1) capsule (Japan), an el… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two groups using this name:
1) capsule (Japan), an electronic duo on their own label, Contemode.
2) Capsule (Miami, Florida), a hardcore/screamo band currently signed to Robotic Empire.
1) capsule is an electronic duo, formed in Kanazawa, Japan in 1997 by Yasutaka Nakata (co-producer, art director) and Toshiko Koshijima (vocals). They are part of the shibuya-kei movement that started in 1990, most notably by Pizzicato Five. In March of 2001, they made their first single with Yamaha Music, 'Sakura'. Their music contains elements of bossa nova, ye-ye, nu jazz, lounge, breakbeat, and most recently, electro house. In 2003, Yasutaka created his own label, Contemode, and has produced other artists on the label, such as Perfume, COLTEMONIKHA, NAGISA COSMETIC and Meg. Nakata has described the music produced by Contemode acts as "an accessory to fashion", and the band's music can often be found for sale in fashion boutiques in Shibuya, Japan.
2) Capsule is a hardcore band from Miami Beach. Started in 2004 by Eric Hernandez & Colin Smith, the band tours the United States frequently. They released a couple records on Dippy Records and in 2008, Robotic Empire released the critically acclaimed “Blue” on 12” vinyl and CD.
Love or Lies
Capsule Lyrics
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Sonna shinyou shite ii no?
LOVIN' YOU sore wa GRAY
Aimai na kaori ga shite
Kienai koukai mo
Shiranai sou kizukanai mitai
LOVIN' YOU, sou GREEN
Sou yatte tane wo maku LIES
Sing your love, sing your love
Sing your love, love or lies
Sing around, trick or play
Never learn, same with fate
Sing your love, sing your love
Sing your love, feel my pain
Love or lies, love or lies, love or lies
Ienai CHECK ME OUT
Saisho kara shinjitenai
KEEP ON MOVING, COME AWAY
Kimi datte mayotteru ne
Mienai shinjitsu wa
Itsudatte urahara no yo
LOVIN' YOU, sou BLUE
Souyatte kiri wo maku LIES
Sing your love, sing your love
Sing your love, love or lies
Sing around, trick or play
Never learn, same with fate
Sing your love, sing your love
Sing your love, feel my pain
Love or lies, love or lies, love or lies
It's the return of the best and my name is Roxanne
More bounce in my flow than shocks man
Compare me to the rest of your box man
Cause I am mad sick, contagious like pox man
I'm like a locksman opening doors
I'm elevating to the top floors
I work hard like a slave doing chores
Speaking my mind like there be no laws
I'm the master
Look quick but I move much faster
My jives penetrate walls like Casper
And through the paint, through the wall, through the plaster
And off the record like a natural disaster
And peace & love like a dreadlocked rasta (cannot hear properly)
I don't do hard but I got the yes from the master (cannot hear properly)
Just an intro wait for the extra, extra, extra...
Sing your love, sing your love
Sing your love, love or lies
Sing around, trick or play
Never learn, same with fate
Sing your love, sing a love
Sing your love, feel my pain
Love or lies, love or lies, love or lies
The lyrics to Capsule's Love or Lies speak to the idea of uncertainty in a relationship, with the singer questioning whether their love interest truly loves them, or if they are being lied to. The song is sung in a mix of English and Japanese, adding to the feeling of confusion and miscommunication. The opening lyrics of "So I can't be like you / Is it okay if I believe in that?" speaks to the singer's desire to be true to themselves and not conform to societal expectations or to be like their partner. This is reinforced in the chorus of "Sing your love, sing your love / Sing your love, love or lies," where they question whether the love they are receiving is genuine or just a facade.
The middle section of the song features a rap verse by Roxanne, which adds to the theme of empowerment and self-expression. The lyrics "I work hard like a slave doing chores / Speaking my mind like there be no laws" highlights the idea of breaking free from societal norms and expectations, and being true to oneself. The song ends with the repeated chorus of "Sing your love, sing your love / Sing your love, love or lies," emphasizing the ambiguity and uncertainty of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
SO I CAN'T BE LIKE YOU
I don't want to be like you
Sonna shinyou shite ii no?
Do I have your permission?
LOVIN' YOU sore wa GRAY
Loving you feels unfulfilling
Aimai na kaori ga shite
It has a vague scent
Kienai koukai mo
There are regrets that won't disappear
Shiranai sou kizukanai mitai
You seem unaware and oblivious
LOVIN' YOU, sou GREEN
Loving you is like a green light
Sou yatte tane wo maku LIES
I continue to deceive you
Sing your love, sing your love
Express your love, express your love
Sing your love, love or lies
Is it really love or just lies?
Sing around, trick or play
Play games with me
Never learn, same with fate
We never learn, it's always the same fate
Sing your love, sing your love
Express your love, express your love
Sing your love, feel my pain
Sing, but feel my pain
Love or lies, love or lies, love or lies
Is it love or just lies, over and over again
Ienai CHECK ME OUT
You can't check me out
Saisho kara shinjitenai
I never believed from the start
KEEP ON MOVING, COME AWAY
Keep moving and walk away
Kimi datte mayotteru ne
You're confused too
Mienai shinjitsu wa
The unseen truth is
Itsudatte urahara no yo
Always behind the scenes
LOVIN' YOU, sou BLUE
Loving you is like a blue light
Souyatte kiri wo maku LIES
And yet I continue to deceive you
It's the return of the best and my name is Roxanne
I'm back and better than ever, Roxanne here
More bounce in my flow than shocks man
I have more energy in my music than shocks
Compare me to the rest of your box man
Put me up against other artists
Cause I am mad sick, contagious like pox man
I'm very good and infectious
I'm like a locksman opening doors
I'm like a locksmith unlocking doors
I'm elevating to the top floors
I'm reaching the top
I work hard like a slave doing chores
I work hard like a slave
Speaking my mind like there be no laws
I speak my mind fearlessly
I'm the master
I'm in control
Look quick but I move much faster
I'm quick and agile
My jives penetrate walls like Casper
My beats are so strong they can go through walls
And through the paint, through the wall, through the plaster
I can even break through paint and plaster
And off the record like a natural disaster
I'm a force to be reckoned with
And peace & love like a dreadlocked rasta (cannot hear properly)
I promote peace and love
I don't do hard but I got the yes from the master (cannot hear properly)
I don't do hard drugs, but I've got approval from the higher-ups
Just an intro wait for the extra, extra, extra...
Just wait for the rest of my performance
Contributed by Jeremiah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.