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The group's base was created in 1993 when brothers Kōshi (elder: vocals) and Take (younger: guitar) began playing together. They formed Flow in 1998, and were eventually joined by Keigo (vocals), Gotō (bass) and Iwasaki (drums; joined in 2000). In 2001, the band released its first maxi single, "Flow #0". The group then released two mini-albums within the same year, both of which took nationwide indie charts by storm. "Okuru Kotoba", Flow's first cover single, was released in January 2003. It remained on the Oricon indie chart for seven consecutive weeks and also hit an impressive No. 6 on the overall singles chart. In the spring of that year, their first full-scale album Splash!!! debuted at No. 2. In July 2003, Flow released the single "Blaster" on a major label, Ki/oon Records. In April 2004, they released "Go!!!", which stayed on the Oricon Top 10 Chart for three weeks. In May 2004, Flow released their first major album Game.

A string of singles followed and in July 2005 the band released its third album, Golden Coast. Since the release of Golden Coast, Flow has released two singles with new A-sides, but one of these ("Around the World/Kandata") was a double A-side release. "Colors" is the band's fourth single. The songs "Go!!!" and "Re:member" both served as opening themes to the anime series Naruto. "Days" was the first opening for Bones' Eureka Seven anime, and "Realize" was the opening for the PlayStation 2 video games based on the same series. Flow performed live in America for the first time in Dallas, Texas on September 2, 2006 at Anime Fest which was held at the Hyatt Hotel and Convention center in downtown Dallas. Flow performed "Colors" in 2006, the first opening for Sunrise's original series, Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.

Their song "Answer" is the first opening theme for the live action Japanese drama Tantei Gakuen Q. They performed "Night Parade" with the hip-hop band Home Made Kazoku. In February 2008, they released a new single entitled "Arigatō", followed by Persona -trinity soul-'s new opening, "Word of the Voice" in June 2008. They performed Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion R2's second opening theme "World End" released in 2008. In 2009, the band performed "Sign", the sixth opening for Naruto Shippuden. The band released a B-side compilation album on November 4, 2009. Their single "Calling" was featured as the ending for the anime Heroman. Flow returned to North America to perform at Anime Central, in Rosemont, Illinois on May 20, 2011, and FanimeCon in San Jose, California on May 28, 2010 and in May 2011. Their song "Hey!!" was the third opening theme for the anime Beelzebub and the song "Bravelue" was used as the second opening theme for the anime Eureka Seven AO. They will provide a cover of "Cha-La Head-Cha-La" as the main theme song for the film Dragon Ball Z: Battle of Gods; the song, coupled with an insert song from the film, will be released as a double A-side single on March 20, 2013.[1]

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Flow may also refer to Hip-hop artist flow

Widner DeGruy, better known by his stage name Flow or his nickname Esho Hero, is a New Orleans based rapper signed to Young Money Entertainment. He first appeared on Lil Wayne’s 2012 mixtape “Dedication 4” and is currently working on his project titled “Withdrawalz”. Flow can also be found on “Rise Of An Empire” on the track “Fresher Than Ever”.

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FLOW was also an Australian rock/metal band that existed in the early 2000's. They had two releases; "The Parallel Development" in 2002 was limited to 400 numbered copies, and the "Flow" EP from 2004 featured a cover of Norwegian Wood by John Lennon.
Singer Heath King was known around the Melbourne live scene for Flow and his solo work, but tragically died in 2009 as a result of a motorcycle accident. Other members Steve MacKay (guitars) and Shane Russell (drums) went on to form Twelve Foot Ninja, who Heath was originally going to perform for.

アンタレス
Flow Lyrics

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パパイヤ色の火の玉が海の果て
落ちて行く
水平線でジュッて音が響きそうな
鮮烈な夕焼け揺れ動く shadowに
悲しみは喜びの水源で
孤独は愛を運んでくる舟よ

闇を切り裂いて心のサーチライト

静けさに深く抱かれながら
人は光と影で出来てゆくの
大丈夫いつかきっと
笑い話になる日が来るきっと
Don't you cry 涙を拭いて
夜空を見上げれば見上げれば
見上げれば

悲しみは喜びの水源で
孤独は愛を運んでくる舟よ
大丈夫いつかきっと
笑い話になる日が来るきっと
Don't you cry 涙を拭いて
夜空を見上げれば見上げれば
見上げれば
大丈夫いつかきっと

Don't you cry 涙を拭いて
夜空を見上げれば見上げれば...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Flow's song "アンタレス" paint a vivid and poignant picture of a papaya-colored fireball falling to the end of the sea, creating a striking sunset that seems to resonate with a "ju" sound at the horizon. The imagery of the vibrant evening glow and the swaying shadows evokes a sense of both beauty and movement. The lyrics suggest that sadness is the source of joy and that loneliness carries the vessel of love, implying a profound connection between contrasting emotions and experiences. This juxtaposition reflects the complexities of human emotions and relationships, highlighting the interplay between sorrow and happiness.

The lyrics delve into the theme of searching within oneself, illustrated by the imagery of slicing through darkness with a searchlight of the heart. The idea of being enveloped deeply in silence while being composed of both light and shadow speaks to the inherent duality within individuals. The reassurance that one day, the hardships faced will become stories of laughter conveys a message of hope and resilience in the face of difficulties. The instruction not to cry and to instead look up at the night sky suggests finding solace and inspiration in the vastness of the universe.

Continuing with the exploration of the dual nature of emotions, the lyrics reiterate that sadness serves as the wellspring of joy and that loneliness acts as the vessel carrying love. This circular cycle of emotions portrays a profound sense of interconnectedness between different feelings and experiences. The repeated reassurance that one day, the challenges and sorrows will transform into tales of laughter emphasizes the inevitable passage of time and the healing power of reflection and perspective.

In conclusion, the lyrics of "アンタレス" by Flow convey a message of reassurance and resilience in the face of adversity. The imagery of the sunset, shadows, and the night sky symbolize the cyclical nature of emotions and the transformative power of time. The song encourages listeners to wipe away their tears, gaze at the night sky, and find comfort in the belief that brighter days filled with laughter will eventually come. It serves as a poignant reminder of the universal human experience of navigating through both joy and sorrow, ultimately finding solace and hope in the enduring cycle of life.

Line by Line Meaning

パパイヤ色の火の玉が海の果て
The papaya-colored fireball falls to the end of the sea

落ちて行く
It is falling

水平線でジュッて音が響きそうな
A sound seems to echo at the horizon

鮮烈な夕焼け揺れ動く shadowに
Vivid sunset swaying in the moving shadow

悲しみは喜びの水源で
Sorrow is the source of joy

孤独は愛を運んでくる舟よ
Loneliness carries love

闇を切り裂いて心のサーチライト
Cutting through darkness, the searchlight of the heart

静けさに深く抱かれながら
While deeply embraced by silence

人は光と影で出来てゆくの
People are made of light and shadow

大丈夫いつかきっと
It's okay, someday for sure

笑い話になる日が来るきっと
The day it becomes a funny story will surely come