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.
Keep It Real
ONE OK ROCK Lyrics
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そうでなくても大人は勝手で
くだらない大人達のヘリクツ
そんなヘリクツに俺ら興味無い!!
ニュース番組に出てるバカ教授
エラそうな態度で俺らを批判
狂った現象 This is 現状
これも全部全て俺らのせい?
Keep it real恐がらずに
so自分の気持に正直になる
素直と直感さえあれば
俺ら最強なんだから
dream and hope それを見つけて
やりたいように前に進めばいい
気にすんな くだらない前評判と
大人達の世間体
何をもって大人と言うのか?
はたして俺ら子供なのか?
自分の意思それを突き通す
それがそんなイケナイ事なのか?
ひょっとしたら君ら「子大人」?
成りきれてないただの「小馬鹿」?
どっちでもいいけど最後に言うけど
こうなったのは君らのせい!
囚われるな!!
Keep it real恐がらずに
so自分の気持に正直になる
素直と直感さえあれば
俺ら最強なんだから
dream and hope それを見つけて
やりたいように前に進めばいい
気にすんな くだらない前評判と
大人達の世間体
Oh...言えよ つれーよ
期待されればされるほど
Oh...言えよ 恐えーよ
さびしさでひねくれてく
故に孤独で...
Keep it real恐がらずに
so自分の気持に正直になる
素直と直感さえあれば俺ら
最強なんだから
dream and hope それを見つけて
やりたいように前に進めばいい
気にすんな くだらない前評判と
大人達の世間体
The lyrics to ONE OK ROCK's "Keep it real" criticize society's obsession with appearances and reputation, especially among adults. The song encourages listeners to be true to themselves and not be held back by the judgment of others. The first verse discusses the ridiculous behavior of some adults and their hypocritical attitudes, and questions whether society's expectations are really worth adhering to.
The second verse reflects on the idea of what it means to be an adult and whether the band members' refusal to conform to societal norms makes them "childish". The pre-chorus then urges listeners to be honest with themselves and follow their instincts, without worrying about what others will think. The chorus repeats the phrase "Keep it real", emphasizing the importance of staying true to oneself, and encourages listeners to pursue their dreams and not be afraid of judgment.
Overall, the song has a strong message of individuality and authenticity, and encourages listeners to break free from societal pressures and live according to their own values.
Line by Line Meaning
いつまで気にされるの?世間体!!
Until when will you care about your reputation?!
そうでなくても大人は勝手で
Even without that, adults are selfish
くだらない大人達のヘリクツ
Ridiculous complaints from adults
そんなヘリクツに俺ら興味無い!!
We're not interested in that kind of complaints!!
ニュース番組に出てるバカ教授
Stupid professors who appear on news programs
エラそうな態度で俺らを批判
Critiquing us with a superior attitude
狂った現象 This is 現状
This is the current state of madness
これも全部全て俺らのせい?
Is all of this also our fault?
縛られるな!!
Don't be tied down!!
Keep it real恐がらずに
Keep it real, don't be afraid
so自分の気持に正直になる
So be honest with your feelings
素直と直感さえあれば
If you have honesty and intuition
俺ら最強なんだから
We're the strongest, after all!
dream and hope それを見つけて
Find your dream and hope
やりたいように前に進めばいい
Just move forward how you want to
気にすんな くだらない前評判と
Don't worry about stupid reputations
大人達の世間体
Adults' social status
何をもって大人と言うのか?
What defines being an adult?
はたして俺ら子供なのか?
Are we really just children?
自分の意思それを突き通す
Stick to your own will
それがそんなイケナイ事なのか?
Is that such a bad thing?
ひょっとしたら君ら「子大人」?
Perhaps you guys are 'child-like adults'?
成りきれてないただの「小馬鹿」?
Or just plain immature and stupid?
どっちでもいいけど最後に言うけど
Either way, I'll say it one last time
こうなったのは君らのせい!
It's your fault it has turned out this way!
囚われるな!!
Don't be imprisoned by it!!
Oh...言えよ つれーよ
Oh...just say it, it's tough
期待されればされるほど
The more expectations placed on you
Oh...言えよ 恐えーよ
Oh...just say it, it's scary
さびしさでひねくれてく
Twisted by loneliness
故に孤独で...
Therefore, they are alone...
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Taka
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rattera
Itsumade ki ni sareru (no ka) ? Sekentei !!
Sou de nakutemo otona wa katte de
Kudaranai otonatachi no HERIKUTSU
Sonna HERIKUTSU ni orera kyoumi nai !!
.
NEWS bangumi ni deteru BAKA kyouju
ERA sou na taido de orera wo hihan
Kurutta genzou This is genjou
kore mo zenbu subete orera no sei ?
.
Shibarareru na !!
Keep it real kowagarazu ni so
jibun no kimochi ni shoujiki ni naru
Sunao to chokkan sae
areba orera saikyou nandakara
.
Dream and hope sore wo
mitsukete yaritai you ni mae ni susumeba ii
Ki ni sunna kudaranai mae
hyouban to otonatachi no sekentei
.
Nani wo motte otona to iu no ka ?
Hatashite orera kodomo na no ka ?
Jibun no ishi sore wo tsukito osu
sore ga sonna IKENAI koto na no ka ?
Hyotto shitara kimira "kotona" ?
Narikiretenai tada no "kobaka" ?
Docchi demo ii kedo
saigo ni iu kedo
kou natta no wa kimira no sei !
.
Torawareru na !!
Keep it real kowagarazu ni so
jibun no kimochi ni shoujiki ni naru
Sunao to chokkan sae
areba orera saikyou nandakara
.
Dream and hope sore wo mitsukete
yaritai you ni mae ni susumeba ii
Ki ni sunna kudaranai mae
hyouban to otonatachi no sekentei
.
Oh... Ie yo tsuree yo
kitai sarereba sareru hodo
Oh... Ie yo kowee yo
sabishisa de hinekureteku
yue ni kodoku de...
.
Keep it real kowagarazu ni so
jibun no kimochi ni shoujiki ni naru
Sunao to chokkan sae
areba orera saikyou nandakara
.
Dream and hope sore wo mitsukete
yaritai you ni mae ni susumeba ii
Ki ni sunna kudaranai mae
hyouban to otonatachi no sekentei
Gonzalo Diaz Fuentes
Amo esta cancion, fue con la que conoci one ok rock <3 gracias por el video
NineNine
I love how diverse their music is!! :)
HysteriaTainted
One of the reasons why I love their style of music. :)
Daniela Oprea
This song is lit <3 It's been so long since I discovered this song and I still keep coming back to listen it.
Светлана Рей
Clasic rock song - in 2021 is very actual!
Quickly어웨이
my first one ok rock song
Chandra Anugrah Pratama
lol same
Krisjolt
Same lmao
Christy Xiong
I love the song
Chandra Anugrah Pratama
my first song is this, 2nd is koubou.. good ol' days.......