Luiza, the band's vocalist, had been Yoma's junior in high school, and the two previously played together in their school's light music club band. When seeking a vocalist for The Winking Owl, Yoma decided to invite Luiza, who brought her unique sensibility as a person of Japanese-Romanian heritage, infusing the band's sound with an expansive and captivating vocal style.
Luiza grew up listening to Backstreet Boys and Britney Spears and other pop stars. She later discovered Evanescence, which ignited her interest in diverse genres, including instrumental music and jazz.
Ranmalu got inspired to play instruments by bands like Sex Pistols and The Clash during his upbringing. In his teenage years, he delved into the screamo genre and became a guitarist. He later embraced becoming a dedicated bassist after joining The Winking Owl. Ranmalu left the band, but decided to rejoin in March 2019.
KenT became the band's drummer in September 2015, succeeding former drummers Yosuke and Hiroki. Raised in Mie Prefecture, he grew up watching bands perform due to his parents being event organizers. This led him to start playing drums, and he became a fan of Slipknot.
The Winking Owl's distinctive musical style emerged from an amalgamation of diverse influences, including emo, alternative rock, pop punk, and anime rock. The band has expressed that there are few female vocal rock bands of this type, and while playing with other bands, they sometimes found it challenging to find a perfect match and felt slightly out of place, but acknowledged that this uniqueness was part of the band's appeal.
Unfortunately, The Winking Owl is currently on an indefinite hiatus following the departure of Luiza on July 15, 2020. The band announced on their official website that Luiza would be leaving the group due to differences in direction, leading to the decision for the band to be on hiatus. After receiving Luiza's intention to withdraw, each member, along with the staff, re-evaluated their future activities and lives, leading to the conclusion of the hiatus. In addition, scheduled performances of PRAISE "MAKE A RIOT TOUR 2020 FINAL" and "KNOTFEST JAPAN 2020" transfer performances were canceled.
Since the hiatus, Luiza has embarked on a solo career. The band members currently on hiatus include Yoma on guitar and as the main songwriter, alongside Ranmalu on bass and KenT on drums.
Bloom
The Winking Owl Lyrics
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完璧な装備で挑んだけど
Oh my
立ちはだかる宿命に躍らされて
試合途中にリタイア
夢見続けることはもう止めて
大人しく人並みでいるよ
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly...
誰にも気付かれないように堪えてたの
たくさんの月日が流れたものの
Oh dear
たった一つの願いさえ叶えられず
この先はどうなるんだ？
痛みの味をマイルドにして
技極めに出直してくるよ
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly blooming.
思い通りにする分だけ
期待の水嵩だけが増えてく
思い通りにならない時
過信に飲み込まれないように
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly blooming.
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly blooming.
My life is constantly blooming.
The Winking Owl's song "Bloom" describes the struggles of an individual who faces difficulties in achieving their goals. The lyrics talk about how the individual feels let down by their own capabilities even though they come fully equipped to challenge their fate. They try their best but are forced to give up during the middle of the fight, due to the fate that stands in their way. The song emphasizes that despite the obstacles, the individual decides to continue to thrive and grow despite their struggles. By slowing down and trying to find what they truly want, they manage to make their life bloom.
The song offers a message of hope and perseverance to its listeners. It reassures them that despite the struggles and difficulties they face in life, they can persevere and bloom. It is a reminder to keep pushing forward even when life gets tough and to focus on our goals to achieve success.
Line by Line Meaning
誰にも負けられないような得意なこと
I used to have something I was really good at, that nobody could beat me in.
完璧な装備で挑んだけど
I tried to take it on with all of the right equipment
Oh my
Oh my
立ちはだかる宿命に躍らされて
But destiny got in the way
試合途中にリタイア
And I had to quit halfway through the match
夢見続けることはもう止めて
I gave up on chasing my dreams
大人しく人並みでいるよ
And settled for just fitting in with everyone else
Reality knocks me down
The reality of my situation is crushing
At times losing control inside.
I feel like I'm losing control of my emotions at times
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want.
I slow down to gain clarity and go out to search for what truly makes me happy
Gravity makes me drown
Sometimes, it feels like life is weighing me down and I'm drowning
At times struggles make me stronger.
But then I remember that overcoming struggles gives me strength
Although they try to stop me
Even when others try to bring me down
My life is constantly...
My life is constantly evolving and blooming
誰にも気付かれないように堪えてたの
I kept everything inside so that nobody would notice
たくさんの月日が流れたものの
Years and years have flown by
Oh dear
Oh dear
たった一つの願いさえ叶えられず
But I still can't even fulfill a single wish
この先はどうなるんだ？
What's going to happen to me in the future?
痛みの味をマイルドにして
I try to make the pain a bit less harsh
技極めに出直してくるよ
But then I'll come back with even more skills
思い通りにする分だけ
The more I get what I want
期待の水嵩だけが増えてく
The more the weight of expectations increases
思い通りにならない時
But when things don't go my way
過信に飲み込まれないように
I try not to get consumed by overconfidence
My life is constantly blooming.
Despite everything, my life is always moving forward and blossoming
Reality knocks me down
The reality of my situation is crushing
At times losing control inside.
I feel like I'm losing control of my emotions at times
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want.
I slow down to gain clarity and go out to search for what truly makes me happy
Gravity makes me drown
Sometimes, it feels like life is weighing me down and I'm drowning
At times struggles make me stronger.
But then I remember that overcoming struggles gives me strength
Although they try to stop me
Even when others try to bring me down
My life is constantly blooming.
My life is constantly evolving and blooming
Contributed by Adrian R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-uz9dx6oh9c
歌詞・和訳（直訳気味）
誰にも負けられないような得意なこと 完璧な装備で挑んだけど oh my
立ちはだかる宿命に踊らされて 試合途中にリタイア
夢見続けることはもうやめて おとなしく人並みでいるよ
Reality knock me down At times losing control inside（現実に打ちのめされ、時々、理性を失う）
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want（だから、ゆっくり泳いで、なにがやりたいかを見つける）
Gravity makes me drawn At time s struggle make me stronger（真剣なことが私をおぼれさせようとするけど、時々、もがくことで強くなる）
although they to try to stop me My life is constantly…（私のことを止めようとするけど、私の人生は、いつも《輝いている》）
誰にも気づかれないように堪えてたの たくさんの月日が流れたものの oh dear
たった一つの願いさえ叶えられず この先はどうなるんだ？
痛みの味をマイルドにして 技極めに出直してくるよ
Reality knock me down At times losing control inside（現実に打ちのめされ、時々、理性を失う）
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want（だから、ゆっくり泳いで、なにがやりたいかを見つける）
Gravity makes me drawn At time s struggle make me stronger（真剣なことが私をおぼれさせようとするけど、時々、もがくことで強くなる）
although they to try to stop me My life is constantly blooming（私のことを止めようとするけど、私の人生はいつも輝いている）
思い通りにする分だけ 期待の水嵩だけが増えてく
思い通りにならない時 過信に飲み込まれないように
Reality knock me down At times losing control inside（現実に打ちのめされ、時々、理性を失う）
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want（だから、ゆっくり泳いで、なにがやりたいかを見つける）
Gravity makes me drawn At time s struggle make me stronger（真剣なことが私をおぼれさせようとするけど、時々、もがくことで強くなる）
although they to try to stop me My life is constantly blooming（私のことを止めようとするけど、私の人生はいつも輝いている）
Reality knock me down At times losing control inside（現実に打ちのめされ、時々、理性を失う）
So I slow down then swim out to find what I want（だから、ゆっくり泳いで、なにがやりたいかを見つける）
Gravity makes me drawn At time s struggle make me stronger（真剣なことが私をおぼれさせようとするけど、時々、もがくことで強くなる）
although they to try to stop me My life is constantly blooming（私のことを止めようとするけど、私の人生はいつも輝いている）
my life is constantly blooming（私の人生は輝いている）
@ciel2619
誰にも負けられないような
得意なこと
完璧な装備で挑んだけど
Oh my
立ちはだかる宿命に躍らされて
試合途中にリタイア
夢見続けることはもう止めて
大人しく人並みでいるよ
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I
slow down then swim out
to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly...
誰にも気付かれないように
堪えてたの
たくさんの月日が流れたものの
Oh dear
たった一つの願いさえ叶えられず
この先はどうなるんだ？
痛みの味をマイルドにして
技極めに出直してくるよ
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I
slow down then swim out
to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly blooming.
思い通りにする分だけ
期待の水嵩(みずかさ)だけが増えてく
思い通りにならない時
過信に飲み込まれないように
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I
slow down then swim out
to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly blooming.
Reality knocks me down
At times losing control inside.
So I
slow down then swim out
to find what I want.
Gravity makes me drown
At times struggles make me stronger.
Although they try to stop me
My life is constantly blooming.
My life is constantly blooming.
@kpreno
I'm not ashamed to say I cried a bit when they disbanded a couple years ago. I love this band so much and I still rock the CDs in my car. I will love this band forever! 🥰
@jayamulya7512
Really? they disbanded?? 😢
@MoxMisanthrope
@@jayamulya7512 They did. Similar to Salty Dog. 'Creative Differences'. Luiza has sung on a couple songs as an independent singer. Haven't heard anything about the other 3. Really wish Luiza would hammer songs like this though. She's a killer voice.
@awarai128
Luizaさんのこの力強い美声をロッキンで聴き全身に鳥肌が立ったのを今でも覚えてる。夏になるとこの曲聴きたくなるんだよな…寂しいな…
@youmiyaji4331
サブスクサイトでたまたま出会えました。
知るのが遅すぎて過去の自分を恨む
いつかライブに行ける日を願ってます。
@uhhixi
どの曲も爽やかでかっこいいけどこれが一番好き
解散じゃないからいつかまた新しい曲に会えると信じます
@user-ii2zz2zh8j
約5年前ワンオクのライブで見てすごい鳥肌立ったのを覚えてます。昨日スポーツの番組で流れてて久々に聴きたくなって来ちゃいました。
@dtmuffinman
Interesting how it seems basically everyone found this band through Spotify (myself included). Thank you Spotify, loved every song I heard.
@maki_gg
活動休止したけどいつでもここに聞きに来る、必ず
@junzero678
えぇ〜！？
もう2年も前に活動休止しちゃったんですか！？
ちょっと驚きました( ˊᵕˋ ;)💦