UnsraW were a metal band formed in 200… Read Full Bio ↴Japan (2006-2008) (2009-2011)
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.
Last Quarter
UnsraW Lyrics
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あぁ 口付けて奏でよう
mou nidoto karenai you ni
もう二度と枯れない様に
sabitsuku tsuki no utage
錆び付く月の宴
aa kuchizukete kanadeyou
mou nidoto karenai you ni
もう二度と枯れない様に
sabitsuku tsuki no utage
錆び付く月の宴
saa kuchizukete odorou
さぁ 口づけて踊ろう
subete yudanereba iisa
全て委ねれば良いさ
mukashi no you ni hohoemu kao wo misete...
昔のように微笑む顔を見せて・・・
The song Last Quarter by UnsraW is a melancholic track with a haunting melody that delves deep into the themes of love, loss, and the finality of certain experiences. The opening lines "aa kuchizukete kanadeyou/Mou nidoto karenai you ni" can be interpreted as a plea to kiss and play the music in order to create something everlasting, out of a fleeting moment. The next set of lyrics "sabitsuku tsuki no utage" suggests decay and decay and the dark, somber atmosphere of the song coupled with the image of a rusty moon sets the mood for the rest of the composition.
The chorus, "saa kuchizukete odorou/Subete yudanereba iisa" can be seen as a reflection of the intensity of emotions experienced during a bittersweet goodbye. The lyrics suggest that even when everything is given up and all is lost, there is still the power of the kiss and the dance, which can make everything else disappear, at least for a while. The final line "mukashi no you ni hohoemu kao wo misete..." is a poignant plea which translates to "smile like you used to back then". This reinforces the idea that the song is a lament of broken love and harks back to a time when everything was still whole.
Line by Line Meaning
aa kuchizukete kanadeyou
Ah, let's kiss and play music together
mou nidoto karenai you ni
So that everything will never wither again
sabitsuku tsuki no utage
A party under the rusty moon
saa kuchizukete odorou
Come on, let's kiss and dance
subete yudanereba iisa
It's okay to leave everything behind
mukashi no you ni hohoemu kao wo misete...
Show me the smiling face of the past...
Contributed by Claire T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
KHRIX ANYNA
" LAST QUARTER " #THEBE$T DARK SONG FROM THIS BAND !!! 💎✴
PonyMurder
Yuukis voice in this song is rly weird, but i like it! ;3
painandpyro
dood... the moment I heard his voice in this one, i was just like...whoa... haha it is probably one of the coolest and creepiest things I've ever heard lol
Mad Angel🪶 🏹(mgj)
what band has a vibe of good hell and awsome textures of sounds to their songs?????? would someone tell me?? ha ha I THINK NOT- UNSRAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THE BEST......