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.
麗日
downy Lyrics
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歩調さえ不愛想なはずさ
燻った仲春
コソ泥猫は昨日だと思った
朝が来る 朝が来る
目が覚めずに応戦
蠅の歌
焦らずの不時着 赫々映った
骨の無い体は「轟音アレルギー」
アレルギー アレルギー アレルギー アレルギー アレルギー かな
朝が来る
鼻歌まじりさ
The lyrics to downy's song 麗日 ("Beautiful Day") are reflective of a sense of disconnection and confusion in the world around us. The opening line, "烏合の歌" ("Song of the rabble"), suggests a feeling of being lost in a crowd or part of a group that may not necessarily share our values or aspirations. The imagery of "燻った仲春" ("smoky late spring") further emphasizes this sense of uncertainty and unease.
The next verse continues this theme as the singer observes a stray cat ("コソ泥猫") and muses on the passing of time, represented by the coming of morning ("朝が来る"). The line "目が覚めずに応戦" ("Fighting without waking up") is perhaps a commentary on the need to stay focused and alert in a world that can feel overwhelming and bewildering.
The final verse introduces the concept of "蠅の歌" ("Song of the flies"), perhaps an allusion to the distractions and irritations of daily life. The line "骨の無い体は「轟音アレルギー」" ("A body without bones has a 'roaring noise allergy'") might suggest that we are vulnerable and easily overwhelmed by the constant barrage of sounds and stimuli around us. The repeated refrain of "アレルギー" ("Allergy") underscores the sense of discomfort and unease conveyed in the song.
Overall, 麗日 is a complex and nuanced exploration of the difficulties of navigating an uncertain and confusing world, and the need to stay present and engaged despite the distractions and challenges that surround us.
Line by Line Meaning
烏合の歌
A song of discord
歩調さえ不愛想なはずさ
Even the marching steps are supposed to be unfriendly
燻った仲春
A smoky early spring
コソ泥猫は昨日だと思った
I thought I saw a sneaky cat yesterday
朝が来る 朝が来る
Morning comes, morning comes
目が覚めずに応戦
Fighting without waking up
蠅の歌
A fly's song
焦らずの不時着 赫々映った
The nonchalant emergency landing was brilliantly captured
蠅の歌
A fly's song
骨の無い体は「轟音アレルギー」
A boneless body is allergic to loud noises
アレルギー アレルギー アレルギー アレルギー アレルギー かな
Allergy, allergy, allergy, allergy, allergy, I guess
朝が来る
Morning comes
鼻歌まじりさ
Mixed with a hum
Contributed by Taylor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.