1) ZAQ (born March 16, 19… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) ZAQ (born March 16, 1988) is a female Japanese singer-songwriter signed to Lantis. ZAQ began to learn the piano at age three. During her college years, her idol was Minori Chihara, and it was during this time she decided to become a singer. However, she failed all her auditions. In junior high school, ZAQ's favorite bands were Mongol800 and Going Steady, two rock groups which she was addicted to. She is self-taught in composing and her works were characterized by a unique style which is unrestricted by music theory and musicology. She started writing songs for other artists in 2012, and made her solo debut with Lantis with the single "Sparkling Daydream" released on October 24, 2012; the title song is used as the opening theme to the 2012 anime series Chūnibyō Demo Koi ga Shitai!.
2) ZAQ (born February 8, 1996) is a Kazakh rapper, songwriter and a member of a Q-Pop band Ninety One. He has been rapping since the second grade of elementary school and attended various rap battles in Kazakh language. After becoming one of the winners of the "K-Top Idols" project in 2014 he joined a boy band Ninety One formed by JUZ Entertainment. The band enjoyed a wide success among the young audiences and became one of the most successful Kazakh bands in recent years. In 2020 ZAQ debuted his solo album Do Lot (the title references his real name Dulat). ZAQ is continuously working as both a member of Ninety One and as a solo artist.
モノクロームモンスター
ZAQ Lyrics
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街に出ても暇すぎて
自由って意外とつまらなかった
誰もしらない
ほんとの顔 隠して
季節ごとに色を変えてく
獲物に飢えてるモンスター
出会ってから変わらない
私を呼んだでしょ?
こうみえて雑食で凶暴よ
手に入れるまで抜かない牙
私(満月の夜)輝く
モノクロームモンスター
迷い込んだ仮想世界は
優しくて 心地よかった
12時(闇の中へと)まわったら
現実(ここ)から消えてしまう
君に恋をしているまま
過ぎていく30分
微睡むように
永遠ってなぁに?
そんなものないと知ってるけど
私には時間がないの
憧れてたって始まらない
叶わないと 欲しくなるよ
自分の尻尾 追うみたいな
君が呼んだ気がした
光る眩しい 画面の中に
伸ばし 君を求める爪
私(相対性の)うらはらな
モノクロームモンスター
興味が湧くと 試したくなる
聴かせてもっと 君の話
夢は(壊したくない)掴みとるまで
見続けたいの
君に恋をしているまま
過ぎていく30分
ずっと起きてたい
夢と現 イイこワルいこ
強がりと怖がり
白と黒の狭間
君もきっと 私と一緒
私(月の下で)吠えてる
モノクロームモンスター
電波通して 音に乗せるの
来週も君を待ってる
12時(闇の中へと)まわったら
現実(ここ)から消えてしまう
君に恋をしているまま
過ぎていく30分
微睡むように
These lyrics are from ZAQ's song "Monochrome Monster" which expresses feelings of boredom, dissatisfaction, and longing for something more exciting and fulfilling. The lyrics depict a sense of ennui and disillusionment with the idea of freedom, as the persona finds going out in the city boring and uninteresting. The persona feels a lack of purpose and hides their true self, constantly changing their appearance with the seasons like a hungry monster seeking its prey. However, despite this restlessness, there is a persistent dream that still lingers and calls out to the persona, causing their heart to ache.
The persona reveals that they may appear tame on the surface, but they are actually omnivorous and ferocious. They possess an unwavering determination and will not retract their fangs until they acquire what they desire. The reference to the "full moon night" symbolizes the persona's moment of radiance, shining brightly as the monochrome monster. They are driven by their own desires and ambitions, fully embracing their unique nature.
The lyrics further explore the theme of escapism through a virtual world. The persona discovers a virtual reality that is gentle and comforting, providing a respite from the harshness of reality. However, they are aware that this temporary escape will fade away as soon as twelve o'clock strikes, plunging them back into the real world. Despite this fleeting encounter, the persona remains in love with someone, as time passes by and moments slip away like a dream, leaving them in a state of gentle slumber.
The persona contemplates the concept of eternity, acknowledging that it may not exist. They understand that despite their yearning and longing, time is limited for them. They express the desire for their aspirations to become a reality, feeling the urge to chase after their own desires like pursuing their own tail. They believe that the person they long for has called out to them, shining brightly within the dazzling screen. They metaphorically extend their claws to reach out for this person, driven by the juxtaposition of their own existence and the concept of relativity.
The lyrics also reveal a curiosity that arises from their infatuation, as they yearn to hear more about the person's thoughts and stories. The persona expresses the desire to continuously observe and chase after their dreams until they can firmly grasp them, expressing a wish to protect and nurture their dreams. Despite the passage of time, the persona remains in love with this person, with each passing thirty minutes holding significance to them, as they wish to stay awake and immersed in their feelings. The lyrics contrast the world of dreams and reality, showing the interplay between strength and vulnerability, as well as the blurred line between the contrast of black and white. Ultimately, the persona believes that the person they long for is just like them, united in their journey of self-discovery and exploration.
In the end, the persona howls as a monochrome monster under the moonlight, emphasizing their unique and powerful nature. They communicate through the waves of sound, expressing their longing for the person. They proclaim that they will be waiting for the person in the coming week, even though they know that once twelve o'clock comes, they will disappear from the reality they share. Despite the passage of time, the persona remains in love with this person, having a desire to stay awake and fully immersed in their feelings, resembling a gentle slumber.
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Written by: ZAQ
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