The name "YOASOBI" originates from the Japanese word 夜遊び, meaning "nightlife". Ayase, who is a producer of the group said he named it as a wish that he could take on various playful challenges by comparing the appearance of acting as an individual to the appearance of daytime and the appearance of two people acting as YOASOBI as the appearance of the night.
The group has a slogan "novel into music" (小説を音楽にする, shōsetsu o ongaku ni suru), , which goes along with their amazing ability to create songs with incredibly meaningful lyrics, especially when it comes to their themes for various anime and games.
2019-2020: Formation and rising up with "Yoru ni Kakeru"
Both members of YOASOBI had active music careers prior to forming the group. Ayase gained a following on the video hosting site Niconico since his first upload on 24 December 2018, a song titled Sentensei Assault Girl (先天性アサルトガール). On 23 November 2019, he released an EP, Yūrei Tōkyō (幽霊東京), which reached third on iTunes' album chart. Ikuta, performing under the name Rira Ikuta (幾田りら), had already released two EPs: Rerise in 2017 and Jukebox in 2019.
The first song released by the duo was "Yoru ni Kakeru", based on Mayo Hoshino's short story "Thanatos no Yūwaku" hosted on Monogatary. The music video was released first on 16 November 2019, where it broke 10 million views in five months on YouTube as well as being popular on TikTok. It was subsequently released as a single on 15 December 2019, where it topped the popularity charts on both Spotify and Line Music. More than five months after its release, the single would top the Billboard Japan Hot 100 on 1 June 2020.
Following the success of their first release, on 18 January 2020, YOASOBI released their second single, "Ano Yume o Nazotte", this time based on Sōta Ishiki's "Yume no Shizuku to Hoshi no Hana". On 20 April 2020, Yoasobi released a teaser for their third single, "Halzion", which is based on Shunki Hashizume's "Soredemo, Happy End". "Halzion" marked the first time that YOASOBI collaborated with a professional novelist, whereas the first two were amateur writers. The single was released as a promotional project by Suntory to advertise their new energy drink named Zone. The single was official released on 11 May 2020.
In the second half of the year, Yoasobi released their fourth song, "Tabun", on July 20. The song was based on the short story of the same name by Shinano.[15] Their fifth song, "Gunjō" was released September 1. The song collaborated with a manga, Blue Period for Bourbon's Alfort Mini Chocolate advertisement. The song was based on Alfort's television advertisement story text Ao o Mikata ni.[16] On December 18, the duo released their sixth song, "Haruka", based on Osamu Suzuki's novel, Tsuki Ōji.[17]
On December 31, 2020, they debuted in 71st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen and performed "Yoru ni Kakeru", which is also their first live performance.
2021–present: The Book
On January 6, 2021, Yoasobi released their first extended play and first physical release The Book, which included the six previous songs and three new songs, "Encore" as a lead single, "Epilogue" as an intro, and "Prologue" as an outro.[19] The duo also released their seventh song, "Kaibutsu", on the same day.[20] The song has been featured as the opening theme song for the second season of the anime television series Beastars.[21] The anime's ending theme song and duo's eighth song, "Yasashii Suisei", was released on January 20.[22] Both were released as a double A-side single in physical format on March 24.[23]
On January 20, the duo opened their fan club website "Club Yoasobi" (CLUB 夜遊)[24] and announced that they would hold their first concert, Keep Out Theater on February 14[25] at the inside of the building under construction at the former site of Shinjuku Milano for an online audience of 40,000 people.[26]
The duo released the ninth song for the Fuji TV's morning show Mezamashi TV, titled "Mō Sukoshi Dake" on May 10, and was based on a novel Meguru, which won the Yoasobi Contest Vol.3 with Mezamashi TV by Chiharu.[27] "Sangenshoku", an upcoming tenth song for the advertisement for the NTT Docomo's mobile service Ahamo, was based on a novel RPG by scriptwriter Yūichirō Komikado.[28] It will be released in the early summer of 2021.
Members:
‣ Ayase – producer (lyrics, composition, arrangement, synthesizer, keyboard, sampler, manipulator)
‣ Ikura – vocals
Supporting members:
‣ Zaquro Misohagi – keyboard chorus
‣ AssH – guitar
‣ Honogomu – drum
‣ Hikaru Yamamoto – bass
Official website: https://www.yoasobi-music.jp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/yoasobi_staff
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvpredjG93ifbCP1Y77JyFA
Encore
yoasobi Lyrics
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君にはもう会えないんだって
またいつかって手を振ったって
叶わないんだよ 仕方ないね
明日世界は終わるんだって
それならもう
その時まで何度でもずっと
薄暗闇に包まれた
見覚えのない場所目を覚ます
ここは夜のない世界
今日で終わる世界
そんな日にあなたに出会った
好きにしていいと
それだけ残して 何処かへゆく
あなたの音が遠ざかってく
そしてまたひとり
淀んだ空気の中で
ありふれたあの日々をただ思い返す
終わりが来ることを待つ世界で
辛い過去も嫌な記憶も
忘れられないメロディーも
今日でさよなら
ひとり車を走らせる
営みの消えた街の中を
明日にはもう終わる今日に
何を願う
何を祈る
何処かから不意に
微かに聞こえてきたのは
ピアノの音 遠い日の音
誘われるままに
呼吸を合わせるように
重ねた音
心地良くて 懐かしくて
あぁ 幾つも溢れてくる あぁ
いつしか蓋をして閉じ込めていた記憶
奏でる音が連れてきた思い出
気が付けば止まったピアノ
いつの間にか流れた涙
続きを鳴らそう
ありふれたあの日々をただ思い返す
終わりが来ることを待つ世界で
辛い過去も嫌な記憶も
忘れられないメロディーも
さよならなんだ
今ここで好きなようにただ音を鳴らす
最後の日に二人きりの街で
あぁ ありふれたあの日々をただ想い奏でる音が
重なり響く
明日世界は終わるんだって
明日世界は終わるんだって
もしも世界が終わらなくって
明日がやってきたなら
ねえその時は二人一緒に なんて
The lyrics to Yoasobi's song アンコール (Encore) are about accepting the inevitable end of the world, while reminiscing about past memories and holding onto the music that brings comfort. The first two lines speak of the impending end of the world, and the realization that the singer will no longer be able to see the person they love. Despite this, they wave goodbye, knowing that they can't make the impossible happen. The second verse describes waking up in a strange and unfamiliar place, shrouded in darkness. The singer meets their loved one on the day the world is supposed to end, with the assurance that they are free to do as they please, without any notion of future consequences. The melody of the piano they played together carries on even after they part ways.
The chorus encourages the listener to continue playing the music they love until the very end, regardless of the world around them. The singer, driving alone through a deserted city at night, reflects on their life and wonders what they wish for and pray for on the last day. They then hear the sound of a piano and are drawn in, feeling a sense of nostalgia and comfort as they play along. Memories that had been locked away resurface, and together with their loved one, they continue to play and reminisce, knowing that their time is limited. The song ends with the realization that tomorrow might not come, but if it does, the singer hopes to be with their loved one when it does.
Line by Line Meaning
明日世界は終わるんだって
I heard the world will end tomorrow
君にはもう会えないんだって
I won't be able to see you again
またいつかって手を振ったって
Saying 'see you someday' and waving goodbye means nothing
叶わないんだよ 仕方ないね
It's impossible, but there's nothing we can do
それならもう その時まで何度でもずっと 好きな音を鳴らそう
If that's the case, until then, let's play our favorite music over and over again
薄暗闇に包まれた 見覚えのない場所目を覚ます ここは夜のない世界 今日で終わる世界 そんな日にあなたに出会った
I woke up in a dimly lit unfamiliar place, a world without night, and met you on the day the world was ending
好きにしていいと それだけ残して 何処かへゆく あなたの音が遠ざかってく そしてまたひとり 淀んだ空気の中で
You said I could do whatever I wanted, and you left to go somewhere. Your music fades away, and I'm left alone in stagnant air
ありふれたあの日々をただ思い返す 終わりが来ることを待つ世界で 辛い過去も嫌な記憶も 忘れられないメロディーも 今日でさよなら
I just remember the ordinary days, in a world waiting for the end. The painful past, unpleasant memories, and unforgettable melodies say goodbye today
ひとり車を走らせる 営みの消えた街の中を 明日にはもう終わる今日に 何を願う 何を祈る
I drive alone through a desolate city. On this day, which ends tomorrow, what do I wish for? What do I pray for?
何処かから不意に 微かに聞こえてきたのは ピアノの音 遠い日の音
Suddenly, I faintly hear the sound of a piano, the sound of days long past
誘われるままに 呼吸を合わせるように 重ねた音 心地良くて 懐かしくて あぁ 幾つも溢れてくる あぁ
I am drawn in and breathe in time, as the sounds pile up. It feels comfortable and nostalgic, and it overflows with countless emotions
いつしか蓋をして閉じ込めていた記憶 奏でる音が連れてきた思い出 気が付けば止まったピアノ いつの間にか流れた涙 続きを鳴らそう
Memories that were long forgotten, and memories brought back by the music. I notice the piano has stopped and tears have flowed. Let's continue the music
今ここで好きなようにただ音を鳴らす 最後の日に二人きりの街で あぁ ありふれたあの日々をただ想い奏でる音が 重なり響く
Here and now, let's make music as we like, in a city where we are alone on the last day. Oh, the sound of playing our thoughts of our ordinary days overlap and reverberate.
今ここで好きなようにただ音を鳴らす 最後の日に二人きりの街で あぁ ありふれたあの日々をただ想い奏でる音が 重なり響く
Here and now, let's make music as we like, in a city where we are alone on the last day. Oh, the sound of playing our thoughts of our ordinary days overlap and reverberate.
明日世界は終わるんだって
I heard the world will end tomorrow
明日世界は終わるんだって
I heard the world will end tomorrow
もしも世界が終わらなくって
If the world doesn't end tomorrow
明日がやってきたなら ねえその時は二人一緒に なんて
If tomorrow comes, hey, how about we be together?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ayase
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作詞:Ayase 作曲:Ayase
0:00
明日世界は終わるんだって
君にはもう会えないんだって
またいつかって手を振ったって
叶わないんだよ
仕方ないね
明日世界は終わるんだって
それならもう
その時まで何度でもずっと
好きな音を鳴らそう
0:26
薄暗闇に包まれた
見覚えのない場所、目を覚ます
ここは夜のない世界
今日で終わる世界
そんな日にあなたに出会った
0:49
好きにしていいと
それだけ残して
何処かへゆく
あなたの音が遠ざかってく
そしてまたひとり
淀(ヨド)んだ空気の中で
1:13
ありふれたあの日々をただ思い返す
終わりが来ることを待つ世界で
辛い過去も嫌な記憶も
忘れられないメロディーも
今日でさよなら
1:37
ひとり車を走らせる
営みの消えた街の中を
明日にはもう終わる今日に
何を願う
何を祈る
2:17
何処かから不意に
微かに聞こえてきたのは
ピアノの音
遠い日の音
誘われるままに
呼吸を合わせるように
重ねた音
心地良くて
懐かしくて
幾つも溢れてくる
2:58
いつしか蓋をして閉じ込めていた記憶
奏でる音が連れてきた思い出
気が付けば止まったピアノ
いつの間にか流れた涙
続きを鳴らそう
3:21
ありふれたあの日々をただ思い返す
終わりが来ることを待つ世界で
辛い過去も嫌な記憶も
忘れられないメロディーも
さよならなんだ
3:44
今ここで好きなようにただ音を鳴らす
最後の日に二人きりの街で
ありふれたあの日々をただ想い奏でる音が
重なり響く
4:09
明日世界は終わるんだって
明日世界は終わるんだって
もしも世界が終わらなくって
明日がやってきたなら
ねえ、その時は二人一緒に
なんて
(自分用)
@user-kr7qz7ih8r
作品の中は夜のない世界なのにYOASOBIが作ってるのがなんか良いよね
@user-nn5pk9sg3e
のびそ
@kazukazu139
のばそ
@user-ti6xz3of7w
のびる
@user-gk7ng6wy9g
のびて
@user-uw3cg9xe9s
伸びた
@somegoddessbloodprincess4349
I love how it sounds so far away in the beginning. I've heard this as lofi and it's just as lovely. Amazing job with every song that you've ever written and sung. I couldn't have anything better. I love how this song has a triumphant breakthrough and how it emphasizes minor chords as well as major and sounds sad as well as happy. You are beautiful. ❤❤❤
To quote another beautiful song of yours, "Ah, I said it at last
I know it's not a lie as I'm voicing these words
"I love you""
@986ch5
個人的にYOASOBIで1番好きな曲はやっぱアンコールかなぁ
夕方に田舎道をこれかけながらドライブするの最高すぎるんだよなぁ
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想像するだけで最高ですねそれ…
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@@user-fw6oi7sw7i 想像力豊かすぎやろ
アンコール「たぶん」全ての歌の中で一番「好きだ」