In December 2009, they released an album 0. as a limited release of 500 copies in Aomori. Since the album created a lot of buzz and they were flooded with inquiries, they eventually released the album nationwide as 0.6.
As the intense worldview of their lyrics grabbed the attention of listeners with quick ears, they made a major debut with 爆弾の作り方 (How to Make a Bomb) released from Sony Music Associated Records in June 2010.
“a band led by Hiromu Akita from Aomori”
It was the only information officially shared about the band, but they have expanded their fan base by word of mouth, mostly through the Internet, to such an extent that their latest album ねえママ あなたの言うとおり (Hey Mom, It's Just as You Say) went up to number 8 in the Oricon weekly album chart.
When performing live, they have a unique style where they play behind a screen that covers the whole stage and projects various images to go along with the music. Their shows have been much talked about, and some say it gives the audience a sense of watching a film and enjoying live music at the same time.
They are also known as their music videos with CG animation and have won a variety of awards worldwide.
In 2010, their music video for 夏を待っていました ("Waiting for the Summer") won the Excellence Award at the 14th Japan Media Arts Festival. amazarashi’s 夏を待っていました and サカナクション's アルクアラウンド were the only music videos that won the awards that year.
Furthermore, they have attracted interest throughout the world as they won prizes at Annecy International Animated Film Festival (originally a part of Cannes Film Festival) in France, SIGGRAPH ASIA 2011 (the world’s biggest computer graphics event), one dot zero 2011 (a digital animation festival in London), and more.
More info can be found on their official homepage at http://www.amazarashi.com.
Souiu Hitoni Naritaize
amazarashi Lyrics
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君が嫌になってしまうのも しょうがないと思ってるよ
きっと 人にとって大事なものなんてさ
一人に一個だろ それが君だとは言い切れない僕さ
そんな歌を歌ってしまう僕を見ても
君は笑ってるぜ
そうだその笑顔を好きになったんだ
嘘つき 泥棒 人殺し
涙こらえて立ちつくす 人の背中をそっと押してやる
どんな時だって優しい顔 そういう人になりたいぜ
「めんどくせぇな」って頭掻いて 人のために汗をかいている
そんで「何でもねぇよ」って笑う そういう人になりたいぜ
確かな暖かい宝物積み上げたら
幸せになれると 僕はそうずっと信じてきたけど
結局僕はいつまでも 馬鹿野郎
僕の幸せは 君の幸せではないんだ
自分らしさ見失わず 人の事もちゃんと思いやる
人前で泣き言は言わないぜ そういう人になりたいぜ
当たり前に心から笑えて 当たり前に日々を駆け抜けて
当たり前に疲れて眠ってる そういう人になりたいぜ
そういう君が好きだから そういう君が好きだから
君の気が狂っても待っている奴がいるぜ
君の家が無くなっても帰る場所はあるぜ
君を守る為世界を終わらせてもていいぜ
そこで僕は凍えて死んじまったっていいぜ
夕焼け空が悲しいな
世界が終わりそうな色だから
洗濯物は放っておこう 世界は明日も続くけれど
さよならでも涙見せず いつもと変わらない その笑顔
自分の事より人の心配 そういう人になりたいぜ
「バイトはちゃんと続けなきゃ駄目よ 新しい部屋は決まったの?
君は君の思う道を進んでね そういう君が好きだから」
そういう人になりたいぜ そういう人になりたいぜ yeah eh
そういう人になりたいぜ
The song "Souiu Hitoni Naritaize" by amazarashi is about the struggles of the singer in trying to be a good person to someone he loves. He acknowledges that he is not a perfect person and that he may do things that may make his loved one resent him. He is aware that everyone has something important that they cherish, but he cannot say for sure that his loved one is that “one thing” for him. Despite his shortcomings, his loved one still smiles at him, and he has grown to love that smile, considering it as his god.
The chorus of the song talks about the singer's desire to become a person that his loved one can be proud of. He wants to support others and become someone who genuinely smiles and laughs, not just for show. He wants to become someone who doesn't complain in front of others and always puts other people's needs before his own. Even if the world ends, the singer will be waiting for his loved one and will even put his life on the line to protect her. The song ends on a positive note with the singer simply saying that he wants to become a person like her, who cares about others more than herself.
Overall, "Souiu Hitoni Naritaize" is a beautifully-written song about self-improvement, devotion, and the power of a genuine smile to inspire goodness in others.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hiromu Akita
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