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.
Go Mad and Mark
Envy Lyrics
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Satisfactory circulation
Forget the body you have entrusted
Smile at the corner of memories
Even an accidental streaming voice won't touch tomorrow
Awkwardly pile up the isolation with anxiety one by one
It keeps talking without ceasing before me
There is nothing I want to hear
What is that I can do for now?
The times I saw the place I ended up
I grasp the vision I found in the end
Shut everything up from the world again
For a tiny ray of light
Set it free from this anxiety
Raise it carefully
There is nothing here
Suffer for nothing as it is
Walk around cause its entertaining
Couldn't keep the promises to replace you
I always carry it with me until the time comes
I know you won't wait
Because you are farther away from me
Caught up only be earning
Don't even try to let it go
At the end of the world I found out I can't turn back
Staring with farewell. then comes the time the promise expects
Someday
Eyes that abandon individuality and hope you dislike
Exhausted moment melts into a given sigh.
This feeling goes on endlessly
I obtained after a total transformation
The map comes back into a faded color
I tear it and stray
The past, tomorrow, the future, its all fixed
It goes on, intense, growl, it goes on
Stop, eternally, calm, stop
Reach ahead, stir, reach
Mark today, go mad and mark
The lyrics of Envy's song Go Mad and Mark explore themes of emotional struggle and isolation. The lyrics suggest a sense of disconnectedness from the world and a feeling of hopelessness. The opening lines, "You extend your heartbeat hoping to satisfactorily circulation, forget the body you have entrusted, smile at the corner of memories" suggest an attempt to detach and escape from physical reality. The use of the phrase 'corner of memories' implies that the singer is recalling past experiences in order to cope with their current situation.
The song continues with the repetition of "there is nothing here" suggesting a general sense of emptiness in the singer's life. They feel helpless and incapable of making any positive changes. The line "Caught up only by earning, don't even try to let it go" suggests a sense of being trapped by societal expectations and expectations of success which contribute to feelings of anxiety and isolation.
The final lines of the song seem to suggest a desire to break free from the past and the current situation. "Mark today, go mad and mark" might imply a resolution to live in the present moment, and to take charge of one's life rather than feeling trapped and isolated by circumstance.
Line by Line Meaning
You extend your heartbeat hoping to
You want to feel alive and excited, hoping to experience something new.
Satisfactory circulation
A comfortable flow of energy, emotions and excitement in your body.
Forget the body you have entrusted
Let go of the physical self and focus on the mind and spirit.
Smile at the corner of memories
Remember the past with a smile and appreciate the good times.
Even an accidental streaming voice won't touch tomorrow
No amount of inspiration or motivation can guarantee success in the future.
Awkwardly pile up the isolation with anxiety one by one
Feeling increasingly isolated and anxious, and struggling to cope with it all.
It keeps talking without ceasing before me
Thoughts and worries clouding the mind, never giving a moment of peace.
Even I can do little
Feeling powerless to change the situation, no matter how much effort is put in.
There is nothing I want to hear
Tuning out and disconnecting from the outside world and its opinions and expectations.
What is that I can do for now?
Looking for a way to take action and make some progress, no matter how small.
The times I saw the place I ended up
Reflecting on past experiences and how they have led to the present moment.
I grasp the vision I found in the end
Realizing the bigger picture and finding meaning in the journey, despite the challenges.
Shut everything up from the world again
Withdrawing from the outer world, seeking silence and solitude.
For a tiny ray of light
Hoping for even the smallest glimmer of hope to hold onto.
Set it free from this anxiety
Letting go of the worries and fears paralyzing the mind.
Raise it carefully
Nurturing and cherishing the hope that remains, despite the challenges.
There is nothing here
Feeling empty and hopeless, with no obvious solutions or ways forward.
Suffer for nothing as it is
Enduring pain and hardship without any clear purpose or reward.
Walk around cause its entertaining
Going through the motions of life, with no clear direction or purpose, simply for the sake of distraction.
Couldn't keep the promises to replace you
Breaking commitments and letting people down, despite the best intentions.
I always carry it with me until the time comes
Holding onto the guilt and regret of past failures, unable to let go.
I know you won't wait
Realizing that time and distance have caused irreparable damage to a relationship.
Because you are farther away from me
Feeling distant and disconnected from someone, both physically and emotionally.
Caught up only be earning
Focusing solely on material gain and tangible achievements, ignoring the bigger picture.
Don't even try to let it go
Resisting the urge to move on and let go of something that's causing pain and suffering.
At the end of the world I found out I can't turn back
Realizing too late that certain decisions and actions are irreversible.
Staring with farewell. then comes the time the promise expects
Saying goodbye to someone or something, and preparing to face the consequences of that decision.
Someday
Holding onto hope that things will eventually get better.
Eyes that abandon individuality and hope you dislike
Being criticized and judged for being different and not conforming to others' expectations.
Exhausted moment melts into a given sigh.
Feeling overwhelmed and drained, and letting out a resigned sigh of acceptance.
This feeling goes on endlessly
Feeling stuck in a cycle of negative emotions and unable to break free.
I obtained after a total transformation
Gaining new perspective and understanding after going through a difficult and transformative experience.
The map comes back into a faded color
Feeling lost and directionless, with no clear path forward.
I tear it and stray
Rejecting the conventional paths offered by society and going my own way, despite the risks.
The past, tomorrow, the future, its all fixed
Feeling helpless and powerless to change the course of life or alter the future.
It goes on, intense, growl, it goes on
Life goes on, filled with challenges and struggles, but also moments of intense passion and drive.
Stop, eternally, calm, stop
Craving peace and quiet, and an end to the constant noise and chaos of life.
Reach ahead, stir, reach
Looking towards the future, and striving to achieve one's goals and dreams.
Mark today, go mad and mark
Seize the day, embrace one's passions and desires, and make one's mark on the world.
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Justin Loyd
One of my favorite songs ever recorded, so much beauty. Envy creates music outta the ether.
Gabro •
Music is not a challange, but they won.
An Egyptian Journal
Best band ever, life is lovely and hurtful that's what makes it beautiful
ちーちゃん
ひっさびさに聴いたけど鳥肌立つぐらいエモいなぁ
宮川勇輔
一生聴き続けます！
名曲です！
This is My live report
They played it live in Paris yesterday ❤
sakai ryo
i am japanese. on my way to college around 7yrs ago, listened this song when i got on train. now this song reminds me of the memory and want to cry why i don't know the reason. so dramatic.
Spiritual State
Nostalgia
Lunatus X
Damn, 7yo ?
배경원화가 종민 concept artist jongmin
And now, it's 14years ago. More than decade. Damn. I wish you well grown and healthy.