The band's musical style is often described as a mixture of post-hardcore and metalcore. However, some songs feature elements of alternative metal, alternative rock, nu metal and even pop punk.
The band's biggest influences are Linkin Park, Incubus, and Papa Roach.
In 2009, the song "8AM" was used as the ending for the anime series "Hajime no Ippo: The Fighting! New Challenger".
In 2010, the song "We're not alone" was used as the opening theme for the anime series "RAINBOW: Nisha Rokubou no Shichinin".
In 2017, the song "FEED THE FIRE" was used as the opening theme for the anime series "Ōsama Game The Animation".
In 2018, the song "Revolution" was used as the main theme of the game "Mobile Suit Gundam: Extreme Vs 2".
In 2019, the song "MAYDAY" featuring Ryo Kinoshita of Crystal Lake was used in the popular anime series "Fire Force" (En'en no Shōbōtai), which made a huge impact on the band's recognition.
Later in 2019, the song "Elevator" was featured on the "ROTTENGRAFFTY Tribute Album ~MOUSE TRAP~".
In 2022, the song "Bloody Power Fame" was used as the opening theme for the Netflix anime series "BASTARD!! Ankoku no Hakaishin".
Members:
Masato (マサト, Masato David Hayakawa) – lead vocals, screams
Y.K.C. (ヨコチ, Ryo Yokochi) – lead guitar, programming, piano, keys
Sugi (スギ, Kazuya Sugiyama) – rhythm guitar, baritone guitar, backing vocals, screams
RxYxO (リョウ, Ryo Shimizu) – bass guitar, backing vocals, screams
Katsuma (カツマ, Katsuma Minatani) – drums, percussion
Discography:
2008.11.05 Fiction (maxi single)
2009.04.05 8AM (maxi single)
2009.10.28 Final Destination (album)
2010.06.23 Nothing lasts forever (mini album)
2011.02.16 The Enemy Inside (album)
2011.12.07 THREE DAYS OF ADRENALINE (live album)
2012.07.04 Through Clarity (mini album)
2013.04.17 THE REVELATION (album)
2014.04.30 EVOLVE (live album)
2014.06.18 Until the End (mini album)
2015.10.21 VENA (album)
2016.08.17 VENA II (or Vena: Chapter 2) (maxi single)
2016.08.17 Vena Japan Tour Live in Tokyo (limited edition live album)
2017.10.11 FATELESS (album)
2018.09.26 20180206 Live at Budokan (live album)
2019.08.28 THE SIDE EFFECTS (album)
2020.10.28 Live & Backstage at Blare Fest. 2020 (live album)
2021.09.17 Paradise (Kill The Silence) (mini album)
2022.07.06 Nonnegative (album)
Official Website: http://www.coldrain.jp/
The Future
coldrain Lyrics
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I was just a young lost soul
With no place to go at all, oh
Now I'm on the road
The schedules all are sold out shows
But I still want more
Who could have ever known
As I travel the unknown
The risks are high, the odds are low
But I am not alone
The future is here inside my hands
As I am answering the call
Cause I'd rather fail than never know at all... at all...
All these scares and sores
I've collected along the way
But the pain is gone
Once I stand on stage
I'm not running or hiding not any more
To know there's no way out of this now
What I want is what I need, until then I believe
The future is here inside my hands
As I travel the unknown
The risks are high, the odds are low
But I am not alone
The future is here inside my hands
As I am answering the call
Cause I'd rather fail than never know at all
There is just one thing that I need to say
Without my friends I couldn't have got to where I'm standing
And there is just one thing I never wll forget
Without you here I could not have become who I am
The future is here inside my hands...
The future is here inside my hands
As I travel the unknown
The risks are high, the odds are low
But I am not alone
The future is here inside my hands
As I am answering this call
Cause I'd rather fail than never know at all...
I'd rather fail than never know at all... at all...
In "The Future," coldrain offers a message of hope to anyone trying to navigate the unknown territories of life. The song is about the future being in one’s hands, a powerful sentiment that one has control over one's destiny, and it is up to the individual to make their dreams and aspirations come true. The first verse talks about how the singer has come a long way from where they were seven years ago. They were lost and had no future, but now they are on the road, and their shows are sold out, but they still want more, always pursuing their dreams.
The chorus emphasizes that the future is in the singer's hands, even if the risks may be high, and the odds are low. The singer is not alone on this journey, having supporters with whom they share the burden. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that, like everyone else, they have faced struggles and collected scars along the way, but those scars are nothing once they get on stage, where the pain disappears, and everything else melts away. Difficulty may be a looming factor, but the singer recognizes that there is no turning back now.
Finally, the singer shows gratitude to the people who helped them get where they are today. They would not have gotten this far without the support of their loved ones. It is a powerful message, emphasizing that one can achieve great feats by focusing on the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Seven years ago
Looking back to the time seven years ago
I was just a young lost soul
Feeling lost and directionless as a young person
With no place to go at all, oh
Feeling completely aimless and without purpose
Now I'm on the road
Currently living life on the road as a musician
The schedules all are sold out shows
Performing in shows that are consistently sold out
But I still want more
Despite current success, still striving for more
Who could have ever known
Reflecting on how unpredictable life can be
The future is here inside my hands
Feeling in control of one's own future
As I travel the unknown
Embracing the uncertainty of life
The risks are high, the odds are low
Acknowledging the difficulty and potential failure in pursuing dreams
But I am not alone
Recognizing the support of others despite personal struggles
Cause I'd rather fail than never know at all... at all...
Preferring to take risks and potentially fail rather than play it safe and never try
All these scares and sores
Physical and emotional scars accumulated along the way
I've collected along the way
Gaining experience and growth through personal struggles
But the pain is gone
Finding relief in the joy of performing
Once I stand on stage
Finding fulfillment in being on stage
I'm not running or hiding not any more
Feeling brave and confident after overcoming personal struggles
To know there's no way out of this now
Realizing the permanence of one's chosen path
What I want is what I need, until then I believe
Believing in the importance of following personal desires
There is just one thing that I need to say
Acknowledging the importance of expressing gratitude
Without my friends I couldn't have got to where I'm standing
Appreciating the role of friends in personal success
And there is just one thing I never wll forget
Acknowledging the importance of preserving memory
Without you here I could not have become who I am
Recognizing significant impact of someone in personal identity
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