizon" is a powerful metaphor, representing the darkness and hopelessness of dystopia reaching a point of no return.
Overall, the song is a powerful commentary on the dangers of blindly pursuing an ideal. The lyrics suggest that perfection is impossible and that the pursuit of it ultimately leads to our downfall. The artist urges listeners to consider the consequences of their actions in creating a better world, to avoid falling into the trap of utopian illusions.
Line by Line Meaning
Metropole dreams too high
The hopes and aspirations for the city are too high and unrealistic
But dystopia is a light sleeper
A dystopian future is only a small disruption away
They scream but don't move
People complain about their problems but do nothing to solve them
Feeding desires with burning fire
People constantly feed their desires and passions which only lead to destruction and chaos
Burn them
Destroy the things that lead to chaos and destruction
And the ashes burn again
Even after destruction, the same problems will arise again
To set their minds free
Destruction is necessary to free people's minds from their destructive desires
The city stays awake at night
The city is plagued by problems that keep people awake at night
'Cause grief comes in dreams
People's grief and problems haunt them even in their dreams
Like a devastating storm
The problems that people face are overwhelming and destructive
Utopia turns to dust
The ideal future that people hope for always leads to destruction and chaos
This dream is black
This future is dark and bleak
Far into the red horizon
The future looks bloody and violent
Utopia leads to dystopia
The perfect future that people hope for always leads to a dystopian nightmare
A surreal scene, in a perfect society?
The ideal society that people hope for is a surreal and impossible concept
Just a mere illusion!
The perfect society is just an unrealistic dream
Cause heaven for you is hell for me
Everyone has a different definition of what the perfect society looks like
Violence is a right!
Violence is seen as necessary to achieve one's goals
Anger is bliss!
People take pleasure in their destructive emotions
Sacrifice yourself to achieve the ideal
People are willing to do anything, even sacrifice themselves, to achieve their idea of a perfect society
Breathe utopia!
Hope for a perfect society
And bleed dystopia!
But be prepared for the destructive consequences that come with it
Breathe utopia!
Hope for a perfect society
Bleed dystopia
But understand that a dystopian future is always a possibility
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: João Valentim, Matheus Telles
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