On December 12th, 2006, Kemuri posted a "break up message" on their web site. They said they had done much more than they expected as a band and that this break up would be the most positive conclusion to their band (keeping in line with their PMA message). Their last show was on December 9th, 2007 at the Zepp in Tokyo. In 2012, the band made their reunion tour in Tokyo and in the U.S. In 2013, they released their brand new album "All for This!" June 5th in Japan.
Band members:
* Fumio Ito (伊藤ふみお), vocals
* Noriaki Tsuda (津田紀昭), bass
* Hidenori Minami (南英紀), guitar
* Shoji Hiraya (平谷庄至), drums
* Ken Kobayashi (コバヤシケン), saxophone
* Ryosuke Morimura (森村亮介), former trumpet player who passed away in 2003.
Smoke
Kemuri Lyrics
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I and I together this time
just step by step
time flies
things were simple, we were grateful
so very special
trying to start the things over
and over again
we've been
working hard because we all love
things we've been sharing
here we're standing
getting ready to go on
(now we're ready, ready to go on)
we may stumble
we may tumble on the way
(now we're ready, ready to go on)
are we
still the same or we have changed?
it makes me wonder
someday
we will find a reason why
we are here together
we'll be all right
if we stay away from the lies
(ostentations generates nothing good)
we'll be all right
if we stay away from tricks
(ostentations generates nothing good)
still have long, long way to go
there are many places we've never been
just be positive, face straight to the dream
the motivations break on through adversities we'll face
wow
we won't be weeping we will go
wow
we won't be weeping we will look for something,
keep on doing things we love to go,
I and I, us together
now us together
still have long, long way to go
there are many places we've never been
let's stay positive, face straight to the dream
the motivations break on through adversities we'll face
wow
we won't be weeping we will go
wow
we won't be weeping we will look for something,
keep on doing things we love to go,
I and I, us together
now us together
wow
where there's no fire, there's no smoke
wow
where there's no fire, there's no smoke
wow
where there's no fire, there's no smoke
wow
where there's no fire, there's no smoke
The lyrics of Kemuri's "Smoke" reflect the band's desire to start over and rebuild something they have lost or forgotten. The song suggests that the band has come a long way but it acknowledges that they still have a long way to go. "Time flies, things were simple, we were grateful, so very special." The lines reflect the nostalgia the singer might feel towards the time of innocence, suggesting a longing to return to a simpler time. However, the song recognizes that there is always a reason why people are together, and that going through the adversities they will face, such as deception and trickery, they will stay strong and keep on doing things they love, as a group- "I and I, us together, now us together."
The chorus "where there's no fire, there's no smoke" could be interpreted in many ways, perhaps suggesting that without conflict, there is no way of knowing what is important to us. This is where we come to understand the necessity of change and the importance of sticking with those we value or cherish. The song is a, reflective look into a band that has been through trials and tribulations, soaked in nostalgia; but, at the same time, a message of hope, optimism, and promise that better days are ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
let's start
Let's begin something new.
I and I together this time
We are united and working together.
just step by step
We are taking things one at a time.
time flies
Time passes quickly.
things were simple, we were grateful
Things used to be easier, and we were appreciative of that.
so very special
Those past times were important and valuable to us.
here we trying to start the things over and over again
We are attempting to start fresh, even if it means starting again and again.
we've been working hard because we all love things we've been sharing
We are putting in effort because we care about what we are doing together.
here we're standing getting ready to go on (now we're ready, ready to go on)
We are standing together, prepared to move forward.
we may stumble we may tumble on the way (now we're ready, ready to go on)
We may encounter obstacles and struggle, but we are still prepared to move forward.
are we still the same or we have changed? it makes me wonder
We question if we are still the same people or if we have changed because of our experiences.
someday we will find a reason why we are here together
We believe that we will eventually realize why we are working together.
we'll be all right if we stay away from the lies (ostentations generates nothing good)
We can avoid trouble by staying away from deceitful behavior.
we'll be all right if we stay away from tricks (ostentations generates nothing good)
We can stay out of trouble by avoiding deceitful tactics.
still have long, long way to go there are many places we've never been just be positive, face straight to the dream the motivations break on through adversities we'll face
We have a lot left to do, but if we maintain a positive attitude and focus on our goal, we can overcome any challenges that come our way.
wow we won't be weeping we will go
We won't be upset, we will keep moving forward.
wow we won't be weeping we will look for something keep on doing things we love to go I and I us together now us together
We will continue searching for what we love to do, working together.
wow where there's no fire, there's no smoke
An expression that means where there is no action, there are no consequences.
wow where there's no fire, there's no smoke
An expression that means where there is no action, there are no consequences.
wow where there's no fire, there's no smoke
An expression that means where there is no action, there are no consequences.
wow where there's no fire, there's no smoke
An expression that means where there is no action, there are no consequences.
Contributed by Bella A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.