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.
The Truth
UVERworld Lyrics
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愛の危険な sympathy
始まった万物のクリエイティング
動き出した天性の司令塔
「あいつは変わった」って そんなもんだろうと
変われない底の管制塔
縛られた＋－ゼロの環境
Burning!
確かに不確かな物が 心刺し
美しさも全て枯らすんだろ?
目を伏せようとしても
I see you
Cry for 大した価値の見えぬ世界で
Cry for 味方だの敵だの興味ないね
Cry for 傷つかない為の予防線なんて
Cry for 容易くほどけばいいさ
誰も言えないような 目が覚めるような 言葉を聞かせたい
時に君の全てを壊すような 危険に満ちた言葉で
コックピット窮屈なフロアで Jacobite精神の覚醒
「あいつは変わった」って そんなもんだろうと
いつか居眠ってる間に 信頼した不確かたちが
善くしてくれるって思った
Burning!
ステレオからいつも聞こえる
求めないのに 無責任に人を励ますんだろ?
ロック パンク R&B HipHopも
I see you
Cry for 出来の悪い奴も良い奴も
Cry for 口裏を合わせたかのように
Cry for 歌の結末は結局ガンバレって
Cry for もう聞き飽きただろ?
誰もみんな言ってくれはしないような 言葉を聞かせよう
時に君の全てを壊すような 痛みに満ちた言葉で
No.5
神の呼吸に称して 五番目の数字に勝利を知れ
No.4
皇帝を示す数字 願う第四惑星への人類の移動
No.3
自由 平等 愛を示すトリコロール
全てをコントロールする トライアングルのポーズ
No.2
善と悪は二重奏
No.1
人々の誓い
Cry for 恵まれすぎたこの日本で
Cry for 幸だ不幸だとか言い合ったって
Cry for ぬるま湯から訴える思考だって
Cry for 個々にすりゃ大問題で
誰もみんな言ってくれはしないような 言葉を聞かせたい
死ぬ気で生きた君の昨日が 泡みたく消えるほどの
僕は君の全てを 壊すような 愛の危険な sympathy
The lyrics to UVERworld's song "the truth" convey a sense of danger, uncertainty and a desire to escape from societal norms. The first verse talks about the dangers of intense love that could potentially destroy everything. The lyrics then move on to describe the creation of the universe and the natural instinct to command and control. The line "あいつは変わった" suggests that society labels those who break away from the norm as "weird" or "different," and the lyrics question whether this is justified. The use of the term "縛られた＋－ゼロの環境" refers to the limited environment that people are trapped in, and how futile it is to try and measure one's worth within this environment.
The chorus "Cry for" suggests that people are crying out for something more meaningful in their lives. They cry for a world where there is no distinction between friend and foe, and where they can freely express their emotions. The lyrics mention that sometimes they want to use dangerous words to wake people up and make them realize the truth. The second verse talks about the feeling of being confined in a small space like a cockpit and how people are hesitant to trust those who are different. The lyrics then mention the various genres of music that people listen to, suggesting that despite cultural differences, there is a universal desire to be encouraged and uplifted. The ending of the song brings together various numerical references to suggest that people need to work together and break free from societal constraints to discover the truth and find meaning.
Line by Line Meaning
僕は君の全てを 壊すような
愛の危険な sympathy
The love that I have for you is dangerous and uncertain, with the potential to ruin everything between us.
始まった万物のクリエイティング
動き出した天性の司令塔
「あいつは変わった」って そんなもんだろうと
変われない底の管制塔
縛られた＋－ゼロの環境
値踏みしても意味ないじゃん
Burning!
The creation of all things has begun, and a natural command center has awoken. People might say that I've changed, but deep down, I'm still the same controlling tower. In a binary environment, where everything is either positive or negative, there's no point in trying to measure or evaluate it. All of this energy inside is burning.
確かに不確かな物が 心刺し
美しさも全て枯らすんだろ?
目を伏せようとしても
I see you
The feeling of uncertainty stabs at my heart. It's like even the most beautiful things are bound to wilt away. No matter how much I try to look away, I still see you.
Cry for 大した価値の見えぬ世界で
Cry for 味方だの敵だの興味ないね
Cry for 傷つかない為の予防線なんて
Cry for 容易くほどけばいいさ
People cry for what they see as a world that lacks significant value. They don't care about playing on anyone's side or picking fights. They believe it's better to dismantle the precautionary measures that shield them from getting hurt.
誰も言えないような 目が覚めるような 言葉を聞かせたい
時に君の全てを壊すような 危険に満ちた言葉で
I want to hear words that are profound and enlightening, words that nobody dares to speak of. Sometimes, I want to listen to words that are full of danger and that have the potential to destroy every part of you.
コックピット窮屈なフロアで Jacobite精神の覚醒
「あいつは変わった」って そんなもんだろうと
いつか居眠ってる間に 信頼した不確かたちが
善くしてくれるって思った
Burning!
Inside a cramped cockpit, the Jacobite spirit awakens. People might say that I've changed, but they don't understand. This constant trust I have in things that are uncertain might finally pay off and bring prosperity. All of this energy inside is burning.
ステレオからいつも聞こえる
求めないのに 無責任に人を励ますんだろ?
ロック パンク R&B HipHopも
I see you
I can always hear it coming from the stereo. Even though I never asked for it, the music lifts people's spirits irresponsibly. I see you, no matter if it's rock, punk, R&B, or hip hop.
Cry for 出来の悪い奴も良い奴も
Cry for 口裏を合わせたかのように
Cry for 歌の結末は結局ガンバレって
Cry for もう聞き飽きただろ?
People cry for both the good and bad kinds. Everyone can seem to agree on what to say. The outcome of every song always seems to be 'try your best,' but we're tired of hearing it.
Cry for 恵まれすぎたこの日本で
Cry for 幸だ不幸だとか言い合ったって
Cry for ぬるま湯から訴える思考だって
Cry for 個々にすりゃ大問題で
People cry about how Japan is too privileged. They go back and forth, talking about how happy or unhappy they are. They hold onto these lukewarm ideas that eventually become a major problem for each individual.
誰もみんな言ってくれはしないような 言葉を聞かせたい
時に君の全てを壊すような 痛みに満ちた言葉で
I want to listen to words that nobody will bring themselves to say. Sometimes, I want to hear words that are full of pain and have the potential to break every part of you.
No.5
神の呼吸に称して 五番目の数字に勝利を知れ
No.4
皇帝を示す数字 願う第四惑星への人類の移動
No.3
自由 平等 愛を示すトリコロール
全てをコントロールする トライアングルのポーズ
No.2
善と悪は二重奏
No.1
人々の誓い
Recognize that the fifth number is the symbol of the divine breath. Moving humankind towards the fourth planet where the Emperor reigns is the wish associated with the fourth number. A Tricolor symbolizes freedom, justice, and love, while the triangle commands control over everything. Good and evil coexist, and everyone has a pledge to keep.
死ぬ気で生きた君の昨日が 泡みたく消えるほどの
僕は君の全てを 壊すような 愛の危険な sympathy
Your yesterday, where you lived life with so much determination, is now disappearing quickly like foam. My love is filled with danger, and there's even a chance that I could destroy everything about you.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Takuya, Akira
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