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.
Empty In The Crowd
The Winking Owl Lyrics
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The beats called me up on this dance floor
Nothing in here turns me on
but something about it soothes me
Unlike myself I guess
everybody's got their reasons oh
I waited for the night to pass
then there he came storming through my heart
How would I every forget
The moment I gave in
He stole my heart then ran away
I'm empty in the crowd
The little that I knew
I was another shot glass on the tray
I'm empty in the crowd
How can I put this
When everything else stays the same
The same
Here I am standing alone
Heartbeat races, I try to ignore
A million faces come and go
But you stand out like a flower
Ladies going crazy
The galaxy in your eyes pull me, no
How would I every forget
The moment I gave in
He stole my heart then ran away
I'm empty in the crowd
The little that I knew
I was another shot glass on the tray
I'm empty in the crowd
How can I put this
When everything else stays the same
The same
Daydreaming of being with you someday
Daydreaming of being yours forevermore
There is no one I can share this with, oh no
Is this my reason
Is it you
The moment I gave in
He stole my heart then ran away
I'm empty in the crowd
The little that I knew
I was another shot glass on the tray
I'm empty in the crowd
How can I put this
When everything else stays the same
The same
Here I am standing alone
Heartbeat races, I try to ignore
A million faces come and go
But you stand out like a flower
Ladies going crazy
The galaxy in your eyes pull me, no
How would I every forget
The moment I gave in
He stole my heart then ran away
I'm empty in the crowd
The little that I knew
I was another shot glass on the tray
I'm empty in the crowd
How can I put this
When everything else stays the same
Where can I put this
This feeling, will it stay the same
The same
The Winking Owl's "Empty In The Crowd" is a song about feeling lost and alone in a crowd of people. The singer is standing on a dance floor, surrounded by people, but cannot find anything that brings them joy or turns them on. The singer compares themselves to others, saying that everyone else seems to have their reasons for being there. They waited for the night to pass, but then someone came into their life and stole their heart. However, this person then ran away, leaving the singer feeling empty even when surrounded by people.
The chorus is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the feeling of being alone in a crowd. The singer is left feeling like another shot glass on a tray, insignificant and easily replaced. The second verse introduces the person who stole the singer's heart and how they stand out in a crowd like a flower. The singer daydreams of being with this person someday and wonders if they are the reason for their feelings of emptiness in the crowd.
Overall, "Empty In The Crowd" is a relatable song about feeling lost and alone even when surrounded by people. The lyrics capture the emptiness and sadness that can come with unrequited love and the struggle to find a sense of belonging.
Line by Line Meaning
Here I am standing alone
I am alone and isolated
The beats called me up on this dance floor
I was inspired to dance
Nothing in here turns me on
I am not enjoying myself
but something about it soothes me
I find some comfort in the atmosphere
Unlike myself I guess
This is different from my usual behavior
everybody's got their reasons oh
Everyone has their own motivations
I waited for the night to pass
I waited for this experience to end
then there he came storming through my heart
Then I fell in love suddenly
How would I every forget
I could never forget
The moment I gave in
The moment I surrendered
He stole my heart then ran away
He captured my heart and then left me
I'm empty in the crowd
I feel lonely while surrounded by people
The little that I knew
I didn't know much
I was another shot glass on the tray
I was disposable and insignificant
How can I put this
How can I express this feeling
When everything else stays the same
When everything else remains constant
Daydreaming of being with you someday
I fantasize about being with someone I love in the future
Daydreaming of being yours forevermore
I dream of being in love forever
There is no one I can share this with, oh no
There is no one I can talk to about my feelings
Is this my reason
Is this the reason I feel this way
Is it you
Is it because of you
Where can I put this
Where can I express this feeling
This feeling, will it stay the same
Will this feeling remain constant
Here I am standing alone
I am alone and isolated
Heartbeat races, I try to ignore
My heart is beating fast and I try to ignore it
A million faces come and go
Many people are around me but they come and go quickly
But you stand out like a flower
But you are different and special to me
Ladies going crazy
Other women are attracted to him
The galaxy in your eyes pull me, no
The beauty in his eyes attracts me
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