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9th Album - 「Kiss from the darkness」 - Fri Feb 14, 2020 12:11 am

Oricon rankings:

-Oricon rank on 2/10 (debut): #6
-Oricon rank on 2/11: #3 with 4,516 copies sold
-Oricon rank on 2/12: #3 with 3,398 copies sold





According to ROOFTOP's Instagram, the album's mastering was done by Grammy award-winning mastering engineer Randy Merrill (has worked for Beck, Harry Styles, etc.).




Can't specifically give a link to this, but I found out through a friend that CHINO of the breakdance group ROCK STEADY CREW JAPAN in 90s was the one who choreographed HARU's dance in the "Tonight" music video.


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RINA's "Kiss from the darkness" Lyrics Essays

Second Essay: "A.M.D.K.J."

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I don't want humor to be banned due to a mistake




On February 12, SCANDAL released Kiss from the darkness, their first album from their private imprint label "her." The album contains 11 songs. Vocalist HARUNA talked about how this work is a very ambitious one for them: "I can confidently say that this is seriously the best of our best. It's a huge burst of creative energy from all four of us."

Today's song column is the second of three lyrics essays posted weekly from drummer RINA, who has written the lyrics for many of their songs! She will be talking about "A.M.D.K.J." this time. She wrote about how she felt when she watched a certain news report, and how she reaffirmed her purpose.



~Second Lyrics Essay: "A.M.D.K.J."~

Every day we get a variety of information from TV and online news. Some of them are shocking, and I feel helpless every time I see them.

One program featured an ad that had been criticized for its misogyny, and celebrities and commentators discussed the ad and the artist. Although I didn't feel any particular dislike toward the ad, I was reminded that some people are hurt by the environment they live in, their experiences, their position, etc., and I completely understand that.

Toward the end of the heated discussion, one female commentator said, "I don't know anything about the art world, and I have no idea why this artist made this ad.'' Her bold statement made me pause and go "Oof." I kind of felt like I was shut down [like a computer].

Maybe that woman was one of those hurt by the ads in question. But I thought it would be a shame if I had denied what I didn't know without even trying to find out about it.

When we make new songs, CD covers, promo photos, etc., we sometimes feel like pushing the envelope, knowing that people may not like it. We don't want to throw a curveball, but there are times when we want to express ourselves in a way that we haven't tried yet. After the news program was over, that thought somehow came to mind.

It's supposed to be a positive energy to add an exciting color to an otherwise ordinary day, or to destroy a beautified image by confronting reality. It seems like a mass of better, funnier, newer feelings.

With "A.M.D.K.J.", I think I was able to formulate the "anger" part of joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure for the first time. How can I put it? It feels like a calm explosion.

I felt like I had finally gathered together all the emotions that should come naturally to everyone in their daily lives, no matter how big or small. It takes a lot of energy to get angry, and I think it's an emotion that's hard to feel unless you have something you really care about. I was relieved to be able to write this song at a time when joy and sadness were no longer enough to convey reality.

I hope that the scope of compliance will expand more and more, so that more people will accept differences and the world will become a better place for everyone to live in. I don't want humor to be banned due to a mistake.


Kiss from the darkness Album Lyrics - Wed Feb 12, 2020 8:00 am

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Kiss from the darkness Album Lyrics




01. Tonight
02. Masterpiece (マスターピース)
03. Fuzzy
04. Saishuuheiki, Kimi (最終兵器、君; You, the Ultimate Weapon)
05. Laundry Laundry (ランドリーランドリー)
06. NEON TOWN ESCAPE
07. Ceramic Blue (セラミックブルー)
08. Kinenbi (記念日; Anniversary)
09. Mabataki (まばたき; Blink)
10. A.M.D.K.J. (Amidakuji; Ghost Leg)
11. Tsuki (月; Moon)
12. YOU GO GIRL! (CD-only bonus track)





Tonight
Lyrics & Music: MAMI ~ Arrangement: SASUKE

Anata to onaji you na kanjou de
Dareka wo aiseta nara
Anata ni chikazukeru ka to kangaeta yoru ni
Tsuki wa michite namida wa afureta
Douse to hakidashita
Kotoba ga tokete ukabiagaru
Yokogao wa totemo utsukushii
Nani ga atta ka shiranai keredo
Mikata de itai yo

Kono yo wo umaku ikiru houhou nante
Dokonimo kaichainai no
Ruupu suru parareru waarudo
Yuutopia no shinjitsu wo

Shitte mitai ya
Motto tanoshimitainda
Tanjunmeikai na kimochi de
Kanpeki na sekai wo bokura de tsukurou

Tonight
Motto kanjiteitainda
Tenchikaibyaku no kane no oto wo
Takaraka ni narasunda nandodemo
Konseiki saidai romanchikku shiyou

Koraaju sareta feiku sheiku sare
Mattemashita to furisosogu
Namami no kokoro wo mushibandeiku myou
Byou deshou ne shoujiki shouki de irarenai ne
Taishuusei no naka tatakau bokura

Nobashita te wo ima sugu ni
Kono mune ni te kuriyosete
Daijoubu to ieta nara…
Hikari to yami no hazama de iki wo shite
Kanarazu mukae ni yuku yo

Houtteokenai ya
Ayafuya demo ii kara
Sonzai shoumei no merodii wo
Kuchizusande boku ni wakaru you ni

Tonight
Yume nanka ja nainda
Tenchimuyou no hierarukii sae
Hitosashiyubi wo kuchibiru ni soete
Hikkurikaesou ka imajineeshon shidai

Asayake wa saitei na kinou wo tsutsumu
Mou doko e mo oite ikanai
Anata no subete wo uketomeru yo

Zutto shinjiteitainda
Motto aishite mitainda
Tanjunmeikai na kimochi de
Kanpeki na sekai wo bokura de tsukurou

Tonight
Motto kanjiteitainda
Tenchikaibyaku no kane no oto wo
Takaraka ni narasunda nandodemo
Konseiki saidai romanchikku shiyou

Kana:


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English Translation

If I could love just like you
Could I get closer to you?
The night I wondered that
The moon was full and my tears overflowed
"What's the point?" you sighed
Your profile was so beautiful
Emerging as your words dissolved
I don't know what you've been through
But I want to be on your side

A guide on how to live in this world
Isn't written down anywhere
In this looping parallel world
The truth behind utopia

I want to know what it is
And have more fun
With a clear and simple feeling
Let's make a perfect world

Tonight
I want to feel even more
I'll sound the chimes of the creation of heaven and earth
Again and again
Let's have the greatest romance of the century

A collaged, shaken fakeness
Pours down if waiting
Strangeness gnaws at my naked heart
Honestly, I can't stay sane while the seconds tick by
As we battle amidst mass popularity

If I could grab your outstretched hand
Pull you towards me
And say it's all right...
I'd breathe between light and darkness
And head to you no matter what

I can't leave you be
It's all right if it's uncertain
Hum so that I can hear it
A melody proving you exist

Tonight
This isn't a dream
With a finger on our lips
We'll overturn even an irreversible hierarchy
With imagination

Sunrise blankets the worst yesterdays
I'll never leave you behind
I'll accept everything you are

I want to always believe
I want to love you even more
With a clear and simple feeling
Let's make a perfect world

Tonight
I want to feel even more
I'll sound the chimes of the creation of heaven and earth
Again and again
Let's have the greatest romance of the century




Masterpiece ~ マスターピース
Lyrics: RINA ~ Music: MAMI ~ Arrangement: Keita Kawaguchi

Hajimari no aizu wa itsudemo totsuzen narihibiite
Hashiridasu kodou mou tomerarenai wa
Tatoeba ijiwaru na dareka ni warareta toshitemo
Donkan de junshin na furi shite idomitai

Machiwabita toki wa ima! Atarashii doa wo hiraku
Kooritsuita kokoro wo tokashite kureru merodi
Kuchizusande kimi ni mo todoketai

Kaze ni notte tonde yuke kisetsu ni saku hana no you ni
Yurenagara sagashiteta yorokobi ni deaeru uta wo
Wasurenaide
Ikutsumono hibi wo koete houseki ni naru kimi no namida
Yoru ni oite kita negaigoto wo mukae ni yukou
Mabashiku kagayaiteru asahi no hou e

Ameagari no sora ni niji ga kakaru to wa kagiranai
Demo utsumuite bakka ja minogashichau wa
You wa donna shunkan mo hinto ni dekiru mugen no souzouryoku
more junbibantan please me! please me! Kami-sama

Machigai mo seikai mo nai jibun dake no chizu wo egaku
Tsumiagete kita mono wo kowashite tadoritsuita
Keshiki ga aru

Tsutaetai kanaetai mamoritai uso ja nai
Mezashiteta mirai made ato sukoshi
Yowaki na jibun ni maketakunai yo
Nanmankai datte hikari ni te wo nobasou

Sekaijuu ni tonde yuke anata ni utatteru yo
Mune ippai ni afuredasu umaretate no yorokobi wo
Dakishimete
Ikutsumono hibi wo koete
Utaeru yo ima kono "masutaapiisu"
Yoru ga owattara negaigoto wo kanae ni yukou
Dokomademo tsuzuiteiku tabiji no mukou e

Kana:


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English Translation

A starting signal always sounds out suddenly
I can no longer calm my racing heartbeat
Even if I'm laughed at by someone mean-spirited
I'll pretend it's not getting to me

The time I've waited for is right now! I'll open a new door
And a melody will melt my frozen heart
I'll hum it and send it to you, too

We'll ride on the wind like flowers blooming in season
Don't forget the song that let us encounter the joy we looked for
As we swayed
Overcoming these countless days have turned your tears into gems
Let's pick up the wishes we left behind in the night
And head towards the dazzling morning sun

There won't always be a rainbow in the sky after it rains
But you'll miss it if all you're doing is looking down
There's a hint in any given moment with infinite imagination
More - I'm ready - Please me! Please me! God

I'll draw my own map with no mistakes nor correct answers
There's a landscape that I'll arrive at
After breaking what's been laid down

I want to express, achieve, and protect - It's the truth
The future I've strived for is just a little further ahead
I don't want to give in to my weakness
I'll reach for the light tens of thousands of times

I'm flying around the world and singing to you
As I embrace the newborn joy that's overflowing
In my heart
I've overcome these countless days
To be able to sing this "masterpiece" now
When the night ends, let's make our wishes come true
And head towards an endless journey




Fuzzy
Lyrics: RINA ~ Music & Arrangement: MAMI

Kankisen no shita de kisu wo suru tabi
Hokani nanimo iranai tte omoeta
T-shatsu ni utsutta tabako no nioi de
Futari no jikan wo kanjiteru

Kono kimochi ga itsumade tsuzuku ka nante
Kyou wa taishita mondai ja nai
Zenbu wakatta you na sou demo nai you na
Aimai na natsu no kehai no sei ni shite

Hakidashita kemuri to futashika na ai ga
Suikomarete kiete yuku
Anata ni ienai koto ga fueta no wa
Kitto otona ni natta kara

Kono mama eien ni anata no soba ni itai
Mabushii hikari ga ima wo tsuresatte yuku hi made
Kono mama eien ni anata wo suki de itai
Aa nigakute, setsunakute, itoshii

Mada saki no nagai tabako wo oite
Yasashiku dakishimeraretara
Kotoba yori hayaku namida ga afureta
Anata wa kizuite inai kedo

Beranda ni sashikomu orenji no yuuhi
Uyamuya na hibi wo terashiteru
Mirai wa darenimo wakaranai kara
Yakusoku wa shinaide iyou

Kono mama eien ni anata no soba ni itai
Taiyou to tsuki ga irekawaru koro kasanatte
Kono mama eien ni anata wo suki de itai
Aa atsukute, hakanakute, utsukushii

Kono mama eien ni anata no soba ni itai
Mabushii hikari ga ima wo tsuresatte yuku hi made
Kono mama eien ni anata wo suki de itai
Aa nigakute, setsunakute, itoshii

Kana:


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English Translation

Every time we kissed under ventilation fan
It seemed like we didn't need anything else
I can feel our time together
With the smell of cigarettes that transfers onto my T-shirt

How long will these feelings last?
That's not something I'm worried about today
It feels like I know everything and nothing at the same time
I blame it on the fuzzy signs of summer

Exhaled smoke and uncertain love
Are being inhaled and disappearing
The things I couldn't say to you kept multiplying
Due to us growing up

I want to keep staying by your side forever
Until the day a dazzling light takes away the present
I want to keep loving you forever
Ah, it's bitter, painful, and dear

When you put down the cigarette with still more left to go
And embraced me gently
My tears spilled quicker than my words did
But you didn't notice that

The orange sunset streams through the balcony
And illuminates the hazy days
Because no one knows what the future holds
Let's not make promises

I want to keep staying by your side forever
The sun and moon overlap where they interchange
I want to keep loving you forever
Ah, it's hot, ephemeral, and beautiful

I want to keep staying by your side forever
Until the day a dazzling light takes away the present
I want to keep loving you forever
Ah, it's bitter, painful, and dear




Saishuuheiki, Kimi ~ 最終兵器、君; You, the Ultimate Weapon
Lyrics: RINA ~ Music & Arrangement: MAMI

Shirokujichuu jinsei geemu
Me wo sorashitemo nigerarenai

Kyuukutsu na mainichi wo uchikowashite hashirinuketai
Hontou no teki wa itsumo yowaki na jibun
Kawaritai nara

Kamaero

Saishuuheiki wa kimi nanda
Saikou no imeeji wo omoiegaku
Saishuuteki ni wa kimi nanda kimi nanda kimi nanda
Saishuuheiki wa kimi nanda
Darenimo nitenai yarikata de
Saishuuteki ni wa kimi nanda kimi nanda uchihanatsu kibou

Oikoshite hanasarete kurikaeshi ima wa doko da?
Sono saki ga shiritakute tsumikasaneru namida no hibi
Umaku ikanai kyou wo misutenaide
Muda ja nai kara

Makeru na

Saishuuheiki wa kimi nanda
Saidai no sukeeru de tachimukau
Saishuuteki ni wa kimi nanda kimi nanda kimi nanda
Saishuuheiki wa kimi nanda
Darenimo mane dekinai ikikata de
Saishuuteki ni wa kimi nanda kimi nanda tsukami toru mirai

Atarashii sekai made te wo nobase
Atarashii sekai made te wo nobase

Saishuuheiki wa kimi nanda
Saikou no imeeji wo omoiegaku
Saishuuteki ni wa kimi nanda kimi nanda kimi nanda
Saishuuheiki wa kimi nanda
Darenimo nitenai yarikata de
Saishuuteki ni wa kimi nanda kimi nanda uchihanatsu kibou

Kana:


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English Translation

Life's a 24/7 game
You can't escape even if you look away

You want to destroy and run through the rigid days
The true enemy is always your own weakness
If you want to change

Then get ready

Your ultimate weapon is you
Envisioning the perfect image
In the end it's you, you, you
Your ultimate weapon is you
Doing things unlike anyone else
In the end it's you, you - Shoot your hopes free

Now racing ahead, now falling behind - Where are you now?
Wanting to know what's ahead, you've cried day after day
Don't give up on today if things aren't going right
Because it's still worthwhile

Don't give in

Your ultimate weapon is you
Facing it all on the grandest scale
In the end it's you, you, you
Your ultimate weapon is you
No one can copy the way you live
In the end it's you, you - Take hold of the future

Reach for a new world
Reach for a new world

Your ultimate weapon is you
Envisioning the perfect image
In the end it's you, you, you
Your ultimate weapon is you
Doing things unlike anyone else
In the end it's you, you - Shoot your hopes free




Laundry Laundry ~ ランドリーランドリー
Lyrics & Music: TOMOMI ~ Arrangement: Yusuke Takeda

Kemuri to yoru to nisemono no nioi ga suru
Ano ato sono mama sofa de
Nemuchatta mitai
Aa iya ni naru
Kinou no koto wo omoidasu to
Aa mou zenbu iya ni naru
Atama mo chotto itaishi naa

Mado kara sashikomu hikari ni me wo hosometara
Watashi wo marugoto mushi shita mitai na aozora
Nugisuteta mama kutabireta kono nukegara wo
Masshiro ni massara mitai ni araisatte yo

Randorii randorii
Shabon no kaori ni tsutsumarete
Ookiku shinkokyuu shitara
Atarashii kisetsu no yokan ga shita
Randorii randorii
Sora ni hikaru hikoukigumo ga
Ima sekai wo hanbunko shita mitai ni mieta

Tonari no ouchi wa konya kitto wa karee raisu
Tooku de kikoeru kodomo-tachi no waraigoe
Aa kono machi ni shiawase ga tobikatteiru
Itsumo doori no keshiki na no ni
Nandaka chotto nakisou da

Tatta hitotsu botan wo kakechigaeta dake
Hosu toki chanto katachi wo totonoenatta dake
Hayaku tachinarou toshite kokoro wo suriherashi
Attoiumani otona ni natte shimatta no

Randorii randorii
Sutein shikkari otoshite yo
Takusan no misu to ano hito no te no nukumori to
Randorii randorii
Fuwari yawarakai kaze ga fuku
T-shatsu to namida ga itsumademo itsumademo yureru

Randorii randorii
Sentakubasami tarinai na
Ashita mo kitto hareru kara
Kaimono ni dekakeyou kana

Randorii randorii
Shabon no kaori ni tsutsumarete
Ookiku shinkokyuu shitara
Atarashii kisetsu no yokan ga shita
Randorii randorii
Sora ni hikaru hikoukigumo ga
Ima sekai wo hanbunko shita mitai ni mieta

Kana:


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English Translation

I smell smoke, the night, and something fake
It looks like I fell asleep
On the sofa after that
Ah, I hate this
When I think about yesterday
Ah, I hate everything
My head hurts a little too

When I squint at the light streaming through the window
The blue sky seems to be completely ignoring me
I'm shedding off and throwing out this worn-out husk
I'll wash it in pure white as if it's brand new

Laundry laundry
Enveloped in the scent of soap
As I took a deep breath
It felt like a new season had arrived
Laundry laundry
The vapor trails glowing in the sky
Made it seem as if the world was split in two

I'm certain the house next door is having curry rice tonight
I can hear the sound of childrens' laughter from far away
Ah, happiness is flying around this city
It's the same view as always
But it makes me tear up a little

I just missed one button
I just didn't shape it properly when hanging it out
Though I try to recover quickly, I feel worn out
We all grow up in the blink of an eye

Laundry laundry
I'll clean off all the stains
Along with many mistakes and the warmth of that person's hand
Laundry laundry
A gentle wind blows softly
My T-shirts and tears will forever be swaying

Laundry laundry
I don't have enough clothespins
I'm sure tomorrow will be sunny
So maybe I'll go shopping

Laundry laundry
Enveloped in the scent of soap
As I took a deep breath
It felt like a new season had arrived
Laundry laundry
The vapor trails glowing in the sky
Made it seem as if the world was split in two




NEON TOWN ESCAPE
Lyrics & Music: HARUNA ~ Arrangement: CHIAKI SATO

Terekakushi no arukooru
Makasete fureta yubisaki ni
Hayaku naru kodou tomerarenai
Machi wa awate hajimeta

Afureta kimochi wo aoru you ni
Yokaze ga fuite aoi tsuki ga
Futari wo terasu sonna gozen reiji mae

Sayonara made no kyori ga sotto
Chikazuite hohaba ga semaku naru
Anata no yokogao mitsumeteita
Konya wa mada kaeritakunai

Kono mama futari yoru wo kakete sa
Sawagashii neon bakku ni touhikou
Iki wo kirashite dokomademo yukou
Nee dakishimete yo

Tsunaida te to te no kanshoku ga
Dandan atsuku natte kokochi ii
Hitogomi kuruma no kurakushon mo ki ni naranai

Ii kagen mou kizuiteru no
Anata to watashi onaji kimochi
Tada no omoide ni shitakunai kara
Mune no sukima wo umeaitai

Kono mama futari yoru wo kakete sa
Sawagashii neon bakku ni touhikou
Anata to naraba nanimo kowakunai
Nee yume ni shinaide

Meiro no you na machi ate mo naku samayou
Douka shiteru nante sasayaite
Yasashiku kisu shite

Kono mama futari yoru wo kakete sa
Sawagashii neon bakku ni touhikou
Iki wo kirashite dokomademo yukou
Nee
Kono mama futari yoru wo kakete sa
Sawagashii neon bakku ni touhikou
Anata to naraba nanimo kowakunai
Nee dakishimete yo

Kana:


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English Translation

I hide my embarrassment with alcohol
With the touch of your fingertips
My heartbeat speeds up and can't be calmed
The city has begun to panic

As if stirring up our brimming feelings
The night breeze blows
And the pale blue moon shines on us just before midnight

The distance to our goodbye softly draws closer
And our stride narrows down
I gaze at your profile
I don't want to go home just yet tonight

Let's keep running through the night
And escape into the noisy neon background
We're out of breath - Let's go anywhere
Hey, hold me tight

The feeling of our connected hands
Grows warmer and warmer - It's so comfortable
We don't mind the crowds of people and the car horns

Stop messing around - I know you've realized
We share the same feelings
I don't want these to be just memories
We both want to fill the gaps in our hearts

Let's keep running through the night
And escape into the noisy neon background
If I'm with you, I'm not scared of anything
Hey, don't turn this into a dream

Wandering in and out of this maze-like city
What's wrong? Whisper to me
Kiss me gently

Let's keep running through the night
And escape into the noisy neon background
We're out of breath - Let's go anywhere
Hey
Let's keep running through the night
And escape into the noisy neon background
If I'm with you, I'm not scared of anything
Hey, hold me tight




Ceramic Blue ~ セラミックブルー
Lyrics, Music, & Arrangement: MAMI

Kimi ga watashi no namae wo yonda
Nan no hentetsu mo nai mainichi da
Sore wo shiawase to nazuke yonda
Ukareta hibi ashita mo kore de ii

Kimi no kokoro wa ano hi no mama ka
Nan no hoshou mo nai futari no koto
Fukai umi mayoikonda you da
Eien ni tsuzuku saki wa futoumei

Shinkirou wa me wo hosometa
Watashi no namida wo kakushite
Kokoro wo yurayura to yurasu no
Tsumetaku naru hazu no kaze wa nurui

Marude supottoraito
Taiyou ga teritsukeru kimi wa mabushii

Sono hikari ni itsumo muchuu da sukoshi no fuan mo itooshii

Aa tobikonda watashi ookiku iki wo sutte
Tomaru koto naku oyogi tsuzukeru no oyogi tsuzukeru no
Aa kimi to watashi mou hitotsu ni natteru?
Tsuyoku dakishimete daijoubu da yo to tsubuyaite ne

Unzari suru hodo kokochi ii
Kimi no ude no naka sekai ni hitotsu dake
Fukai nemuri ni tsuita sono hi wa
Totemo yoru ga mijikaku kanjiru no

Yawarakai nami ni
Hikiyoserareru mama kisu wo shiyou

Wasurerarenai kono kankaku wa ijiwaru dakara kuyashii

Aa yoisou na kurai hibiku kimi no koe
Doko made susumeba tadoritsukeru no ka tadoritsukeru no ka
Aa mizushibuki age moguru tori no mure
Chiisai awa hajikeru tsubu ni kimi wo omou no

Naisho no koto hontou no koto
Hyouriittai de mienai na
Fukai umi mayoikonda you da
Eien ni tsuzuku saki wa futoumei

Aa tobikonda watashi ookiku iki wo sutte
Tomaru koto naku oyogi tsuzukeru no oyogi tsuzukeru no
Aa kimi to watashi mou hitotsu ni natteru?
Tsuyoku dakishimete daijoubu da yo to tsubuyaite ne

Kana:


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English Translation

You called out my name
On an ordinary day
I called it happiness
I hope tomorrow's just as festive

Do you feel the same as you did then?
There's no guarantee for the two of us
It feels like I'm lost in the deep sea
No one knows what lies beyond this never-ending point

The mirage hid the tears
That narrowed my eyes
As my heart sways about
The wind that should be chilly is lukewarm

You're dazzling
As the sun shines down on you like a spotlight

You're always caught up in the light, loving to feel a little uneasy

Ah, as I jump in I take a deep breath
And keep swimming and swimming without stopping
Ah, haven't you and I already become one?
Hold me tightly and whisper that it'll be okay

It's so sickeningly comfortable
Being in your arms - There's nothing else like it in the world
On the days I fall into a deep sleep
It feels like the nights are awfully short

Let's kiss
As we're pulled in by the gentle waves

This unforgettable feeling is so cruel - It's so frustrating

Ah, your voice is resonating almost as if you're tipsy
How far can I go? Can I reach it? Can I reach it?
Ah, a diving flock of birds splash into the water
Small bubbles pop and I think of you

Something secret, something true
I can't see both as being the same
It feels like I'm lost in the deep sea
No one knows what lies beyond this never-ending point

Ah, as I jump in I take a deep breath
And keep swimming and swimming without stopping
Ah, haven't you and I already become one?
Hold me tightly and whisper that it'll be okay




Kinenbi ~ 記念日; Anniversary
Lyrics: RINA ~ Music & Arrangement: MAMI

Nee, oboeteru?
Watashi-tachi ga deatta hi no koto
Mou zutto mae no hanashi dakedo
Kinou no koto no you

Anata wa sukoshi terekusasou ni
Hetappi na egao de hanikande
Watashi wo massugu mitsumeteita
Sono me ga yasashikatta

Anata to no jikan ga
Jinsei no takaramono da yo
Kono mama futari de
Nantekotonai kinenbi kasaneyou
Doushite kureru no?
Torokete shimaisou
Mimi moto de fuzakeau
"Kyou mo, aishiteru."

Moshi, nagai yoru ga akenaku natte
Fuan ni nattara
Jihanki no koohii demo nominagara
Sanpo shiyou yo

Anata no poketto ni te wo irete
Karameta yubi kara tsutawaru no wa
Ano koro to kawaranai nukumori
Naniyori ureshikatta

Anata ga kureta no wa
Honmono no shiawase da yo
Kore kara mo yoroshiku ne
Nante koto nai tokubetsu na mainichi
Doushite kureru no?
Torokete shimaisou
Kokoro ga mazariau
Amai kisu wo shiyou

Anata no hidarigawa ga niau
Kawaii onna no ko de iru kara
Yosomi shitari shinaideite yo ne
Yasashiku kami wo nadete
Dakishimetete

Anata to no jikan ga
Jinsei no takaramono da yo
Kono mama futari de
Nante koto nai kinenbi kasaneyou

Anata ga kureta no wa
Honmono no shiawase da yo
Kore kara mo yoroshiku ne
Nante koto nai tokubetsu na mainichi
Doushite kureru no?
Torokete shimaisou
Mimi moto de fuzakeau
"Kyou mo, aishiteru."

Kana:


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English Translation

Hey, do you remember
The day we met?
It was such a long time ago
But feels like it was only yesterday

You were a little embarrassed
And smiled awkwardly
You looked right at me
With such kind eyes

My time with you
Is something I'll forever treasure
Let's keep stacking up
These trifling anniversaries
What will you do for me?
I'm about to melt
You whisper to me playfully
"I love you today too."

If the long night ends
And you're feeling worried
Let's take a walk
While drinking coffee from the vending machine

Our entwined fingers
In your pocket
Convey the same warmth as back then
It made me happier than anything else

What you've given me
Is true happiness
I hope that never changes
Everyday is trifling yet special
What will you do for me?
I'm about to melt
Our hearts mix together
Let's share a sweet kiss

You have a cute girl
Who looks good on your left side
So don't look away from her
Stroke her hair gently
And hold her close

My time with you
Is something I'll forever treasure
Let's keep stacking up
These trifling anniversaries

What you've given me
Is true happiness
I hope that never changes
Everyday is trifling yet special
What will you do for me?
I'm about to melt
You whisper to me playfully
"I love you today too."




Mabataki ~ まばたき; Blink
Lyrics & Music: RINA ~ Arrangement: MAMI

Yuraretari kogaretari tamani yume ni mitari
Nanimo te ni tsukanai hibi no kurikaeshi

Itsudatte aitai yo itsuka hanabanare demo
Sonna koto bakari kangaeteiru no

Ato ikkai no mabataki de
Afurete shimaisou
Sono ato ikkai no kuchizuke de
Hajikete shimau kurai
Suki na no ni

Yuraretari kogaretari tamani yume de futari
Kono mama samenaide yoru no ijiwaru

Seikai wa tabun nai ne tada anata wo aishiteru
Fuantei na hoshi no ue de shiawase ni naritai

Ato ikkai no mabataki de
Afurete shimaisou
Sono ato ikkai no kuchizuke de
Hajikete shimau kurai
Suki na no ni

Nureta matsuge ga kawaku mae ni...
Nureta matsuge ga kawaku mae ni...
Nureta matsuge ga kawaku mae ni...
Nureta matsuge ga kawaku mae ni...

Ato ikkai no mabataki de
Afurete shimaisou
Sono ato ikkai no kuchizuke de
Hajikete shimau kurai
Suki na no ni

Kana:


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English Translation

I get shaken up, I fall in love, and sometimes I dream
I can't concentrate on anything day after day

I'll always want to see you, even if we're separated one day
That's all I've been able to think of

Just one more blink
And my tears will fall
Just one more kiss after that
And I'll just about burst
But I love you

I get shaken up, I fall in love, and sometimes I dream of us
Don't wake me up - The night's so cruel

There's probably no correct answer - I simply love you
I want to find happiness on an unstable star

Just one more blink
And my tears will fall
Just one more kiss after that
And I'll just about burst
But I love you

Before my damp eyelashes dry...
Before my damp eyelashes dry...
Before my damp eyelashes dry...
Before my damp eyelashes dry...

Just one more blink
And my tears will fall
Just one more kiss after that
And I'll just about burst
But I love you




A.M.D.K.J. (Amidakuji) ~ Ghost Leg
Lyrics: RINA ~ Music & Arrangement: MAMI

Harimegurasareta kiseisen
Binkan ni narisugita bukimi na machi wa
Gensou ga unda muhouchitai
Me wo sorashiteru hito bakari

Sono ki ni natte tameshite minatte
Bikashinaide genjitsu wo shitte
Kuso majime ni yatterannai hi mo aru yo
Toki ni, kamidanomi

Unmei no amidakuji norukasoruka no hanashi
Unmei no amidakuji yubi de nazotte

Saa, motto fukaku made
Sono me de mite furete
Wagamonogao ga habikoru
Kono sekai ni iyakegasasu yo
Shinjitsu wa mushoku toumei de
Sukoshi dake tsumetai

Te no naru hou e yottoide
Motto ii koto shiyou yo
Onaji aho nara odoranya sonson
Aa mou yamitsuki ni natteru

Seiron bakka hakisutetenaide
Korikatamatta atama wo hiyashite
Jidaiokure no samui B-kyuu hyouronka-tachi ni
Oshioki wo

Unmei no amidakuji sui mo amai mo watashi
Unmei no amidakuji sotto hiraite

Saa, mune ni tojikometa
Sono omoi tokihanate
Yosoku fukanou na ashita ga kowai no wa
Kimi dake ja nai
Ai nante jiyuujizai ni
Moete kiete yuku

Saa, motto fukaku made
Sono me de mite furete
Wagamonogao ga habikoru
Kono sekai ni iyakegasasu yo
Shinjitsu wa mushoku toumei de
Sukoshi dake tsumetai

Kana:


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English Translation

Bound by restrictive lines
This overly sensitive, ominous town
A lawless place born of illusion
People turn back and look away

Get on your feet and try it out
Know the truth without romanticizing it
Sometimes you just can't be so serious
Sometimes you just have to pray

Amidakuji of fate - It's either all or nothing
Amidakuji of fate - Trace it with your finger

There, ever deeper
See it yourself and touch it
I'm sick of this world
Where everyone acts so selfish
The truth is colorless and transparent
And just a little cold

Get closer to the sound of clapping
And let's do even better things
We're all fools here, so why not dance?
Ah, I'm already addicted

Don't just spit out sound arguments
Cool your fanatical head
Punishment will come for those outdated and cold
B-class critics

Amidakuji of fate - I'm both sweet and sour
Amidakuji of fate - Unfold it gently

Come and set free
Those emotions trapped in your heart
You're not the only one who's scared
Of how unpredictable tomorrow is
Love burns freely
And disappears

There, ever deeper
See it yourself and touch it
I'm sick of this world
Where everyone acts so selfish
The truth is colorless and transparent
And just a little cold




Tsuki ~ 月; Moon
Lyrics: RINA ~ Music: MAMI ~ Arrangement: Yusuke Tatsuzaki

Gozen niji wo sugite
Omoidasu anata no koto
Madogiwa ni yoseta daburu beddo
Amatteru makura

Sayonara wa itsudatte zankoku de
Koukai bakari ga nokoru to omotteta kedo
Anata ga oite itta nukumori ga
Ima mo, koko ni

Tonari doushi de waraiatteita
Ano koro ni wa modorenai kedo
Futari de mita tooi sora ni wa
Itsumo yasashii tsuki ga ukanderu

Buatsui shousetsu
Hasamatta akai shiori
Anata no ato wo toorikoshite
Tsugi no peeji wo mekutta

Tachidomaru koto wo yuruseta toki
Monogatari wa mata ugoki hajimeru
Anata to deaete hontou ni
Watashi, yokatta

Anata ga inai akarui mirai wo
Watashi wa mata ikite yuku no
Namida wo fuite nemuri ni tsuitara
Mata atarashii asa ga matteiru

Me ni wa mienai mune ni aita ana
Zutto kienai tsuki mitai da
Hanarebanare de omoi atte
Sorezore no hibi wo terashite yukou

Tonari doushi de waraiatteita
Ano koro ni wa modorenai kedo
Futari de mita tooi sora ni wa
Itsumo yasashii tsuki ga ukanderu
Itsumo yasashii tsuki ga ukanderu

Gozen niji wo sugite
Omoidasu anata no koto
Madogiwa ni yoseta daburu beddo
Amatteru makura

Kana:


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English Translation

It's past 2 in the morning
And I'm thinking of you
There's an extra pillow
On the double bed by the window

I thought goodbye was always a cruel thing
That's full of regrets
But the warmth you left behind
Is still here with me

We can't go back
To the times when we laughed together
But in the faraway sky we both saw
The gentle moon is always floating

A red bookmark
Lays sandwiched inside a thick novel
I'll skip over your place
And turn to the next page

The story starts to advance again
When you allow it to stop
I truly am glad
That I met you

I'll go on living once more
In a bright future without you
If I wipe away my tears and fall asleep
A new morning will be waiting for me once more

Like the moon, the invisible holes in your heart
Will never disappear
We'll think about each other as we're far apart
As it lights up each and every day

We can't go back
To the times when we laughed together
But in the faraway sky we both saw
The gentle moon is always floating
The gentle moon is always floating

It's past 2 in the morning
And I'm thinking of you
There's an extra pillow
On the double bed by the window




YOU GO GIRL!
Lyrics: RINA ~ Music & Arrangement: MAMI

c' mon! r u ready?
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!....

Ai no yukue oikakeru mainichi
Nijuuyojikan ja zenzen tarinai
YES or NO de wa iikirenai
Watashi-tachi motto oku ga fukai
Chanto yokubatta Answer dake choudai
Ato sukoshi tsuyoku nareru you ni

Michi ni mayotteru no Help
Right and Left shiawase wa docchi?
Ima wa mada kienai Nervous
Kawaita kokoro ni mizu wo ageyou

Kitto saikou no Chapter
Dore mo machigai ja nakatta
Tomatte shimatta Time
Dakedo, ashita ni mukau Try

YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
Watashi wa watashi datte itsudemo muteki datte
Mune wo hatte ikitai namida ni nante makenai
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
Tadashii yori tanoshii shinjau made sore ga ii
Me no mae ni nobiru ranuei mae ni mae ni susumu
Tada sore dake

Ai rabu yuu wa kaseki ni natta
Saigo wa Hug de wo wakare datta
Nee, zenbu wasurenaideite ne

Itsuka wa dareka no Darling
OFF kara ON tsugi e no suicchi
Ima wa mou iranai Promise
Kizuguchi wa fusagatte mo itai

Zutto akogareteta Future
Kanashimi ni migakarete koeyou
Atarashii haru e no Step
Kyou mo, negai komete Play

YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
Anata wa anata dake itsumo no egao wo misete
Kao wo agete? Watashi ga iru hitori ni nante sasenai
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
Kinou yori yasashiku natte jibun wo suki ni naritai
Yuuutsu wo keritobashite mae ni mae ni susumu
Tada sore dake

Daijoubu kizukeba Clear ni naru yo
Omoide wa uso ja nai desho
Te wo hanashite tondetta baruun mitai
Hontou ni daisuki dattanda ne

YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
Watashi wa watashi datte itsudemo muteki datte
Mune wo hatte ikitai namida ni nante makenai
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
Tadashii yori tanoshii shinjau made sore ga ii
Me no mae ni nobiru ranuei mae ni mae ni susumu
Tada sore dake

c' mon! r u ready?
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!....

Kana:


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English Translation

c' mon! r u ready?
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!....

We chase love every day
24 hours in a day just isn't enough
You can't answer with a simple yes or no
We need something more profound
Be greedy and ask only for the answer
So that you can get just a little stronger

You need help when you've lost your way
Right or left - Which way is happiness?
You're still nervous
I'll give you water for your parched heart

This is no doubt the best chapter
None of them were incorrect
Time has stopped
But try your best for tomorrow

YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
I'm me - I'm always invincible
I want to hold my head high - I won't give in to my tears
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
It's better to have fun than to be right - I'll do that till my time's up
A runway stretches out before my eyes - I'll step forward
That's all there is to it

"I love you" is a thing of the past
In the end we hugged as we parted
Hey, don't forget any of this

You'll be someone's darling one day
Flip the next switch from off to on
You don't need promises anymore
Wounds hurt even when they're healed

The future you've always yearned for
Polish it up with sadness and head beyond it
Step into a new season of spring
Make a wish again today and play

YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
You're the only you - Show us your usual smile
Raise your head, okay? I'm here - I won't let you be alone
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
Be kinder than yesterday and you'll want to fall in love with yourself
Kick away melancholy and move forward
That's all there is to it

It's okay - It'll be clear before you know it
None of your memories are false
Let go like a balloon flying into the sky
You really loved it, didn't you?

YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
I'm me - I'm always invincible
I want to hold my head high - I won't give in to my tears
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!
It's better to have fun than to be right - I'll do that till my time's up
A runway stretches out before my eyes - I'll step forward
That's all there is to it

c' mon! r u ready?
YOU GO GIRL! YOU GO GIRL!....




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【English Subs】Tonight MV - Tue Feb 11, 2020 11:31 pm





I borrowed a lot from J-Melo's translation since they did a pretty good job + I'm trying to work on translations for the other album songs.
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"Tonight" MV to premiere - Tue Feb 11, 2020 5:15 am

"Tonight" music video premiering tonight at 12 am JST (here's a time zone converter):



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US and Canada dates officially announced!

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・September 17, Anaheim, CA @ House of Blues Anaheim

・September 19, Dallas, TX @ Canton Hall

・September 21, Atlanta, GA @ The Masquerade

・September 23, Toronto, Canada @ Queen Elizabeth Theatre


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RINA's "Kiss from the darkness" Lyrics Essays

First Essay: "Masterpiece"

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It's very important to have the gasoline called "excitement" in your heart.




On February 12, SCANDAL will release Kiss from the darkness, their first album from their private imprint label "her." The album contains 11 songs. Vocalist HARUNA talked about how this work is a very ambitious one for them: "I can confidently say that this is seriously the best of our best. It's a huge burst of creative energy from all four of us."

Today's song column is the first of three lyrics essays that will be posted weekly from drummer RINA, who has written the lyrics for many of their songs! In this first installment, she talks about her thoughts on their private imprint label "her" established by the band; and their song "Masterpiece" that reflects those feelings. If you are excited about the new challenges ahead of you, this is the one for you! Please enjoy both the essay and the lyrics!



~First Lyrics Essay: "Masterpiece"~

2019, spring.

A few months after our milestone 10th anniversary of our major debut, we started our private imprint label called "her." I'm sure there are a lot of people who don't have a clear idea of what a private imprint is when they hear those words. To put it simply, it's a new place for us to make and dispatch our music.

We chose the label name "her" because we thought it'd be good if people could tell at first glance that it's related to women. We had no idea this day would come, and it was unclear what kind of changes would occur, but we're simply excited to have an atelier that's all our own.

When you create music—something invisible and can't grasp with your hands—it's very important to have the gasoline called "excitement" in your heart. I feel that the more of it you have, the further you can go, and the good/bad things that happen along the way, and the swings in your heart that are moved by them, become melodies and lyrics.

We've filled up on gas and are standing in front of a brand new road. Without a destination set, we ask ourselves, "Now, where should we go?" The song we wrote at that time was "Masterpiece."

It took quite a long time to complete it because we were overflowing with emotion, and I think it's a very clean, refreshing, punkish "begin again song" that leaves no time for hesitation.

――― Chapter 2 is starting. That's how we felt.

A year has passed since then in the blink of an eye, and now we are making music feeling even freer than ever before. We were freed from the "What SCANDAL should be" mentality, the rules for production, and the spell that we had unknowingly placed on ourselves.

Also, more musicians were interested in us starting a label than we expected. I was happy that it was brought up a few times in places such as backstage areas at festivals. One musician expressed it this way: "It feels like the blood's been flowing through your veins after starting 'her.'"

When I listen to this song when I'm unsure about something, I feel like I can remember the day I became strong and said, "I want to be an adult who can forever choose to take on challenges without being afraid.''

We will accept all events that have happened and will happen in the future, and we will stand on stage with our frank selves. I want to think that every day I spent was a masterpiece. "Masterpiece" is a Stand that replenishes our excitement.






Second Essay: "A.M.D.K.J.":

http://bit.ly/kftd_essay2




Third Essay: "Tsuki":

http://bit.ly/kftd_essay3
Here's the merch line-up for the Japan leg of 「SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2020 “Kiss from the darkness”」, available at the venues in Japan + online store presale from 2/3, 20:00 JST - 2/9, 23:59 JST:

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Shibuya store + online store-only color variant:
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FLYING POSTMAN PRESS, Volume 238 - Fri Jan 31, 2020 8:00 am

FLYING POSTMAN PRESS, Volume 238

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We are ready to face music with all of our humanity and frankness

We want to connect to our music all the good and bad things we feel as we live our lives



SCANDAL, who has established itself as Japan's leading all-girl band, started their private record label "her" a year ago. They have completed Kiss from the darkness, their first new album on the label. By breaking down the rules and methodologies that had bound themselves up to now, they now are presenting a vivid world view containing both light and darkness.




―I felt that this album is chock-full of SCANDAL's freedom and strength obtained after establishing "her," and a positive energy unique to women.

MAMI: Thank you very much. It became a piece a work that's jam-packed with everything that happened with us last year. We feel quite accomplished and satisfied, and we were also able to actually experience a good sense of nervousness and weariness. Before, we had been trying not to really talk about being tired—rather, we thought it wasn't like us to say something like that. However, since we were able to do away with that by launching "her," we were able to show all of our true colors.

RINA: We started "her" to be able to always face music with new feelings, and also so that we're able to play music for a long time while having fun. By creating "her," we were able to once again share our awareness of playing cool music while enjoying being women, as well as gain more freedom with our songwriting. We can now try out all kinds of sounds experimentally. "Saishuuheiki, Kimi," for example.


―That song is awesome.

RINA: Glad to hear it (laughs)! It encourages us when our team tells us things like, "This song is great! Let's release it!" This past year we've realized the many positive effects of launching our own label.

MAMI: About "Saishuuheiki, Kimi," guys from bands in particular often tell us they think it's a cool song. It also really makes us happy that there are many comments from people other than Japanese and English-speaking countries in the comment section of the video on YouTube as well.


―How about the entire album?

TOMOMI: I think we've put together songs that'll widen the range of staple songs for our live shows. There are surprisingly very few songs like "Saishuuheiki, Kimi" that can change the scene with a new image, "Tonight" has a new sound sensation, etc. This album is all about songs that we can take different approaches with live. It's now more fun to put together setlists.


―Something unique to this work is the many producers who worked on it. Among those, I was surprised that SASUKE produced "Tonight."

MAMI: For "Tonight," we had already made a demo that contained all of our band sounds. We were okay with keeping the arrangement as-is, but we wanted to do something new. We thought, "What about asking a trackmaker to do what we've asked an arranger to do up until now?" That's when SASUKE's name came up. When we had him listen to our band demo, he told us, "This is already complete" (laughs), but we ignored our arrangement and sent him an offer to give it a SASUKE-like sound.

RINA: It made us happy that he did such a good job and that he really changed the song. Since this was SASUKE's first time working with a band, it was great that he had no preconceived notions. It felt fresh for all of us.

TOMOMI: The first arrangement we did was really cool too, but the arrangement had no live instruments in it and we weren't sure how we would play it live (laughs). So, in the end, we settled with the current sound.


―"NEON TOWN ESCAPE," the song with lyrics and music by HARUNA, was arranged by Chiaki Sato.

HARUNA: Chiaki and I have been good friends for about two years now. When we went out to eat in early 2019, we talked about how we wanted to write songs that year. Since I was like, "We made a promise, so I'll do my best!", I started writing it. I decided to go with a 90s-like sound. I made the demo myself, had the other members listen to it, and we all made a demo together. When I was wondering what to do with the arrangement, I remembered that it was Chiaki who made the promise at the beginning of the year, and that she herself is playing songs that sound 90s-like. I thought it'd be interesting to do this together and then spoke to her about it.


―Including acoustic instruments like the trumpet and the saxophone was also something fresh for you.

HARUNA: It instantly makes it super 90s-like. I also like the feel of it fading out. I got to challenge myself with this song and got to write a song I had wanted to, precisely because it was before we decided on the album's theme.


―"Laundry Laundry," the song with lyrics and music by TOMOMI, is a gentle song arranged by Yusuke Takeda from RADWIMPS.

TOMOMI: When I was feeling a little frazzled a while ago, I felt as though doing housework cleansed my feelings. I then turned that into a song. Since I made with just one guitar, it turned out to be a funky song that also made me think that it'd be difficult to translate this into something that we could do as a band. But, I wanted to challenge myself to playing acoustic guitar for this song that I personally am attached to. When I talked with Takeda in advance about how I'd like to step up our live show game someday, he put his all into finishing it up with an acoustic arrangement. It made me happy that I was stumped with how to arrange it, and it felt like I had been rescued from the uneasy feelings I had of not being able to translate it to a band sound.


―A dark and hard world view is shown in "A.M.D.K.J." It's an ending song for the anime "GeGeGe no Kitaro," correct?

RINA: Yes. We wrote it specifically for the anime. It was right around the time we had been wanting to write a song that could be a killer tune at our live shows, and we went ahead with pairing together a Kitaro-like world view & an eerie atmosphere. Kitaro's catchphrase, "Mieteru sekai ga subete ja nai (The world you see isn't all there is)," is also a great line. This was the first time anger was the theme for a song, as we wanted to put all of our emotions—not just our sparkly side—into the album.


―The personal aspects in this work certainly are richly depicted.

RINA: Our range of attack has definitely expanded. I wrote words I thought I would never use before, and I felt like I chose words that could get rid of the lyric rules I had created for myself. In particular, all of the words in "A.M.D.K.J." are strong.


―"YOU GO GIRL!", the bonus track that can only be found on the physical CD editions of the album, features a positive attitude despite feeling that you have a weakness. It's wonderful that the album closes out with this song.

RINA: I'm happy to hear that. You can see almost the whole story of the album with it. Though there are days when you negatively fall down with a crash, you just need to take everything in a brighter direction. Tomorrow is another day. Those are the thoughts we put into the title, Kiss from the darkness. At that time, the staff gave us the idea to put "YOU GO GIRL!" as the last track. It certainly is a song that explains the entirety of the album title. "You go, girl" is an encouraging slang term that means "Give it your all!" or "Keep at it!", so I'm glad we concluded the album with this song.


―I can clearly feel your resolution to be a band that doesn't only show their positive side.

RINA: Yes. We are ready to face music with all of our humanity and frankness.

HARUNA: We need to show that side, or else we certainly won't be able to continue on for much longer. Rather, it feels weird just showing a positive side. It's natural as a human being to have all sorts of waves in your life. We thought about what we, who were only showing our positive side, could say to people. We're performers, but we're the same as you. We want to keep being people who can convey those same feelings via our music.

RINA: It's not that we want to vent our difficulties or anger, but we also can't always be cheerful. We want to connect to our music all the good and bad things we feel as we live our lives while being true to ourselves every day.


―Doesn't the music you create often help your own selves out?

RINA: Exactly! It gives us hope. We sing about not giving in to your weaknesses in both "Saishuuheiki, Kimi" and "Masterpiece," so that's basically what my thoughts are (laughs). It's good that SCANDAL is feeling fresh right now. Although it's still an unknown factor, we always have an unfounded confidence that we'll be just fine.

HARUNA: We started a label because we wanted to head to a new phase, and in 2019 we did regular tours, a fan club tour, events, festivals, joint shows, etc. We did it all. It was a year where all of our challenges came to fruition, and it all gave us a ton of confidence. 2020 is going to be the best year for the band to be able to tour around Japan and the world as we are now.

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Unveiling the Zexy (bridal magazine)-like commercial for new album 『Kiss from the darkness』 Magazine Edition/Limited Edition B, containing her Magazine Vol.2!!



The magazine will contain topics such as:

•Explanations of all album songs
•A look into the members' days off
•An amidakuji (ladder lottery) fortune-telling


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9th Album - 「Kiss from the darkness」 - Sat Jan 25, 2020 10:26 am

This was brought to my attention: "Tsuki" is actually NOT the bonus track that will only be available on the physical editions of the CD.

This is why I originally thought "Tsuki" was the bonus track, if anyone cares lol:


The actual bonus track will be called "YOU GO GIRL!", which RINA mentions in her latest blog post, and which she also mentions in their interview with FLYING POSTMAN PRESS magazine.


So, 4 editions of the physical CD (does not include the vinyl edition, however) will contain a total of 12 tracks.

1. Tonight
2. Masterpiece
3. Fuzzy
4. Saishuuheiki, Kimi
5. Laundry Laundry
6. NEON TOWN ESCAPE
7. Ceramic Blue
8. Kinenbi
9. Mabataki
10. A.M.D.K.J.
11. Tsuki
12. YOU GO GIRL!



And the songs we have yet to hear are:

-Tonight (full version)
-NEON TOWN ESCAPE
-Ceramic Blue
-Kinenbi
-Tsuki
-YOU GO GIRL!



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Space Shower TV - SCANDAL「Kiss from the darkness」SPECIAL

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The all-girl band SCANDAL will be releasing 「Kiss from the darkness」, their first original album in two years, via their private record label "her" on 2/12.

To commemorate the release of this album, we will be airing a special program that shows the appeal of these girls who also announced that they will be holding a world tour starting from this March!

This program takes place in Osaka. Named 「Kiss from the OSAKA」 and taken from the title of their new album, the members themselves will be reporters on the city of Osaka where the band originated, and will introduce places of interest, places they wanted to go to, and places related to the band.

They will visit various places in Osaka over the course of a day, where they will visit the dance school the band formed at and the park they dropped by before and after rehearsals; climb to the viewing platform of the Tsuutenkaku in Osaka; eat kushi katsu in Shin-Sekai; and report about the night views from Abeno Harukas, the tallest building in Japan.

Don't miss this special program via Space Shower TV that shows the appeal of SCANDAL!


Air date: 2/22 (Sat) 22:00~23:00 JST





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https://www.instagram.com/p/B7qEPl_FN4v/
https://www.spaceshowertv.com/program/special/2002_scandal_sp.html


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As per TOMOMI's tweet, the song "Laundry Laundry" (Lyrics & Music: TOMOMI / Arrangement: Yusuke Takeda [RADWIMPS]) that will be on Kiss from the darkness will be aired during J-WAVE's "SWEET DONUTS" radio program tonight, which airs from 2:30 am to 3 am JST!


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[Old Thread] SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2022 - Mon Jan 20, 2020 10:51 am

M&G ticket (120 Euros/$133 USD) perks, as listed on the Ticketmaster page for the Berlin show:

Your Meet & Greet Package includes:

• One general admission ticket
• Early entry into the venue
• Meet & Greet with Scandal (Photo Ok)
• Early Access to Merch



Same perks listed for London:

VIP Includes

General admission to the show
Early Entry
Meet & Greet
Photo opportunity



At this point we don't know if the perks will be exactly the same for Paris, but there's probably a good chance it will be.


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Reachie wrote: SAMSUNG Prio tickets sind heute seit 10 Uhr. habe mir grad eins gekauft.


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Europe shows added (September):

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September 04
Paris, France
YOYO - Palais de Tokyo

September 06
London, UK
O2 Academy Islington

September 09
Berlin, Germany
Musik & Frieden


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Strategy meeting - 2020-01-16 (RINA) - Thu Jan 16, 2020 10:02 am

Strategy meeting
Theme:RINA

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We're steadily making all kinds of things
Such as setlists, staging, outfits, and merch
For our world tour that starts in March.




We hope that you'll be able to enjoy so many things
And feel excited and all tingly.
All so that we can go even further on our next tour.


Today,
I went to do some personal training.

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I want to play more beautifully, gorgeously, and strongly

Instruments that don't use electricity
Really are all about your mind and body.
If I feel like it,
Maybe I'll post about my training on social media
I'll work hard〜


Well then,
There's less than a month left until our album is out.
The result of us wanting to do something
That would be most fun delivery method
Will be us holding
One-day manager events to commemoration the album's release!!

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We'll be going around to a bunch of places〜!
We want to make it a wonderful time for all
Please come out and see us!



RINA

2020/1/16 18:49

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【Translated Summary】AbemaTV - A special program to celebrate SCANDAL's release, #2 - January 15th




Start - 16:25

Spoiler:



16:25 - 35:20

Spoiler:



35:20 - 48:45

Spoiler:



48:45 - end

Spoiler:



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• SCANDAL will once again be holding the "one-day manager" events for Kiss from the darkness

• Those who order the vinyl version of the album + at least one other copy of any of the other editions can enter to win a chance to attend their performance in Seoul on May 23rd (only open to those in Japan)




One-day manager events to be held to commemorate the release of 『Kiss from the darkness』

To commemorate the release of their new album 『Kiss from the darkness』, the members will be serving as one-day managers at select CD stores!

The event will be held in Sapporo, Miyagi, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and in connection with the song "A.M.D.K.J.", Shizuoka was selected by the members via an amidakuji/ladder lottery!

Those who purchase the album at each participating store will receive a bonus postcard directly from the members.


More details/info here: https://www.scandal-4.com/media/web/kftd_event/




A campaign announcement for purchasing the vinyl edition of 『Kiss from the darkness』. An invitation to attend the Seoul performance on the world tour!

A campaign for purchasing the CD & vinyl edition of 『Kiss from the darkness』 will be held!

One group of two people among those who purchase the album that comes out on February 12, as well as the vinyl edition that comes out on March 4, will be selected via lottery to be invited to the first overseas performance of SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2020 “Kiss from the darkness” held in Seoul, South Korea!

You will also get to attend the meet & greet held after the show. We welcome your application!




【Overview】

Please apply by attaching the exclusive application ticket included in the CD album 「Kiss from the darkness」 released on February 12 onto the "W purchase campaign exclusive application postcard" included in the vinyl edition 「Kiss from the darkness」 releasing on March 4.

【Deadline】2020/3/31 (Tue) Postmark deadline


Application ticket
○Included in the album 「Kiss from the darkness」 (Limited Edition A / B/ Magazine / Regular ※First press only) out on 2/12


Application postcard
○Included in the vinyl Edition of 「Kiss from the darkness」 out on 3/4




【Present details】

One group of two people will be invited to attend the Seoul, South Korea performance on May 23 (Sat) of SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2020 “Kiss from the darkness”! Travel from Haneda Airport to Gimpo International Airport & local accomodation will be provided, as well as participation in the M&G after the show!

※Travel dates are May 22 (Fri) - May 24 (Sun).

※You are free to do as you like except for the time of the performance.

※Transportation from your residence to Haneda Airport, Gimpo International Airport to the hotel, the hotel to the venue will be borne by yourself.

※Meals will not be provided.


More details/info here: https://www.scandal-4.com/media/kftd_-analog_w/


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On January 15th, a special program will be broadcast on AbemaTV!

■New information related to the new album 「Kiss from the darkness」 will be released!

■Showcasing the music video for the album song 『A.M.D.K.J.』

■Implementing the special project 「SCANDAL no Heya (SCANDAL's Room)」!
Popular reality dating star gives SCANDAL real love advice!?


Broadcast date: 1/15 (Wed) 19:00-20:00 JST

https://abema.tv/channels/special-plus-2/slots/FFczV4auopE759


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[Old Thread] SCANDAL WORLD TOUR 2022 - Fri Jan 10, 2020 3:07 am

Hong Kong, June 21st:

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Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu
Theme:RINA

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The first episode of the drama 【Raise de wa Chanto Shimasu】 (I'll Do It Right In My Next Life)
That we sing the theme song for
Aired last night〜!




I also watched it as aired〜
The moment our song aired was so moving〜!

The theme song, "Tonight,"
Was produced by
Track maker SASUKE-kun,
And will be the first track on our album.

The raw drums stacked on top of the track
Are completely different from my own rules,
And with the beat it's finished up pretty freshly.

We've tried many times with other songs
That mix band sounds and driving sounds,
But it feels like this is the one that's worked out the best.

You can also watch it via the streaming service Paravi [only available in Japan],
So by all means〜◎



RINA

2020/1/9 18:03

Spoiler:


*You can listen to the short version of "Tonight" here:

https://www.scandal-heaven.com/t14785p100-new-album-kiss-from-the-darkness#765146
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Unveiling the MV for our new song
Theme:RINA


The music video for "A.M.D.K.J."
Has been released!




Hiroshi Usui
Directed this video.

He deepened
The song's cold, dark world view even more,
And it turned out to be an MV with a simple, strong style
That omitted anything unnecessary.


Our outfits were by Ground Y.
Stylish, switchable clothing
With all of us dressed in all black.

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It's now up for download,
So by all means.

https://jvcmusic.lnk.to/AMDKJ

Spread it via
Spotify's share function too〜

https://open.spotify.com/track/6FzNtQS3t80Obtzq84nUQp?si=r_X0m9p_QTiuKmptERr9tQ


It's a strong song
That completely kicks away gloominess.

I'm looking forward to performing it on our tour.
Let's all sing it!



RINA

2020/1/8 14:06

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