1. RAY, a Japa… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least four artists with the name of Ray.
1. RAY, a Japanese shoegaze idol group formed in 2019. Based in Tokyo, they are considered sucessors to ・・・・・・・・・ (Dots), being managed by the same team and playing similar music. Members Uchiyama Yua (former Dots), Kai Marino (former Niji no Conquistador), Tsukihi (former RYUKYU IDOL) and Kotoyama Shizuku (former Avandoned) also promote many solo performances and activities. Their musical focus is on the fusion of "minor genres", such as shoegaze, noise pop, and IDM. The first album Pink was released in May 2020, containing 12 original songs and covers of two Dots songs, "Slide" and "Satellite".
In February 2021, founding member Shirakawa Sayaka graduated from the group. In July 2021, Kotoyama Shizuku joined the group. Their second album, Green, was released in May 2022 featuring a cover of Dots' "Shizuka no Umi". New members joined in September 2022: Ami, Tsukiumi Mao, and Tsumugi Mikoto. Third album Camellia is set to release in October 2023.
2. 中山怜香 (Nakayama Reika, born October 14, 1990), better known by her stage name Ray, is a Japanese singer and radio personality from Hokkaido. She signed to Geneon Universal Entertainment.
Ray originally worked as a gravure idol, performing at a singing audition event sponsored by Avex and Usen called a-motion2007, and releasing a DVD called Peach Collection and a second DVD called Pure Smile in 2008. She tried out for the All-Japan Anime Song Grand Prix in 2010. She also covered songs under the moniker Clione (クリオネちゃ).
She made her debut as a singer in 2012, performing the opening theme song "Sign" for the anime Waiting in the Summer. Her second single "Rakuen Project" (楽園PROJECT Paradise Project) was released on October 24, 2012, which is used as the opening theme to the 2012 anime television series To Love-Ru Darkness. Her third single "Recall" was released on February 6, 2013, which is used as the ending theme to the 2013 anime television series Amnesia.
On a blog post posted on January 25, 2017, Ray announced her retirement from singing to pursue other unspecified activities.
3. RAY - RUSSIAN HARDCORE band, formed in the end of 2004 in Moscow, Russia. They play old school hardcore with lots of melodies and breakdowns. They say they are trying to bring hardcore what it should be with messages to express their personal feelings and beliefs, to reveal what they feel are social and ethical problems of this world.
In spring/summer of 2010, RAY disbanded.
4. Ray, the japanese singer and vocalist in Galactica Phantom and yaiba.
5. A band from New York, an early project of Hugo Stanley from Palm
Gravity
Ray Lyrics
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She couldn't stay another day
In town, betrayed by love
A place she called her own
She bought her ticket there
Across the street, she stared
And dared to see a man
That was standing alone
She's mesmerized and
Tantalized, aroused by feelings
Thought she'd never know again
But yet she needed more
Had to explore, open the door
And fill the hole in her heart
From the pain
Ignored the warning signs
Maybe she crossed the line
But it was for the best
Putting her mind to rest
She said, maybe I can gather the strength
To fall back in love one more time
And give this a try
'Cus I've been falling for all the wrong things
I'm afraid I'll fall down
From leaping too high
But just for right now
I want to fall into love with you
He was too uptight
No joy in sight, a light
Extinguished by the negligence
Of treating right his soul
Just got back in town
Wearing a frown
That's when he saw a gown
Saved his heart from turning to coal
He wants to show himself
And shelf his outer shell
That's harmed his health for years
Because he feels there's such a draw
It seems too hard, but yet
He can't discard even
The smallest shard of peace
To which he needs to crawl
The flags he puts to sleep
Connections much too deep
Nowhere to run or hide
Thinking of tears he cried
He said, maybe I can gather the strength
To fall back in love one more time
And give this a try
'Cus I've been falling for all the wrong things
I'm afraid I'll fall down
From leaping too high
But just for right now
I want to fall into love with you
She said, I want to give myself and yet
I can't do things I will regret
'Cus I've been hurt way too much
He said, my hearts been full of misery
And being open just isn't for me
I'm scared to move on
She said, I'm wise to not want to roll the dice
Fool me once, don't fool me twice
But there's something about you
He said, I'm confused about which way to go
But my love for you, it wants to grow
This feeling's brand new
They choose to blindly leap
Like two innocent sheep
Hoping to cause no harm
Jump in each other's arms
They say, maybe we can gather the strength
To fall back in love one more time
And give this a try
'Cus we've been falling for all the wrong things
We're afraid we'll fall down
From leaping too high
But just for right now
Maybe they'll fall into love
Maybe I can gather the strength
To fall back in love one more time
And give this a try
'Cus I've been falling for all the wrong things
I'm afraid I'll fall down
From leaping too high
But just for right now
I want to fall into love with you
The lyrics of Ray's song "Gravity" depict a story of two individuals who are hesitant but hopeful about falling in love again. The first paragraph introduces a woman who is leaving her town due to a betrayal in love. She encounters a man who captivates her with his eyes, sparking feelings she thought were long gone. Despite past pain, she decides to take a chance on love once more, acknowledging the risks but craving to fill the emptiness in her heart.
In the second paragraph, the focus shifts to the man, who has been closed off and joyless, until he meets the woman who ignites a spark in him. He realizes the need to break free from his protective shell and attempts to embrace the possibility of love again. Both characters acknowledge their fears and past scars but are drawn to each other, recognizing a potential for healing and growth in their connection.
As they open up to each other in the third paragraph, they express their doubts and vulnerabilities. The woman is cautious due to past hurts, while the man is wary of exposing his heart to further pain. Despite their reservations, they find themselves drawn to each other, compelled by a newfound sense of hope and desire to explore the unknown together.
The final paragraph sees the two characters taking a leap of faith into love, acknowledging their shared uncertainties but choosing to move forward together. They understand the risks involved but are willing to gather the strength to give love another chance. The song beautifully captures the complexity of emotions that come with opening up to love after experiencing hurt, as the characters navigate their fears and insecurities while holding onto the possibility of a brighter future together.
Line by Line Meaning
She was on her way
She was determined to start a new journey
She couldn't stay another day
She needed to leave her past behind
In town, betrayed by love
Her trust in love was broken in that town
A place she called her own
A place where she felt comfortable and safe
She bought her ticket there
She made a decision to move forward
Across the street, she stared
She noticed someone from afar
And dared to see a man That was standing alone
She took a chance to approach a lonely man
That twinkle in his eyes She's mesmerized and Tantalized, aroused by feelings
She was captivated by the emotions in his eyes
Thought she'd never know again
She didn't think she could feel that way again
But yet she needed more Had to explore, open the door And fill the hole in her heart
She felt the need to find happiness and heal her heart
From the pain Ignored the warning signs Maybe she crossed the line
She overlooked the signs of caution and took a risk
But it was for the best Putting her mind to rest
She believed it was the right choice to find peace
She said, maybe I can gather the strength To fall back in love one more time And give this a try
She considered giving love another chance
'Cus I've been falling for all the wrong things I'm afraid I'll fall down From leaping too high But just for right now I want to fall into love with you
She acknowledged past mistakes but hoped for a new beginning with him
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Colin Cooper, Manasseh Curenton
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