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UnsraW were a metal band formed in 2006 by 勇企 (Yuuki) and 匠 (Shou). They were soon joined by 准 (Jun), 哲 (Tetsu), and 礼 (Rai, formerly 刹戯 [Setsuki] of ＪＯＫＥＲ). Their first seven lives were all secret shows with their first live being on July 6 at Takadanobaba AREA. On August 23, UnsraW held their first one-man, titled Gate of Death, which was a free live to commemorate their formation. Shortly after on August 30, they released their first maxi-single, -9-, limited to 1,000 copies, which sold out in less than a couple weeks.

After several live shows and in-store events, UnsraW released their second maxi-single "Gate of Death on October 25, which was limited to 1,000 copies also, and sold out in pre-sale. On December 20, they released their first mini-album entitled Spiral Circle consisting of the songs included in their earlier maxi-singles along with an introduction track. Spiral Circle came in two types, each with a different PV as well as a different live clip. It sold out in pre-sale just as Gate of Death. It was also re-released with three additional songs as Spiral Circle 〜Complete〜, making this their first full-length album. A lot of the songs included on these releases were new versions of CoЯe The Child songs.

In 2007 UnsraW released three mini-albums: Calling, ABEL, and KEIN. Due to the popularity of ABEL and KEIN, they sold out and a second-pressing consisting of both albums combined, as ABEL/KEIN, was released with a bonus track, Eve.

In spring 2008, Yuuki became ill with pneumonia, starting a band hiatus. He overcame his illness and the band continued activities in 2009, kicking it off with two lives at Takadanobaba AREA on August 22 and 23. By late September, they also released a new single, REBORN.

On January 13, 2010, it was announced that Rai would be leaving UnsraW on February 27 after their European tour which included stops in the Netherlands, Sweden, France, and Germany. On that day, they announced their two new members, 円 (Madoka) and 迅 (Jin). Jin was previously their support bassist during the European tour after the departure of Jun. They held a one-man live on April 19, 2010 called TRACE OF GUILT in the Takadanobaba AREA. On March 3, 2011, UnsraW announced their disbandment following the departure of Yuuki. The band played their remaining scheduled shows thereafter.

Enshoku no Yume
UnsraW Lyrics

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daiteita　hai no yume
koboreochiteku　haru to shiri
kagi wo kaketa "omoi" sae
kieteita

kirikizamu oto kasanete wa
asa mo urami tsudzuketa
mado ni mou shinda kotori wo　kazarou

fushoku suru hada
modosenai hari wo tada mitsume
sakebu koe wa hitotsu mada tsuiraku shi chiru bakari

iroaseteyuku　tsuioku no naka de...

naiteita　hai no uta
todokanai mama　haru to shinu
kagi wo kaketa "omoi" wo　ima...

osanaki koro ni egaita yume wa yagate yume no naka de yume no mama kiesari
osanaki koro ni egaita yume ga yagate yume no naka de yume ni nari kiesari

kawarenai　oroka sa mo sou　aru imi wa nai
saa ima sugu ROOPU wo makitsuke　ishiki wo setsudan
4.3.2.1.
doushitara　doushitara hae no muragaru kimi no moto e yukeru darou
sagashite mo　sagashite mo　kotae nado nai　uzumaki　dorosatsu　jigoku wo
tatta hitori　arukitsudzuke noboru hi ni mo kidzukanu hodo
kusari ochiteku　hana to chiri
asu ni haseta "omoi" wo...
daiteita　hai no yume
koboreochiteku　haru wo shiri

kagi wo kaketa "omoi" ga
naki nagara...

Overall Meaning

The song "Enshoku no Yume" by the band UnsraW is about a dream of desolation and the agony that comes with it. The lyrics depict a feeling of being trapped and unable to escape from the pain and misery that surrounds the singer. The lines "daiteita hai no yume, koboreochiteku haru to shiri" (I held onto a dream of ash, knowing that spring was spilling over) suggest that the singer is holding on to a dream that is slowly fading away. The reference to spring symbolizes a time of renewal and hope, but the dream seems to be slipping away, leaving only ash in its wake.

Further, the lyrics talk about a key that was broken, and with it, the emotions that were attached to it disappeared. The line "kagi wo kaketa 'omoi' sae kieteita" (even the emotions attached to a key that was broken disappeared) suggests that the singer's emotional attachment to something or someone is no longer present. The chorus talks about a song of ash that cannot be conveyed to the spring, and a dream of youth that disappeared in a dream. The essence of the song is that of desolation, loss and pain.

Line by Line Meaning

daiteita　hai no yume
I held onto dreams of ashes

koboreochiteku　haru to shiri
Knowing that they would crumble away like spring

kagi wo kaketa "omoi" sae
Even the "feelings" I locked away,

kieteita
Have vanished

kirikizamu oto kasanete wa
The sound of my blade cutting through stacked up (dead) bodies

asa mo urami tsudzuketa
Filled me with resentment even as the morning arrived

mado ni mou shinda kotori wo　kazarou
Decorating the window with the already dead bird

fushoku suru hada
My obscene skin

modosenai hari wo tada mitsume
I can only stare at the inescapable needle

sakebu koe wa hitotsu mada tsuiraku shi chiru bakari
My shouting voice only fades away more and more

iroaseteyuku　tsuioku no naka de...
In the fading memories...

naiteita　hai no uta
I was singing a song of tears for the ashes

todokanai mama　haru to shinu
Knowing it will never reach anyone and die in the spring

kagi wo kaketa "omoi" wo　ima...
Now, the "feelings" I locked away...

osanaki koro ni egaita yume wa yagate yume no　naka de yume no mama kiesari
The dreams I painted as a child have eventually disappeared into the dream world

osanaki koro ni egaita yume ga yagate yume no　naka de yume ni nari kiesari
The dreams I painted as a child have eventually turned into dreams and vanished

kawarenai　oroka sa mo sou　aru imi wa nai
This foolishness that cannot change has no meaning

saa ima sugu ROOPU wo makitsuke　ishiki wo setsudan
Now, immediately wrap up the loop and decide your consciousness

4.3.2.1.
4.3.2.1.

doushitara　doushitara hae no muragaru kimi no moto e yukeru darou
I wonder, I wonder, can I make my way to you, surrounded by a swarm of flies?

sagashite mo　sagashite mo　kotae nado nai　uzumaki　dorosatsu　jigoku wo
Even if I search and search, there's no answer, just a whirlpool of poison leading to hell

tatta hitori　arukitsudzuke noboru hi ni mo kidzukanu hodo
Alone, even in the scorching sun I kept on walking, almost not noticing

kusari ochiteku　hana to chiri
Chains fall, flowers scatter

asu ni haseta "omoi" wo...
The "feelings" I pinned on tomorrow...

daiteita　hai no yume
I held onto dreams of ashes

koboreochiteku　haru wo shiri
Knowing that they would crumble away like spring

kagi wo kaketa "omoi" ga
The "feelings" I locked away

naki nagara...
As I cry...

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