In 2006 they independently released 2 mini albums. Because of their albums sales, their participation in relatively large festivals that summer and their energetic shows in the outskirts of Tokyo, they were noticed by a foreign record company.
In March 2007 Tomoya officially joined the group and the band finally made their major debut by releasing their first single 内秘心書(Naihi Shinsho) on April 25th.
The band's name, One Ok Rock, came from "one o'clock," the time that the band used to practice on weekends. However, noticing that the Japanese language made no distinction between r's and l's, they changed "o'clock" to "o'crock" (or "o'krock") which then was separated to become "ok rock".
On April 5th, 2009, Alex was arrested for allegedly groping a female prep school student. They were going to release the single 「Ａｒｏｕｎｄ ザ ｗｏｒｌｄ 少年」on May 6th but this was cancelled. The song was also going to be used for the drama 'God Hand Teru' but was replaced. Also, a nationwide tour was cancelled because of the incident. On May 15th, it was announced the Alex has left the group and the other 4 members would continue activities in the summer without him.
ONE OK ROCK continued as a four-member group and made a comeback with a live concert tour that started on September 5, 2009, titled Overcome Emotion. Their first release afterwards was their fourth single, "Kanzen Kankaku Dreamer", on February 3, 2010. The band followed up with their fourth album, Niche Syndrome, which was released on June 9. Their next single, "Answer is Near", was released on February 16, 2011.
The band released their first double A-side single "Re:make/No Scared" on July 20, 2011, the latter song being the main theme for the Black Rock Shooter: The Game video game. The band's fifth album, Zankyo Reference, was released on October 5, 2011. Their single, "The Beginning", which is used as a theme for the live action movie adaptation of the Rurouni Kenshin manga, was released on August 22, 2012. Their next single Deeper Deeper / Nothing Helps was followed by their 6th full-length album titled Jinsei × Boku = released on March 6, 2013.
Their song Mighty Long Fall from their 9th single was used as the theme song for the second movie adaption of the Rurouni Kenshin manga titled Rurouni Kenshin: Kyoto Inferno. The bands 7th album, 35xxxv was released in Japan on February 11, 2015. Later in 2015 the band signed with Warner Bros. Records in America and released their debut album in the US, 35xxxv (Deluxe Edition), an all-English album.
Members
* Taka (森内 寛貴, Moriuchi Takahiro, born April 17, 1988 in Tokyo) - Vocals. Former NEWS member.
* Toru (山下 亨, Yamashita Tōru, born December 7, 1988 in Osaka) - guitar and some vocals. Former member of the hip-hop dance group, Heads.
* Ryota (小浜 良太, Kohama Ryōta, born September 4, 1989 in Osaka) - bass. Former member of hip-hop dance group, Heads.
* Tomoya (神吉 智也, Kanki Tomoya, born June 27, 1987 in Hyogo) - drums.
Former members
* Alex (鬼澤ｱﾚｸｻﾝﾀﾞ, Alexander Onizawa, born March 19, 1988 in San Francisco) - guitar. Officially left band as of May 2009.
Giants
ONE OK ROCK Lyrics
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I know your mind is looking for our truth
Don't need reminding, the living proof
So, walk with me and I'll walk with you
So, now we're standing on the edge
Our backs against the wall
A penthouse view on our own two
We can be giants, giants
We can be giants, giants
'Cause every one of us has always been enough
We can be giants, giants
The chaos, our kingdom fell
Stole heaven, so we gave 'em hell
And the pieces will find themselves
So, fight for me, I'll fight as well
So, now we're standing on the edge
Our backs against the wall
A penthouse view on our own two
And now we're standing tall
We can be giants, giants
We can be giants, giants
'Cause every one of us has always been enough
We can be giants, giants
Giants, giants
We can be giants, giants
We can be giants, giants
'Cause every one of us has always been enough
We can be, we can be giants
We can be giants, giants
We can be giants, giants
'Cause every one of us has always been enough
We can be giants, giants
The lyrics of "Giants" by ONE OK ROCK convey a message of resilience and self-empowerment. The song starts by acknowledging the silence and the familiarity that existed between two people, suggesting that they knew each other deeply. The singer recognizes that the other person is searching for their truth and assures them that there is no need for reminders because their existence is proof enough. It's a call for unity and companionship, inviting the listener to walk together through life's challenges.
The chorus expresses the idea that each person has the potential to be a giant, to be great. It emphasizes that every individual is already enough and doesn't need validation from others. The line "Our backs against the wall, a penthouse view on our own two" metaphorically describes a situation of difficulty (backs against the wall) but also highlights the elevated perspective (penthouse view) attained through perseverance and determination. The lyrics encourage one another to fight for each other, emphasizing the value of solidarity.
Overall, "Giants" is a motivational anthem that encourages individuals to believe in themselves, embrace their strengths, and face life's obstacles with courage and unity.
Line by Line Meaning
Through silence, yeah, the fun that we knew
Despite the lack of communication, we still reminisce about the enjoyable times we had together
I know your mind is looking for our truth
I understand that you are searching for the meaning and understanding of our relationship
Don't need reminding, the living proof
There is no need to convince me, our strong connection is evident
So, walk with me and I'll walk with you
Let's continue this journey together, supporting and being there for each other
So, now we're standing on the edge
At this critical moment, we find ourselves on the verge of something significant
Our backs against the wall
We are facing challenges and difficulties that push us to our limits
A penthouse view on our own two
Despite the hardships, we have gained a unique and elevated perspective on our lives
And now we're standing tall
We have overcome obstacles and emerged stronger, with a sense of pride and confidence
We can be giants, giants
We have the potential to become extraordinary, influential figures
Cause every one of us has always been enough
Each individual possesses inherent worth and capabilities, without needing validation from others
The chaos, our kingdom fell
Our once stable and organized world has been disrupted and destroyed
Stole heaven, so we gave 'em hell
In response to the unfair loss we experienced, we fought back fiercely and without remorse
And the pieces will find themselves
Eventually, everything will fall back into place and make sense
So, fight for me, I'll fight as well
Stand up for me and support me, and I will also battle alongside you
We can be, we can be giants
Together, we have the capability to achieve greatness and make a significant impact
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jamil Abbas Kazmi, Janee Millicent Lucy Bennett, Mark Blair Crew, Takahiro Moriuchi
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