Initially they began searching for the next evolution in funk sounds and played live houses around Tokyo as a bass / guitar duo with a vocalist.
Their use of a backing sampler was the start of a journey into a more digital world and experiencing electronic sounds over large PAs inspired them to stir the primitive instincts inside their audience, to push larger walls of sound into their bodies, make them move their ass. But a desire to create sounds that were consistently unique caused them to maintain their status as a fully fledged live act, with keyboards and vocals performed totally live, mixed with the effects of modern technology. With these first musical steps on foreign soil with Adama, TEN-G hope to spread the Japanese psychedelic sound further abroad.
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Ten-G Lyrics
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I know now I don't need the keyblade
I've got a better weapon
My heart!
Your heart?
What good will that weak little thing do for you?
Although my heart may be weak
It's not alone
And it's found a home with all the friends I've made
I've become a part of their heart, just as they've become a part of mine
And if they think of me now and then, if they don't forget me
Then our hearts will be one
I don't need a weapon
My friends are my power!
For the first time in my life, I was no longer a ghost, no longer a dull blur in this colorful world
And finally for the first time I didn't feel so alone anymore
But the silence was everything I wished for
I suffer in silence on the rooftop
Let my legs hang off the edge as I fall
Falling faster to the bottom I never thought in my last bit of consciousness I would think that this was a mistake
Falling faster to the bottom I never thought in my last bit of consciousness I would think that this was a mistake
I Just wanted to be heard even when I was quiet
I know that I can't be enough but I'm trying
Constant thoughts of suicide I feel like dying (Constant thoughts of suicide)
Grab the rope I had enough
I can't fucking take it anymore
And i think, what had kept me here alive for so long was to keep them all happy
But for once i decided to be selfish
Say your final goodbyes before I fucking take my life
You're the real sham!
Fair enough
You could say I am... the biggest nobody of them
These lyrics convey a journey of self-discovery and finding strength within oneself despite feeling weak or alone. The singer reflects on how they initially believed they needed a weapon, symbolized by the keyblade, to fight and protect themselves. However, they come to realize that their true power lies within their heart.
The singer acknowledges that their heart may be weak, but it has grown and found a sense of belonging through their experiences and friendships. They believe that by being a part of their friends' hearts and them being a part of theirs, their hearts become united. This unity gives them the strength they need, making weapons unnecessary. The singer finds power and purpose in their friendships, stating that their friends are their power.
In the next part of the lyrics, the singer reveals their struggle with isolation and mental health issues. They describe feeling like a ghost or a blur in a colorful world, highlighting their feelings of loneliness. The silence they longed for turns out to be overwhelming, and they suffer silently on a rooftop, contemplating suicide as a way to escape their pain.
The singer expresses their desire to be heard, to have their struggles acknowledged, even when they are quiet. They acknowledge the constant thoughts of suicide, feeling like they are on the edge of giving up. In a moment of desperation, they consider ending their life, feeling that keeping others happy has been their only reason for staying alive. However, they decide to be selfish for once and confront others, accusing them of being deceptive or insincere.
In the final lines, the singer describes themselves as the biggest nobody, emphasizing their feelings of insignificance and worthlessness. They suggest that they have been pretending or hiding their true emotions, and now they are exposing their feelings of being a nonentity in comparison to others. This line perhaps represents a realization or expression of their pain and frustration with feeling unnoticed and unimportant in their relationships or society.
Line by Line Meaning
How will you fight without a weapon?
How will you overcome obstacles or defend yourself without a physical tool or means?
I know now I don't need the keyblade
I have realized that I don't require a specific weapon or external object to accomplish my goals.
I've got a better weapon
I possess a more powerful and effective tool.
My heart!
My emotions, desires, and inner self!
Your heart?
Your emotions, desires, and inner self?
What good will that weak little thing do for you?
How can such a vulnerable and small aspect of yourself be beneficial?
Although my heart may be weak
Despite the fragility and vulnerability of my emotions and inner self
It's not alone
It is not isolated or unsupported
It's grown with each new experience
It has developed and expanded through every new encounter or occurrence
And it's found a home with all the friends I've made
And it has established a sense of belonging and connection with the friends I have formed relationships with
I've become a part of their heart, just as they've become a part of mine
I have integrated into their emotional selves, just as they have integrated into mine
And if they think of me now and then, if they don't forget me
And if they remember me occasionally and do not dismiss me from their thoughts
Then our hearts will be one
Then our emotions and inner selves will be united
I don't need a weapon
I do not require a physical tool or means
My friends are my power!
The support, love, and connection I receive from my friends give me strength and ability
For the first time in my life, I was no longer a ghost, no longer a dull blur in this colorful world
For the first time in my existence, I felt visible, alive, and vibrant in this vibrant and lively world
And finally for the first time I didn't feel so alone anymore
And finally, I no longer experienced overwhelming feelings of loneliness
But the silence was everything I wished for
However, quiet and solitude were my desired outcomes
I suffer in silence on the rooftop
I endure my pain, sadness, or struggles privately on the rooftop
Let my legs hang off the edge as I fall
Allowing my legs to dangle off the precipice as I descend
Falling faster to the bottom I never thought in my last bit of consciousness I would think that this was a mistake
Descending rapidly towards the ground, I never anticipated in my fleeting awareness that this action would be regrettable
I Just wanted to be heard even when I was quiet
I simply desired to be acknowledged, understood, or noticed even in moments of silence or restraint
I know that I can't be enough but I'm trying
I am aware that I may not meet the expectations or standards, but I am making an effort
Constant thoughts of suicide I feel like dying (Constant thoughts of suicide)
Persistent contemplations of self-harm or ending my life, and the overwhelming sensation of despair and wanting to cease existing (Repetition emphasizes the intensity of these thoughts)
Grab the rope I had enough
Seizing the rope, I have reached my limit or reached a breaking point
I can't fucking take it anymore
I am unable to endure or tolerate it any longer
And i think, what had kept me here alive for so long was to keep them all happy
And I contemplate what has been the motivating factor for me to continue living until now, which is ensuring the happiness of others
But for once i decided to be selfish
However, for once, I have made the choice to prioritize my own needs and desires
Say your final goodbyes before I fucking take my life
Bid your last farewells before I resort to ending my own life in an intense and desperate manner
You're the real sham!
You are the true fraud or deceitful individual!
Fair enough
That is reasonable or an acceptable argument
You could say I am... the biggest nobody of them
One could claim that I am the most insignificant or unimportant person among them all
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Michael Bettelyoun
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