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
no lies
Ray Lyrics
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They're not listening
They can't understand us
Or what we can be
One last sip of coffee
Before we close the door
On this conversation
We can't wait anymore
Now's the time for us to fly
Now's the time for us to say
Goodbye to everyone
Who said we'd never be
What we want to be
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Recognize it
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Testify to it
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Standing of a knife's edge
Ready for what will be
We've chosen an open highway
We'll see what we'll see
Sunshine kills the darkness
Now we're on our own
The two of us together
Together all alone
Now's the time for us to fly
Now's the time for us to say
Goodbye to everyone
Who said we'd never be
What we want to be
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Recognize it
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Testify to it
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
No more lies
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Blue skies
Clear eyes
No more lies
Blue skies
The lyrics of this song convey a sense of defiance and determination against those who have doubted or misunderstood the singer and their actions. The singer seems to be addressing someone, perhaps a group of people, who have not been receptive to their ideas or ambitions. Despite attempts to reason with them, the singer realizes that they cannot make the other party understand or see things from their perspective. As a result, they have decided to move on and pursue their goals without waiting for others to catch up.
The imagery in the lyrics is quite powerful. The idea of "standing on a knife's edge" suggests a precarious situation, but also a readiness to take risks and face the unknown. The reference to "sunshine kills the darkness" implies that the singer has overcome some kind of obstacle or darkness in their life, and that they are now in a brighter place. The repetition of "blue skies, clear eyes, no more lies" reinforces this idea of a new beginning without any deception or doubt.
Overall, "No Lies" is a song about following one's own path and not letting others hold you back. It is a message of hope and determination, even in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
We've tried to reason with them
Despite our best efforts to communicate with others, they have refused to listen.
They're not listening
Attempts to communicate with others have failed, as they refuse to give us their attention.
They can't understand us
Others cannot comprehend what we are trying to convey to them.
Or what we can be
They are unable to recognize our potential and what we are capable of achieving.
One last sip of coffee
Before ending this conversation, we take one final moment to reflect.
Before we close the door
We are ready to put an end to this discussion and move on.
On this conversation
We are ending the exchange of ideas with others.
We can't wait anymore
We have grown tired of waiting for others to hear us out.
Now's the time for us to fly
We are ready to move on and pursue our dreams.
Now's the time for us to say
We must express ourselves and say what needs to be said.
Goodbye to everyone
We must leave behind those who do not believe in us.
Who said we'd never be
We must say goodbye to those who have doubted our potential.
What we want to be
We must leave behind those who do not support our aspirations.
Blue skies
A symbol for a brighter future.
Clear eyes
A clear vision of the future.
No more lies
We will no longer tolerate falsehoods or deception in our lives.
Recognize it
Others must acknowledge the change and progress we seek.
Testify to it
By expressing ourselves, we hope others will see the truth in our words.
Standing on a knife's edge
We are taking a risk by pursuing our dreams, but we are prepared to face whatever outcomes lie ahead.
Ready for what will be
We are prepared for the unpredictable future that awaits us.
We've chosen an open highway
We have chosen to take an unobstructed path towards our goals.
We'll see what we'll see
We are open to whatever twists and turns life may throw our way.
Sunshine kills the darkness
A hopeful message that positivity will overcome negativity.
Now we're on our own
We are embarking on this journey independent of others' influence or opinion.
The two of us together
We are united in our pursuit of a better life.
Together all alone
We may be alone in our journey, but we are together in our cause.
No more lies
We will not be dishonest with ourselves or others.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Stephen Brown
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SO deep! Looking forward to more Deepartment releases if they're all this good! Lovin' the vibe.