Deeper Deeper/Nothing Helps
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| Songwriter(s) | Takahiro Moriuchi | |||
| Producer(s) | One Ok Rock | |||
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"Deeper Deeper/Nothing Helps" is the eighth
"Deeper Deeper" was featured in Suzuki Swift Sport commercial in Japan,[4] while "Nothing Helps" was used in the Japanese version of the PS3/Xbox 360 video game DmC: Devil May Cry.[5]
Composition and lyrics
"Deeper Deeper" is a fast tempo song, composed by drummer Tomoya alongside bassist Ryota and mixed by John Feldmann. It starts with loud bass and drum beats as vocalist Taka's throat-clear and screams amplify the intro. The song's lyrics were written by Taka and invites listeners to keep pushing life by exploring something new, because being trapped in comfort and silence will only make life feel less meaningful.[6]
The second track "Nothing Helps" written in all English lyrics. It was composed by the band and the lyrics written by Taka, dedicate to fans, contains a message that can be taken as the belief and determination to "keep moving forward" through their musical activities.[6][7]
The last track "Kasabuta" was composed and written by Taka, a powerful
Music video
The music video for "Deeper Deeper" was released on January 7, 2013, two days before the single was released. Directed by Takahide Ishii,[9] it features the band playing in an abandoned prison. At the same location, a child is followed by a mysterious floating iron ball. After being followed for a long time, the child finally meets the boss then faces and defeats it. At the end of the video, the child meets someone who resembles him.
Track listing
All songs were written by Taka.[10]
| No. | Title | Music | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Deeper Deeper" | 3:35 | |
| 2. | "Nothing Helps" | 4:48 | |
| 3. | "Kasabuta" (カサブタ) | Taka | 4:22 |
| Total length: | 12:44 | ||
Personnel
- One Ok Rock
- Takahiro "Taka" Moriuchi — lead vocals
- Toru Yamashita — lead guitar, rhythm guitar
- Ryota Kohama — bass guitar
- Tomoya Kanki — drums, percussion
- Production[10]
- Akkin — arranger
- Kenichi Arai — engineering
- Takashi Kagami — engineering
- John Feldmann — mixing (tracks 1–2)
- Kazutaka Minemori — bass technician
- Yoshiro "Masuo" Arimatsu — drum technician, guitar
Charts
Single
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
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| Japanese Weekly Singles (Oricon)[3] | 2 |
Songs
| Title | Year | Peak positions |
|---|---|---|
| JPN Billboard | ||
| "Deeper Deeper" | 2013 | 3[11] |
| "Nothing Helps" | 82[12] |
References
- ^ "8th single 'Deeper Deeper/Nothing Helps'". ONE OK ROCK official website. Archived from the original on February 3, 2015. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "One Ok Rock – Chart history". Billboard. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ a b ""Deeper Deeper/Nothing Helps" single by ONE OK ROCK". Oricon (in Japanese). Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "ONE OK ROCK's "Deeper Deeper" chosen as CM song for SUZUKI". Tokyohive.com. 2013-01-05. Retrieved 2017-03-02.
- ^ "ONE OK ROCK、「DmC」最新作イメージソング書き下ろし". Natalie (in Japanese). September 21, 2012. Retrieved November 4, 2017.
- ^ a b Sugioka, Yuki (January 9, 2013). "ONE OK ROCK "Deeper Deeper / Nothing Helps" Special Feature". Billboard Japan (in Japanese). Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ Oyama, Takuya (January 9, 2013). "ONE OK ROCK "Deeper Deeper / Nothing Helps" Special Feature". Natalie (in Japanese). Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "ONE OK ROCK "Deeper Deeper / Nothing Helps"" (in Japanese). CD Journal. January 9, 2013. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ "One Ok Rock – Deeper Deeper music video information" (in Japanese). Space Shower TV. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "Release "Deeper Deeper/Nothing Helps" by ONE OK ROCK". MusicBrainz. Retrieved November 25, 2017.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. 2013-01-26. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100". Billboard. 2013-02-02. Retrieved 2017-12-01.
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