MaveRick embarked on their music journey in March 2006 with members hailing from various disbanded bands such as Grind (グラインド), HATED, and KeiL. They debuted with their first live performance at Nagoya ell.FITS ALL on March 7, 2006, expanding their activities to different regions of Japan. The band released their first single "The light of Destruction and The darkness is Behind" on April 22, 2006, gaining recognition through the inclusion of their songs on omnibuses. In November 2006, they released their first full album, "[a counter feit heart and my true intentions MOSQUITO]." Subsequent releases included the maxi-single "SILENCE DEATH" on July 18, 2007, and the single "あの青は限り無く" (Ano Ao wa Kagirinaku) on September 29, 2007.
On June 8, 2008, MaveRick announced their disbandment but reformed as EAT YOU ALIVE. Kurei adopted the stage name Hiro, and Mukuro became Ryohei. Under their new name, the band released their first single, "JENNIFER / 花水木" (Hanamizuki), on June 18, 2008. EAT YOU ALIVE continued touring in Nagoya and Osaka, exploring a musical direction that departed from conventional visual kei style. Their subsequent singles, including "ADULT CHILDREN OF ALCOHOLICS" and "ATROCITY AND BLUE" in August 2009, showcased a fusion of nu metal influences with rap vocals.
The band released the single "Coke in a vein" in early 2010, followed by "Missing you / 暁" in May. Prior to the release of "Missing you / 暁," Hiro authored a novel titled "暁 (Akatsuki)," which was gradually shared on the band's official site. In August, EAT YOU ALIVE released the maxi-single "REVIVE," featuring re-recorded songs from their MaveRick era. Their second one-man show in September marked the arrival of Shouya as the new guitarist.
EAT YOU ALIVE's seventh single, "THE REASON," was released in December 2010. A one-man show followed in May 2011 at the Nagoya ell. FITS ALL stage. However, on July 21, 2013, the band announced their disbandment after nearly eight years of activity, providing minimal details regarding their decision. Unfortunately, their first and last concert in London had to be canceled due to low ticket sales, as announced on November 16, 2013.
To commemorate their career, EAT YOU ALIVE released a memorial DVD titled "EAT YOU ALIVE FINAL ONEMAN 'shi wo sasou shidarezakura muku no hinagiku bibou no bara kyomu no pansy shi no keshi omoide no wasurenagusa" on March 1, 2014. The DVD included footage from their final one-man live at Nagoya E.L.L. on December 30, 2013, as well as off-shots from their European tour and PVs for "Clock wise," "Lily," and "Sick." The band's last live was held in their hometown Nagoya at Nagoya E.L.L. on December 30, 2013.
EAT YOU ALIVE's music and image evolved over time, departing from conventional visual kei style and incorporating elements of nu metal with rap vocals. Their unique sound and visual presentation set them apart in the visual kei scene.
Timeline of the members of EAT YOU ALIVE:
Vo. ヒロ (Hiro)
GRIND (グラインド) → ＭａｖｅＲｉｃｋ as Kurei (紅) → EAT YOU ALIVE as HIRO (ヒロ) → ORCALADE → Shichōkaku PARANOIA (視聴覚パラノイア)
Gt. 翔也 (Shoya)
HERVY (ハーヴィ) → Juliette (ジュリエット) → EAT YOU ALIVE as Shouya (翔也) → Kiken Bunshi (危険分子) as Shou (翔) → AMANJAKU。 (アマンジャク。) as Kazuma (和真) → RAKUGAKI
Gt. 亮平 (Ryohei)
Ritual, Baccarat (support) → The Royal Crow as Ryo (椋) → HATED as Mukuro (躯) → ＭａｖｅＲｉｃｋ as Mukuro (躯) → EAT YOU ALIVE as Ryohei (亮平) → owner of Honored Life motorbike shop
Ba. けんぢ (Kenji)
GRIND (グラインド) → ＭａｖｅＲｉｃｋ → EAT YOU ALIVE, THOMAS (トーマス) (support) → GAGA → unknown
Dr. 真 (Makoto)
KeiL → DEATHGAZE roadie → ＭａｖｅＲｉｃｋ → EAT YOU ALIVE → AI (藍-AI-) support → DARRELL
Maverick
EAT YOU ALIVE Lyrics
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harisakesou na chiisa na shinzou kimi ni nani kara hanasou?
todondeiru suisou sono saki ni wa KIREI na suishou
marude SHIISOO(SEE-SAW) GAME tsuriawanai munashisa dake ga nokoru deshou
Saisho kara ikinokoru yakusoku nante areba kitto kurou wa nai
amaeta jibun ni yotte HOtto shiteiru aida ni wa maru wana
naiteiru hodo no jikan mo nai kidukeba tsune ni GIRI GIRI no RAIN(LINE)
Koko de utau BAKA na ore wo daite
Hikitsutta doujou
suikonde joushou
hakidashita gekijou
Daitai ikiru koto nante jissai aitai suru jibun to no tatakai
kaitai, kyoujiku(?) kurikaeshi, zettai kizudukanai you ni
tsutaetai kotoba ga motto arunda utaitai motto ookiku jiyuu ni
orera wo shimedukeru subete wo furihodoite ni aitai
ore wa M.A.V.E.R.I.C.K
nanni mo satsukasazu shitagawazu aimai na yatsura wa shisu dake
hajimeyou arata na ooi naru ippo soro soro kakugo wa ii kai?
ore wa M.A.V.E.R.I.C.K
The lyrics of "Maverick" by Eat You Alive are filled with angst and rebellion against the perceived norms of society. The singer describes a dream that was once drawn up from the reality that they eventually escaped. The song expresses the idea of being different, standing out from the crowd, and refusing to conform.
In the first verse, the singer talks about the reality they were living in and the dream they had. The dream eventually became an escape from the harsh reality, but they wonder what they should talk about to the person they're singing to. They mention a "Kirei na suishou" (beautiful crystal) that exists beyond the waterweed that they have reached, implying that there is a world beyond what they can see, but they're unable to experience it at the moment.
The lyrics talk about the singer's struggle to come out on top while facing the challenges that life throws their way. They talk about keeping the promise to survive from the beginning, and sticking to it even when things get tough. They also touch upon the concept of being trapped and exploited by others - this is where the idea of a "maru wana" (complete trap) comes in. The singer cries out for someone to notice them, and as time passes, they see only a blurry, indistinct line that remains unchanged.
Line by Line Meaning
Genjitsu kara tousou egaiteita yume made bousou
I was escaping from reality and losing myself in a dream
harisakesou na chiisa na shinzou kimi ni nani kara hanasou?
Is there anything I could say to you with my broken, small heart?
todondeiru suisou sono saki ni wa KIREI na suishou
Beyond the bubbling water, there are beautiful crystals waiting to be found
marude SHIISOO(SEE-SAW) GAME tsuriawanai munashisa dake ga nokoru deshou
Just like a see-saw game, all that remains is the emptiness of not being able to connect
Saisho kara ikinokoru yakusoku nante areba kitto kurou wa nai
If you have a promise to survive from the beginning, there's certainly no trouble
amaeta jibun ni yotte HOtto shiteiru aida ni wa maru wana
While depending on a spoiled version of myself, I fell into a complete trap
naiteiru hodo no jikan mo nai kidukeba tsune ni GIRI GIRI no RAIN(LINE)
Realizing that there's only so much time left, always on the brink of a critical moment
soredemo motome tsudukeru nanni mo kawaranai saikou no mirai
Still pursuing, an unchanging, ultimate future
Koko de utau BAKA na ore wo daite
Embrace me, the foolish one singing here
Hikitsutta doujou
Drawn-out bargaining
suikonde joushou
Absorb and rise
hakidashita gekijou
The spewed-out drama
Daitai ikiru koto nante jissai aitai suru jibun to no tatakai
Living my life, I end up fighting with the version of myself that I want to become
kaitai, kyoujiku(?) kurikaeshi, zettai kizudukanai you ni
Dissecting, repeating the lessons, so that there will be no absolute regrets
tsutaetai kotoba ga motto arunda utaitai motto ookiku jiyuu ni
I have more words I want to say, I want to sing louder with more freedom
orera wo shimedukeru subete wo furihodoite ni aitai
I want to meet, shaking off everything that's weighing us down
ore wa M.A.V.E.R.I.C.K
I am a maverick
nanni mo satsukasazu shitagawazu aimai na yatsura wa shisu dake
The vague ones, who don't notice or care about anything, will just die
hajimeyou arata na ooi naru ippo soro soro kakugo wa ii kai?
Let's start, taking a new, big step - are you ready to be prepared?
ore wa M.A.V.E.R.I.C.K
I am a maverick
Contributed by Juliana T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
micahely
Wow, not bad. It's hard for me to find newer visual kei bands that I really like, but this song is pretty cool. I'm definitely looking up more on them.
Kayla Graham
I love this band so much :)
Mary
They are one of the most listened bands on my iPod according to iTunes. O.O Love them so much. (though this is not one of my favorite songs from them, but I steal love it. :D)
katarzyna p
I love this band :)
Jan Ri
Not the usual sound of VK-Bands, I really like it. The singer has a nice voice^^
Neonblut
hiros voice is amazing <333
Muz!kFr3aK01
Love it I can't stopped listening this over and over on My iPod acoording to iTunes, too : )
bloodseringdeath12
this is really kick a** stuff!!!!!! love it
Blacky EatsYou
I ♥Love♥ the Song and the Band^^ So cool^^
Subae
Damn I miss them 😢