The name "fripSide" comes from the word "flipside." It's a direct reference to when one had to flip records to side B. Since Flipside was already taken by a foreign artist, Sat coined the word "fripSide." The capital S comes from Satoshi's name.
fripSide had a very successful start on the indie community muzie. All three of their first albums topped their muzie's monthly shop ranking, and many of their songs had thousands of downloads. fripSide performed live for the first time for two shows in March 2005 and one in December 2005. In 2006, fripSide became a part of Japanese gaming company Visual Art's and started releasing under elseena-music entertainment. They released a few albums with Visual Art's and were featured in other non-fripSide releases such as the RADIO Twinkle☆Crusaders albums. fripSide NAO project!, fripSide's denpa subgroup, began during this time in April 2007. fripSide performed live once again December 25, 2007.
A new anime called Koihime†Musou began airing in the summer of 2008. fripSide performed the anime's theme song flower of bravery and released the song coupled with a new version of their 2004 hit sky called sky-version 2008- on the single flower of bravery. This release was fripSide's first major release and the first time they appeared on the Oricon charts, debuting at #26 on the weekly charts. Their fifth album split tears was a major release as well, debuting at #67 on the Oricon weekly. split tears had a software release as well that went on sale a day before the commercial version did. fripSide performed at many events this year for flower of bravery and did two shows in Osaka and Tokyo to promote split tears.
In March 2009, fripSide announced that long-time vocalist nao was leaving to pursue her own musical career. Left without a vocalist, producer Satoshi Yaginuma asked singer Rita to collaborate for the song spiral of despair-resurrection-. A huge compilation album titled nao complete anthology 2002-2009-my graduation- was released in July 2009; every album and song performed by nao was included on this ten disc compilation (with exception to the 2008 singles due to copyright issues). Very rare songs like colorless fate -erica 2007-(DEMO) and come to mind -short version- (also known as the piano version) made their way onto this monster album, as well as unreleased songs like my graduation, which has been waiting to make its public debut since 2003. This album marked the definitive end to the first phase of fripSide.
However, a few weeks after, the second phase of fripSide began. After 4 months without a vocalist and no activity, fripSide finally announced their new vocalist was none other than Yoshino Nanjo, a Japanese voice actress. fripSide was officially signed to Geneon Universal July 2009.
Currently, fripSide is involved with three theme song tie-ins for the anime To Aru Kagaku no Railgun. The first two singles, only my railgun and LEVEL5-judgelight- were big hits; both songs debuted in the top 10 of the Oricon weekly charts and are both still charting as of April 5, 2010. The fall 2010 single for the Railgun OVA, future gazer, debuted at #3 on the Oricon daily and included the theme song to the adult visual novel Fortissimo//Akkord:Bsusvier. fripSide also released a few songs on the side for new games by Lapis Lazuli and eufonie. On March 30, 2010, fripSide was featured on TV for the first time on TV Tokyo's Anisong Plus program, appearing as their pick-up artist of the week. On April 9, 2010, fripSide started their new radio program RADIO RONDOROBE-only my radio-gun which broadcasts every Friday at 9:30PM-10PM JST.
fripSide performed at Music Japan's popular special, MJ Presents Shinseiki Anisong SP 3, and performed at Animelo Summer Live 2010 -evolution- on August 28.
This boy-girl duo plans to release their first album under Geneon Universal on Dec 1, 2010.
http://fripSide.net
http://www.geneonuniversal.jp/rondorobe/music/fripside/index.html
way to answer
fripSide Lyrics
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"Time out" or "Endless maze"?
Get and hold your solid faith!
Shoot now! Shout now! Ready go!
Run forever to find our truly fortune
Eyes on real world, I trust my power and your words
Try forever to save our precious feelings
何を信じて生きる?
傷つくこと 予想は出来ていたつもりでも
誰も疑えなくて
涙に染まる景色 自分を見失ってた
日常を行き交う 不安な囁き
吹き飛ばして 取り戻すの 真実を!
目覚めてく! 感情に もう嘘はつけない
守りたいなら 立ち向かうだけ
独りじゃない 分かるでしょう?
あの笑顔が今も 強さをくれるから
Run forever to find our truly fortune
Eyes on real world, I trust my power and your words
遠く離れたようで
霞んだ未来 (廻り逢う) 予感は消えず まだ胸の奥 (響いて)
過去を振り返るなら
可能性に溢れる明日へ 君と向かおう
高鳴った鼓動が 刻んだ誓いは
私たちを 繋ぐ絆 もう迷わない!
駆け抜ける! 諦めず 迷いなど忘れて
ただひたすらに 追いかけていた
間違いも正しさも
自分の出す"答え" 誇れるものだから
I can't look back anymore!
"Time out" or "Endless maze"?
Get and hold your solid faith!
Shoot now! Shout now! Ready go!
譲れない 夢がある この手で叶えたい
どんな痛みも 乗り越えられる
独りだと 想ってた あの日の自分へと
サヨナラ告げるから
目覚めてく! 感情に もう嘘はつけない
守りたいなら 立ち向かうだけ
独りじゃない 分かるでしょう?
あの笑顔が今も 強さをくれるから
Run forever to find our truly fortune
Eyes on real world, I trust my power and your words
Try forever to save our precious feelings
Break the fake world, I trust one light in my heart
"Way to answer"!
The song "Way to answer" by fripSide encourages listeners to move forward and trust their inner selves while attempting to overcome the obstacles that life throws their way. The first verse shows the singer struggling through difficult phases and losing themselves in the process. The lyrics then urge the listener to block out the negative and focus on the truth present in themselves to quell the fears and uncertainties that have arisen in their minds.
The chorus repeats the title, "Way to answer," reiterating the need for individuality and determination. It emphasizes the importance of not going back and taking initiative in pursuing one's dreams. The second verse touches upon the affinity between individuals and how the courage and strength of one person can inspire another. The pre-chorus speaks about the connection between two people and the importance of forging ahead together, despite uncertainties. The lyrics emphasize that no one is alone, and one must focus on one's dreams and strive to achieve them.
Overall, the song's message lies in searching for one's true path and finding the grit and determination to stay on it, even when faced with obstacles that seem insurmountable.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't look back anymore!
I am unable to look back now; my focus is solely on the future.
"Time out" or "Endless maze"?
Do I need a break or am I stuck in an endless cycle of confusion?
Get and hold your solid faith!
Obtain and grasp onto your unshakeable belief.
Shoot now! Shout now! Ready go!
Take action and speak out now; the time for action is now.
Run forever to find our truly fortune
Endlessly search for what we truly desire.
Eyes on real world, I trust my power and your words
I have faith in both myself and others; I pay attention to reality.
Try forever to save our precious feelings
Endlessly strive to protect our invaluable emotions.
Break the fake world, I trust one light in my heart
I will shatter the fabricated reality and trust in a single light within me.
"Way to answer"!
This path shall lead me to the correct response.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Yuki-Ka, Satoshi Yaginuma
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-mj4oi3wr8e
久しぶりに聞いたけどやっぱええ曲
@PARAMONARIOS
Great song!
@setsuna7618
I miss her voice so much. Thankfully she voiced as Topaz in HONKAI STAR RAIL. I whaled for that character in a heartbeat lmao
@sn1orz
大好き〜！
@airlanggaunion
Thiss songgg deserveeee a greaaaatttt vibesss is should more trendinggg 🔥🔥🔥
@user-om9lc2tm6w
ファイナル歌ってくれてありがとう
@kasanetetomiku3904
Why is this so underated 😢😭💔
@consumecheese8667
fRipSide deserves more recognition
@sparkfuse1379
Because this is opening from psp game, Also a VN which a lot of them have been severely under-rated , plus fripside it self is also underrated
@COD04MW
YES. This song is a banger but underappreciated due to its place as opening for To Aru Kagaku no Railgun PSP game
On the other hand, the singles used for To Aru Kagaku no Railgun anime are very popular, especially the original Only My Railgun.