In June 2005 Kill the Romance released their second 4-track EP called “Logical Killing Project”. Once again, the press liked it and “Logical Killing Project” gained a good amount of “demo of the month” nominations in different magazines and webzines. After the release the band toured heavily in Finland and played eg. in Tuska Open Air metal festival and Nummirock metal festival. In 2006 Kill the Romance released their third EP called “Cyanide”. “Cyanide” was chosen to “demo of the month” in biggest Finnish music magazine Soundi. In same time Kill The Romance was also chosen from hundreds of demo bands to play in Wacken Open Air Metal Festival's bands battle final in Finland.
In fall 2006 Locomotive Records inked a deal with Kill the Romance. Debut album "Take Another Life" was released in Europe and USA in March 2007. After the release Kill the Romance toured in Finland, Germany and Switzerland.
In March 2010 Kill the Romance started to record their second album. The album called "For Rome And The Throne" which is definitely the most diverse in group's history was released in March 23th 2011 in Finland via Inverse Records. Album landed on Finnish chart and a lot of gained praised reviews. "For Rome and the throne" will be released in Europe in the beginning of June.
Friend
Kill the Romance Lyrics
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Kokoro ni saita hana wa
My Friend
Sora ni kagasu kumo wa sakurairo ni somari
Yomigaeru kioku to kanjyou
Osanai koro kimi to aruita michi ima de mo
Bukikyou data ano goro wa dou shiyou mona kute
Omoi tsutaera enai mama tsugi yuku toki ni umorete ku
Kimi to egaita omoi de wa kino no koto no youni
Oh Friend My Friend
Te no nobashita nara
Oh Friend My Friend
Todoki da sou keredo
My Friend
Sugi satta kisetsu ka sukana omakage wa
Sukoshi sutsu too zakatte yuku
Tsuyogatte umaku iezuni ita keredo
Maii ochiru kahen mo urameshi ku omotte ta
Kimi ga erabu michi wa dokoe tsuzuite run darou
Boku dake mada mae ni susume nakute
Sonnan jya dame date kimi ni senaka o osarete
Fumi dashita sekai wa kitto machigaete nanka nai yone
Sore zore no michiga itsuka kasa nareba nante
Oh Friend My Friend
Negai sutera re zuni
Oh Friend My Friend
Ima mo mune no oku de
My Friend
Itsuka bokura ga ta dori tsuku basho ga aru no nara
Mata ano toki to onaji youna kisetsu o komorebi no naka de
Tsutae ki rezu ni ita omoi ima nara ieru yo
Oh Friend My Friend
Kaze ga kaoru hodoni
Oh Friend My Friend
Kokoro ni saita hana wa
My Friend
The lyrics of Kill the Romance's song "Friend" are about the complexities of friendship and how despite the passage of time and the changes that life brings, true friendship endures. The opening lines, "Kokoro ni saita hana wa, My friend" (The flower blooming in my heart, my friend) suggest a deep emotional connection with the friend being addressed. The lyrics describe memories of walking with this friend in childhood, and how even now, the memories remain fresh and unchanged in the singer's heart. There is a sense of regret for not having been able to express all of one's feelings to the friend, and a desire to reconnect and share experiences once again.
The song's chorus, "Oh Friend My Friend, Te no nobashita nara, Oh Friend My Friend, Todoki da sou keredo, My Friend" (Oh Friend My Friend, if I were to reach out my hand, Oh Friend My Friend, I could touch you, My Friend), is a powerful expression of longing and a desire to bridge the gap between two people who were once close. There is a sense of acceptance that perhaps things have changed irreversibly, but still a hope that the memory of the friendship will remain.
Overall, the song's lyrics convey a deep sense of nostalgia and longing for the past, while acknowledging the changes that come with the passage of time. At its heart, "Friend" is a tribute to the power of true friendship, and a reminder that some bonds can never be broken.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh Friend My Friend
Addressing a close friend with affection and fondness
Kokoro ni saita hana wa
The blossoms that bloomed in our hearts
My Friend
Referring to the friend again
The cloud floating in the sky is dyed cherry blossom color
The cloud in the sky reminds the artist of cherry blossoms
Reviving memories and emotions
The sight of cherry-blossom-colored clouds stirs up memories and emotions
The path I walked with you when we were young is still tightening my chest
The memories associated with the friend from childhood still evoke strong feelings in the singer
Back then, I was so clumsy, not knowing what to do
The singer reminisces about being socially awkward and unsure of how to act
I couldn't express my feelings and now they're buried in time, unsaid
The artist regrets not having been able to share their thoughts and feelings with their friend at the time, and feels that those emotions are now buried and forgotten
The feelings I had for you are like yesterday
The artist's feelings for their friend remain just as strong and vivid as they were in the past
Oh Friend My Friend
Repeating the address to emphasize their closeness
If I reach out my hand, Oh Friend My Friend
The singer feels that they could still connect with their friend and bridge the gap between them
I feel like I could reach you, Oh Friend My Friend
The artist still has hope that they could communicate their feelings to their friend
My Friend
Closing the verse by repeating the name of the friend
The seasons that have passed, I wonder where the remnants went
The singer reflects on how time has passed and feels nostalgic for what has been lost
Fading away a little bit at a time
The memories of the past are slowly losing their clarity and fading away
Even though I pretended to be strong, I couldn't say it well
Despite wanting to express themselves, the artist was unable to communicate their true feelings to their friend due to their own weakness and insecurity
I even resented the misinterpreted misunderstandings
The artist felt bitter about being misunderstood, and resented the fact that their feelings were not taken seriously
I wonder where the path you choose will lead
The singer ponders where their friend's life will take them in the future
I'm still here struggling to move forward
The singer feels that they are still stuck in the past, while their friend has moved on with their life
But that's no good, I'll give you a pat on the back
The artist realizes that they should encourage their friend rather than resent them for moving on, and decides to offer words of support instead
The path each of us walks will surely have its own purpose
The artist acknowledges that everyone's life journey is unique and meaningful in its own way
Oh Friend My Friend
Repeating the address to remind the friend of their closeness
Without letting go of our hopes, Oh Friend My Friend
The singer still holds onto hope that they can have a meaningful friendship with their friend
My Friend
Closing the verse by repeating the name of the friend
If someday we find a place where we can settle down
The singer dreams of finding a place where they can belong together with their friend
We can spend a season under the dappled light together, just like back then
The singer envisions a nostalgic reunion with their friend, where they can spend time together under the sun, just like they used to as children
Now I can say the things I couldn't before
The singer feels that they have grown and matured enough to finally express their true feelings
Oh Friend My Friend
Using the name of the song and the address to reinforce the song's theme of friendship
Like the wind that smells sweet
The artist compares their feelings of nostalgia and longing to the sweet fragrance of the wind
The blossoms that bloomed in our hearts, My Friend
Repeating the same line as before to conclude the song with a final tribute to the friendship they shared
Contributed by Charlie G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.