The four members first met while attending the Berklee College of Music in … Read Full Bio ↴The four members first met while attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts.
After their graduation in 2008, the two Korean-Americans, Isaac and Charm formed a songwriting team as they went back to their homes in LA. Growing up with great influences from Japanese music and culture, Isaac and Charm were determined to pursue their music careers in Japan. Finally, in summer of 2010, the two set their foot in the land of their dreams. As classmates Toshi and Ogaching reunite in Japan and start a band, "Hemenway" begins to pave their way in the music industry.

The name "Hemenway" comes from a street name in Boston, where the four members lived close by and had unforgettable memories.

With their love for the Japanese culture and their ability to freely manipulate three languages (Japanese, English, and Korean), "Hemenway" will continue to pursue and create a whole new wave of music.

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Hemenway Lyrics

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四半世紀
分からず生きた
愛情のFUN

錆び付いた
歯車軋んで
奏でた悲鳴

君に会って生まれ変わる

真剣Listen Listen 掠れたfrequence
Listen Listen 心の声を
君にだけ聞こえるように叫ぶ Silent Shout

秘密めいた
視線メッセージのようで
見透かしたmy heart

She is listening
She is listening 胸の
ざわめきさえ

君に会って生まれ変わる

新鮮Listen Listen 重ねたsequence
Listen Listen 本当の声を
夢みたいに心ゆらり
漂っていたい

I said Listen Listen
耳を澄まして
Listen Listen
もつれた糸を解いて

君にだけ聞こえるように
叫ぶ Silent Silent 叫ぶ in my heart

Overall Meaning

The song "Listen" by Hemenway is a love song that expresses the joy of being with someone you deeply care about. The singer of the song has been living aimlessly for a quarter of a century, unsure of what to do with his life until he meets the person who changes everything. The lyrics are a testament to the power of love and the transformative effect it can have on our lives.

The song is an upbeat, catchy tune that features a driving beat and soaring vocals. The chorus is particularly memorable, with its insistent refrain of "Listen, listen, listen" urging us to pay attention to the music and the message it carries. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery, from the "rusty gears grinding" to the "silent shout" that pierces the singer's heart.

The central message of "Listen" is that love can change us in profound ways, giving us new purpose and direction in life. By listening closely to our hearts and the people around us, we can discover the path that leads to happiness and fulfillment. The song is an ode to the transformative power of love and the importance of paying attention to the world around us.

Line by Line Meaning

四半世紀
For a quarter of a century

分からず生きた
I lived without understanding

愛情のFUN
The fun of affection

錆び付いた
Rusted

歯車軋んで
The gears creaked

奏でた悲鳴
Played a scream

君に会って生まれ変わる
I'll meet you and be reborn

真剣Listen Listen 掠れたfrequence
Serious listening, distorted frequency

Listen Listen 心の声を
Listen, listen to the voice of my heart

君にだけ聞こえるように叫ぶ Silent Shout
I'll shout a silent shout that only you can hear

秘密めいた
Like a secret