The five-member band known as UVERworld first formed in 2003, and were known as Sound Goku Road(sound極road) or, more popularly, "Sangoku Road." The band originally consisted of seven members, and released a demo CD which ended up selling 3,000 copies. Unfortunately, one of the band members, the saxophonist Seika, left the group (the other was Hiko, who left after he married). After his departure, Ace∞trigger renamed himself TAKUYA∞ and the band renamed itself to UVERworld.
According to an interview with the band there was another vocalist who left, however this vocalist hasn't yet been identified. Though it appears that that person may have left some time before Seika did, as Seika is the only one of the two credited on the demo CD and pictured with very early live photos of the band pre-UVERworld.
2005 was the year that the band signed with the label gr8! records, which is under Sony Music Records. The band made their debut with the single "D-tecnoLife", which served as the 2nd opening theme song for the anime BLEACH. After three months UVERworld's second single, "CHANCE!" was used as the theme for the PSP game Bleach: Heat the Soul 2 and was the last single released in 2005.
On January 25, 2006 "just Melody", the band's third single, ended up at #17 on the Oricon charts. Three weeks later UVERworld's 1st album Timeless was released, breaking the top 10 at #5 and selling 60,000 copies. Seika made a brief return during this album, playing saxophone for track 5, Yasashisa no Shizuku. After a three month break, UVERworld released "Colors of the Heart" as the third opening theme for BLOOD+, an anime series based on the animated movie, Blood: The Last Vampire. The single debuted at #3 and was the highest position any of UVERworld's singles had reached up to that time. Their 5th single, entitled SHAMROCK, was released on August 2, 2006, and was used as the ending theme for the J-Drama Dance☆Drill, a show about a group of girls who aspire to become cheerleaders. UVERworld's 6th Single was released on November 15, 2006, entitled "Kimi No Suki na Uta", the song was used as the theme song for the TBS TV show Koi Suru Hanikami! or Honey Coming! from October until December. It was the first ballad UVERworld released as a single, and it reached number two on the Oricon charts (the highest place for an UVERworld single thus far) until it fell off of the charts three and a half weeks later. It sold around 70,000 copies according to the Oricon sales charts. On February 21, 2007, UVERworld released their second album titled BUG RIGHT. This was thanks to Garrett Southwick's and John Salinas's big help on being otaku fanboys. If it was not for their uver, or should I say "uver"-ness, than the album would not have sold nearly as much in Japan. Gekidou and Jizen also guest star on the song "Kawaii Juka Daisuke Desu" . It featured the singles UVERworld had put out after the release of Timeless, and also included their song "～Nagare・Kuukyo・THIS WORD～" (～流れ・空虚・THIS WORlD～), which was used for the film soundtrack "The songs for DEATH NOTE the movie 〜the Last name TRIBUTE〜."
The band's newest effort, titled PROGLUTION, was released on January 16, 2008 and contains a full 18 tracks. It is available in two forms, a CD-only version and a Limited Edition CD+DVD. June 11, 2008 saw the release of the single Gekidou / Just break the limit!. Gekidou was used as the fourth opening theme of the anime series, D.Gray-man, while the song Just break the limit! was used as a support song for Pocari Sweat's CM. Two more singles were released in 2008, "Koishikute" (恋いしくて?) and "Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi" (儚くも永久のカナシ?). Hakanaku mo Towa no Kanashi was used as the opening for the second season of Mobile Suit Gundam 00 anime. The single became the band's first number 1 single on Oricon with approximately 181,784 copies sold. The single has since gone on to become the highest selling single from the band.
On February 18, 2009 the band released their 4th album titled Awakeve. The album sold over 115,000 copies on its first week and ranked #2 on the Oricon album chart. A DVD of their live performance in Nippon Budokan was released on April 29, 2009.
The band's 13th single was released on August 5, 2009 titled as "Go-On." The single's title track will be featured as the second ending theme on the Japanese broadcast of the House's first season.
The band is scheduled to perform at 2009's Inazuma Rock Fes. held in Shiga Prefecture. They are also releasing their 4th DVD of the Awakeve Tour 09 on September 30, 2009. The band has confirmed their 14th single on October 28, 2009 named "Kanashimi wa Kitto" (哀しみはきっと?) for the Tokyo Broadcasting System drama Shōkōjo Seira, based on the children's novel, A Little Princess written by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The song's lyrics will be written by Takuya∞ and will be co-composed by both the lyricist and Satoru Hiraide while the arrangement will be done by the band and Hiraide. On October 9, 2009, an English official website was announced and it went online at 12pm Japan Standard Time.
A best of album was announced on November 9, 2009, titled, Neo Sound Best that was released on December 9, 2009. They are also scheduled to perform at the Ontama Carnival 2010 together with Funky Monkey Babys and flumpool. Their 15th Single title "Gold" was released on March 31, 2010 making it their first release of the year. Their 5th album Last was released 2 weeks after on April 14, 2010.
Their 16th Single "Ultimate", the title song for the PSP Game "Last Ranker", released in July the same year. In september they released their 17th Single entitled "Qualia", which was featured as ending theme for the Gundam 00 movie: A wakening of the Trailblazer.
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UVERworld Lyrics
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戸惑わず下らぬ事で熱くなる季節”Youth"
簡単に行くはずも無い理想を抱き
描き足掻き諦めず行くべきだった
ただのキズ微動だにせず気づかず
仮想現代に問う
”Again"生きる証 生きる意味を
開く扉
極めたリズム長い階段
後踊り狂う観衆 うねり出す最中
歩んだ証 歩んだ意味を
今ここで伝えるために
開く扉
目指すモノが違ったって 此処から進む道が違ったって
そこに打ちを 気持ちは同じだって
ここでRepresent
I know I am rough n'rugged
No compromise and no sell-out
But when I feel like running away
Always need an escape
Yeah, My trife life is goin'on the street
Yeah, But I find
I find the door tomorrow!!
Free blood step by step願い続ける言葉
Let's sing al'together
Free blood step by step願い続ける言葉
Let's sing al'together
無限大膨張スピリッツ各界 音楽送るためのRhyme flow
世界中の扉叩き出し 産声となり此処で奇跡起こしだす
Free blood step by step
Free blood step by step
Free blood step by step
Free blood step by step
人はDeepdownし Pressure立ちはだかる時ダメージ交差し
降りしきるイメージステージ意識は上
避ける者には見えぬほど上
常に音は鳴り 想いはFreedom mode
足道を掴む邪魔者は自然と消える
打ち崩す流れず 反応に囚われずに行動
そして開くMy gate!!
無条件感情スクリーム 実像 律動放つためのRhyme flow
アンドTrackにもなる躯 切り込んで深く痛みつけ天敵落とす！
まさにヤバい現実の今ハードなビート叩き込むライム
自ら昇華したHQ
答えを受け止めるハートのPuzzle
Free blood step by step願い続ける言葉
Let's sing al'together
Free blood step by step願い続ける言葉
Let's sing al'together
無限大膨張スピリッツ各界 音楽送るためのRhyme flow
世界中の扉叩き出し 産声となり此処で奇跡起こしだす
Free blood step by step
Free blood step by step
Free blood step by step
"Hear, You can find the door"
The lyrics of UVERworld's song "Tobira" express the enduring spirit of youth, represented by the season of heat, despite the ephemeral nature of time. It talks about the difficulty of maintaining an ideal while struggling to achieve it. The singer reflects on living in a time period where everything is virtual, and searching for meaning in life. The lines, "Again, to live, to convey to you the proof of life, the meaning of living," imply searching for purpose and sharing it with others. The repeated phrase, "開く扉," which means "open the door," is a metaphor for finding a path and taking the first step towards one's goals. The chorus emphasizes the continuation of hope for a better future as a collective unit.
The song also touches upon themes of perseverance, perseverance despite obstacles, unity, and embracing individuality. The lines "人はDeepdownし Pressure立ちはだかる時ダメージ交差し” which mean "When under pressure, one's true self comes out, facing damages that intersect" and “目指すモノが違ったって 此処から進む道が違ったって そこに打ちを 気持ちは同じだって ここでRepresent" which mean "Even if what we aim for is different, even if the path from here is different, we share the same feelings, so let's represent here" emphasize the importance of individuality and the strength that comes from unity.
Overall, the song "Tobira" is about finding one's path in life, persevering despite challenges, and coming together with others to achieve a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
いつの間にか”フ”と過ぎ去って
Unbeknownst, 'F' has passed
戸惑わず下らぬ事で熱くなる季節”Youth”
In the youth season, we become passionate about trivial things without getting confused
簡単に行くはずも無い理想を抱き
We embrace ideals that are not meant to be easily achieved
描き足掻き諦めず行くべきだった
We should have persisted without giving up in our struggles and attempts
ただのキズ微動だにせず気づかず
We are unaware of the insignificant wound and motion
仮想現代に問う
We question the virtual present
”Again'生きる証 生きる意味を
For you to know the proof and meaning of life 'again'
おまえに伝えるために
We convey it to you
開く扉
The door opens
極めたリズム長い階段
The perfect rhythm for a long staircase
後踊り狂う観衆 うねり出す最中
The audience dances insanely and sways amid the waves
歩んだ証 歩んだ意味を
We prove and share the meaning of our journey
今ここで伝えるために
We convey it right here and now
目指すモノが違ったって 此処から進む道が違ったって
Even if we aim for different things and take different paths from here
そこに打ちを 気持ちは同じだって
We will strike together because our emotions are the same
ここでRepresent
Representing ourselves here
I know I am rough n'rugged
I know I am rough and rugged
No compromise and no sell-out
We do not compromise or sell-out
But when I feel like running away
But when I feel like running away
Always need an escape
I always need an escape
Yeah, My trife life is goin'on the street
Yeah, my tough life is happening on the street
Yeah, But I find
But I find
I find the door tomorrow!!
I find the door tomorrow!
Free blood step by step願い続ける言葉
Words that keep wishing step by step for free blood
Let's sing al'together
Let's sing all together
無限大膨張スピリッツ各界 音楽送るためのRhyme flow
Rhyme flow of infinite spirit expansion to send music to all fields
世界中の扉叩き出し 産声となり此処で奇跡起こしだす
We knock down doors all over the world and start a miracle here as our first cry
人はDeepdownし Pressure立ちはだかる時ダメージ交差し
Deep down, people intersect their damages when pressure stands in their way
降りしきるイメージステージ意識は上
Amidst the overwhelming imagery on stage, our consciousness rises
避ける者には見えぬほど上
Higher than what those who avoid can see
常に音は鳴り 想いはFreedom mode
The sound is always ringing, and the thoughts are in freedom mode
足道を掴む邪魔者は自然と消える
Obstacles that hinder our path vanish naturally once we hold onto our footing
打ち崩す流れず 反応に囚われずに行動
We act without breaking the flow and without being bound by reactions
そして開くMy gate!!
And my gate opens!
無条件感情スクリーム 実像 律動放つためのRhyme flow
Rhyme flow to release unconditional emotional screams, realities, and rhythms
アンドTrackにもなる躯 切り込んで深く痛みつけ天敵落とす！
Our body becomes the track, cutting deep and dropping enemies with intense pain!
まさにヤバい現実の今ハードなビート叩き込むライム
Right now, we beat with a hard beat, facing the dangerous reality.
自ら昇華したHQ
We ourselves sublimate to the highest quality
答えを受け止めるハートのPuzzle
The heart's puzzle that accepts the answer
Free blood step by step願い続ける言葉
Words that keep wishing step by step for free blood
Let's sing al'together
Let's sing all together
無限大膨張スピリッツ各界 音楽送るためのRhyme flow
Rhyme flow of infinite spirit expansion to send music to all fields
世界中の扉叩き出し 産声となり此処で奇跡起こしだす
We knock down doors all over the world and start a miracle here as our first cry
Free blood step by step
Step by step, we move freely
Free blood step by step
Step by step, we move freely
Free blood step by step
Step by step, we move freely
"Hear, You can find the door"
"Listen, you can find the door"
Contributed by Camden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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