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INTEREST: Back-On's "Dear Me" Track Discusses Teeda's Struggle with Childhood Bullying




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Hakajin



Joined: 26 Jan 2015
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PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 8:16 pm Reply with quote
Well, I think the melody is too repetitive, and I don't care much for the vocals...

But it's a great message. I could understand most of it, and in addition to the part about that time when his mother cried, he keeps telling his younger self that he has to get through the painful times, because life will be so much better in the future. Like, now he has a family he can say, "I'm home!" to, and he lives happily and honestly. And he says everyone's really the same, and we're stronger together than when we divide and bully each other.

I hear bullying is a big problem in Japan, and often the victims get blamed for not fitting in... So it's really important that songs like this exist.
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Jajanken



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PostPosted: Sat Apr 25, 2015 11:37 pm Reply with quote
I'm happy he's doing fine now. Back On is such a great band and since they're young I hope they don't disband for a LONG time
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Cutiebunny



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 1:18 am Reply with quote
I enjoyed meeting and seeing them perform live when they were at PMX in 2013. Still my favorite convention concert I've been too ; front row seats and they really enjoyed performing.

Back-On is one of my favorite Japanese groups because of this. I enjoyed this song despite it not being one of my more favorite songs from this band.
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KENZICHI



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 3:06 am Reply with quote
Haven't listened to the song yet, but I commend them for sending out this message. I'm glad he made it through those hard times.
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Toonami4Eva



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PostPosted: Sun Apr 26, 2015 11:42 am Reply with quote
Absolutely love this band. I didn't really like the song as a whole but cant deny the powerful message it conveys. Keep up the good work Back-On Very Happy
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