(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.
Katherine
Tokyo Rose Lyrics
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Before you walk out
For the last time,
Would you do me this favor?
Hey, wait.
Before you walk out
For the last time,
And take, take this paring knife,
And thrust it deep, so deep into my side.
And be sure,
When you draw it from my skin,
That my eyes, they meet yours,
And you grin.
[Chorus]
Because while seeing is believing,
Sometimes looks can be deceiving.
So when I tell you I'm through with you,
Don't be fooled.
I'll be six feet under when I'm over you.
Let's toast.
Pour one last drink to us.
Make mine one part tonic,
Two parts poison.
And be sure,
When the glass falls from my lips,
That my eyes, they meet yours,
And you grin.
[Chorus]
Because while seeing is believing,
Sometimes looks can be deceiving.
So when I tell you I'm through with you,
Don't be fooled.
I'll be six feet under when I'm over you.
Already ripped my heart
Out of my chest.
I watched you watch me bleed.
Just what do you have planned
For what is left?
Take whatever you need.
Hey, wait.
Before you walk out
For the last time,
Would you do me this favor?
I'm over you.
I'm over you.
I'm over you.
You.
The Tokyo Rose song "Katherine Please" is a haunting and intense plea from the singer to their lover, Katherine, as they are about to leave them for good. The song begins with the repeated call of "Hey, wait," as the singer begs Katherine to do them one final favor before she goes. This favor involves taking a "paring knife" and plunging it into the singer's side, making sure that they meet each other's eyes and she grins as she draws the blade out. The chorus, "Because while seeing is believing, Sometimes looks can be deceiving," suggests that the singer believes Katherine may try to deceive them in the end and that they will only truly be free from her when they are dead and buried six feet under.
The second verse takes a darker turn as the singer asks Katherine to pour them a final drink, making it "one part tonic, two parts poison." The chorus repeats, emphasizing the singer's mistrust and belief that Katherine's deceit will never end. The final lines of the song speak to the singer's acceptance of the end of the relationship, as they declare that they are finally "over" her.
Overall, the song creates a vivid and unsettling picture of a relationship gone wrong, where one person is so consumed by mistrust and hurt that they can only find peace in death. The repeated images of knife wounds, poison, and death paint a bleak picture of love turned to hatred, but the emotional intensity of the song is undeniable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, wait.
Please pause and listen to me before leaving.
Before you walk out
Before you leave me forever.
For the last time,
This is the last chance I have to speak to you.
Would you do me this favor?
Will you grant me this last wish?
And take, take this paring knife,
Take this knife from me.
And thrust it deep, so deep into my side.
Stab me deeply with the knife.
And be sure,
Please pay attention and make sure.
When you draw it from my skin,
When you take the knife out of my body.
That my eyes, they meet yours,
Make sure I'm looking at you while I die.
And you grin.
And you smile, showing you enjoyed killing me.
[Chorus]
Refrain
Because while seeing is believing,
What you see is not always the truth.
Sometimes looks can be deceiving.
Appearances can be misleading.
So when I tell you I'm through with you,
When I say I'm done with you.
Don't be fooled.
Don't be deceived.
I'll be six feet under when I'm over you.
I'll be dead before I stop loving you.
Let's toast.
Let's have a drink.
Pour one last drink to us.
This is our last drink together.
Make mine one part tonic,
I want my drink to have some tonic.
Two parts poison.
I want it to be mostly poison.
And be sure,
Please pay attention and make sure.
When the glass falls from my lips,
When I finish my drink and the glass falls.
That my eyes, they meet yours,
Make sure I'm looking at you while I die.
And you grin.
And you smile, showing you enjoyed killing me.
[Chorus]
Refrain
Already ripped my heart
You've already broken my heart.
Out of my chest.
You've taken away my love and happiness.
I watched you watch me bleed.
I saw you enjoy watching me suffer.
Just what do you have planned
What are you going to do next?
For what is left?
For the little that is left of me?
Take whatever you need.
Take everything you want from me.
Hey, wait.
Please pause and listen to me before leaving.
I'm over you.
I've moved on from you.
I'm over you.
I'm done with you.
I'm over you.
I'm finished with you.
You.
It's all because of you.
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