SHADOW VI II I
the GazettE Lyrics
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Ii ix ii ix ii ix asaku imibukaku aimaini aimaini ikiwo tsunagu Scar
Under the Sun saijyoukai katatebanashino ego
Mekakushino uragawade-Asking for lief- utatteru
Ii ix ii ix ii ix huanteina kokyuu aimaina aimaina asuwo tsunagu Scar
Kimie. Itsuka sono itamiwo koete subetega ietara warattekurerukai
Niap wols
Jibunniwa nannimo naitte
Tsuyogaru yowasato ikirukizu
Oshitsubusaresouna yoruwa
Kimiwo oitsumeru kagewo daite
Shiroi shiroi itoni burasagatte
Oyasumi konnyawa nemurerudarouka
Ii iv ii iv ii iv teisokude shimetsuke anrakuwo anrakuwo nodode kanjiru Scar
Never hold the breath...
And, it keeps believing tomorrow's happiness.
Nwod wols
Sonokizuwa itsuka nakunari
Kanashimino hatee tsurete ikuyo
Mada Red wo hoshigarukedo
Kimiwa arukerukoto shitteruhazusa
The GazettE's song SHADOW VI II I features poetic and cryptic lyrics that convey a sense of internal struggle, emotional turmoil, and self-doubt. The opening lines "Aimaina aimaina tamerau hidarino Scar yowaiwo yowaiwo Red de bokasu" can be interpreted as the singer hesitating and fearing the pain that comes with exposing their vulnerabilities. The lyrics "Ii ix ii ix ii ix asaku imibukaku aimaini aimaini ikiwo tsunagu Scar" seem to suggest that the singer is trying to find a way to cope with their scars and move on.
The second verse "Under the Sun saijyoukai katatebanashino ego Mekakushino uragawade-Asking for life- utatteru" seems to be addressing the theme of identity and how society's expectations and pressure can lead one to lose their sense of self. The singer is questioning whether they're truly living their life or if they're just wearing a facade to appease others. The final verse "Shiroi shiroi itoni burasagatte Oyasumi konnyawa nemurerudarouka Ii iv ii iv ii iv teisokude shimetsuke anrakuwo anrakuwo nodode kanjiru Scar" portrays the singer's uncertainty about finding peace even in moments of rest, and how their scars continue to haunt them.
Line by Line Meaning
Aimaina aimaina tamerau hidarino Scar yowaiwo yowaiwo Red de bokasu
Shaky, shaky, hesitating left Scar conceals weakness with Red.
Ii ix ii ix ii ix asaku imibukaku aimaini aimaini ikiwo tsunagu Scar
Good, bad, good, bad, blended with vagueness, connecting breaths to the Scar.
Under the Sun saijyoukai katatebanashino ego
Under the Sun, the top-ranked egos with one hand free.
Mekakushino uragawade-Asking for lief- utatteru
Asking for life, while hiding behind a blindfold.
Ii ix ii ix ii ix huanteina kokyuu aimaina aimaina asuwo tsunagu Scar
Good, bad, good, bad, with a fleeting breath, connecting uncertain tomorrows to the Scar.
Kimie. Itsuka sono itamiwo koete subetega ietara warattekurerukai
Disappear. If someday you can overcome that pain and say everything, could you laugh for me?
Jibunniwa nannimo naitte
Nothing is crying within oneself.
Tsuyogaru yowasato ikirukizu
Living with wounds of feigned strength.
Oshitsubusaresouna yoruwa
A night that feels like it will be crushed.
Kimiwo oitsumeru kagewo daite
Holding the shadow that chases after you.
Shiroi shiroi itoni burasagatte
Fluttering down on the white, white thread.
Oyasumi konnyawa nemurerudarouka
Good night, will you be able to sleep tonight?
Ii iv ii iv ii iv teisokude shimetsuke anrakuwo anrakuwo nodode kanjiru Scar
Good, bad, good, bad, firmly grasping peace with the throat suffocating. Feeling the Scar.
Never hold the breath...
Never hold your breath...
And, it keeps believing tomorrow's happiness.
And still believing in the happiness of tomorrow.
Sonokizuwa itsuka nakunari
That wound will disappear someday.
Kanashimino hatee tsurete ikuyo
Taking you along the end of sadness.
Mada Red wo hoshigarukedo
I still want Red, but...
Kimiwa arukerukoto shitteruhazusa
You must know that you can continue walking.
Contributed by Alex S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.