1. Sadie (for… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least two different artists called Sadie.
1. Sadie (formerly written as サディ) is a rock band formed in Osaka, Japan.
The band was formed in February 2005 by Mao (真緒, vocals), Tsurugi (剣, guitar), Mizuki (美月, guitar), Aki (亜季, bass) and Sora (空, drums). They began their activities on March 18th 2005 at BIG CAT in Osaka, as the support act for bands such as D, Fatima, shulla etc. On July 27th they released their debut single "黒衣の下の欲望と、苦悩の果てに視た百景の百合達", as a limited edition of 2000 copies.
On December 3rd of that year, they had their first oneman live 「dekiai ~ As a sad matter of fact ~ 」 in Osaka MUSE HALL in Osaka. Their single "溺哀 -dekiai-" was released only weeks after, as a limited edition of 3333 copies.
In January 2006, drummer Sora decided to leave the band due to family reasons. The other members moved on with the band and soon they got a new drummer, Kei (景).
Their debut mini-album "The Trend Killer", was released on May 3rd of that year, in only 4444 copies, and was sold out just months after. They released a 2nd press in November 2006, and a 3rd press in February 2007; both were sold out completely just within a couple of months.
Their second mini-album "THE SUICIDE MACHINE" saw its release on November 22nd. The album included five new songs and a PV of "迷彩" (Meisai). Sadie was a front-page feature in the December 2006 edition of Cure Magazine.
They began 2007 with many concerts and tours, and a fourth single "a holy terrors" released in March; one month later, they released their first LIVE DVD "THE SUICIDAL APPLICANTS", filmed at O-WEST on January 20th of that year. Releases of third mini-album "THE BULLET STORM" and second LIVE DVD "Distract against the terrors" followed.
The band opened a fanclub in the summer of 2007, named "UNDEAD".
2008 started with gigs and a new single release, "Crimson Tear" in March; in April a DVD featuring the Crimson Tear song was released. The PV was directed by famous Screaming Mad George. They started a new tour "spring tour'08"Draining the crimson tear" after the single release, and performed with bands like 12012 and ギルガメッシュ.
The band decided to release a compilation album "SADIE", since all their previous singles and mini-albums was sold out just months after each release. The album was released on June 25th, and included 15 tracks, all re-recorded.
Sadie continued the release party with a new single just one month after, on July 26th when they released "Grieving the dead soul"
They released "Ice Romancer" on December 17th 2008.
Official homepage: http://www.sadie-web.com
2. Sadie is the recording moniker of Brooklyn, NY, United States-based producer, (electronic) musician and songwriter Anna Schwab, who released her first singles in early 2022. Her début EP, Nowhere, is set for a June 2022 release.
Awaki gunjou
Sadie Lyrics
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Sakura no kagen chigiru sama usubeniiro no hadasarake
Migomoru mono ha dokudoku to kurai yami no naka de emi o ukabe ugomeita
Nureta kashi akai rinpa midareta iki ha anata omoi
Mabataki o shirasu nemuri ni tsuku sama naku ni mo nakenai ari sama ga
Doushite sukoshi mo kowaku ha nai kara atatakai no ni saa oide
Oboro na tsuki ha futari kasume tsumetai karada dakiyoseta
Samenai yume to omotteita uta kuchizusamu rururu… rarara…
Shigatsu no ame ha zankoku tsubomi ha sakanu mama tsuchi ni ochita
Muimi ni kuchibiru gotabi tanda itami ga tarimasen…
Mabataki o shirasu nemuri ni tsuku sama naku ni mo nakenai ari sama ga
Doushite sukoshi mo kowaku ha nai kara atatakai no ni
Dore dake anata ha hikari o motomete watashi ni tooi sakenda no
Chiisa na inochi ha awaki gunjou* no naka de ugomeku dake… tooku e
The first few lines of Sadie's song Awaki gunjou sets the scene with vivid imagery of cherry blossoms falling during dusk, with a mix of soft pink and red shades. It then transitions to a darker tone, with a sense of loneliness and fear being present in the setting. The phrases "Migomoru mono ha dokudoku to kurai yami no naka de emi o ukabe ugomeita" and "Soto ha hi ga kakete denden no en gunjou ga" both evoke a feeling of being trapped or confined amidst a dark and dangerous environment. On the other hand, the lyrics also bring forth a sense of intimacy and connection between two people, with lines such as "Oboro na tsuki ha futari kasume tsumetai karada dakiyoseta" emphasizing the closeness of the two individuals. Later on, the song explores themes of pain and longing, with lines like "Dore dake anata ha hikari o motomete watashi ni tooi sakenda no" hinting at a sense of emotional distance that's being experienced by the singer.
Awaki gunjou can be seen as a song that's layered with both light and dark themes. The juxtaposition between the beautiful imagery of cherry blossoms and the dark imagery of being trapped amidst dark surroundings creates a sense of tension throughout the song. The deeper themes of pain and loneliness are also touched upon, with the individual struggling to bridge the emotional distance they feel towards someone else. Overall, the song feels like a melancholic reflection on the complexities of relationships, where beauty and darkness can exist side by side.
Line by Line Meaning
Sakura no kagen chigiru sama usubeniiro no hadasarake
As the cherry blossoms fall, they reveal a delicate shade of pink that is reminiscent of the color of your tender skin
Migomoru mono ha dokudoku to kurai yami no naka de emi o ukabe ugomeita
The things that I hold onto seem to writhe and squirm in the dark, poisonous abyss and still manage to smile amidst the pain
Nureta kashi akai rinpa midareta iki ha anata omoi
My wet hair, the red lipstick that I wear, and the disheveled breaths that I take all remind me of you
Soto ha hi ga kakete denden no en gunjou ga…
Outside, the sun is setting, and the sound of the electric wires can be heard in the distance
Mabataki o shirasu nemuri ni tsuku sama naku ni mo nakenai ari sama ga
Even when I fall asleep, staring at the blinking lights, I can't cry because there is something that won't let me
Doushite sukoshi mo kowaku ha nai kara atatakai no ni saa oide
I'm not scared even though it's warm, so come to me now
Oboro na tsuki ha futari kasume tsumetai karada dakiyoseta
The hazy moon cast a faint light on us and we embraced each other's cold bodies
Samenai yume to omotteita uta kuchizusamu rururu… rarara…
I hum a song, thinking of an unfulfilled dream that won't wake me up, lalalala…
Shigatsu no ame ha zankoku tsubomi ha sakanu mama tsuchi ni ochita
In the April rain, the cruel flower petals fell to the ground without blooming
Muimi ni kuchibiru gotabi tanda itami ga tarimasen…
The pain that is no longer bearable cannot be eased by kissing meaningless lips
Dore dake anata ha hikari o motomete watashi ni tooi sakenda no
How much did you shout to me from far away, seeking the light?
Chiisa na inochi ha awaki gunjou* no naka de ugomeku dake… tooku e
My small life squirms within the pale ultramarine color and drifts away into the distance
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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