There are two artists with the name L-seven (in order of popularity accordi… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name L-seven (in order of popularity according to charts):
1) An American punk band.
2)A Japanese visual band, formed by ex-昭和愚裸魅會 members.

1) L-Seven was formed in early 1980 in Detroit, Michigan. This L-Seven has no connection to the better known L7 that formed in Los Angeles several years later. The original incarnation of L-Seven consisted of Dave Rice, Mike Smith, Frank Callis, and Larissa Stolarchuk (who later played guitar as Larissa Strickland in the Laughing Hyenas). After a few months they added Chuck McEvoy on clarinet and sax. Chuck and Mike left, so Kory Clarke (drums) and Scott Schuer (second guitar), from the Attitudes, joined the band. L-Seven played around Detroit, Lansing, and Kalamazoo, including some high profile gigs, most notably with U2 at Royal Oak Theatre.

As a group of musicians, the members of L-Seven had very eclectic tastes. When the band formed, Larissa was the one who was the most into the exploding English punk scene, and she started a fanzine called Anonymous. It was through this fanzine that she got to know the Necros, with whom she quickly became friends. Despite the obvious stylistic differences between the two bands, after seeing L-Seven live, the Necros became fans and Corey agreed to release an L-Seven EP on Touch and Go. However, since it didn't really fit in with the other records Touch and Go was releasing at the time, they came up with the idea of "Touch and Go Special Forces", acknowledging the differences between L-Seven and the rest of the (largely hardcore) bands on the label.

The EP was recorded in early 1982 in Detroit, and 1000 were pressed. Released as T&GSF01, or Touch and Go Special Forces Number One, the self-titled L-Seven EP helped the band get to NYC and Chicago a few times, including a swing through Milwaukee and Madison with the Gun Club, who L-Seven rescued after their van died in Detroit. L-Seven broke up in the winter of 1983.

2) L-seven is a Japanese visual kei band formed in December 2008. They were formed out of the ashes of 昭和愚裸魅會, also known as BIO Glammy. They have been known to play 昭和愚裸魅會 songs live. In may of 2009, guitarist Syn left the band.
OHP: http://sound.jp/ungloud_rock/

Vocal: K-ju
→ 蜘蛛-kumo- → 昭和愚裸魅會(佳樹) → L-seven(k-ju)

Guitar: Kisaragi
→ Crecien de Rona → Faust → ＤＵＨ → (Lucy valentine) → L-seven

Bass : kou
→ L-seven

Drums: Tom
→ 麗音 → 冬威 → kc+loid(サポート/十夢) → MP → 昭和愚裸魅會(兎夢) → L-seven(tom)

Ex-members:
Guitar: syn
→ So... → Arc-turus → DildCandy → 葬 → L-seven

Tear It Down
L-Seven Lyrics

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滑らかに貼りつく感触
闇とは深く味わうもの
身体中へ受け入れて感じよう
(Drink it down, enjoy the black around taste the darkness)
Let down, you feel trust falls
Break down

迫り来る衝撃へと

恐れずに飛び込み真実が (真実が)
君にも流れ込む
永遠に沈むような
錯覚に抱かれて何処まで (何処まで)
正気で居られるのか?

君の手が核心へ近づく
手負いでもその目に賭けよう
逝く前に掴めるか? 力を
(Drink it down, enjoy the black around taste the darkness)
Let down, you feel trust falls
Break down

鏡は今砕かれ
見たことも無い君が目覚めて (目覚めて)
あぁもう帰れない
身代わりに失った
鮮やかな幻想が弾けて (弾けて)
裂け目に勝機を見た

Get up, you know the worst
Fed up fearless light now
鏡は今砕かれ
見たことも無い君が目覚めて (目覚めて)
静かに動き出す
わずかに開いた闇の
向こうへ駆け上がるその目は (その目は)
もう誰も手に負えない

Drink it, drink it down
Drink it, drink it down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to L-Seven's song "Tear It Down" convey a sense of embracing darkness and confronting one's fears. The opening lines speak about the smooth and adhesive sensation of darkness, urging listeners to drink it down and savor its taste. This suggests a willingness to fully immerse oneself in the depths of darkness and allow it to permeate every part of their being. The subsequent line, "Let down, you feel trust falls, Break down," indicates a sense of vulnerability and the act of breaking down psychological barriers.

The following section talks about facing impending shock and fearlessly diving into the truth. The lyrics suggest that the truth flows into the listener, almost like sinking eternally into an illusion. The question is posed, how long can one stay sane while being embraced by this illusion? It seems to reflect a struggle to maintain mental clarity in the face of overwhelming darkness.

The chorus speaks of reaching the core, even when wounded, and betting on one's own eyes. The line "Can you grasp the power before you go?" indicates a sense of urgency to seize control or assert oneself before it's too late. The following lines depict a shattered mirror, awakening an unfamiliar version of oneself that can no longer return. The lost vibrant illusion bursts forth from the cracks, offering a glimpse of opportunity. The song ends with the repeated phrase "Drink it, drink it down," emphasizing once again the act of embracing darkness.

Overall, "Tear It Down" seems to explore themes of confronting fears, embracing darkness, and the struggle to maintain sanity amidst illusions and vulnerabilities.

Line by Line Meaning

滑らかに貼りつく感触
Smoothly clinging sensation

闇とは深く味わうもの
Darkness is something to be deeply savored

身体中へ受け入れて感じよう
Accept it into your body, let yourself feel it

(Drink it down, enjoy the black around taste the darkness)
(Drink it down, enjoy the taste of darkness all around)

Let down, you feel trust falls
When let down, you feel trust crumbling

Break down
Collapse

迫り来る衝撃へと
Towards the oncoming impact

恐れずに飛び込み真実が (真実が)
Fearlessly diving into the truth (the truth)

君にも流れ込む
Flowing into you as well

永遠に沈むような
Like sinking into eternity

錯覚に抱かれて何処まで (何処まで)
How far can you stay sane, embracing illusions (how far)