Running miles that never count
Sweat and grind, but there’s no amount
My heart is weighed down
Feeling lost, my spirit’s bound
Working hard, but it’s all in vain
Making me doubt what life is about
Burning out, tension’s peak
Let me speak, just wanna scream out loud
[Breath]
(Yeah)
Let it go, breathe in, breath out
(Yeah)
Slow down, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Let it go, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Stepping out, I’m gonna live my life
Step outside and feel the sun
Take a breath, my new day’s begun
Chasing paychecks, slipping through my hands
No way in hell this is the life I planned
Who do you think you’re talking to?
Am I the one you’ve been talking to?
Ugh, please behave, we’re not the same
I’m so done with this type shit
Can’t let it drag me down, not one bit
Telling my boss, I quit today
I’m my own boss now, sashay away
Text my girlfriends 'meet me at the bar'
Time to celebrate - pop that champagne spray
[Breath]
(Yeah)
Let it go, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Slow down, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Let it go, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Stepping out, I’m gonna live my life
[Breath]
(Yeah)
Let it go, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Slow down, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Let it go, breathe in, breathe out
(Yeah)
Stepping out, I’m gonna live my life
- Lyricist
Ayaka Takei
- Composer
The Vounds
- Recording Engineer
Toshihiro Watanabe
- Mixing Engineer
Toshihiro Watanabe
- Guitar
Haruka Kikuchi
- Bass Guitar
Ryo'Lefty'Miyata
- Drums
Tetsuyuki Yamada
- Vocals
Ayaka Takei
Listen to Breathe by The Vounds
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If you've ever found yourself staring at a glowing phone screen at 3 AM, treating a delayed text message like a prize and wondering when you accidentally signed up to be your partner's life coach, this track is your new soundtrack.
On their blistering new release, The Vounds delivers a sharp, neon-tinted wake-up call that cuts straight through the exhaustion of modern situationships.
Driven by a filthy, distorted bass riff that feels like a punch to the gut, an echoing, introspective guitar arpeggio, and heavy-hitting, stadium-sized drums that anchor the track's fury, it quickly explodes into a sick, jagged guitar hook. Built around the instantly catchy, rhythmic battle cry-"I'm not here to raise you, I'm here to date you"-the track functions as both an arena filler and a brutal boundary-setting exercise.
Artist Profile
The Vounds
The Vounds are a London-formed, Tokyo-based four-piece alternative band featuring Aya (vocals), Ryo (bass), Haruka (guitar), and Tetsu (drums). Rooted in alternative rock, the band draws on its members' diverse musical backgrounds to forge a sound where post-punk attitude, indie sleaze aesthetics, alt-pop hooks, and hip-hop-driven rhythms collide. By blending raw guitars with dancefloor momentum and sharp vocal phrasing, The Vounds sit squarely at the intersection of alternative rock and club culture, equally at home in a sweaty basement venue or on a massive festival stage. This boundary-crossing approach drives bold, fluid songwriting that moves effortlessly between genres while maintaining a razor-sharp, cohesive identity. At the center of their sonic landscape is Aya's commanding and versatile vocal presence, which shifts seamlessly from husky, breath-laced intimacy to soaring high registers and rapid-fire delivery. Her performance is anchored by a tight, high-impact rhythm section and dynamic, effects-textured guitar work. That raw studio chemistry translates powerfully on stage. Defined by explosive builds, controlled tension, and an undeniable command over the crowd, their live sets are urgent, deeply physical, and impossible to ignore. Formed in London, Aya's second home, and shaped by the members' lives in Tokyo, the band beautifully embodies the duality of both metropolises. Their sound channels an indie sleaze sensibility infused with London's underground grit and Tokyo's neon precision, creating a cross-cultural identity that is vibrant, current, and primed for the global stage.
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