exist†trace, formed in June in 2003 being one of Japan’s first all-female v… Read Full Bio ↴exist†trace, formed in June in 2003 being one of Japan’s first all-female visual-kei bands.

VOCAL：ジョウ (Jyou)
GUITAR, VOCAL：miko
GUITAR: 乙魅 (Omi)
BASS：猶人 (Naoto)
DRUMS：Mally

LINKS
Official site: http://exist-trace.com
http://twitter.com/existxtrace_19
http://www.youtube.com/existNET
http://www.facebook.com/pages/existtrace/201341433235814

DISCOGRAPHY
Studio Albums:
TWIN GATE (2010.11.03)
virgin (2012.05.23)
WORLD MAKER (2014.09.24)

Mini-Albums:
Annunciation -the heretic elegy- (2006.12.13)
VANGUARD -of the muses- (2009.04.22)
Ambivalent Symphony (2009.10.21)
TRUE (2011.06.15)
The Last Daybreak (2011.10.19)
This Is Now (2016.03.06)
Royal Straight Magic (2016.11.16)

Best Albums:
Recreation Eve (2008.11.19)

Singles:
ambivalence (2005.08.16)
funeral bouquet (2006.02.15)
riot (2006.07.19)
liquid (2007.07.18)
Knife (2010.06.02)
Diamond (2014.07.03)
Spiral Daisakusen (2014.05.14)

Demo Tapes:
灰ノ雪 (Hai no yuki) [2005.02.22)

Unknown:
黒霧 (Kurokiri) [01.07.2004]

TRUE
exist†trace Lyrics

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Shot to the limit...
Shot to the limit...
Shot to the limit...
限界の先へ

突然の雨に打たれ
立ち尽くす君は首を振った
知らなくていい

別れの先に結んだ自由の革命

必要悪と言う名の
鎧を纏い立ち上がっても
歌を忘れた善人の群は
今日も沈黙する
「これが正義だ」と
偽善者達が喚く
そうさ天秤は揺れながら迷う
引き金を引くその瞬間に
胸を締め付ける君の声が響く
それでも枯れない衝動に焦がれ
限界の先へ

独りよがりの平和を
掲げる者を捩じ伏せれば
届かぬ君を出口のない
迷路から救えるのか
「これが正義なの?」
乱れ始める列
そうさこの世界が揺らぐ時は来た
引き金を引くその感触に
怒りと悲しみ感情全て重ね
叩き付ける雨の旋律僕を裁いた

あの時手を離した
本当の意味を言えたら...
引き金を引くその瞬間に
胸を締め付ける君の声が響く
それでも枯れない衝動は今も
引き金を引くその感触に
未来を願った記憶全て重ね
いつまでも褪せない

あのメロディー連れて
限界の先へ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of exist†trace's song "TRUE" delve into themes of breaking free from societal constraints and pursuing one's own path, even in the face of adversity. The repeated line "Shot to the limit" signifies pushing oneself to the breaking point, going beyond the limits imposed by others and society. The lyrics express a sense of defiance and determination to forge one's own destiny, as seen in the line "知らなくていい別れの先に結んだ自由の革命" which translates to "It's fine not to know, the revolution of freedom tied beyond the separation."

The song also criticizes the hypocrisy of those who claim to be righteous and just, but remain silent and forget the power of their voice. The lyrics question the notion of justice and highlight the confusion and doubt represented by the metaphor of a tipping scale. It reflects the inner struggle of the singer as they confront the moment of truth and the conflicting emotions of anger and sadness. Despite this, they remain driven by an unyielding impulse and a desire to go beyond their limits.

Overall, "TRUE" is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to defy societal expectations, question the status quo, and pursue their own true path without succumbing to hypocritical ideologies.

Line by Line Meaning

Shot to the limit...
Pushing oneself to the utmost boundary...

限界の先へ
To the edge of one's limits...

突然の雨に打たれ
Caught in a sudden downpour...

立ち尽くす君は首を振った
You stood still, shaking your head...

知らなくていい
Ignorance is bliss...

別れの先に結んだ自由の革命
A freedom revolution born from separation...

必要悪と言う名の
Named the necessary evil...

鎧を纏い立ち上がっても
Even when clad in armor and standing tall...

歌を忘れた善人の群は
The crowd of good people who forgot to sing...

今日も沈黙する
Remain silent once again today...

「これが正義だ」と
"This is justice," they shout...

偽善者達が喚く
The hypocrites cry out...

そうさ天秤は揺れながら迷う
Yes, the scales sway and hesitate...

引き金を引くその瞬間に
At the moment you pull the trigger...

胸を締め付ける君の声が響く
Your voice tightens my chest as it resonates...

それでも枯れない衝動に焦がれ
Yet still longing for an inexhaustible impulse...

独りよがりの平和を
The self-indulgent peace...

掲げる者を捩じ伏せれば
If we twist and subdue those who advocate for it...

届かぬ君を出口のない
Will we be able to save you, unreachable, from an exitless maze...

迷路から救えるのか
Can we rescue you from the labyrinth...

「これが正義なの?」
"Is this justice?"

乱れ始める列
The lines starting to fall into chaos...

そうさこの世界が揺らぐ時は来た
Yes, the time has come for this world to shake...

引き金を引くその感触に
In the sensation of pulling the trigger...

怒りと悲しみ感情全て重ね
Layering anger, sadness, and all emotions together...

叩き付ける雨の旋律僕を裁いた
The pouring rain melody judged me...

あの時手を離した
At that time, I let go of your hand...

本当の意味を言えたら...
If I can speak the true meaning...

引き金を引くその瞬間に
At the moment you pull the trigger...

胸を締め付ける君の声が響く
Your voice tightens my chest as it resonates...

それでも枯れない衝動は今も
Yet still longing for an inexhaustible impulse even now...

引き金を引くその感触に
In the sensation of pulling the trigger...

未来を願った記憶全て重ね
Layering memories of wishing for the future...

いつまでも褪せない
Never fading...

あのメロディー連れて
Carrying that melody with me...

限界の先へ
To the edge of one's limits...

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: miko

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Goldie-Rose Downing

1y↑3

Shot to the limit… Go beyond the limits

Stopped by the sudden beating rain, you shook your head
You don’t want to know the revolutionary freedom gained by parting

Even if they stand equipped in the armor of “a necessary evil”
The flock of good people, having forgotten their song, stands silent again today1

“This is justice,” the hypocrites yell out
That’s right: the scales tremble, lost

The moment I pull the trigger, your heart-wrenching voice rings out
Even so, I’m ablaze with an undying impulse　Going beyond the limits

Though I can’t reach you, if I hold down those who uphold a smug peace
Will I be able to save you from the exitless labyrinth?

“Is this justice?” The line begins to falter
That’s right, the time has come to shake up this world

With the feel of my finger pulling the trigger,
anger and sadness, all my emotions jumble together
The melody of the pelting rain passes judgement on me

That time, I let go of your hand　Ah, if I could have said what I really meant…2

The moment I pull the trigger, your heart-wrenching voice rings out
Even so, even now, the undying impulse…
With the feel of my finger pulling the trigger,
all my memories of wishing for the future jumble together
Accompanied by that unfading melody, going beyond the limits

All comments from YouTube:

Kris Del Cid

5y↑131

I’m surprised that the band isn’t more famous, but I’m even more surprised of just how good of singer Jyou is, and yeah, the instrumentals are good, but Jyou’s voice is just so friggin Amazing.

毒盛って毒廻す

3y↑40

男性陣のヴィジュアル系に勝るとも劣らない彼女たちのかっこ良さ。イグジストに出会えて本当に良かった。この曲も凄くかっこいい❗️あとこの曲をほかのバンドがカバーするとしたらRASかafterglowにカバーしてほしい。

Kun-Chan Bunni

10y↑540

For once, I hear a Japanese female singer that doesn't sound like a six-year old child. Bravo exist†trace!

Makoto Tachibana

10y↑19

Garnet Crow and Anna Tsuchiya doesn't sound like six y/o

Sarah_lkv

10y↑2

Just true !

Mcdougal

9y↑4

***** Yes! all English speaking countries know "bravo," and it's used in other European countries too like Germany.

$park$_X18

***** Si!

todistraction

9y↑4

There's enough of them as far as I can tell, but yeah, it takes some wading :)

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Sera Lee

8y↑164

Jyou (Vo.) is so fucking skilled. She should be so much more famous. Her voice is something really amazing.

StickyKeloid

3y↑1

First time I've heard her voice! I instantly loved it!

yokonamigaara

7y↑64

After 10 years of being a fan of Visual Kei (took a break from it 2012-now though) I finally had the bright idea to look for female bands, and holy cow I'm glad I did this is so great

88bcl

3y↑11

10 years later this is still the absolute best.

zapallitos rellenos

3y↑8

ya pasaron como 10 años y sigo amandolas al igual que el primer dia que las escuché

avdol enthusiast 𒉭

X2 OMFG

Azazel Grigori

11y↑10

puedo escuchar esta cancion un millon de veces.

虹弥月村

1y↑2

聴いてるとヘドバンしたくなってくる！PVもかっこいい！

sksldmwoxmwoxkwlcnwksb kznwzonwocndnwldmwls

5y↑10

I could listen to Jyou’s voice forever <3

ChocolateCreamLove

13y↑8

I adore this!! I wish they came to Romania! I've been loving this band for quite a while already! ExistTrace is an amazing band and Jyou is my inspiration. This video just left me breathless!

Mar

11y↑1

this is probably the best thing they have ever done, both the song and the PV. Perfection.

Лидия Горелкина

2y↑3

В свое время перлись с сестрой по этому бэнду по максимуму. Спустя годы они все так же шикарны!

Ximena PM

1y↑1

Amazing track, I never get tired of it ❤️

Homophobic Yoda

4y↑36

I remember i wanted to look like their bassist for years and honestly? Who wouldn't.

Sabrina Michelle Belle

4y↑10

Awesome sound. I love how everyone has their own signature style.

Kei Xavauri

3y↑8

2:55 is literally my fav part. No more words~

Банановый Король

Охх, красивые голос и музыка

Abimael Esparza

35w↑2

It is 2023 and i still love this band!

Kiko Gx

33w

Ikr they so awesome

Paula Rivera

13y↑1

CSM!! como amo a estas mujeres! para mi una de las mejores bandas de rock japones :D amo esta canción c:

Downsider

13y↑1

They are getting lots of traffic in the U.S and Canada. Won't be long till they start going on North American tours, not a one day show in one state. In fact I'm hoping they do make the way to Canada so we can see them live. Saw some live clips and they are incredible, especially Omi. They instantly went into my top bands, along with Primordial, Arkona, etc.. one of the best all-female bands for sure, though.

Thunderwear

12y

Glad to see Japan's got the music industry, or at least my personal music tastes, by the throat. Keep it up.

kathleenmms

7y↑312

I've been crushing on all these girls since college!

Puraimu Ch.

7y↑8

Have u tried it urself? (Just asking)

Azam204

7y↑3

kathleenmms same

Jennifer Poole

5y↑2

Me too.

^.^

Even though I’m straight.

Ashe Kraden

5y↑1

same tho lmao.

Tsukasa

3y↑2

samE

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The Jesse

6y↑9

I'm just discovering this band's existence, and I love them!

marden67

13y

It's great that a girls band succeeds in a field where men have the monopoly. These women are talented.

zutto3341

13y↑1

Exist Trace is so wonderful. one of my favorite visual kei bands, and all the members are girls for a change <3

Goldie-Rose Downing

1y↑3

あるRayon

10y↑30

The best female voice ever <3 :D

Edith Sjöberg

10y↑3

In VK, yeah;)

minisaorisan

13y↑1

They are so perfect! =] Go! Go! Girls! Girls rocks! =] I love them!

Nate D

12y

As metal goes, this aint too great. As hard rock goes, this is the stuff of legends.

Starlight Keeper

13y

Awesome song! Awesome PV!

MendTorr

12y

goddamn...the vocals r beautiful and vigorous + the virtuosity of the other girls on their instruments make them incredibly epic and outstanding, they're awesome! u might even say that they're to good to be....TRUE ;)

Rocio Ayelen Rios

5y↑5

Es la primera vez que veo chicas en el visual kei que felicidad c':

Rim Haru II

De hecho existen varias bandas, nos e si aún siguen haciendo música.

Alonso Montero

11y

I don't think I've never liked visual rock as much as J-pop and Technopop, but listening to this band feels so refreshing compared to mainstream music. Why are there no more bands like this outside of Japan that reach mainstream success?

AnotherSixthGun

12y

I've known this band quite a time. But I just watched them now. Oh my god I seriously think they failed hard trying to do jrock music like other men. But gosh, this is marvelous. The vocalist kinda looks like Miyavi too, but I'm really sure she has her own aura. Guys, welcome me, exist trace new fan.

Andie Perez

12y

exist trace was awesome live I hope they come to the United States again

DMCpawn

13y

Even though I feel that the vocals felt a bit (I can't think of a good word right now) expected, I think that this song is much better than the songs from Twin Gate. And the instrumentals are fucking BEAST!

Ne Ku

10y

First song I've ever heard by this band. Found them randomly. Oh my God, this band is incredible.

fyberness

11y

Never heard of this band before, until someone on a forum pointed them out. This might actually be my greatest discovery in music in at least five years, haha. Great stuff, keep on rocking Exist Trace! :D

Fernaureason

8y↑8

Man! I can't get enough of this song.

TheDelikizzz

13y↑1

it is awesome that there are actually female visual kei bands. I wish i could play the guitar like that girl in the skirt. she looks so cool.

ImmortalMade

12y↑4

I swear to god, the vocal is dang friggin' attractive. Love her.

$park$_X18

9y↑1

I just play this song on bass, all day, every day.

poogbooket

11y

When I got to see them at A-kon, I cried. They are one of my most favorite bands!!

persiasia

13y

They r awesome! It's great to see another all girl j-rock band! Exist trace and Danger Gang r amazing bands! ^_^

cantbelieve3

13y↑1

omg I love Exist Trace- they pushed the boundies for VK /music creating amazing music

Josh Bengtson

12y

God i love these girls!

Yuki Hirasawa

10y

Muito foda! Amei muito elas! Primeira banda de J-rock composto apenas por mulheres que vejo!

Casey Sabalsa

13y

I love Exist! They unleash a whole new kind of awesome. I saw them at sakura con and was blown away. I want t see them play one more time in America! ^_^

Kibumin

12y↑1

I love these girls. They are absolutely amazing

DeadlyDarknessStudio

13y↑2

Amazeing, I can't wait to see them live in march!

エミ Emilyn

36w↑1

In 2015 I was working in the Konbini next to a small concert Hall in Nagoya, Exist trace san came in and I talked with them! If the owner was not there I would asked them to sign on my phone case lol I miss them so much.

Eduardo santos

46w

The song's guitar solo is just perfect. Komi-san, you are wonderful! 02:54 🔥

Adriel

10y

Every time I hear the chorus my head drops and I get excited.

antoldschool shikimaru

13y

Really nice song! I think Exist and Girugamesh would be good couples.

FarronXLightning

11y

Exist+trace, Scandal, Stereopony, One Ok Rock and The Gazette I can't stop moving between these bands, they all sound to good. Xd why does japan get all these and we get things like Justin beiber.

Sir MooMoo

3y↑2

How am I just finding this amazing band?! Welp, time to listen to all their music I can! And also spread the word! ^-^

Sheldon Cooper81

4y↑1

These musicians are really good especially the guitarists

Prince yuuji

12y

woou en verdad nunca vi una banda japonesa compuesta por chicas y con ese estilo genial!, au revoir

Natan062

umas das melhores bandas que existe

victor hellblade

5y↑6

Love the singer’s style

JohnnyT

13y↑2

It be nice if exist†trace could get at least 1 million views on one of their videos like they deserve. :)

felipe farlot

11y

je kiff trop sa me rappel les musiques dans certain manga.

ryoga roronoa

me encanta todo de esta cancion o dios es como llegar al climax para mis oidos :)

Spacekeemo

13y

It's nice. I mean the best and the cleanest thing they've released so far was Vanguard EP. Nice to hear them again! Yay) And the PV's budget is bigger this time)

laia vanwyngarden

13y

OMG! This song is sooo perfect.

kekelle31

12y↑1

This song is so great, especially the intro !

Latinnaruto

12y↑1

This band is really awesome, my friend introduced me to them and this band f***ing awesome!

EIJ8ION

11y

Супер)) Замечательный клип и музыка! Очень понравилось)

LUIS GARCIA SOLIS

13y

me encanto el video la cancion mejor dicho me en canta todo lo que hace exist trace son grandiosas estas chicas me enamore de ellas desde que vi el video de judea

猫ニャ___猫ニャ

5y↑2

Oh my i got chills.. . Gooooosebumps all over!!!

Paula Rivera

13y

my god! I have to say that the song is great! jyou's voice is beautiful and i love the part of miko and Omi <333

Goru .Larell

13y↑1

I adore her voice >o< <3 Her screamo is also so awesome.. Never heard a girl scream like that -w- <3

Alexa Tuan

11y

OMG they were so awesome at A-kon I almost fainted when I was meeting them at the autograph signing and I was shocked that the lead singer likes anime cuz she recognized both me Andy friend's cosplay

Elkie Leenen

13y

Oh man, I loved this song when I listened to it through my crappy laptop speakers. Now I'm listening through good quality speakers and I think I'm in love... I loved Twin Gate but this is a huge jump forward! Hell yes the instrumentals are BEAST xD

Hoiyan Pang

12y↑2

I admit, I've been so used to seeing girly men in JRock that I was almost shocked this group is legitimately all female lol :P That aside, they're freakin awesome. They can really rock. The lead has an amazing voice too.

yukey azakura

11y

UNA DE MIS CANCIONES FAVORITAS

SionNova

12y

Love these girl's!!!

dieonada

12y↑2

man this makes me wanna pick up my guitar again...

Jennifer Rios

13y↑1

I love these girls!! They were the first JRock band i ever listened too! <3 <3 <3 <3

Kris Del Cid

5y↑3

This is one of the few bands, where the vocals are my favorite part.

Andy meng

11y↑1

Dios mio! como amo el solo de guitarra!

deathscythe387

13y

@vincentdarkrosrayne I actually think it's pretty cool that they let their style shift from album to album. I think if they're making the music they want to make, it should change at least every now and then

Darknessvisisble

13y

The world needs more women like this!!

Drizzy 56

11y↑1

*w* que cool es la vocalista OwO

Mia Cooper

11y↑2

Yeah Exist Trace, Mary's Blood, Doll's Boxx, and Gaccharic Spin are among my favorite female Jrock/VK bands.

panta rhei

7y↑1

My fave exist trace song FOREVER. I love Resonance, I like Judea (cuz I started with it even tho I don't listen to death/black metal anymore) and I even like Dream Rider, but this is just... the best.

panta rhei

I also love Ginger and Daybreak, but True is just... Ach. Fave of all time.

MendTorr

12y

such EXPLOSIVE SEXYNESS!!! from the first second of the video i knew they were gonna take me on a wild and unforgettable ride! EPIC VIDEO/SONG! EXIST TRACE 4 EVERRR!!!

kuffar infidel

6y↑1

OMG! What a master piece. The best song I have heard in a very long time.

Javier S

13y

The best female rock band by far.

xarinkox

12y

How are they not more famous?

milky1234123

13y

I love this band :D!

ChimeraBlitz007

6y↑1

Exist Trace has alot of good songs but this one is my fav :D

Dawn Holmes

12y↑2

I love them so much *o* I needed girls to outstand in visual kei scene too

Aline Gabriela

12y

Muitoooo boaaa,perfeitaa!!!!!

Viktorija Suchodimcova

12y

I don't know the old exist†trace, but this song totally made my day:} the drummer seems really rocking out:D

desertmoonlight

11y

Awesome song, I love their style ^.^

0rganist

12y

mally is so badass! I <3 her sfm

Victor Andujar-Ortiz

11y

Im in love with vocals

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