They were formed in Tokyo in 1999, and debuted as a trio the same year with 長尾大 (Dai Nagao) as composer and leader. In 2003 their greatest hits album Do The Best achieved million sales in Japan.
The group disbanded in September 2005 and performed their last live concert at the Nippon Budokan. Each member moved onto other musical projects: Tomiko Van began a solo career; Ryo Owatari dedicated his time to the 3-piece band Missile Innovation and supporting other bands/artists on guitars; and Dai Nagao continued acting as a composer for various Avex Trax artists.
After 3 years of inactivity, the band announced their comeback on September 29, 2008 (the same day they originally began activities as a band and the same day they disbanded in 2005).
Time Machine
Do As Infinity Lyrics
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今となれば 遠い想い出だけど
それはまるでタイムマシーンのような感じ
歌を聴けば あの感情にいつだって出逢える
この瞬間 数秒前さえ
左回りにはできないけど
その時々に感じた
さあ今! ありったけの声で
さあ今! ありったけの音で
さあ今! ありったけの歌で
僕らは共鳴する どんな日も
あの日 僕と 君が 聴いてたもの
あの日 僕が 君に 言われた言葉
それはまるでタイムマシーンに乗った感じ
時を越えて あの感情と向き合って気づける
この瞬間 数秒先さえ
先回りなんてできないから
その時々に感じる
このヒートを忘れない
さあ今! とびっきりの今日を
さあ今! とびっきりの時を
さあ今! とびっきりの夢を
僕らは叫ぶよ 全力で
この瞬間 数秒前さえ
左回りにはできないけど
その時々に感じた
このビートは嘘じゃない
さあ今! ありったけの声で
さあ今! ありったけの音で
さあ今! ありったけの歌で
僕らは共鳴する どんな日も
The lyrics to "TIME MACHINE" by Do As Infinity depict a nostalgic and sentimental journey through time. The song reflects on the memories associated with certain moments, people, and music. The idea of a time machine is used as a metaphor to describe how listening to a song can transport one back to the emotions and experiences of the past.
The first verse suggests that although these memories may now feel distant, they can be instantly reconnected with through the power of music. The lyrics imply that the feeling of nostalgia is like stepping into a time machine and reliving those emotions. The chorus further emphasizes this idea of resonance and connection, urging the listener to embrace the present and fully immerse themselves in the moment.
The second verse refers to a specific memory shared between two individuals. It portrays the words spoken and the music listened to as a means of time travel, allowing the individuals to traverse time and mentally confront the emotions they once experienced. The lyrics suggest that this journey through time can also lead to newfound self-awareness and understanding of those emotions.
Overall, "TIME MACHINE" is a song that encourages the listener to appreciate the present while acknowledging the power of music to evoke past emotions and memories.
Line by Line Meaning
どこで 誰と いつに 聴いてたもの
Where, with whom, and when did we listen to those things
今となれば 遠い想い出だけど
Now, they are distant memories
それはまるでタイムマシーンのような感じ
It feels just like a time machine
歌を聴けば あの感情にいつだって出逢える
When I listen to the song, I can always encounter those emotions
この瞬間 数秒前さえ
Even just a few seconds before this moment
左回りにはできないけど
I can't turn back time
その時々に感じた
What I felt in those moments
このビートは嘘じゃない
This beat is not a lie
さあ今! ありったけの声で
Come on now! With all our voices
さあ今! ありったけの音で
Come on now! With all our sounds
さあ今! ありったけの歌で
Come on now! With all our songs
僕らは共鳴する どんな日も
We resonate no matter what day it is
あの日 僕と 君が 聴いてたもの
That day, you and I were listening to those things
あの日 僕が 君に 言われた言葉
That day, the words I said to you
それはまるでタイムマシーンに乗った感じ
It feels like riding a time machine
時を越えて あの感情と向き合って気づける
We can face and realize those emotions beyond time
この瞬間 数秒先さえ
Even just a few seconds ahead of this moment
先回りなんてできないから
Because we can't fast forward
その時々に感じる
What we feel in those moments
このヒートを忘れない
We won't forget this heat
さあ今! とびっきりの今日を
Come on now! With the very best today
さあ今! とびっきりの時を
Come on now! With the very best time
さあ今! とびっきりの夢を
Come on now! With the very best dreams
僕らは叫ぶよ 全力で
We will shout with all our might
この瞬間 数秒前さえ
Even just a few seconds before this moment
左回りにはできないけど
I can't turn back time
その時々に感じた
What I felt in those moments
このビートは嘘じゃない
This beat is not a lie
さあ今! ありったけの声で
Come on now! With all our voices
さあ今! ありったけの音で
Come on now! With all our sounds
さあ今! ありったけの歌で
Come on now! With all our songs
僕らは共鳴する どんな日も
We resonate no matter what day it is
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Yusuke Toriumi, Stil
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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WOW WOW WOW.... This is epic!!! I'm stunned!! I love ALL the songs♥ Do As music is getting even better!! I'll definitely buy this!! DO AS INFINITY BEST BAND FOR LIFE AND AFTERLIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SirenoftheVoid
and here i thought this was a Music Video,not an album preview.these two are a rather recent discovery of mine,and i'm becoming rather fond of them :)
Spooce199
Pre-ordered this like a week ago, now I'm twice as excited :)
DOASfan
I think this album is the best since their comeback!!!
tereesha
From the preview the songs sound very good. Can't wait to listen the full album.
Vic Jpop Channel
Awesome album preview, I'm looking forward to the release of TIME MACHINE! ^^
nico febrio
please bring the great tour band member back,,,,, tomiko and ryo together with them is the best formation that DAI ever have,,,, michitaro,,jun takase,, kazuko hamano,,jun matsumoto,,naoki hayashibe,,,please re grup again guys,, we miss you so much,,,,
shinji02
So glad they're back and bigger than ever! They really are so great.
Christina Burnfield
i liked this album much more than Eternal Flame & Eight. Its a great album. However i like EF & 8 as well. Just i just heard X and its totally AWESOME!! Even better than TM, but theyre both awesome albums. :D
btwirler
ちょ楽しみ. This album is gonna be AWESOME.