The band members are Kyo (京, vocals), Takumi (匠, guitar/piano), UTA (guitar/violin), YUCHI (bass) and Mika (未架, drums). Kyo has handpicked the members for sukekiyo, and all of them except for UTA has a past in Free-Will bands. YUCHI is in kannivalism, UTA was in 9GOATS BLACK OUT, and Takumi and Mika were in RENTRER EN SOI.
sukekiyo was officially presented and started its activities on December 29, 2013 although the project was formed already in late October, when the official homepage was published. The members were held secret in black silhouettes in a dark band picture, until a updated band picture were published on December 29. It was announced in beginning of November that the band was confirmed as the opening act for a SUGIZO concert at SHIBUYA-AX on December 29, and a second live performance at COUNTDOWN JAPAN 13/14 at Makuhari Messe on December 30.
sukekiyo's debut release is the single the daemon's cutlery, a one-track 7" vinyl sold exclusively to the audience of the live shows on December 29 and 30 opening for SUGIZO. The single was available through Kyo's official web shop Penyunne Zemeckis from January 2014 while supplies lasted.
On January 1, 2014 sukekiyo released the music video for "aftermath" on iTunes.
sukekiyo released their debut full-length album IMMORTALIS on April 30, 2014. It is available in three formats: a normal edition, a limited edition, and a special limited edition version exclusively sold from Penyunne Zemeckis. The limited editions both have a bonus CD consisting of remixes done by various artists and an alternate version of "aftermath" featuring キリト of Angelo. The exclusive limited edition release also has a bonus Blu-ray with live footage and music videos, and an additional booklet and t-shirt.
sukekiyo released their first mini album, Vitium, on February 4, 2015. Like IMMORTALIS, it is available in three formats. The limited edition releases feature a bonus CD consisting of vocal collaborations and a remix of "elisabeth addict" by Renholdër. The Penyunne Zemeckis exclusive limited release also adds a live set to the second disc and a Blu-ray featuring music videos, live footage, and documentary footage.
sukekiyo released their newest single, "ANIMA" in April of 2016. The single is sold exclusively online at Penyunne Zemickis and was sold at sukekiyo show venues to fans. The online edition comes shipped with a special Blu-Ray, and booklet. Along with the release of "ANIMA," the band also adapted to a new style change.
Official site: http://sukekiyo-official.jp
Aftermath
sukekiyo Lyrics
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Aru negaiSotto wa yaru
Hitoiro Kami mareruUso aru to musuu yasashisa
Yasu nani to wa anata no miruYume no kara
WasurenaiWasuretai
Aishi te koto mokage miseta e waNaite waSuru wo shiru to
The lyrics to sukekiyo's song aftermath convey a sense of melancholy and loss. The opening line, "Kaze wa koe sameta yume irochi e" can be interpreted as a reference to a dream that has been shattered or a hope that has been lost. The singer is acknowledging that the wind has passed and the dream has become cold. The next phrase, "Aru negai sotto wa yaru," suggests that despite this loss, there is still a desire to continue on and make efforts towards this hope, albeit quietly.
The following lines paint a picture of a person who is conflicted and unsure of themselves. They describe someone who has both honest qualities and the ability to deceive, and this contrast creates a sense of confusion. The lyrics "yasu nani to wa anata no miru yume no kara" suggest that the person being described is seeking comfort and stability in their dreams, but is unable to fully trust in them. The repeated phrase "wasurenai, wasuretai" conveys a sense of longing and regret, as if the singer wishes they could forget certain memories but also fears losing them permanently.
Overall, the song aftermath offers a haunting and emotionally complex reflection on the nature of loss, memory, and the difficulty of moving on.
Line by Line Meaning
Kaze wa koe
Wind passes through
Sameta Yume
A cold dream
Irochi e
Brings the end
Aru negai
A certain wish
Sotto wa yaru
Quietly, it's granted
Hitoiro Kami mareru
Hair comes together to show one color
Uso aru to musuu yasashisa
Countless kindnesses become lies
Yasu nani to wa anata no miru
What is easy for you to see
Yume no kara
From a dream
Wasurenai
I won't forget
Wasuretai
I want to forget
Aishi te koto mokage miseta e wa
I showed you evidence of my loving deeds
Naite wa
When I cry
Suru wo shiru to
I know that it's a sign
Contributed by Eva M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tatsuroua
This song is gorgeous and just hits really deep for me. Perfect all over 🥺💖
Татьяна Зайченко
I adore all music of Kyo. Thank you for this song!
Shizuka Oni
Just beautiful...
cyberspit _
This is such a beautiful song uhgggg
Nathaniel Garcia
this song makes me want to melt
Adrian888
I have mixed feelings about this song. I feel that the intro has some deep chords that could be developed into something much darker, but all that atmosphere is lost as soon as the song starts :/ For me it's just pretty monotonous and uninteresting overall. All the other songs are amazing me so far, though.
Aza
just my opinion, but i highly doubt that a normal chord-based acoustic could be more interesting than this song. you could argue that the instrumentals go on for a little too long, but that's basically it.
queenofwinterthroned
let it enter your heart bro.