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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Are you ready for dancing?
Express
Mind
Scream
Dive
You can't fly?
Come on!
Round
Let it go
打てよ ゴング
黙々と進み出すフロアへ
一滴の人生も
薄めて生きるつもりは無い
暴走する不満の行き場は live へ
Go そこの成れの果てまで
衝撃的265秒間
その身に起こる意識高揚に
身を任せ
現実とは決別に踏み込む
覚悟出来たなら
それなら行こう
思い知らされる楽園に
Ladies and gentlemen
Are you ready for dancing?
Express
Mind
Scream
Dive
You can't fly?
Come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Round
Let it go
打てよ ゴング
紛れも無く動き出したステージ
一滴の人生は
事なきなんて求めちゃいない
天国なんて誰もが口にしても
見た者はいない
それなら創ろう
俺達だけのその楽園を
Come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow wow wow
いつだって世界の中心は
今立つその場所
その世界の広さを決めるのは
お前自身 yeah ohh
道に迷えば始まる冒険
行こう 起きても覚めぬ夢の中へ
Ladies and gentlemen
Are you ready for dancing?
Express
Mind
Scream
Dive
Ladies and gentlemen
Are you ready for dancing?
Express
Mind
Scream
Dive
You can't fly?
Come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Wow come on!
Victoria go for it
Round
いつだって世界の中心は
今立つその場所
その世界の広さを決めるのは
お前自身 yeah ohh
道に迷えば始まる冒険
行こう 起きても覚めぬ夢の中へ
The song "IMPACT" by UVERworld is an energetic, upbeat anthem that encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and embrace life to the fullest. The lyrics are a call to action, urging the audience to dance, express themselves, and let their minds and emotions run free. The song begins with a series of commands, including "scream" and "dive," which are meant to galvanize the listener and get them excited about what's to come.
The chorus of the song features the repeating phrase "Victoria go for it," which serves as a rallying cry for the listener to take action and pursue their dreams. The song speaks to the idea that everyone has the power to shape their own destiny, and that the world is what we make of it. The lyrics suggest that we should embrace the unknown and take risks, even if it means stepping outside of our comfort zones.
Overall, "IMPACT" is a song that celebrates life, energy, and passion. It encourages listeners to let loose and embrace their inner selves, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with living life on our own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies and gentlemen
Addressing the audience, the singer invites them to listen to his music.
Are you ready for dancing?
Asking the audience if they are prepared to dance happily and with high energy.
Express
To express emotions that have been bottled up inside and finally come to the surface.
Mind
To have a positive attitude and intellect which directs one's thoughts and ensures success.
Scream
To express oneself in the loudest and most confident way to release one's energy.
Dive
To jump headfirst into something without fear, often used to encourage the listener to take a risk.
You can't fly?
This line is used to encourage someone who may feel uncertain or afraid to try something new, suggesting that they may have hidden abilities.
Come on!
An exhortation to push oneself harder and not give up when faced with challenges.
Victoria go for it
The name Victoria is used to represent a symbol of strength, and this line encourages the listener to apply that strength to succeed in their goals.
Round
Refers to finishing a circle, which is often used to symbolize rebuilding one's life or overcoming a hardship
Let it go
To let go of past failures or mistakes and move on to something new without baggage.
打てよ ゴング
Literally means 'hit the gong,' which represents the start of something important or challenging.
黙々と進み出すフロアへ
To move forward silently towards the floor, representing starting something new with determination and commitment.
一滴の人生も 薄めて生きるつもりは無い
The singer intends to live life fully and without regrets, just as a single drop in the ocean can spread widely and widely.
暴走する不満の行き場は live へ
To release any pent-up frustrations from one's life, they should attend a live music event and release their emotions through the performance.
Go そこの成れの果てまで 衝撃的265秒間
This line encourages the listener to push themselves and give their all for 265 seconds, which is a metaphor for a short but intense moment in life.
その身に起こる意識高揚に 身を任せ
To surrender oneself to the uplifting feeling and sense of purpose that arises during an intense experience or performance.
現実とは決別に踏み込む
To step forward and abandon reality that limits oneself or distracts oneself from their goals.
覚悟出来たなら それなら行こう
If one feels prepared and determined enough, they should take action and take risks to achieve their goals.
思い知らされる楽園に
Refers to a paradise-like place of enlightenment reached through intense experience or hardship.
打てよ ゴング
Literally means 'hit the gong', which represents the start of something important or challenging.
紛れも無く動き出したステージ
The stage has begun to move without confusion, indicating that the performance is in full swing.
一滴の人生は 事なきなんて求めちゃいない
Life is full of risks and challenges, and to live it to the fullest, one shouldn't seek a life without trouble or mistakes.
天国なんて誰もが口にしても 見た者はいない
Although many people talk about it, no one has seen the real thing; therefore, it is up to you to create the happiness that we desire in life.
それなら創ろう 俺達だけのその楽園を
If it doesn't exist, let's create our paradise or happiness in life where we can live in that state of bliss.
いつだって世界の中心は 今立つその場所
The current moment, the current situation is the focus of the world, the most important thing that should be attended to.
その世界の広さを決めるのは お前自身 yeah ohh
The size of your world is dependent on your perspective and your willingness to experience things outside of your comfort zone.
道に迷えば始まる冒険 行こう 起きても覚めぬ夢の中へ
If one feels lost or directionless, a new venture lies ahead, taking risks allows one to achieve lifelong dreams and prevents complacency in life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Takuya Shimizu
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mila González
Dios que esto es hermoso. Primera vez que los escucho y quedé impactada. Gracias Rock in Japan por mostrarme a esta perfecta banda😍
Entro a mi top 5 con The Oral Cigarettes, One ok Rock y Hello Sleepwalkers
sakura forland
jeje si tienes razon es muy buena la cancion creo,que me empesaron a gustar las canciones de esta banda.
Emilio Angeles
Camila González core pride es la mejor en mi opinion
Piron Beng
Been waiting for UVERworld to go on YouTube officially! Please bring some more MVs and PVs, I'm DYING to see them :D
yhama009
Oh yea yea
Ailee Estefania Saavedra
Me muero no puedo creerlo!!:) soy tan feliz los amo.... saludos desde México...por fin ya era hora que pudieramos presenciarlos sin problema alguno. LOS AMO!! Mi banda favorita!! Y siempre la primera <3
Génesis Parrot
Estos chicos son únicos. Sigo diciendo que amo los efectos de luces en sus shows
Yarenka Radke
hacía mucho tiempo que no escuchaba una canción que me hiciera querer cantarla. Gracias por la buena música UVERworld!😍♥♡
f praderago
the LIVE version of this song completely blown me away!!! so amazing, moreover when they sang at Kyocera dome
fiorella padilla quinton
UVERworld los mejores siempre