The band has developed a unique mix of elements using their fragile but dynamic vocal styles combined with thrilling, unpredictable and addictive song transitions as they explore dreamy post-rock-esque melodies and the complex rhythms similar to math rock.
In 2012 and 2013, due to the well recieved singles, EPs and mini-album releases, they performed at several major festivals across Japan such as ARABAKI ROCK FEST, FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL, ROCK IN JAPAN, RISING SUN ROCK FESTIVAL, MONSTER BASH, WILD BUNCH FEST, SWEET LOVE SHOWER and more.
Not long after this was the arrival of tricot's debut full-length album "T H E" which followed another long and successful support tour, leading into the 2014 year with appearances around 5 countries during the “What’s Ochansensu-Su!? tricot Asia Tour”.
That same year the band appeared at four large festivals in Europe and show no signs of slowing down their rapidly expanding career.
The band's name is sometimes stylized as: トリコ (toriko)
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2. tricot is an instrumenta emo post-rock band from Porto Alegre, Brazil; Berlin, Germany; and Erechim, Brazil, formed in 2006 by members and ex-members of My Soundtracked Life, Campbell Trio and Emer with the only consistent members being Diego Poloni and Rafael Poloni, both on guitars. The band has an irregular activity due to its members living in different countries and not always being able to be together, which makes the band an almost exclusively studio project.
They had a recording session in 2006 which is currently "lost" due to a malfunctioning hard drive (meaning it exists but is currently inaccessible).
They entered the studio again in mid 2008, but the recordings were never finished, with two of the songs recorded being released in 2010.
They again entered the studio in December of 2013 and January of 2014, but again, never finished the recordings. However, the band will release the five songs from this 2013/2014 sessions in 2023 and is intending to record a full length album in the near future (and release it this time).
The band got its name from the last track on My Soundtracked Life's 2006 album colours, senses and noises: a suite in 12 movements, which is called "tricot".
QFF
tricot Lyrics
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あなたは猛毒さ
あたしはあたしを失ってゆく
どうか許さないでよ
危険な信号が点滅する"23: 00"
君とは越えられそうにない日付変更線
心臓が止まりそうなくらい
毎週この日は
何度だって死んでしまうわ
あたしはあたしを失ってゆく
似合わないと言って
ツマらないと言って
もう少しではじけてしまう
それは怖くないわ
分かってた事だわ
目を閉じて待っている
きっとまた今夜も
残り時間は加速する
怖いよ
それでもあなたは
掴んでいてくれないなら
その時が来るのを待っている
まだ麻薬の方が安全なくらいに
あなたは猛毒さ
あたしはあたしを失ってゆく
どうか許さないでよ
腕時計を外して始まる
"終わらない夜"
もしも本気なら
さらってくれ
心臓が止まったって
終わらないと言って
The lyrics of Tricot's song QFF present a complex mix of emotions that portray a deep sense of desperation and loss. The song starts by describing how the person addressed in the song is dangerous, akin to poison. The lyrics paint a picture of a situation where the singer is losing herself in what seems to be a relationship, which is both exhilarating and feared at the same time. The reference to the "23: 00" blinking signal serves to emphasize the feeling of dread and futility that the singer experiences. This is because the relationship between the two parties has reached a point where it is difficult to imagine any possible resolution.
The pain and fear that the singer feels also come out in the section that reads, "Every week on this day, I feel like dying multiple times. I am losing myself." The passage emphasizes how overwhelming the relationship can be and how it is taking a toll on the singer's mental and emotional wellbeing. Even when the singer is about to break free, there is still fear because the relationship is familiar and known, placing the singer in a position of comfort, however dangerous.
Overall, the lyrics of this song are powerful and emotive. They draw the listener in and give them an insight into how complicated and overwhelming relationships can be. The lyrics portray the feeling of being trapped in emotion; even when someone wants to get out of a relationship, fear prevents them from doing so.
Line by Line Meaning
まだ麻薬の方が安全なくらいに
You are as fatal as poison, to the point where drugs seem safer
あなたは猛毒さ
You are so toxic
あたしはあたしを失ってゆく
I am losing myself
どうか許さないでよ
Please don't forgive me
危険な信号が点滅する"23: 00"
Dangerous signals are flashing at 23:00
君とは越えられそうにない日付変更線
The line between us seems impossible to cross on this new day
心臓が止まりそうなくらい
My heart feels like it's about to stop beating
息苦しい夜
A suffocating night
毎週この日は
Every week on this day
何度だって死んでしまうわ
I die over and over again
似合わないと言って
You say it doesn't suit me
ツマらないと言って
You say it's boring
もう少しではじけてしまう
I'm about to burst into pieces
それは怖くないわ
But I'm not scared
分かってた事だわ
I knew all along
目を閉じて待っている
I close my eyes and wait
きっとまた今夜も
Surely, tonight as well
残り時間は加速する
The remaining time will speed up
怖いよ
It's scary
それでもあなたは
But even then
掴んでいてくれないなら
If you won't hold onto me
その時が来るのを待っている
I'll wait for that moment
腕時計を外して始まる
It starts when I take off my watch
"終わらない夜"
The "never-ending night"
もしも本気なら
If you're serious
さらってくれ
Take me away
心臓が止まったって
Even if my heart stops beating
終わらないと言って
You say it won't end
Writer(s): tricot, 中嶋イッキュウ
Contributed by Thomas O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.