1. Sinc… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple groups, or aliases, by the name of Envy:
1. Since their formation in 1992, Envy has become a dominant band in the independent hardcore and screamo scene in Japan. Their music has evolved over the years to incorporate hardcore, screamo, and most recently, the epic tendencies of post-rock. Envy is characterized by their ability to master screamo's loud-soft dynamic to evoke both crushing brutality and gentle beauty, often within the same song. Much has been made of vocalist Tetsuya Fukugawa's own skill at commanding this dichotomy and thus their live shows have grown in legend over the years. The band is also noted for their deep and poetic lyrics.
Their early sound was purely influenced by some of the grittiest hardcore and screamo out there, as evidenced by the albums "Breathing and Dying in this Place..." and "From Here to Eternity". It is worth noting Tetsuya's vocals became harsher and more guttural as the years progressed. His recurrent use of clean vocals and spoken word, often within the same song, should also be noted. They are the perfect contrast to his screamo vocal delivery.
The band has become increasingly popular among the post-rock scene in the last few years for their incorporation of Mogwai-esque sound and composition dynamics into more traditional screamo songs. This new influence can be most easily identified on these three releases: "All The Footprints You've Ever Left And The Fear Expecting Ahead" released by Dim Mak,"A Dead Sinking Story" released on Level Plane and "Insomniac Doze" released on Temporary Residence Limited. However, its first hints can be heard on "The Eyes Of A Single Eared Prophet" from the year 2000.
The band has since become friends with Mogwai and vocalist Tetsuya Fukagawa was featured on a track from Mogwai's 2006 album "Mr. Beast."
In March of 2006, it was announced that Envy had signed to Temporary Residence Limited for American distribution of Insomniac Doze (though it was released by Mogwai's Rock Action label in Europe and Envy's own Sonzai Records in Japan). The move was significant because Level Plane is a screamo oriented label and Temporary Residence is a post-rock oriented label (featuring bands like Mono and Explosions In The Sky), thus signalling a more serious shift in the band's style of music. The band has said that this album is one step closer to their ideal music. The 7 track album, Insomniac Doze, was released in the summer of 2006 and was accompanied by a full american tour, some of which was in conjunction with Explosions in the Sky and Mono.
The band also ended up becoming friends with Mono and Tetsuya was featured on the only Mono song with vocals to date, entitled "The Hand That Holds the Truth" from the 2014 album "Rays of Darkness". The song might as well be an Envy song due to its progression and primal melancholic aggression. Additionally, Tetsuya's vocals are at its most guttural here.
Insomniac saw them at the peak of their post-rock influences as the instrumentation would not be out of place on a regular instrumental post-rock record and most of its aggression comes from the harsh vocals alone, there are hardly any hardcore moments present. The 2007 EP entitled "Abyssal" was somewhat of a return to hardcore with a pinch of math rock on the side containing only one long song. 2010's "Recitation" could be the spiritual successor to Sinking Story and 2015's "Atheist's Cornea" was their shortest and hardcore-ish record since the "All the Footprints..." days.
The band has had an extensive string of split records with many different bands over the years.
On April 1, 2016, vocalist Tetsuya announced that he decided to leave the band. The remaining four members, Nobukata Kawai, Dairoku Seki, Masahiro Tobita and Manabu Nakagawa continued on as Envy. He later returned and joined the band for their 2020 comeback record "The Fallen Crimson". It is very much in the style of "All the Footprints...".
2. Envy was a straight edge hardcore band from buffalo, new york.
3. Envy (currently known as Redound) is a Bulgarian beatdown hardcore band.
4. Envy is a female UK Urban artist from Manchester, UK.
5. Envy (EnV) is an artist on Newgrounds known for his trance and electronica tracks.
6. Finnish gothic metal band, they formed in 2000 and changed name to Trespassenger in 2007, their style also changed to melodic death metal.
7. American progressive symphonic metal band, they changed name to Envinity.
Distress of Ignorance
Envy Lyrics
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The time raised this valuable theory.
Learning crushes the mistakes.
Only on the days we cry, we rip the times.
And now, the background of the stories we tell and pass.
We know it and the truth at the bottom is crazed.
What our behavior means.
Though we wait, the answers won't come ahead.
Cannot connect each person's thinking.
Everything is ill-matched and awkward.
High ideal. Sickness and poor minds.
Ignorance becomes a brag. Such a sad distance.
A miracle of sinful brains.
Now switch. Dare tomorrow.
Hold a great force to avoid agony.
Left in a self-alienation.
Have faith in both erasing you out and loving you.
The origins play frightened in a small garden.
The lyrics of Envy's song "Distress of Ignorance" convey a deep sense of frustration and sadness about the state of humanity's collective history and knowledge. The first stanza acknowledges the weight of past injustices and mistakes, and the hope that learning can prevent similar errors in the future. However, the second stanza reveals a sense of disillusionment with the present: despite knowing the truth, individuals and society as a whole seem unable to effectively apply this knowledge to create a better world. The lines "Everything is ill-matched and awkward" and "Ignorance becomes a brag" point to the harmful consequences of ignorance and lack of empathy.
The final stanza suggests a call to action, urging the listener to "switch" and "hold a great force" in order to avoid further pain and suffering. The idea of "self-alienation" suggests that individuals must also be willing to examine and confront their own biases and flaws. The final line, "The origins play frightened in a small garden," is open to interpretation - it could refer to the fragility of life, the potential for growth in a small space, or something else entirely.
Overall, "Distress of Ignorance" is a thought-provoking and emotionally charged exploration of the human condition, emphasizing the importance of empathy and a willingness to learn and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
The cruel history is still holding.
The painful past still haunts and influences us today.
The time raised this valuable theory.
Over time, we have developed important knowledge and understanding.
Learning crushes the mistakes.
Acquiring knowledge helps us avoid repeating past errors.
Only on the days we cry, we rip the times.
Emotional pain can help us learn and grow from our experiences.
And now, the background of the stories we tell and pass.
We must consider the context and history behind the narratives we share.
We know it and the truth at the bottom is crazed.
We may be aware of certain truths, but they can still be overwhelming and difficult to accept.
What our behavior means.
We must examine and understand the implications of our actions.
What comes from our knowledge?
We must consider the consequences of our knowledge and understanding.
Though we wait, the answers won't come ahead.
Even if we patiently seek answers, they may not come easily or quickly.
Cannot connect each person's thinking.
It can be difficult to understand or relate to other people's perspectives.
Everything is ill-matched and awkward.
Things can feel disjointed and uncomfortable.
High ideal. Sickness and poor minds.
We may strive for lofty goals, but our flawed humanity can hinder our progress.
Ignorance becomes a brag. Such a sad distance.
Some people take pride in their ignorance, creating a harmful divide between themselves and those who value knowledge.
A miracle of sinful brains.
Despite our flaws and shortcomings, our capacity for growth and learning is remarkable.
Now switch. Dare tomorrow.
We must be willing to adapt and take risks as we move forward.
Hold a great force to avoid agony.
We must exert significant effort to prevent suffering.
Left in a self-alienation.
Isolation and disconnection from oneself can be debilitating.
Have faith in both erasing you out and loving you.
We must learn to let go of negative self-talk and cultivate self-compassion and self-love.
The origins play frightened in a small garden.
The root causes of our struggles and challenges can often be traced back to a small, vulnerable place within ourselves.
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@Brodietheepicninja
Lyrics, for anyone who's interested (in Japanese, and a rough translation to english)
Mada zankoku na rekishi ga tsuzuku yo
Toki ga sodateta daijina riron
Manabu koto ga ayamachi wo uramu
Naita hidake jidai wo kiri saku
Soshite boku nado ga katari tsugu haikei wo
Shiri sokoni nokoru jijutsu ga kurui
Boku na dono koudou ga nani wo imishite
Fushigi kara nani ga uma reru no
Kotae wo motomete itemo sakihe wa todokazu
Hitori hitori no kangae wo tsunagu koto wo dekizu
Nanimo kamo ga futsuri aide buza made
Risou wa takaku byookito mazushi kokoro
Muchi ga jimande sabishi kyori
Tsumi bukai nou no kiseki
Ima kirikae asuni idomu
Tsuyoi chikara wo machi kunou wo yoke
Jiko sogai no naka ni no kosare
Kimi wo kesu kototo aishi motomeru koto wo shinji
Chiisai niwa de asobu obieru kongen
The cruel history is still holding.
The time raised this valuable theory.
Learning crushes the mistakes.
Only on the days we cry, we rip the times.
And now, the background of the stories we tell and pass.
We know it and the truth at the bottom is crazed.
What our behavior means.
What comes from our knowledge ?
Though we wait, the answers won't come ahead.
Cannot connect each person's thinking.
Everything is ill-matched and awkward.
High ideal. Sickness and poor minds.
Ignorance becomes a brag. Such a sad distance.
A miracle of sinful brains.
Now switch. Dare tomorrow.
Hold a great force to avoid agony.
Left in a self-alienation.
Have faith in both erasing you out and loving you.
The origins play frightened in a small garden.
@mavisevelyn618
Hey, this was the most viewed song from this album I could find on YouTube, so if there’s anyone still listening, just saying hi. This album means so much to me
@manuelvalencia425
hi
@mavisevelyn618
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@MarkBourassaJr
Hi! I’ve listened to Envy in the past but came again because of The New Scene podcast
@AD-wg5bg
I only know this song of Envy but it's imprinted in my brain.
@mbietigbamo954
The whole art of Envy is perfect. Hello from Russia
@Brodietheepicninja
Lyrics, for anyone who's interested (in Japanese, and a rough translation to english)
Mada zankoku na rekishi ga tsuzuku yo
Toki ga sodateta daijina riron
Manabu koto ga ayamachi wo uramu
Naita hidake jidai wo kiri saku
Soshite boku nado ga katari tsugu haikei wo
Shiri sokoni nokoru jijutsu ga kurui
Boku na dono koudou ga nani wo imishite
Fushigi kara nani ga uma reru no
Kotae wo motomete itemo sakihe wa todokazu
Hitori hitori no kangae wo tsunagu koto wo dekizu
Nanimo kamo ga futsuri aide buza made
Risou wa takaku byookito mazushi kokoro
Muchi ga jimande sabishi kyori
Tsumi bukai nou no kiseki
Ima kirikae asuni idomu
Tsuyoi chikara wo machi kunou wo yoke
Jiko sogai no naka ni no kosare
Kimi wo kesu kototo aishi motomeru koto wo shinji
Chiisai niwa de asobu obieru kongen
The cruel history is still holding.
The time raised this valuable theory.
Learning crushes the mistakes.
Only on the days we cry, we rip the times.
And now, the background of the stories we tell and pass.
We know it and the truth at the bottom is crazed.
What our behavior means.
What comes from our knowledge ?
Though we wait, the answers won't come ahead.
Cannot connect each person's thinking.
Everything is ill-matched and awkward.
High ideal. Sickness and poor minds.
Ignorance becomes a brag. Such a sad distance.
A miracle of sinful brains.
Now switch. Dare tomorrow.
Hold a great force to avoid agony.
Left in a self-alienation.
Have faith in both erasing you out and loving you.
The origins play frightened in a small garden.
@abahkausyaitan
Can you send it to me? I wanna copy it.thanks 😘
@MemphisEmphasis
The second show I ever went to was alone when I was 16. It was Envy at the Che Cafe with Japandi. I didn’t have enough money for much so all I got was a shirt and a coin purse. They were touring on Insomniac Doze but it was still an incredible show
@michaelmartucci4684
Best show I ever witnessed ENVY and Welcome the Plague Year at University of Delaware, probably '04/'05.
Even the nerdy ass old professor guy that had to chaperone the show was hypnotized by Envy's live performance.