Zwei means "two" in German and, of course, the band consists of two members… Read Full Bio ↴Zwei means "two" in German and, of course, the band consists of two members: Ayumu (vocals) and Megu (bass).

They are produced by British producer Nick Wood, and you can hear their European influences. Their music is described as a mix between J-pop and UK rock.

Zwei officially started in June 2003, but the two women actually met during the spring of 2002. They met at a live show, and Megu (of Pineal) asked Ayumu (of Cherry Feel) to become the vocalist of the band she wanted to create. One year later, it became official when they were signed to the record label VAP.

It took over a year before their first release. In May 2004, they released their first maxi-single entitled "Movie Star." A few months later, in July, they released their second maxi-single, "Watashigai no Uta", and it didn't take long for their first album to be released. "Pretty Queen" was released on October 14. Containing eleven songs, it was an impressive first album for the band, featuring versatile styles from upbeat pop/rock songs to slow ballads.

After a brief period of silence, the band released their third single, called "Hikari" on March 23, 2005. Commemorating the release, the band set off on the "Zwei Live Tour 2005 ~Feel The Light~" tour in April, playing in live houses throughout Japan. In July they kept the pace with their next single, "Dragon", followed by the "FAKE FACE" single in November, and ended the year with their second full album on December 21 entitled "Z (Zeta)".

In 2006, they released their first DVD in February: "Zwei in the Box". The DVD consisted of two discs, one containing five PVs and the other containing bonus live footage that included TV spots. In spring of that year, the two began shooting the PV for the song "Denny" from their new album. The PV was quite controversial with imagery of graphic bondage between the two women that the PV has two versions: one that is severely edited and the uncensored version that was obtainable only on their official website.

Later that fall, an announcement was made on September 2, 2006 that the band switched labels from VAP to Universal Music Japan.

After another period of silence, the band promoted their first new single in almost two years titled "1+1=2 (Ichi Tasu Ichi wa Ni)" which was due for it's highly anticipated release on June 20, 2007. The release, however, did not have a large turnout as was hoped. 1+1=2 was soon forgotten among the list of many artists and singles coming from Universal.

On April 15, 2007, they participated in the live event titled "SHOCK TREATMENT" at Omotesandou FAB with other bands such as GLAMOROUS HONEY. June 16 they appeared at a second live event, "TRIANGLE FISCHER 003" with S.Q.F. and The Seventh Sense at Ebisu LIVE GATE TOKYO.

In 2008, almost one year after the release of "1+1=2," Zwei released a new single titled "DISTANCE/Koe." Zwei wrote lyrics for the first time for "Koe." It is unknown if a new album will be made anytime soon, however, this single is more reminiscent of their earlier work.

Dragon
Zwei Lyrics

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Kizuato kabatte zutto aruiteita
Akirameru koto ni yasuragi oboe
Asai yume raimei to mezameta
Watashi wa ima doki ni to mukau no?
Mechakucha na tobikata datte ii sa sou ii no sa
all right uh... all right
Orekaketa hazu no tsubasa de yami wo kirisaku no sa
Oh, why? Uh... oh, why? Oh...

Kazamuki wa itsumo isshun de kawaru
Shinjiru omoi ni shitagatte wa
Mada minu itami to hikikae ni hateshinai tsuyosa wo morau no
Akirameru tame watashi wa umarete kita wake janai
Sou sa oh sou sa
Kizuato no sono saki he aruki hajimeru no sa
Sou sa ima sou sa
Kasuka na kizashi ni kokoro wo hiraki habataku no sa
Sou sa oh sou sa
Kono me wo tojireba kagayaki hanatsu hoshi ga mieru
Sou sa ima sou sa
Susumou...
Oh... HITO wa donna hi mo utsukushii
Sotto tada kono te ni dakishimetetai
Mechakucha na tobikata datte ii sa sou ii no sa
Sou sa oh sou sa
Orekaketa hazu no tsubasa de yami wo kirisaku no sa
Sou sa ima sou sa
Kasuka na kizashi ni kokoro wo hiraki habataku no sa
Sou sa oh sou sa
Kono me wo tojireba kagayaki hanatsu hoshi ga mieru
Sou sa ima sou sa
Susumou...
Akirameru tame watashi wa umarete kita wake janai
Sou sa oh sou sa
Kizuato no sono saki he aruki hajimeru no sa
Sou sa ima sou sa
Kasuka na kizashi ni kokoro wo hiraki habataku no sa
Sou sa oh sou sa
Kono me wo tojireba kagayaki hanatsu hoshi ga mieru

Sou sa ima sou sa
Susumou...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Zwei's song "Dragon" are reflective and introspective in nature, as they delve into the themes of perseverance, determination, and self-belief. The opening lines, "Kizuato kabatte zutto aruiteita / Akirameru koto ni yasuragi oboe," suggest that the singer has been walking with scars but has found peace in not giving up. They have learned that giving up brings temporary comfort, but only persevering leads to long-lasting peace. The lyrics also suggest that the singer has recently had a realization, as they ask themselves, "Watashi wa ima doki ni to mukau no?" or "Where am I heading now?"

The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's self-belief and determination, as they sing, "Mechakucha na tobikata datte ii sa sou ii no sa / Ore kaketa hazu no tsubasa de yami wo kirisaku no sa / Kazamuki wa itsumo isshun de kawaru / Sou sa oh sou sa," which roughly translates to "My clumsy way of flying is still alright, it's okay / I'll cut through the darkness with my tattered wings / The wind direction changes in an instant / That's right, oh, that's right." These lyrics are empowering and suggest that the singer believes in their own ability to overcome obstacles and fly despite their flaws and imperfections.

Overall, Zwei's song "Dragon" is a powerful anthem for anyone who has faced adversity and has had to learn how to push through it. The lyrics emphasize the importance of perseverance, determination, and self-belief, and the music is just as empowering as the words.

Line by Line Meaning

Kizuato kabatte zutto aruiteita
I've been walking with my scars for a long time

Akirameru koto ni yasuragi oboe
I remember finding peace in giving up

Asai yume raimei to mezameta
I woke up from a shallow dream with thunder

Watashi wa ima doki ni to mukau no?
What direction should I head towards now?

Mechakucha na tobikata datte ii sa sou ii no sa all right uh... all right
Even if my way of jumping is messy, it's all right, uh, it's all right

Orekaketa hazu no tsubasa de yami wo kirisaku no sa Oh, why? Uh... oh, why? Oh...
With the wings I thought were broken, I'll cut through the darkness. Oh, why? Uh, oh why? Oh...

Kazamuki wa itsumo isshun de kawaru
The direction of the wind always changes in an instant

Shinjiru omoi ni shitagatte wa
Following my beliefs and feelings

Mada minu itami to hikikae ni hateshinai tsuyosa wo morau no
I'll gain endless strength in exchange for the pain I cannot yet see

Akirameru tame watashi wa umarete kita wake janai Sou sa oh sou sa
I wasn't born to give up. That's right, oh, that's right

Kizuato no sono saki he aruki hajimeru no sa Sou sa ima sou sa
I'll start walking towards what lies ahead of my scars. That's right, now, that's right

Kasuka na kizashi ni kokoro wo hiraki habataku no sa Sou sa oh sou sa
My heart will open and I'll flap my wings at the faint signs. That's right, oh, that's right

Kono me wo tojireba kagayaki hanatsu hoshi ga mieru Sou sa ima sou sa
If I close my eyes, I can see stars shining. That's right, now, that's right

Susumou...
Let's move forward...

Oh... HITO wa donna hi mo utsukushii
People are beautiful every day

Sotto tada kono te ni dakishimetetai
I just want to hold them gently in my hands

Akirameru tame watashi wa umarete kita wake janai Sou sa oh sou sa
I wasn't born to give up. That's right, oh, that's right

Kizuato no sono saki he aruki hajimeru no sa Sou sa ima sou sa
I'll start walking towards what lies ahead of my scars. That's right, now, that's right

Kasuka na kizashi ni kokoro wo hiraki habataku no sa Sou sa oh sou sa
My heart will open and I'll flap my wings at the faint signs. That's right, oh, that's right

Kono me wo tojireba kagayaki hanatsu hoshi ga mieru Sou sa ima sou sa
If I close my eyes, I can see stars shining. That's right, now, that's right

Susumou...
Let's move forward...

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