In 1996, after the break up of t-kimura's previous project Favorite Blue, he formed the band move and, by 1997, they released their first single ROCK IT DOWN. They however truly achieved fame when their followup single, around the world, was used as the opening theme for the anime Initial D (頭文字D). In 2005, the group changed their name by adding abbreviation marks between letters and are were still signed with the avex tune recording label.
On December 2, 2008, t-kimura stated on m.o.v.e’s official web site that he would focus more on production, and less on performing. On April 10, 2009, m.o.v.e performed with DJ T-Tashiro during an anime convention, Kamikazecon II, in Houston, Texas; the group anounced that t-kimura would no longer perform on-stage.
In November 2009, it was anounced that yuri was pregnant and would be getting married, thus taking a hiatus from the band for onstage performances. While m.o.v.e recorded two new albums in 2010, Dream Again and anim.o.v.e 02, the band didn't show any other activity (though motsu made guest appearances in many shows, lives and musical collaborations) until yuri went back on stage on October 2010.
m.o.v.e is perhaps best known for the unique style with which they blend rock, rap, electronica, metal and many other genres into their music. m.o.v.e are also well-known for their many contributions as opening and ending themes to the Initial D (頭文字D) series. These include around the world, Rage your dream, BREAK IN2 THE NITE, Blazin' Beat, Gamble Rumble, DOGFIGHT and Noizy Tribe. The also provided the opening theme for the anime series Ikkitousen (一騎当千) with their song Drivin' Through the Night as well as the ending theme for the anime Final Fantasy Unlimited, Romancing Train, and the ending credits for KOEI's Dynasty Warriors 2 (真・三國無双, Shin Sangokumusou), Can't Quit This!!!! ～KNOCK'EM OUT～ (SH FUNK MIX).
On December 7 2012, the band announced that, after 15 years, they would break up. A last Best of album called "Best Moves ~and moves goes on~", scheduled to be released on Feb. 17 2013, and a last show in March 2013 are left behind as a goodbye to the fans.
Weeds
m.o.v.e Lyrics
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凍える手につめかけた缶のコーヒー
(Twilight time, lonely night and rhyme,
In the town, where I live, there's no light)
誰にも愈されずにぬれてかれていくざっそう
何を思う季节外れの道はだで
(Wanna hold you so tight
慰めるすべもせんさいな歌も知らぬまま
心よただ震えたまま叫べよ
(Weeds in the rain and the pain
In my deep inside of my mind that cries)
君に愛を届けあいよこんな強く愿う思い
今も君をずっと君をI feel
風が街いそがせたあのごろ
何故君を生かせたのだろう？
目の前の情景普通に存在してる
幸せに流されたのかも
I knew thatうすうすわかっていた
君の忧いが募る事こわれていた
何も出来ずに仆はそう
ただ君を抱いてた
孤独を消したいのに
かなしいmelody何故かひタミル
ラジオからはずいぶん古い流行歌
(Twilight time, lonely night and rhyme,
In the town, where I live, there's no light)
二人で文句言ったせまいはずのベッドのうえ
背中丸め抱いてた夢がにげぬように
(Wanna hold you so tight
Yes, I'm still into your love and your eyes)
笑ってた君の泣いていた君の記憶たち
心よまだ立てるならば叫べよ
(Weeds in the rain and the pain
In my deep inside of my mind that cries)
君に愛を届けあいよこんな強く愿う思い
あの日のまま仆はずっとI feel
ひとりで深夜映画ながめてる
Monochrome 寂しさかなでてる
現実という脚本の中仆はずっとつこうにんのまま
張りぼてのゼットのすみのほう
ぬれてかれるだけの運命なら
そんなstoryたいなしにしてしまえ
ざっそう叫び声あげろざっそ
君に愛を届けあいよこんな强く愿う思い
今も君をずっと君をI feel
君に愛を届けあいよこんな強く愿う思い
あの日のまま仆はずっとI feel
(Still wanna feel you)
The lyrics of "Weeds" by m.o.v.e talk about the singer's loneliness and longing for someone they love, who is not with them. The opening lines describe the singer coming back to their empty room after being on a bus ride in the rain. They even have a can of coffee that they held onto in their freezing hands. The next lines refer to a path that the singer walks, alone and drenched, with no one to console them or share their feelings. The chorus talks about the weeds in the rain and the pain in their mind that make them cry.
The lyrics go on to describe memories of being with the person they love, holding and embracing them in their small bed, dreaming of a happy future together. The song talks about the sadness and melancholy that the singer feels when they are alone, perhaps watching a movie or listening to an old song on the radio that reminds them of their lost love. The lyrics urge the singer to shout out and release their frustration, even if it's just to the weeds around them.
Overall, "Weeds" is a melancholic and emotional song about loneliness and lost love. The lyrics evoke a sense of longing, pain and sadness that is emphasized by the dreamy and wistful melody and the soothing voice of the singer.
Line by Line Meaning
雨降るバスに揺られ君の居ない部屋にかえる
Taking the bus in the rain, returning to a room where you're not there
凍える手につめかけた缶のコーヒー
Holding a can of coffee, cold to the touch
誰にも愈されずにぬれてかれていくざっそう
A weed getting wet and withering without anyone to nurture it
何を思う季节外れの道はだで
Thinking on an out-of-season road
慰めるすべもせんさいな歌も知らぬまま
Not knowing how to comfort, never having heard a simple song
心よただ震えたまま叫べよ
A heart that only trembles, just scream
君に愛を届けあいよこんな強く愿う思い
Sending love to you, such a strong hope
風が街いそがせたあのごろ
That time when the wind was busy in the city
何故君を生かせたのだろう？
I wonder why I let you live?
目の前の情景普通に存在してる
The scene in front of me exists normally
幸せに流されたのかも
Maybe I was swept away by happiness
I knew thatうすうすわかっていた
I knew it, I had a hunch
君の忧いが募る事こわれていた
The more your worries grew, the more I crumbled
何も出来ずに仆はそう
So, unable to do anything
ただ君を抱いてた
I just held onto you
孤独を消したいのにかなしいmelody何故かひタミル
I want to dispel my loneliness, but for some reason this sad melody is stuck in my head
ラジオからはずいぶん古い流行歌
On the radio, an old popular song
二人で文句言ったせまいはずのベッドのうえ
The bed we complained about, which seemed so small for two people
背中丸め抱いてた夢がにげぬように
Holding on to each other, not letting go of our dreams
笑ってた君の泣いていた君の記憶たち
Memories of you laughing and crying
心よまだ立てるならば叫べよ
If your heart can still stand, then scream
あの日のまま仆はずっとI feel
I've been feeling the same since that day
ひとりで深夜映画ながめてる
Watching a late-night movie alone
Monochrome 寂しさかなでてる
Monochrome is caressing my loneliness
現実という脚本の中仆はずっとつこうにんのまま
In the script we call reality, I'm always a supporting actor
張りぼてのゼットのすみのほう
In the corner of the cardboard Z
ぬれてかれるだけの運命ならそんなstoryたいなしにしてしまえ
If it's a fate of just getting wet and withering, then let's do away with that kind of story
ざっそう叫び声あげろざっそ
Just shout wildly, shout it out loud
Still wanna feel you
Still wanna feel you
Contributed by Tristan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Austin Jacob
on Rage Your Dream
The lyrics to m.o.v.e's song Rage your dream talk about a person's desire to escape the dullness of reality and to follow their dreams. The city is described as being made of imitation and simulations, which makes the singer feel numb and without any impressions. The lyrics then transition to the singer's desire to feel real and to live their dream fully. They want to feel the wind, taste the vibration, and rage their dream. The chorus repeats this sentiment, emphasizing the idea of feeling alive and never forgetting to chase after one's dreams, even in the face of obstacles.
The second verse of the song talks about how others may try to bring the singer down by telling them to toughen up and not stop, but ultimately, the singer believes in the power of their dream and will continue to streak it. They are willing to face sacrifice and cry to reach their peak and sweep the winding street. The song then continues to emphasize the importance of chasing one's dream and never giving up, even when the world is breaking around them. They will continue to rage their dream, even in the face of darkness and through frozen nights.
Overall, the lyrics of the song have a message of hope and perseverance. It encourages listeners to never give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult the road ahead may be.