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.
Isolation Of A Light Source
Envy Lyrics
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We speak words, our eyes go down.
We got flicked and have lips of isolation.
Drop our gaze and bound for farewell.
Beyond that door I was scattered selflessly.
History changed the light into letters.
Present wounds separate the times.
I let the current take its own course and put out my thoughts,
eternal smile is here.
Rescued, cherished, I keep walking.
My fingers are cut while groping the dark.
Stain stays on the spinning thread.
Others tear for the closed manipulation.
I have a wish in my hand with endless ideals.
Memories I put in the poem travels and arouses.
A man overflowed from the sand he seized.
Melted loop asks for the time.
The light behind me came to its senses yesterday.
I wonder and the wind is piercing.
Options fit in a small space.
They vanish and float, and there is nothing to invent.
Azure silence gives prayers to the moon.
Reflect the passing seasons on your look on an eye.
It's wet and it's branded on.
Overflowing takes you to the stage for tragedy.
Whiteness of grass withering cold.
A smell of the rain speaks dull.
Seek the light source and reveal life.
Cross the vibration and a chance begins.
The lyrics of Envy's "Isolation Of A Light Source" appear to be a meditation on the passage of time, the impact of memories on our lives, and the search for meaning in the face of loss and isolation. The opening lines suggest a sense of detachment from the present moment, as the singer looks back on memories while speaking with another person who seems similarly distant: "Memories I see in the direction I'm talking. We speak words, our eyes go down." There is a sense that the past has taken on a life of its own and is exerting an influence on the present, reflected in the line "History changed the light into letters."
As the song progresses, the singer grapples with the challenge of finding meaning and purpose in the present moment. The image of a "light source" recurs throughout the lyrics, suggesting a search for something that can guide and sustain us. However, this search is not without its challenges, as the line "My fingers are cut while groping the dark" suggests. Despite this, there is a sense of hope and resilience in the final lines of the song, as the singer urges us to "Seek the light source and reveal life" and cross the threshold into a new beginning.
Overall, the lyrics of "Isolation Of A Light Source" suggest a deep awareness of the complexities of human experience, and a willingness to grapple with difficult questions about loss, isolation, and the search for meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
Memories I see in the direction I'm talking.
As I talk, I see flashes of memories in my mind's eye.
We speak words, our eyes go down.
We communicate through language, but avoid eye contact.
We got flicked and have lips of isolation.
Something happened that caused us to feel separated and alone, and now we keep to ourselves.
Drop our gaze and bound for farewell.
We lower our eyes and prepare to say goodbye.
Beyond that door I was scattered selflessly.
There was a time when I was very giving and not concerned with myself.
History changed the light into letters.
The past has transformed something bright and positive into something more abstract and intellectual.
Present wounds separate the times.
Our current pain causes a divide between our past and present experiences.
The meaning hides under the shadow I cast.
The true significance of what's happening is not immediately clear and requires deeper introspection.
I let the current take its own course and put out my thoughts, eternal smile is here.
I am letting go of control and allowing life to unfold, while still keeping a sense of inner peace and contentment.
Rescued, cherished, I keep walking.
Despite past hardships, I feel valued and continue to move forward.
My fingers are cut while groping the dark.
In my search for understanding, I am wounded and struggling to find my way.
Stain stays on the spinning thread.
The consequences of our past actions continue to have an effect on our present.
Others tear for the closed manipulation.
Those around us are hurt by our attempts to control or hide our true selves.
I have a wish in my hand with endless ideals.
There is something I deeply desire, and it is connected to a larger vision of the world.
Memories I put in the poem travels and arouses.
The act of writing about my memories allows them to travel beyond my own mind and have an emotional impact on others.
A man overflowed from the sand he seized.
Somebody has experienced something overwhelming and profound, and as a result their whole perspective has shifted.
Melted loop asks for the time.
The cyclical nature of things is in question and there is a need for clarity on when this pattern will end.
The light behind me came to its senses yesterday.
Something from my past that once felt confusing or dull is now becoming more clear and meaningful.
I wonder and the wind is piercing.
The uncertainties of life can feel harsh and difficult to endure.
Options fit in a small space.
There are limited possibilities within a confined situation.
They vanish and float, and there is nothing to invent.
Even the few available choices disappear or become irrelevant, leaving us with no creative solutions.
Azure silence gives prayers to the moon.
The quiet and peaceful nature of the night sky inspires a sense of reverence and spiritual connection.
Reflect the passing seasons on your look on an eye.
Use introspection to gain perspective on the ever-changing nature of life.
It's wet and it's branded on.
Something feels heavy or burdensome and is difficult to let go of.
Overflowing takes you to the stage for tragedy.
Too much of a good thing can lead to negative consequences.
Whiteness of grass withering cold.
The natural world can reflect feelings of emptiness and despair.
A smell of the rain speaks dull.
Even something that is typically refreshing and cleansing can feel melancholy or uninspiring.
Seek the light source and reveal life.
By looking for positivity and hope, we can uncover deeper meaning and purpose in our lives.
Cross the vibration and a chance begins.
By breaking free from negative patterns and embracing change, new opportunities can arise.
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@HarmonyOfElements
This silent semi-violent storm rushes through me, such intensity, yet such calming serenity! A tranquil feeling that fills me with alacrity and life! It's so dark, yet filled with life. It caresses the skin of my ears and fills my mind with such images of beauty impossible to describe! This is art!This sound: Pulchritudinous. Enticing. Alluring. Magnificent. Exquisite. It's like falling from a cliff, watching the beautiful landscape break apart, and then you fade away only to awake in Paradise!
@user-vd7ov8dt5b
大好きな曲です
@countlesswhispers
i've never really heard envy before. they're awesome! thanks for the upload.
@roary666
life is beautiful with envy!
@edie91
i love this song!
@biluka
Thanks you so much for the upload.. been wanting to listen to this new Envy epic sounds for ages! I didn´t really get the purpose of this split at first cause they´re two very different bands but I do believe that many bands can learn a lot with Envy and I hope it does happen!
@victorantoniollanosllanos9500
In my darkest night.....
@Transfixion
just learned this song on guitar whoooo! damn its fast
@jambluice
banger
@NancySadness
@ChriRockTV No, thursday is still an "screamo" band, but they recorded a CD with this band ENVY, a japanese band :)