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.
Further Ahead Of Warp
Envy Lyrics
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Painted all and spit out
Stare at the air in the sound of rain
A song & sleep to unknown you
Reach out and doubt my lips
I turn my eyes away and write solitude
Hold hands with a shapeless shadow
and it always sways us to crush.
The end of the day pops with the constant
wind and points its finger.
Erase all and swallow.
Cleanse my mind under the sound of wind.
Connect the line that cuts me dead.
Wait for the quiet and peaceful tomorrow.
Ahead of the absent life and the erased voice.
The secret of value goes freely.
The blank is colorless.
Hopes flash deep inside the opened eyes.
I refuse them.
Conveyed the beloved words and eyes
and the fading piece is sinking.
Run on the laid out road to a dead end.
Admit a lot, make the all clear sight
as my raison d'etre.
Nameless mind.
My feeling rides on the scene...
The lyrics of Envy's song "Further Ahead Of Warp" depict a sense of emptiness, isolation, and uncertainty in the face of the unknown. The singer is painted all and spit out, which could mean that they feel discarded or rejected by society. They stare at the air in the sound of rain, lost in their thoughts and emotions. The song is addressed to someone unknown, who might represent a lost love or a distant memory. The singer reaches out to this person but doubts their own lips, suggesting that they are struggling to express themselves or to make a connection.
The lyrics also contain a sense of resignation and detachment. The singer writes a crooked oath with their bare hand, which could mean that they are making a promise that they cannot uphold or that they are unsure of their own convictions. They turn their eyes away and write solitude, which could suggest that they have accepted their own loneliness and isolation. They hold hands with a shapeless shadow, which could represent the void or the unknown, and it always sways them to crush. The end of the day pops with the constant wind and points its finger, which could symbolize the passing of time and the inevitability of change.
Overall, "Further Ahead Of Warp" is a powerful and emotional song that expresses the complexities of human emotions and relationships. It speaks to those who have experienced loss, grief, or isolation and who are struggling to find meaning and purpose in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Painted all and spit out
I have taken in everything around me, but now I am ready to let it all out
Stare at the air in the sound of rain
I am lost in thought and finding solace in the rain
A song & sleep to unknown you
I am trying to find meaning in my relationship with someone I don't fully understand
Reach out and doubt my lips
I am hesitant to speak my mind and express my true feelings
A crooked oath I write with my bare hand
I am making promises that may not be entirely honest or feasible
I turn my eyes away and write solitude
I am seeking isolation and introspection
Hold hands with a shapeless shadow and it always sways us to crush.
I am struggling with something intangible that is causing destruction in my life
The end of the day pops with the constant wind and points its finger.
The end of the day feels ominous and accusatory
Erase all and swallow.
I want to forget everything and move on
Cleanse my mind under the sound of wind.
I am hoping to find clarity and peace of mind
Connect the line that cuts me dead.
I need to confront something painful and difficult in order to move forward
Wait for the quiet and peaceful tomorrow.
I am hopeful for a brighter tomorrow
Ahead of the absent life and the erased voice.
I feel like I am living a life that is empty and meaningless
The secret of value goes freely.
I am searching for meaning and value in my life, but it eludes me
The blank is colorless.
I am feeling lost and directionless, like a blank canvas
Hopes flash deep inside the opened eyes.
I am aware of my hopes and dreams, but they seem out of reach
I refuse them.
I am resigned to the fact that my hopes and dreams may never be realized
Conveyed the beloved words and eyes and the fading piece is sinking.
I have expressed my love and affection, but it is fading away
Run on the laid out road to a dead end.
I am running towards something that is ultimately hopeless and futile
Admit a lot, make the all clear sight as my raison d'etre.
I am acknowledging my mistakes and trying to find clarity in my purpose
Nameless mind.
I am feeling lost and untethered
My feeling rides on the scene...
My emotions are closely tied to my surroundings and environment
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.