downy (ダウニー) is a Japanese post-rock band founded by Aoki Robin in April 20… Read Full Bio ↴downy (ダウニー) is a Japanese post-rock band founded by Aoki Robin in April 2000. To date they released four albums, all titled 無題 (Mudai), which roughly translates to "Untitled". Each release has a distinct yet mutually comparable sound.

Members include Aoki Robin [青木ロビン] (vocals, guitar), Aoki Yutaka [青木裕] (guitar), Nakamata Kazuhiro [仲俣和宏] (bass), Akiyama Takahiko [秋山隆彦] (drums) and Zakuro [柘榴] (live effects).

On 22 October 2004, the group announced they would temporarily cease activity. In the meantime, all members are currently engaged in one or more musical projects.

On 1st October 2013, downy announced their reunion after a 9 year hiatus and a special concert to mark the reunion on the 1st of November in Okinawa. Their reunion was also marked by their first studio album release in 9 years with all-new material on the 20th on November.

In 2018, Hiroshi Aoki, guitarist, died. In February 2020, SUNNOVA joined as an official member, playing sampler and synth.

春と修羅
downy Lyrics

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ピアノは微熱を纏（まと）い
透明な夜は踊る
彼方の目は
空を仰ぎ酩酊。
黒い太陽を映す・・・

ピアノは微熱を纏う

ピアノは微熱を纏う

ピアノは微熱を纏い
透明な夜は踊る
彼方の目は
空を仰ぎ酩酊
黒い太陽を映す・・・

ピアノは微熱を纏う

ピアノは微熱を纏う

ピアノは微熱を纏う

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

九十九の涙の粒に
春と修羅は謳歌する

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ピアノは微熱を纏い
透明な夜は踊る
彼方の目は
空を仰ぎ酩酊
黒い太陽を映す・・・

ピアノは微熱を纏う
ピアノは微熱を纏う

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to downy's song "Haru to Shura" describe a scene where a piano is played as the night sky dances around it. It is said that the piano is wrapped in a low fever and the eyes in the distance are drunk while looking up at the sky that reflects a black sun. The repetition of "piiano wa binetsu wo matoui" reinforces the idea that the instrument is feverish, creating a mood of urgency and intensity. The line "kuroi taiyou wo utsusu" evokes a feeling of darkness and despair, as the black sun looms over the scene.

The phrase "haru to shura" means "spring and carnage," suggesting a contrast between beauty and violence. The line "kyuujyuu kyu no namida no tsubu ni" translates to "in 99 tears," which may allude to a sense of tragedy or heartbreak. Overall, the lyrics create a somber atmosphere, with a sense of beauty and darkness intertwined.

Line by Line Meaning

ピアノは微熱を纏う
The piano is wrapped in a slight fever

透明な夜は踊る
The transparent night dances

彼方の目は空を仰ぎ酩酊。
Eyes in the distance look up at the intoxicated sky

黒い太陽を映す・・・
Reflecting the black sun...

九十九の涙の粒に
In 99 teardrops

春と修羅は謳歌する
Spring and warriors celebrate

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Writer(s): Robin Aoki, Downy Downy

Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.