I tried to catch your gaze
As if your attention could mend my wound
Longing for your call
Delayed text becomes a reward
It's driving me nuts
Imagining someone else in your bed
Asking too much? Nah
I'm done with your gaslighting this time
Do I need to teach you
How to treat me right?
All the basic stuff - I can't resist
I'm not here-
I'm not here to raise you
I'm here to date you
(Woo oh oh oh)
I'm not here-
I'm not here to raise you
I'm done with beggin’
Just simple things I’m asking you
Loving you is like
Walking on eggshells, it's crushing me
I go back to black
Because of my unsolved daddy issues, uh
I wanna leave you
Wish if I could
Desperate for love, I can't resist
I'm not here-
I'm not here to raise you
I'm here to date you
(Woo oh oh oh)
I’m not here-
I’m not here to raise you
I’m done with beggin'
Just simple things I'm asking
I'm not here-
I'm not here to raise you
I'm here to date you
(Woo oh oh oh)
I'm not here-
I'm not here to raise you
I'm done wth beggin'
Just simple things I’m asking you
Just simple things I’m asking you, oh
I'm tired of asking you
Just simple things I'm asking you
Oh oh…
I'm not here-
I'm not here to raise you
I'm here to date you
(Woo oh oh oh)
I'm not here-
I'm not here to raise you
I'm done with beggin'
Just simple things I’m asking you
Just simple I'm asking you
Just simple I'm asking you
I'm tired of asking you
- 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 Red Flag 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.
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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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