Rewrite

Asian Kung-Fu Generation

About Rewrite

"Rewrite" (リライト, Riraito) is a song by Japanese rock band Asian Kung-Fu Generation. It was released as the third single of their second full-length studio album, Sol-fa, on August 4, 2004. In 2016, they re-recorded Rewrite along with all songs from Sol-fa and released on November 30, 2016.


Year:
2006
3:47
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Kishin da omoi o hakidashitai no wa
Sonzai no shoumei ga ta ni nai kara
"Songen" to "jiyuu" de nujun shiteru yo
Yugan da zazou o keshi saritai no wa
Jibun no genkai o soko ni miru kara
Jishiki kajou no boku no mado ni wa
Kyonen no kerandaa hidzuke ga nai yo

Keshite riraito shite
Kudaranai chou gensou
Wasurarenu sonzai kan o
Kishikaisei
Riraito shite
Imi no nai mousou mo
Kimi o nasu kendouryoku
Zenshin zenrei o kure yo

Mebate ta kanjou kitte kuyan de
Shosen tada bonyou shitte naite
Kusatta kokoro o
Usugitanai uso o

Keshite riraito shite
Kudaranai chou gensou
Wasurarenu sonzai kan o
Kishikaisei
Riraito shite
Imi no nai mousou mo
Kimi o nasu kendouryoku
Zenshin zenrei o kure yo

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Asian Kung-Fu Generation

Asian Kung-Fu Generation (アジアン・カンフー・ジェネレーション, Ajian Kanfū Jenerēshon?), typeset as ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION, is a Japanese alternative rock band formed in Yokohama, Japan in 1996. For nearly its entire career, the band has consisted of vocalist Masafumi Gotō, guitarist Kensuke Kita, bassist Takahiro Yamada, and drummer Kiyoshi Ijichi. The band's musical style is influenced by seminal Western punk and alternative rock acts in conjunction with their own local Japanese indie rock background. As a result, their songs maintain a balance of various aspects of the genres, most typically expressing fast-paced tempos and prominent, hard-edged guitar riffs as well as rhythmic flow and emotional lyrics. Despite the indie nature of their music, the band has enjoyed world… more »

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Written by: Gtoh Masafumi

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11 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Rewrite" is a song by Asian Kung-Fu Generation, a Japanese rock band that formed in 1996.
Release Date
"Rewrite" was released in 2004 as part of the album "Sol-Fa."
Album Success
"Sol-Fa" reached number one on the Oricon charts, signifying its huge popularity in Japan.
Anime Connection
"Rewrite" was used as the fourth and final opening theme for the popular anime series "Fullmetal Alchemist."
Music Video Director
The music video for "Rewrite" was directed by Kazuya Shiraishi.
Chart Performance
"Rewrite" topped the Oricon singles chart at #4 upon its release.
Award Recognition
The song "Rewrite" was nominated for Best Theme Song at the American Anime Awards in 2007.
Milestone Achievement
In 2016, the music video for "Rewrite" surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, marking a significant milestone for the band.
Re-recorded Version
In 2016, Asian Kung-Fu Generation re-recorded "Rewrite" along with all the songs in "Sol-Fa" and released a remastered version of the album.
Record Label
"Rewrite" was produced and released by Ki/oon Music, a record label that is part of the Japanese media conglomerate Sony Music Entertainment Japan.
Iconic Status
"Rewrite" has become one of Asian Kung-Fu Generation's most iconic songs and continues to be performed at their live concerts.

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