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.
Smells Like Teen Spirit
ONE OK ROCK Lyrics
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It's fun to lose and to pretend
She's over bored and self assured
Oh no, I know a dirty word
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
I'm worse at what I do best
Our little group has always been
And always will until the end
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it was hard to find
Oh well, whatever, nevermind
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Here we are now, entertain us
A mulatto
An albino
A mosquito
My libito
Yay, a denial
The song Smells Like Teen Spirit by ONE OK ROCK is a cover version of the original song by Nirvana that was released in 1991. The lyrics of the song deal with the themes of teenage rebellion, discontent, and non-conformity. The lines "load up on guns and bring your friends" and "it's fun to lose and to pretend" suggest that the singer and their friends are embracing a nihilistic approach to life, where nothing matters and they are willing to take risks.
The reference to "She's over bore and self-assured" implies that the singer is dissatisfied with the world around them, where they feel that everyone is trying to fit into a mold and conform to societal norms. The line "Oh no, I know a dirty word" suggests that the singer knows that there is something wrong with the world, but they do not know what it is. The refrain "hello, hello, hello, how low?" adds to the sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment, where the singer is calling out to the world to acknowledge their frustration and pain.
The song suggests that the singer feels like they do not fit in and are struggling to find a sense of purpose. However, they find comfort in their little group of friends who share their worldview. The lines "I'm worse at what I do best, and for this gift, I feel blessed" suggest that the singer is willing to accept their flaws and embrace their unique qualities. The song ends with the lines "oh well, whatever, nevermind", suggesting a sense of resignation and detachment from the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Load up on guns and bring your friends
Come prepared for a wild ride with your loved ones
It's fun to lose and to pretend
Enjoy yourself and imagine a world without any worries
She's over bored and self assured
She's feeling restless and shows a lot of confidence
Oh no, I know a dirty word
I have an idea that crosses the line and is considered inappropriate
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hey, what's new? How are you feeling today?
I'm worse at what I do best
I'm not perfect at my strengths and I need to work on them
And for this gift I feel blessed
Despite my weakness, I feel grateful for my talent
Our little group has always been, and always will until the end
Our inner circle has remained the same and will continue to be that way forever
And I forget just why I taste
I can't recall why I'm feeling a certain way
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
But I know it brightens up my day
I found it hard, it was hard to find
It was an arduous journey to discover something
Oh well, whatever, nevermind
Oh forget it, it doesn't matter anyway
With the lights out, it's less dangerous
Turning off the lights can make a risky situation feel safer
Here we are now, entertain us
We're here and we want to be amused
A mulatto, an albino, a mosquito, my libido
A mixed-race, pale-skinned, blood-sucking insect, my sexual desire
Yay, a denial
A sarcastic expression of joy about a repressed truth
Writer(s): Kurt Cobain, Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic
Contributed by Juliana O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kevinmel20001
And I forget just why I taste
Oh yeah, I guess it makes me smile
I found it hard, it’s hard to find
Oh well, whatever, nevermind
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello, how low?
Hello, hello, hello
@FatalisReigns
i really enjoy their spin on the song, the way Taka emphasizes the last two hellos before the guitar kicks in is amazing. Its definitely worth listening to more than once to really tell what they changed in their cover from the original. Most would say its bad because it doesnt sound exactly the same but its not meant to, they are recreating the song as their own, not copying and i love it.
@eyelandgal
This is the first time I actually understand the lyrics despite listening to the song for years 😂
@0vicky00
me too
@jimiz1980820
30year i know now iam 41age
@mrhobs
You don't think being able to read them has something to do with that? ...just saying
@user-jf8vy3zq2m
Es uno de los mejores covers de esta canción que he visto, hicieron un gran trabajo.🤟
*Este cover merece más reconocimiento.
@bambambambam604
WHAT'S WITH THE HATING TOWARDS OOR? AS A NIRVANA FAN I'M ACTUALLY HAPPY THEY COVER THIS SONG AND I LOVE OOR TOO ❤ 😮😮
@caden2727
It’s not hate, it seemed like hate but it was compliments
@matsuyamakunable
this cover deserve more recognition..
@allegedexodus8520
that moment when you understand a man with Japanese as his first language more clearly than the original singer of the song XD I love this band