Starting out as an indie band, SEKAI NO OWARI performed their first live concert at club EARTH with 15 people attending. The band self-produced their first demo, sekai NO oWARI, with a limited edition of 1,000 copies. Fukase, vocalist, named the band Sekai no Owari because "Once you've experienced the bottom (the negative side of your life), you have to find a way to go up (the positive side). So I named my band End of the World to create the strength through the music."
SEKAI NO OWARI started to become popular in the Japanese indie scene in 2010. In August in 2011, SEKAI NO OWARI performed a solo concert at the Nippon Budokan where The Beatles performed in 1966. The tickets for this show sold out. In November, their first major album ENTERTAINMENT, was awarded Best Album for the Japan Record Award.
In 2013, they have set out their first-ever outdoor-live-event ‘Fire and Forest Carnival’. They wanted to create a stage that is as majestic as ‘Tomorrowland” – the largest electronic music festival - if anything go beyond it. They created the whole show aiming to be something bigger than ‘Tomorrowland’. They have successfully actualized the vision bringing 20,000 people a day for 3 days, totaling 60,000 fans. Since then, their show including the stage started to be recognized as one and only for its unique stage theme and irresistible performance.
In January 2015, SEKAI NO OWARI released their second major album ‘ Tree’ 2 years and 7 month after their last album. The album has topped No.1 on the chart, and has reached 1 million sales in total of physical sales and digital downloads.
SEKAI NO OWARI held a 2day-show ‘Twilight City’ at Nissan Stadium ;the biggest stadium in Japan in July. ‘Twilight City’ is a 2-days of 70,000 people and in total of 140,000 fans are expected to attend. capacity; nonetheless the tickets were sold out immediately. American pop-star Austin Mahone joined the show as a guest act.
SOS
SEKAI NO OWARI Lyrics
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Please stay, it won't last long
Years after we are long gone
The meaning will stay strong
Silence is what this song's about
Numb to the world all around
But I will sing of this place
Hoping it finds you some way
People needing to be saved
Scream out for help every day
But we grow numb to the sounds
And feelings slowly start to drown
The first time, we can hear a voice
But soon it all becomes noise
Fading to silence in the end
I know it doesn't make sense
When sound all ceases to exist
People think that means happiness
And all the sounds that used to be
Are all just noise to you and me
The cries of help disappear
The silence numbs all of our ears
And when we stop listening
Those screams stop meaning anything
Don't you let your heart
Grow numb to everyone
Oh child
Listen to the "sound of silence"
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It's true
And I'm sure you know it too
When you hear an "SOS"
Answering it becomes a test
It can give the life you lead
A meaning that you'd never seen
So don't resist a call for help
'Cause in the end, it will tell you how to treasure yourself
And not be alone
It might seem a little strange
To share this song this way
But I know what I must do
Is share the meaning with you
All this I learned from someone
Who spent his life among
People screaming out for help
Doing everything to reach out
Don't you let your heart
Grow numb to everyone
Oh child
Listen to the "sound of silence"
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It's true
And I'm sure you know it too
Don't you let your heart
Grow numb to everyone
Oh child
Listen to the "sound of silence"
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It's true
And I'm sure you know it too
Now I'd like to thank you for staying by my side
Mmm la la la la la la la la la mmm, mmm
The SEKAI NO OWARI song SOS reflects on the impact of silence in a society that lacks empathy. The lyrics implore the listener to hear the sound of silence- the screams that go unheard and the voices that go disregarded. The song's chorus provides a call to action for the listener, reminding them not to grow numb to the world around them and to be willing to help those in need. The songwriter draws on their personal experiences and the lessons they learned from someone who has spent their life trying to help others.
The first verse of SOS reflects on the power of music to transcend time and space. The songwriter promises to sing a song that will resonate even after they have gone- a testament to the lasting impact that empathy and kindness can have. The second verse laments the fact that so many people cry out for help, yet their pleas fall on deaf ears. The screams become background noise, and people become desensitized to the pain of others. The bridge reminds the listener that answering an SOS is a test of character, and that helping others can provide a sense of meaning and purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
For you, I'll sing this song
I am singing this song for you and hoping it reaches you in some way.
Please stay, it won't last long
Stay with me, even if it is only for a short time.
Years after we are long gone
Even after we are no longer around, the meaning of this song will remain strong.
The meaning will stay strong
The meaning of this song will endure the test of time.
Silence is what this song's about
This song is about the silence that surrounds us.
Numb to the world all around
We have become desensitized to the world and the people around us.
But I will sing of this place
I will sing about the world we are in, even if it is silent.
Hoping it finds you some way
I am hoping this song reaches you in some way.
People needing to be saved
Many people need saving.
Scream out for help every day
They cry out for help every day.
But we grow numb to the sounds
But we have become desensitized to their cries for help.
And feelings slowly start to drown
Their cries for help start to fade away and we forget them.
The first time, we can hear a voice
The first time we hear a cry for help, we can hear and understand it.
But soon it all becomes noise
But as time goes on, their cries for help become just background noise.
Fading to silence in the end
Their cries for help eventually fade away to silence.
I know it doesn't make sense
I know this may seem confusing.
When sound all ceases to exist
When there is no sound, it can be confusing.
People think that means happiness
People mistake silence for happiness.
And all the sounds that used to be
All the sounds that used to be important to us.
Are all just noise to you and me
Have become meaningless background noise to us.
The cries of help disappear
The cries for help slowly disappear.
The silence numbs all of our ears
The silence makes us numb to their cries for help.
And when we stop listening
When we stop paying attention.
Those screams stop meaning anything
Their cries for help lose all meaning to us.
Don't you let your heart
Don't let your heart.
Grow numb to everyone
Don't become desensitized to the people around you.
Listen to the "sound of silence"
Pay attention and listen to the world around you, even if it is silent.
Saving someone else means saving yourself
Helping others can also help yourself.
It's true
This is a true statement.
And I'm sure you know it too
I'm sure you also understand this.
When you hear an "SOS"
When you hear a cry for help.
Answering it becomes a test
Your response to their cry for help is a test of your character.
It can give the life you lead
Helping others can give your life meaning.
A meaning that you'd never seen
A meaning you never knew was there can be found.
So don't resist a call for help
Don't hesitate to help someone in need.
'Cause in the end, it will tell you how to treasure yourself
Helping others can help show you how to value yourself.
And not be alone
And not feel alone in the world.
It might seem a little strange
This message may seem unusual.
To share this song this way
To convey this message through song.
But I know what I must do
But I know it is important to spread this message.
Is share the meaning with you
To share the meaning of this song with you.
All this I learned from someone
I learned this valuable lesson from someone else.
Who spent his life among
Who spent their life with.
People screaming out for help
People crying out for help.
Doing everything to reach out
Doing everything they could to help those in need.
Now I'd like to thank you for staying by my side
I want to thank you for listening to this message.
Mmm la la la la la la la la la mmm, mmm
instrumental
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Saori, Fukase
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
えちえちチャンネル
For you, I'll sing this song
Please stay, it won't last long
Years after we are long gone
The meaning will stay strong
Silence is what this song's about
Numb to the world all around
But I will sing of this place
Hoping it finds you some way
People needing to be saved
Scream out for help every day
But we grow numb to the sounds
And feelings slowly start to drown
The first time, we can hear a voice
But soon it all becomes noise
Fading to silence in the end
I know it doesn't make sense…
When sound all ceases to exist
People think that means happiness
And all the sounds that used to be
Are all just noise to you and me
The cries of help disappear
The silence numbs all of our ears
And when we stop listening
Those screams stop meaning anything
Don't you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the "sound of silence"
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It's true, and I'm sure you know it too
When you hear an "SOS"
Answering it becomes a test
It can give the life you lead
A meaning that you'd never seen
So don't resist a call for help
Cause in the end it will tell you
How to treasure yourself
And not be alone
It might seem a little strange
To share this song this way
But I know what I must do
Is share the meaning with you
All this I learned from someone
Who spent his life among
People screaming out for help
Doing everything to reach out
Don't you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the "sound of silence"
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It's true, and I'm sure you know it too
Don't you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the "sound of silence"
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It's true, and I'm sure you know it too
Now I'd like to thank you for staying by my side…
カメレオン
やっぱり、歌詞みて聞くとよりいいなー(/≧◇≦＼)
歌詞
For you, I’ll sing this song
Please stay, it won’t last long
Years after we are long gone
The meaning will stay strong
Silence is what this song’s about
Numb to the world all around
But I will sing of this place
Hoping it finds you some way
People needing to be saved
Scream out for help every day
But we grow numb to the sounds
And feelings slowly start to drown
The first time, we can hear a voice
But soon it all becomes noise
Fading to silence in the end
I know it doesn’t make sense…
When sound all ceases to exist
People think that means happiness
And all the sounds that used to be
Are all just noise to you and me
The cries of help disappear
The silence numbs all of our ears
And when we stop listening
Those screams stop meaning anything
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
When you hear an “SOS”
Answering it becomes a test
It can give the life you lead
A meaning that you’d never seen
So don’t resist a call for help
Cause in the end it will tell you
How to treasure yourself
And not be alone
It might seem a little strange
To share this song this way
But I know what I must do
Is share the meaning with you
All this I learned from someone
Who spent his life among
People screaming out for help
Doing everything to reach out
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
Now I’d like to thank you for staying by my side…
–
ぽぽ
【歌詞】
For you, I’ll sing this song
Please stay, it won’t last long
Years after we are long gone
The meaning will stay strong
Silence is what this song’s about
Numb to the world all around
But I will sing of this place
Hoping it finds you some way
People needing to be saved
Scream out our help every day
But we grown numb to the sounds
And feelings slowly start to drown
The first time, we can hear a voice
But soon it all becomes noise
Fading to silence in the end
I know it doesn’t make sense…
When sound all ceases to exist
People think that means happiness
And all the sounds that used to be…
Are all just noise to you and me
The cries of help disappear
The silence numbs all of our ears
And when we stop listening
Those screams stop meaning anything
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
When you hear an “SOS” Answering it becomes a test
It can give the life you lead A meaning that you’d never seen
So don’t resist a call for help
Cause in the end it will tell you How to treasure yourself
And not be alone
It might seem a little strange To share this song this way
But i know what i must do Is share the meaning with you
All this i learned from someone Who spent his life among
People screaming out for help
Doing everything to reach out
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
Now I’d like to thank you for staying by my side…
わっしょい
For you, I’ll sing this song
Please stay, it won’t last long
Years after we are long gone
The meaning will stay strong
Silence is what this song’s about
Numb to the world all around
But I will sing of this place
Hoping it finds you some way
People needing to be saved
Scream out our help every day
But we grown numb to the sounds
And feelings slowly start to drown
The first time, we can hear a voice
But soon it all becomes noise
Fading to silence in the end
I know it doesn’t make sense…
When sound all ceases to exist
People think that means happiness
And all the sounds that used to be…
Are all just noise to you and me
The cries of help disappear
The silence numbs all of our ears
And when we stop listening
Those screams stop meaning anything
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
When you hear an “SOS” Answering it becomes a test
It can give the life you lead A meaning that you’d never seen
So don’t resist a call for help
Cause in the end it will tell you How to treasure yourself
And not be alone
It might seem a little strange To share this song this way
But i know what i must do Is share the meaning with you
All this i learned from someone Who spent his life among
People screaming out for help
Doing everything to reach out
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
Don’t you let your heart grow numb to everyone
Oh child, listen to the “sound of silence”
Saving someone else means saving yourself
It’s true, and I’m sure you know it too
Now I’d like to thank you for staying by my side…
けんちゃん
セカオワの曲って、年が経つにつれ意味を理解できるようになって輝くよね
Fe
幻の命とかはその最たるものだよね
Ryo T
それな
しまちぃ
それわかる
miho tazima
曲はこの世にないような透明感なのに、歌詞は凄くリアルな事を言っている。その差が好きだし惹き込まれます。
あぼがど*
この透明感が人が訴えるSOSと同じ透明感なんだろうなあ
まるまる
表現が的確すぎる
コンパス民の1人 林林
その表現とっても大好きです!!( *˙ω˙*)و ｸﾞｯ!
Neko Momo
メンバー個人個人の技量が凄すぎる件
スタバの上にやかん
SOSをライブで披露する時のあの真っ白な照明が死ぬほど好き