Masterpieces and popular songs by Dragon Ash

Where the Lilies BloomDragon Ash

Dragon Ash - Where the Lilies Bloom (Live ver.)

Included on the 2001 album “LILY OF DA VALLEY.” Although it wasn’t released as a single, it ranked No.

2 in a fan poll held for the 2007 best-of album, and is known among fans as a hidden gem.

The contrast between the gently enveloping first half and the suddenly surging, rough second half is incredibly cool! At live shows, crowdsurfers pop up one after another.

Under Age’s SongDragon Ash

Under Ages Song(Punk ver.) LIVE

Released in 1998, this is their third single.

As the title “Song of Minors” suggests, the lyrics convey the possibilities and hopes of young people pursuing their dreams.

It resonates with the conflicts that arise as boys transition into adulthood and the feelings of a youth ready to take flight into society.

It’s a song that also reminds adults of how they felt when they were young.

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Here I AmDragon Ash

Dragon Ash｢Here I Am｣

In 2012, bassist IKUZONE passed away suddenly.

This was the first maxi single released after the band became a six-member lineup.

Though there was despair, we wouldn’t stop making music, and we would always move toward hope.

The words of “proof of existence” and “declaration of determination” scattered throughout the lyrics seem to reflect the members’ resolve.

The “you” in the lyrics can be heard both as an answer to the fans who were waiting and as a message to IKUZONE.

Life goes onDragon Ash

Dragon Ash｢Life goes on｣

The 10th single, released in January 2002.

It was used in a J-PHONE (now SoftBank Mobile) commercial at the time.

If you’re of that generation, it’s probably nostalgic, right? From a peaceful first half that says, “Life goes on despite everything,” it suddenly shifts into an intense, rapid-fire rap section—the contrast gives me chills.

The footage is from their appearance at the Shikoku summer festival MONSTER baSH in 2002.

In the pre-song comment clip, you can see how young Sakurai and the rest of the members look when they talk!

Let yourself go, Let myself goDragon Ash

Dragon Ash Let yourself go, Let myself go

Their 4th single, released in March 1999.

With this song, Dragon Ash broke into the Oricon Top 10 for the first time, significantly boosting their recognition.

As a band, they also incorporated an up-tempo sound, making it a track that became a springboard into a new direction.

Kj was not yet 20 at the time of writing the song.

It’s amazing—and a little terrifying—how talented he is, and I’m thrilled he’s still at the forefront today.

Fly Over feat. T$UYO$HIDragon Ash

Dragon Ash / Fly Over feat. T$UYO$HI

Released in 2019, this track was chosen as the theme song for RED BULL AIR RACE CHIBA 2019.

Featuring support member and bassist T$UYO$HI, it’s a high-energy, fast-paced rock tune.

The music video is composed of live footage from events such as WIND BUNCH FEST.

2019 and ROCK IN JAPAN FESTIVAL 2019.

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Blame of the Winter RoadDragon Ash

Blame of the Winter Road

Dragon Ash continues to lead Japan’s mixture rock scene.

Among their early works, if there’s one track whose lyrical worldview stands out as especially striking, it has to be this one.

Included on the mini-album “Public Garden,” released in April 1997, the song features the late Ikuzo Baba’s melodious bass lines and a delicate band sound.

The fact that Straightener covered it on the tribute album celebrating Dragon Ash’s 25th anniversary shows the song’s enduring strength.

Its simple words convey the loneliness of walking along a bleak winter road and the biting chill in the air, quietly seeping into the listener’s heart.

How about immersing yourself in its lyrics while gazing at a winter landscape?