1) Surface was an Ameri… Read Full Bio ↴There are 8 artists with the name Surface:
1) Surface was an American rhythm and blues and pop music group from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s best known for its #1 pop & R&B hit "The First Time." The three piece soul vocal group formed in the mid-80's by songwriter David Townsend (son of singer/songwriter Ed Townsend (Marvin Gaye "Let's Get It On")), multi-instrumentalist David “Pic” Conley and singer/songwriter/lead vocalist Bernard Jackson. The trio called themselves Surface and began recording their own material, releasing several Post-disco/early-80s-style tracks under the Surface name. They would find moderate success in the UK with their singles "Falling in Love" in 1983 and "When Your Ex Wants You Back" in 1984 (according to the Allmusic, "Falling in Love" also cracked the U.S. R&B chart, peaking at #84). With a sound more reminiscent of Kashif and related early 1980s soul groups, these early singles contrast significantly with the smoother, ballad-style material that would later make the group successful in the States.
The trio then moved to Los Angeles, California, searching for more mainstream success. Its song "Let's Try Again" came to the attention of Larkin Arnold of Columbia Records, who signed the band and released this track as a single in 1986. Their self-titled debut album followed in 1987, featuring two more hit singles: "Happy," which hit #2 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks, and "Lately," which hit #8.
Its follow-up album, 2nd Wave, was released in 1989 and packed some of the group's biggest hits. "I Missed" reached #3 on the R&B charts, "Closer Than Friends" was the group's first #1 hit, topping the R&B charts for two weeks, and "Can We Spend Some Time" which reached #5 on the R&B charts. The album featured two other #1 R&B hits, "You Are My Everything" which topped the charts for two weeks and the album's biggest hit, "Shower Me With Your Love" which went gold, reached #1 on the R&B charts and #5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
2) surface is a Japanese pop/rock band formed by Yoshiharu Shiina (vocals/composition) and Takao Nagatani (guitar/composition). surface debuted at the 1996 AXIA Artist Audition.
3) "During the mid-winter of 1994, in the affluent suburbs of Los Angeles, came the powerful tunes of Surface. Within just three months of birth these four kids caused an earthquake throughout the punk scene of Southern California. It was at this point that the band began to realize that they could progress from tiny house shows to being an influential part of hardcore. They also began to remove themselves from their basic hardcore sound to a more innovative, emotional hardcore style. This was also when they felt that they were ready to record their first seven-inch, which was failed to be released by Watermark Records. Despite the many frustrations caused by this botched record deal, the band piled in their van for a four week tour of the United States. Upon their return home they found themselves at a loss for musical inspiration, but continued to play a number of local shows during the remaining months of 1995. It was almost exactly one year from their beginnings that a fifth, and long-awaited, individual joined the band. They now had the boost of energy that they needed and were back on track. Shows came and went, and the scene gave them more enthusiasm than ever. It now seemed like the perfect opportunity to re-enter the recording studio, this time successfully recording seven songs for the "Seven Times Over Fold" LP, two for the "Posthumous" seven-inch, and a few extra tracks for various compilations. "Seven Times Over Fold" was released by ...and then there were none.records (now Satellite Transmissions) in April of 1996, while "Posthumous" hit the scene a few months later on Catchphraze Records. Surface has exceeded the expectations of its members and continues to dazzle listeners across the globe with their emotional lyrics, serious issues, and, most of all, excellent music."
I'm not sure who wrote that, but it definitely comes off like a label promotional blurb. This "discography" cd came out on Status Recordings (anyone else remember that zine/label?), and it combines the Seven Times Over Fold lp, the Posthumous 7", and one comp track. However, I've heard from various people that there are more recorded (unreleased) songs that aren't present on this cd.
4) Surface is the name of a Soca and Calypso Band from Trinidad and Tobago.
5) Surface were a heavy metal band from Birmingham UK, formed in 1980, before any of the others. They released one LP in 1986, 'Race The Night.'
6) Crushing German Vegan Straight Edge Metallic Hardcore (capitalisation necessary!). Draws influence from Earth Crisis, Chokehold and Contempt! Not for the weak!
7) German thrash/death metal band. Surface was founded in the beginning 2010 by Tom Robinson and Marco Bechreiner. Shortly after forming Surface, Timo Petersen and Jason Coffi joined. In 2012 Surface released their debut album "Where The Gods Divide" and in 2015 came "Rise Of Kronos". "River of Souls" is the third album.
8) The band SURFACE is a melodic punk band with female vocals and was formed in 1997 in the city of Londrina, Paraná in Brazil. They have released at least five albums. https://surfacelondrina.bandcamp.com/album/reden-o
素直な虹
Surface Lyrics
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Ima miageru to nanairo de wa naku
Yagate kiri ga kakari
Jikan wa sugi kawatte yuku
Kimi wo sagashite mo doko ni mo inai
Me wo toji, kokoro hiraite
Mata nagamete mite mo
Tashikamete mitai
Sunao ni narereba kono kiri ga hareru to
Kokoro ni negai sou sakenderu
Nanika wo nakushite
Shimatta koto de Sou
Te ni shita mono mo kitto arun darou
Dakedo mada bokura wa otona ni
Tomadoi ikite yuku sube sagashiteru
Ame ga yamu to fuini kimi wa
Hodoukyou ni nobori sora wo yubisashite
Mujaki ni waratteta
Kieiru you na sukete niji wo
Nani mo ie nai mama nagamate itane
Hountou wa ano toki zutto
Kimi no yokogao wo miru
Koto ni muchuu ni natteta
Wasurenai tame ni
Sunao ni narezu ni tada kimi no namae wo
Kokoro no naka de sou sakenderu
Kimi wo ushinatte made
Te ni shitai mono nado
Nai hazu na no ni doushite darou
Mereta kami wo dzutai ochiru no wa
"Sayonara" to iu namida datte ne
Ameagari wa ima mo
Hodoukyou kara semai sora miage
Kakehashi wo sagasu kedo
Kimi no moto e tadori tsukenainda
MONOKURO no sekai ni iru
Kotoba ni dekizu ni tojikometa omoi wo
Ima sara kimi ni toikakete miru
Yowasa no sei ni shite
Nigedashita no wa sou
Kimi no hou ja nai boku no hou da yo
Sunao ni narereba kono kiri ga hareru to
Kokoro ni negai sou sakenderu
Nanika tarinakute mo ima aru iro de sou
Boku no sekai wo nurikaete mitai
Itsuka mata kimi ni aeru nara
Sunao ni omoi tsutaeru kara
Sunao na niji wo egaite miru kara
The song "素直な虹" or "Sunao na Niji" by Surface reflects on the nostalgia of a past memory that the singer wants to revisit. The lyrics describe the view of a rainbow, looking different from the time the singer used to see it as a child. The landscape has changed, time has passed, and the reality of adulthood has hit. The clouds are thick, and the sky is narrow, and the rainbow isn't visible in the same way as before. The singer reminisces on the past, the time and simplicity of childhood, but at the same time acknowledges the present and the reality of growing up.
Through the lyrics, the singer wonders if they will ever be able to go back to the time when things were simpler. They express a desire to confirm that nothing has changed even though they are aware that things have. The lyrics express the feelings of wanting to hold on to the memories and the people that they have lost. It also touches upon the idea that as we grow older, we become more aware of what we have lost and how we can never return to the past.
Overall, the song is a reflection of the passage of time and growing up, but it also highlights the idea that we can still find acceptance and beauty in the reality of the present.
Line by Line Meaning
Kodomo no koro mita niji wo
When I was a child, I watched a rainbow
Ima miageru to nanairo de wa naku
But now, when I look up, I don't see the seven colors
Yagate kiri ga kakari
Soon, fog covers everything
Jikan wa sugi kawatte yuku
Time passes and changes
Kimi wo sagashite mo doko ni mo inai
I search for you, but can't find you anywhere
Me wo toji, kokoro hiraite
I close my eyes and open my heart
Mata nagamete mite mo
But as I look again
Nani mo kawara nai no ka
Nothing has changed
Tashikamete mitai
I want to make sure
Sunao ni narereba kono kiri ga hareru to
If I become honest, this fog will clear
Kokoro ni negai sou sakenderu
So I shout out my wish in my heart
Nanika wo nakushite
I lost something
Shimatta koto de Sou
Yes, something that's gone
Te ni shita mono mo kitto arun darou
But there must be something I have gained
Dakedo mada bokura wa otona ni
But we are still searching for a way to live as adults
Tomadoi ikite yuku sube sagashiteru
Looking for a way to live, while feeling lost
Ame ga yamu to fuini kimi wa
When the rain stops suddenly, you
Hodoukyou ni nobori sora wo yubisashite
Point up at the sky while walking on the pavement
Mujaki ni waratteta
Innocently smiled
Kieiru you na sukete niji wo
The fading rainbow is left behind
Nani mo ie nai mama nagamate itane
Just gazed silently, unable to say anything
Hountou wa ano toki zutto
Honestly, at that time
Kimi no yokogao wo miru
I always looked at your profile face
Koto ni muchuu ni natteta
I became fascinated with you
Wasurenai tame ni
So I won't forget
Sunao ni narezu ni tada kimi no namae wo
Even if I can't be honest, I just shout out your name
Kokoro no naka de sou sakenderu
I scream in my heart
Kimi wo ushinatte made
Until I lose you
Te ni shitai mono nado
Things I want to hold
Nai hazu na no ni doushite darou
Even though they shouldn't be gone, why is that?
Mereta kami wo dzutai ochiru no wa
The fallen strands of hair that scatter are
"Sayonara" to iu namida datte ne
Even the tears that say goodbye, right?
Ameagari wa ima mo
Even now, after the rain has stopped
Hodoukyou kara semai sora miage
I look up to the narrow sky from the pavement
Kakehashi wo sagasu kedo
I search for a bridge, but
Kimi no moto e tadori tsukenainda
I can't reach you
MONOKURO no sekai ni iru
I'm in a monochrome world
Kotoba ni dekizu ni tojikometa omoi wo
These feelings that I can't put into words
Ima sara kimi ni toikakete miru
I still try to reach out to you with them
Yowasa no sei ni shite
Because of my weakness
Nigedashita no wa sou
I ran away, yes
Kimi no hou ja nai boku no hou da yo
It's not your fault, it's mine
Nanika tarinakute mo ima aru iro de sou
Even if something is lacking, there is still color now
Boku no sekai wo nurikaete mitai
I want to paint my world again
Itsuka mata kimi ni aeru nara
If I can meet you again someday
Sunao ni omoi tsutaeru kara
I will honestly express my feelings
Sunao na niji wo egaite miru kara
And try to draw a sincere rainbow
Contributed by Matthew G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ゆかり神谷
歌詞が素晴らしい！！
Ivan Somov
Невероятна музика !!! :)
Kevin L
毎回歌ったら泣いてしまう
Ivan Somov
Amazing song ....
tree
心に響くわー。
kyototoro
イントロで泣ける。
よしえむ【清掃員】
久々に聴きました
この頃がなつかしいです
たかおさんが初めて作詞した歌ですよね
對馬美優
これが私の貴女へのさよならの歌になる
GOOD BOY RIKESH
Naruto ending song
惣中千陽
え、ラムー？は？