UNCHAIN was formed in Kyoto, Japan in 1996 by Tanigawa (vo>), Tani (ba), … Read Full Bio ↴UNCHAIN was formed in Kyoto, Japan in 1996 by Tanigawa (vo>), Tani (ba), and Yoshida (dr), who were classmates in junior high school. Later, Sato (gt) who was their junior, joined the band. As high school students, they did cover songs of various bands like: The Blue Hearts, LUNA SEA, L'Arc~en~Ciel, They even did covers of all Hi-Standard's songs before they began to compose their original songs. A few years later they moved into Osaka and began playing live gigs there.

Taking influence from jazz, blues, fusion, soul, funk, rock, pop to groove, with a high pitched back up singer and a milder one for a frontman it really helps the band with vocals, as does the great work they do on the songs instrumentals. They released their first mini album "the space of the sense" in 2005 and the second one "THE MUSIC HUMANIZED IS HERE" in 2006. They released their First full major album "Rapture" on march 19 of 2008 and have continued to produce and cover a steady flow of albums and songs since then.

In 2007 they went major (under AVEX) and released some singles and full albums. In 2011 they decided to quit from AVEX and started their own label "STYLE_MISSILE". In the end of 2014 they went back to major (under Nippon Crown).

MEMBERS
Tanigawa Masanori (vo>)
Tani Hiroaki (ba&cho)
Yoshida Shogo (dr)

FORMER MEMBERS
Masafumi Sato {gt&cho) [departed from UNCHAIN on 2020/6/18]

DISCOGRAPHY
2005/6/8 [mini album] – The Space Of The Sense
2006/7/5 [mini album] – THE MUSIC HUMANIZED IS HERE
2007/1/31 [mini album] – Departure
2007/8/8 [mini album] – Rejoice
2008/3/19 [1st full album] – Rapture
2008/11/5 [single] – Across The Sky
2008/12/10 [single] – Stillness In The Wind
2009/1/7 [single] – Brighter Days
2009/1/28 [2nd full album] – Music is the key
2009/10/14 [single] – Gravity
2010/1/20 [mini album] - The World Is yours
2010/1/20 [compilation of indies scene] – The Early Years
2010/7/7 [3rd full album] – Hello, Young Souls!!
2011/4/13 [best album] – CONCEPT BEST & LIVE DVD -Rock Flavour-
2011/4/13 [best album] – CONCEPT BEST & LIVE DVD -Soul Flavour-
2011/6/29 [4th full album] – SUNDOGS
2012/4/25 [5th full album] – Eat The Moon
2013/2/6 [cover album] – Love & Groove Delivery
2013/6/5 [6th full album] – Orange
2013/11/23 [live DVD] – Orange Road FILMS 2013/7/12 (live only release)
2014/2/26 [cover album] – Love & Groove Delivery Vol.2
2014/2/26 [compilation/repackage album] – the SUN and the MOON
2014/7/30 [7th full album] – N.E.W.S.
2014/11/16 [7inch/vinyl] – Spin My Head (c/w Easy Come, Easy Go)
2015/2/1 [7inch/vinyl] – Love & Groove Vinyls
2015/2/27 [cover album] – Love & Groove Delivery Vol.3
2015/6/17 [remake best album] – 10fold
2016/3/2 [8th full album] - With Time
2016/10/19 [20th anniversary/collaboration album] - 20th Sessions
2017/6/07 [9th full album] - From Zero to "F"
2017/11/1 [acoustic remake of past hits] - Get Acoustic Soul
2018/9/26 [10th full album] - Libyan Glass
2021/3/31 [11th full album] - Animal Effect
2022/1/19 [cover album] - Timeless Communications
2023/5/9 [single] - Dan Dan Dance!!!
2023/5/9 [single] - Back In The Black

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UNCHAIN Lyrics

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People, looking down upon the others
People, should be respecting one another
People, are always shining bright and free,
they are my light

Joyful, open your eyes and find a new day
Painful, forget the ones who like to spread hate
Mindful, been thinking of your body tonight,

light up my life

We must keep on watering the flowers
So as not to dry the possibilities
We must keep on fighting for the power
Hope is what we need to keep the fire burning

Time of my life, may never come again
So I need you right here next to me
Until the end of my life, I can not see the past
Right or wrong I keep on movin on, till I kiss
The rays of a rising sun

Get ready, over your head, there is no limit,
lay a kiss upon your face

You're not alone girl
You're just a dreamer

You did it alone girl
You showed me the way, yeah, yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Show Me Your Height" by the Japanese rock band UNCHAIN has a message of unity and respect. The first verse talks about how people should not look down upon others and should instead show respect. The chorus emphasizes how people can be shining lights in each other's lives and that we need to focus on positivity and hope. In the second verse, the song talks about how we should keep fighting for what we believe in and not let negative people bring us down.

The bridge talks about the importance of cherishing the present and being with the people we love. It also references the idea that hope is what keeps us moving forward. Finally, the song ends with the lines "You're not alone girl / You're just a dreamer / You did it alone girl / You showed me the way, yeah, yeah," showing that the power of one person's actions can inspire others and bring us together.

Overall, "Show Me Your Height" is an uplifting song that encourages us to be kind, respectful, and hopeful. It speaks to the idea that we are all connected and that our actions can have a positive impact on those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

People, looking down upon the others
People often judge and criticize others, considering themselves superior

People, should be respecting one another
People should treat each other with respect and kindness instead of being judgmental

People, are always shining bright and free, they are my light
People have a unique light within them, and their positivity and freedom inspire the singer

Joyful, open your eyes and find a new day
Happiness comes from embracing the present, opening oneself up to new experiences and a fresh perspective

Painful, forget the ones who like to spread hate
Those who spread negativity and hate should be disregarded, and their words should not be internalized

Mindful, been thinking of your body tonight, light up my life
Taking care of oneself, both physically and mentally, is important and brings joy to those who care about the person

We must keep on watering the flowers So as not to dry the possibilities
Just like plants need water to grow, we need to nurture our potential and opportunities to not let them wither away

We must keep on fighting for the power Hope is what we need to keep the fire burning
Persistence and determination are crucial for achieving our goals, and hope fuels the fire that motivates us to keep going

Time of my life, may never come again So I need you right here next to me Until the end of my life, I can not see the past Right or wrong I keep on movin on, till I kiss The rays of a rising sun
Life is short and time is fleeting, so the artist cherishes their time with loved ones, looks towards the future, and accepts the mistakes they may have made in the past

Get ready, over your head, there is no limit, lay a kiss upon your face
Opportunities abound, so get prepared and strive for success without limits, celebrating moments of joy along the way

You're not alone girl You're just a dreamer
Despite feeling isolated, the singer reminds someone that they are not alone, and they should continue reaching for the stars

You did it alone girl You showed me the way, yeah, yeah
The person being addressed accomplished something remarkable all on their own and served as an example of inspiration

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: tanigawa masanori / Jeff Galland

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