(1) Tokyo Rose, an Outrun/Sy… Read Full Bio ↴At least 3 bands are called Tokyo Rose:
(1) Tokyo Rose, an Outrun/Synthwave artist based in the US. Currently signed to Aphasia Records.
(2) Tokyo Rose, often referred to as Tokyo Rose NJ, is an indie rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey. As of 2007 they have released 3 studio albums, and a short demo EP, whilst extensively changing their lineup over their 7 years of activity. They are currently on a hiatus, as founding member Chris Poulsen departed in January 2008.
Tokyo Rose was formed in 1999 by Mike Glita, former bassist of Senses Fail, and Matt Reilly, formerly of The Finals. Soon after going through several line up changes, Ryan Dominguez became the new singer/frontman of the band. This marked the fruition of what eventually became what Tokyo Rose is today. In the summer of 2001, Reilly parted ways with the band, while Glita, the drummer of Tokyo Rose at the time, and Ryan Dominguez (vocals, guitar) enlisted Chris Poulsen (bass), formerly of Professor Plum, and headed into the studio to record their debut EP "Chasing Fireflies." The EP was released on a label based out of Boston called All About Records, and later received distribution through The Militia Group. Later in 2002, Mike Glita parted ways with the band. After a couple of lineup changes, they secured Jake Margolis (drums) and Greg Doran (guitar) to complete the band.
After signing to SideCho Records, the band spent Spring of 2003 at Portrait Studios in Lincoln Park, NJ recording Reinventing a Lost Art, Tokyo Rose's debut full-length album. It was produced by Jersey-based producer Chris Badami (The Dillinger Escape Plan, The Early November, The Starting Line) and was released July 15, 2003. They released their second album New American Saint, featuring Fred Mascherino of Taking Back Sunday on the track "A Reason to Come Home Again." Tom Roslak (Drummer and Berklee Student) bows out of lineup to finish his degree at Berklee. Discussion with Tom reveals sadness at not touring with the band, but he decides to perform while group looks for a replacement through the summer of 2007. Tokyo Rose group decides that they cannot wait for his studies and replaces him in the band with drummer Shawn Fichtner who now plays with Old Wives (formely ActionReaction). Album releases on October 4, 2005, touring with Taking Back Sunday, as well as performing on the 2006 Vans Warped Tour.
On July 31, 2007 the band took on new member Jake Margolis and released their third full studio album The Promise in Compromise, since then they have been extensively touring the United States.
Current Lineup
* Ryan Dominguez (2001-present) (Vocals/Guitar)
* Jake Margolis (2007-present)(Drums)
Former Members
* Chris Poulsen (2001-2008) (Joins The Color Fred) (Bass)
* Greg Doran (2003-2007)[2] - (Guitar)
* Josh Lurie (2005-2007)[3] - (Guitar)
* Shawn Fichtner (touring drummer form the album New American Saint) - (drums)
* Matt Reilly - (Guitar)
* Mike Glita (Former Senses Fail, now in Love Automatic) - (Drums)
* Rob Tassaro (2001-2003) - (Guitar)
* Tom Roslak - (2005-2007) - (Drums)
* Jon Smith (2003-2005) - (Drums)
* Ryan Terry- guitar
(3) Tokyo Rose, a British alternative rock band. Formed in 1980, they released the eponymous "Tokyo Rose" in 1983 without major success. They are still going.
Don't look back
Tokyo Rose Lyrics
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But why are you the only one in pain?
They ask for so much more
then they deserve credit for.
Who needs them?
What's in a name, anyway?
If you leave them behind you,
I won't let them find you.
[Chorus:]
If you choose to sever the ties,
refuse to swallow their lines.
If it's not right for you,
you've got the right to move on.
Move on, move on.
I know they'll make you out to be the fool.
But you'll grin and bear it.
You'll play it cool,
because you're so cool.
Degrading, berating,
they're so sadly mistaken.
When they call it love, I'll call their bluff.
Just let me remind you,
that I'll be behind you.
[Chorus]
If you choose to sever the ties,
refuse to swallow their lines.
If it's not right for you,
you've got the right to move on.
Move on, move on.
You've got to move on, move on
move on for what you want. [Repeat: x3]
Move on.
[Chorus]
If you choose to sever the ties,
refuse to swallow their lines.
If it's not right for you,
you've got the right to move on.
Move on, move on.
The lyrics of "Don't Look Back" by Tokyo Rose exude an empowering and uplifting message. The opening lines, "You keep insisting you're the one to blame, but why are you the only one in pain?" suggest that the persona is questioning the unhealthy self-blame they may feel due to external pressures. The following lines question why certain people demand so much, and often times not give credit and what's in a name. The persona encourages the addressee to leave those behind, that they won't let those people find them. The chorus echoes the message of having the right to move on, sever ties to those that don't align with you.
The next verse suggests that these people will make the addressee out to be a fool, but the addressee will take it in stride and stay cool. The persona reminds the addressee that those people are mistaken about what love is, and they're calling their bluff. The persona will remind the addressee that they have their back throughout it all. The final repetition of "Move on for what you want" reinforces the idea of moving forward, despite the challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
You keep insisting you're the one to blame.
You constantly take the blame for everything, even if it's not your fault.
But why are you the only one in pain?
You feel the brunt of the consequences of everyone's actions, and wonder why no one else is suffering.
They ask for so much more then they deserve credit for.
People demand a lot from you without acknowledging or appreciating all that you do for them.
Who needs them?
You question the value of these people in your life.
What's in a name, anyway?
You realize that titles and labels are meaningless in the grand scheme of things.
If you leave them behind you, I won't let them find you.
If you choose to distance yourself from these people, I will support your decision and make sure they don't affect you negatively.
If you choose to sever the ties, refuse to swallow their lines.
If you decide to cut off connections with these people, don't believe the things they say that may try to make you stay.
If it's not right for you, you've got the right to move on.
You have the autonomy to make decisions for your own well-being and if something doesn't feel right, you can walk away.
I know they'll make you out to be the fool.
You anticipate that these people will try to make you look foolish or discredit you.
But you'll grin and bear it.
Despite the negative attention, you will endure it and keep going.
You'll play it cool, because you're so cool.
You will remain calm and collected in the face of adversity because you have confidence in yourself.
Degrading, berating, they're so sadly mistaken.
The way they treat you is unacceptable and highlights their ignorance.
When they call it love, I'll call their bluff.
You see through their attempts to manipulate you with words of affection.
Just let me remind you, that I'll be behind you.
You have someone in your corner who will always support you.
You've got to move on, move on, move on for what you want.
You need to take action in order to achieve your goals and create the life you desire.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, ME GUSTA MUSIC
Written by: JONATHAN TYLER, ALEX SMITH
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