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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.

REW
UnsraW Lyrics

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Ganjigarameno Kiraino naka
Sanjini michita zaishouwo toe
Nanji sabakino jujini kaketa
Yuganda aini yumewo mita

Gangigarameno kairakuno naka
Kyozouno umide awaremi motome
Nanji sabakino jujini kaketa

Itamini michita Utawo ima

Kusatta sakanano mewoshita bokuwa
Gesuini oboreta nezumino youni
Kusatta sakanano mewoshita kimiwa
Gesuini oboreta nezumito odoru

Crying...& Suicide... & REBORN...
Crime...& Addiction...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to UnsraW's song REW express deep emotions of pain, longing, and self-destruction. The opening lines, "Ganjigarameno Kiraino naka, Sanjini michita zaishouwo toe" imply a sense of inner turmoil and self-disgust. The singer is confessing a secret, something shameful that they have hidden from others. The next line, "Nanji sabakino jujini kaketa, Yuganda aini yumewo mita" suggests that the singer has taken some kind of action to numb their pain, perhaps through addiction or self-harm, but this has only resulted in twisted and distorted dreams.

The following verse continues with similar themes, as the singer describes being trapped in their own suffering: "Gangigarameno kairakuno naka, Kyozouno umide awaremi motome, Nanji sabakino jujini kaketa, Itamini michita Utawo ima." Here, the singer is seeking solace in the depths of their despair, looking for a way to escape their pain. But despite their attempts to find comfort, the songs they sing are full of pain and agony.

The final lines of the song, "Crying...& Suicide... & REBORN... Crime...& Addiction..." show a progression of emotions, from depression and self-hatred to thoughts of suicide and finally, a sense of rebirth or renewal. The singer acknowledges the darkness within themselves, but also expresses a desire to break free from it and start anew.

Line by Line Meaning

Ganjigarameno Kiraino naka
Amidst the shining glare, lies a deep darkness

Sanjini michita zaishouwo toe
Speak of the accumulated feelings of regret

Nanji sabakino jujini kaketa
Trapped in the web of fate

Yuganda aini yumewo mita
Dreamt of a distorted love

Gangigarameno kairakuno naka
Amidst fleeting pleasures, lies a deep sadness

Kyozouno umide awaremi motome
Seeking pity through grand illusions

Nanji sabakino jujini kaketa
Trapped in the web of fate

Itamini michita Utawo ima
Sing a song filled with pain now

Kusatta sakanano mewoshita bokuwa
I, who tainted the bloom of youth

Gesuini oboreta nezumino youni
Like a rat drowning in sewage

Kusatta sakanano mewoshita kimiwa
You, who tainted the bloom of youth