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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.
Holy Sink
UnsraW Lyrics
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shuuen NO koe, kazaSHITA hata WA kuro KA shiro KA SORE DAKE GA kotae
tsuMIaGETA junkan deki REESU
uMI oTOSARERU musekinin NA mirai
kuCHIhaTERU gumon WO tou
kawakabuRI NO buta NI ima ichido tou
I'm praying...
Your Plague...
kaimetsu NO shita usuRA waraU kairaku WA uso
...haKIdaME NO naka KUSO DEMO KURAE NO
The song "Holy Sink" by UnsraW explores themes of salvation, mortality, and the nature of existence. The lyrics are highly metaphorical and require a careful analysis to fully understand their meaning. The opening verse talks about the voice of regeneration and the voice of annihilation, which are struggling against each other. The voice of annihilation is represented by the black and white flag that can only offer a limited answer to the questions of life and death. The next verse discusses the cycle of life and death and how it is relentless and unforgiving. It asks the listener to confront their mortality and accept responsibility for their actions.
The chorus expresses a sense of desperation and a need for redemption. The singer is praying for salvation and asking for forgiveness for their mistakes. They describe themselves as a plague, consumed by their own greed and desire. The verse that follows describes the corrupting influence of power and pleasure. Those who seek pleasure are consumed by it and lose themselves in the process. They mock the idea of salvation and revel in destruction.
Overall, "Holy Sink" presents a bleak view of the human condition. It suggests that we are constantly struggling against ourselves and that there is no escape from our own mortality. However, in the face of this bleakness, the song still offers a glimmer of hope. The need for redemption and salvation is a universal one and we can all find comfort in the knowledge that we are not alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
saisei NO koe, shuuen WO tsuGETEIKU koe ga uzumaITEYUKU
The voice of rebirth and the voice of destruction are buzzing and growing louder
shuuen NO koe, kazaSHITA hata WA kuro KA shiro KA SORE DAKE GA kotae
The answer to whether the flag raised by the voice of destruction is black or white is the only thing that matters
tsuMIaGETA junkan deki REESU
A chained relay race
uMI oTOSARERU musekinin NA mirai
A hopeless future that is drowned out
kuCHIhaTERU gumon WO tou
Asking questions with a closed mouth
kawakabuRI NO buta NI ima ichido tou
Asking the dried-up pig once more
I'm praying...
I'm praying
Your Plague...
Your Plague
dokusai TO gouyoku NI mamiRE oboRETEYUKU kusotachi
The filth that is drowning in poison and greed
kaimetsu NO shita usuRA waraU kairaku WA uso
The pleasure of laughing in the face of destruction is a lie
...haKIdaME NO naka KUSO DEMO KURAE NO
Eat the shit inside the vomit
Contributed by Jack D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Malted Bastard
One of their best brutal songs, i can almost do a bass cover of this... in super slowmotion XD i'm not even half as good as Jun is x'D
AlterFeind
Po prostu cudne! *_* Ciężko znaleźc tak dobry wokal live ^_^
818KLOWNER
I need more of this band. For the reason being that I am unhealthy obssessed with SLIPKNOT KORN SEO TAIJI DIR EN GREY DOPE MUSHROOMHEAD!!!!!!
TheWickedBeast
@magma3000 Ever since Jin and the other dude(I seriously forget his name) the style of UnsraW has changed. They hardly wear their awesome outfits, masks, and makeup like this anymore x.x We miss Jun!
ihavenoideaidunno
Welcome : )