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.
world LOST world
UVERworld Lyrics
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そう思えばもっと言葉を大切にできた
何をどうしたってこんな日がいつか訪れたのに
Wow wow (yeah yeah)
You don't care 絡まって遠くに感じた簡単な結末で
指をくわえてた自分に烙印を押した
欲で皮が突っ張ったまま 探すものが何なのか
そう 揺りかごから墓場までだって 大した時間は無いから
これがキミと最後の夜かもしれない
そう思っただけで この一瞬が愛しい
身も世も無い哀しみが来るのは決まってんだから
今伝えなきゃ wow
一途な想いで 涙を流したり
人である以上の心の醜さも
全てを持ち 受け入れる君は素敵だよ
You don't care 絡まって遠くに感じた簡単な結末で
指をくわえてた自分に烙印を押した
愛想もこそも尽き果てる前に 赤の他人のだって
余勢を駆ってでも 走るべきだった
もう二度とあんな轍は踏まないよ もう君は戻らないけど
あれが君と最後の夜と知っていたなら
もっと心を開いて ぶつかれば良かった
賽は投げられたら 戻れやしないことも気づいてたのに wow
無くした未来は 僕が見つけるよ
約束した未来へ 有終の美を飾るよ
全てを壊し 全てを創る始まりなんだよ
Beat out I came back with pain
Came back Beat out
I came back
Here he comes On the bass!
I don't wanna lost my spark
Get up! Get up! Get up!
Climb! Stand up!
Get up! Get up! Get up!
Climb! Stand up! Wow wow
I don't wanna lose my spark
Get up! Get up! Get up!
Climb! Stand up!
Get up! Get up! Get up!
Climb! Stand up! Wow wow
Oh I don't wanna give it away
「これが最後の言葉になるだろう」
そう思えばもっと言葉を大切にできた
きっと何をどうしたって 身も世も無い哀しみは来てしまうんだ wow
一途な想いで 涙を流したり
人である以上の心の酷さも
全てを持ち 受け入れる君は素敵だよ
Wow wow (yeah yeah)
Wow wow (yeah yeah)
The lyrics of UVERworld's song "world LOST world" revolves around the idea of losing something valuable, whether it is a person, a relationship, or a bright future. The singer regrets not cherishing words enough and being caught up in his desires, leading to a simple, painful conclusion that he saw coming from afar. He acknowledges the transience of life, from cradle to grave, and the inevitability of heartbreak and pain. However, he also celebrates the beauty of the moment, the sincerity of love, and the resilience of the human spirit.
With the recurring phrase "Get up! Climb! Stand up!" in the chorus, the song encourages the listener to keep going, to fight for what matters, and to never lose their spark, their passion, their hope. The song acknowledges the fragility of life and emotions, the messiness of human relationships, and the inevitability of loss and pain, but it also inspires the listener to embrace life to the fullest, to be honest, to be vulnerable, and to keep moving forward.
Overall, "world LOST world" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the complexity of human experience and the importance of resilience, hope, and love.
Line by Line Meaning
これが最後の言葉になるだろう
If I knew these were the last words, I would have valued them more.
そう思えばもっと言葉を大切にできた
Realizing the fragility of life, one would have taken one's words more seriously.
何をどうしたってこんな日がいつか訪れたのに
Despite our best efforts, we knew that someday we'd face such days.
Wow wow (yeah yeah)
A musical expression of intensity and excitement.
You don't care 絡まって遠くに感じた簡単な結末で
An experience of detachment from an outcome that seemed inevitable and frustratingly simple.
指をくわえてた自分に烙印を押した
Feeling regretful for having kept quiet when one should have spoken up.
欲で皮が突っ張ったまま 探すものが何なのか
An inner tension arising from unfulfilled desire and ambiguity about one's purpose.
それも分からないから 夜も日も明けない
A state of confusion and distress that makes it impossible for one to move forward in life.
そう 揺りかごから墓場までだって 大した時間は無いから
With a realization that life is short, we should cherish every moment from cradle to grave.
これがキミと最後の夜かもしれない
Acknowledging that this could be the last night spent with a loved one.
そう思っただけで この一瞬が愛しい
In realizing the fleeting nature of such moments, they become all the more precious and endearing.
身も世も無い哀しみが来るのは決まってんだから
Given the inevitability of profound sadness, one should express their feelings now.
今伝えなきゃ wow
An urgent call to action to convey one's feelings, in case they miss the chance.
一途な想いで 涙を流したり
Expressing one's feelings with sincerity and purity of heart.
人である以上の心の醜さも
Despite one's flaws and the ugliness of their heart, they should be accepted completely.
全てを持ち 受け入れる君は素敵だよ
It's beautiful to accept everything and everyone without judgment.
愛想もこそも尽き果てる前に 赤の他人のだって
Before we exhaust all our goodwill and charm, we should build relationships even with strangers.
余勢を駆ってでも 走るべきだった
Striving to keep pushing forward, even with a lot of effort needed to do so.
もう二度とあんな轍は踏まないよ
One won't make the same mistakes in the future.
もう君は戻らないけど
Even though one's loved one won't return, one wants to remember them always.
あれが君と最後の夜と知っていたなら
Regretful realization that the night they spent with a loved one was their last.
もっと心を開いて ぶつかれば良かった
One wishes they had opened up more and embraced the love that was shared.
賽は投げられたら 戻れやしないことも気づいてたのに wow
Despite knowing that when a decision is made, there's no going back, we still regret our choices.
無くした未来は 僕が見つけるよ
With a sense of determination, one will find the future they lost.
約束した未来へ 有終の美を飾るよ
Working towards keeping the promises made and achieving a beautiful conclusion to life.
全てを壊し 全てを創る始まりなんだよ
Breaking down everything old and obsolete to create something new and better marks the beginning of a journey.
Beat out I came back with pain
A musical interlude with an emotional expression of overcoming pain and difficulty.
Came back Beat out
A repeated musical phrase with a sense of overcoming and succeeding against adversity.
Here he comes On the bass!
A musical expression to indicate the arrival of an important event or person, in this case, the bass.
I don't wanna lost my spark
An emotional plea to never lose one's passion or zeal for life.
Get up! Get up! Get up!
A repeated musical phrase calling for action and rising up.
Climb! Stand up!
Implying the need to rise to one's feet and move forward, despite setbacks.
Oh I don't wanna give it away
A desire to keep a hold of life's precious moments and experiences.
Wow wow (yeah yeah)
An expression of enthusiasm and excitement.
Wow wow (yeah yeah)
A repeated musical phrase to convey a mood of intensity and excitement.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Takuya, Akira
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