They like gloomy topics such as 'war', 'prison', 'lies' and 'betrayal', as words such as these and similar appear in their songs quite often.
All lyrics are written by the vocalist, Satoshi, while the music is composed by the drummer, Яyo.
Girugamesh was created in 2003 in the suburbs of Tokyo. However, 2004 should be considered as the true beginning, because it was in that year the band formed its present line up: Satoshi (vocals, ex-Venom), Nii (guitar), Shuu (bass; before Girugamesh he was a roadie for Kagerou) and Яyo (drums).
They band inaugurated its birth by playing a live in Motoyawata ROUTE14 on March 24th, 2004. At the same time, they released their first demo, [kosaki uta] ~kaijou kata enban~.
The band played many lives. In August during the concerts they gave away two free records, jelato and →mikongyaku. In the same month they finally released their first maxi-single, [kaisen sengen] ~kikaku kata enban~. The single reached the 10th place in the Oricion indies chart.
The end of 2004 witnessed the release of their 2nd maxi, [kuukyo no utsuwa] ~kyosaku kata enban~. In February the band went on a winter tour called 2005 fuyu no yukidoke tourou. The final concert was a 'twoman' live, played with HenzeL on February 28th at Meguro rock may can.
March was the month when a recording of their live came out on a DVD for the first time. Girugamesh was featured on KINDLING VOL.1, along with artists such as Phantasmagoria and Vidoll.
On April 15th, Girugamesh played a twoman with Marusa. The concert called Kaisen ('outbreak of war') took place at Takadanobaba AREA, and was commemorated by a release of a coupling CD, Senyuu kyoutou uta, 5 days later.
The band didn't take time to rest, and the following month alredy they released their first mini-album: goku -shohan kata enban-. From May 29th the band had gone on yet another tour. It was a historical one - it ended on July 17th with their first one-man gig. The show at Meguro rock may can was sold out.
The second half of the year was quite busy for the boys as well. In September Girugamesh released a new single, and in October they went on a coupling tour with Luvie. The tour consisted of 14 dates and ended with a two man show.
February 2006 witnessed their first one man tour, and April was the release month of their next single. During a promotional tour accompanying that release fans were also able to buy another, special single.
Now, the 13s reborn EP is out and they gained a lot of new fans, especially with their first official PV to the Song Owari to Mirai.
Kosaki Uta
ギルガメッシュ～Girugamesh～ Lyrics
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Chikayori kage wo hirogete yuki [Kerakera] to warai kare wo mikudashiteiru
[Sore] wa mou teokure de tada owari ga kuru no wo matsu dake...
Yakade kuru itami to tomoni nigekirenai kyoufu to deai furueru darou
Kurai hi ga tomori kare wo okasu...
Chiisa na kotori wo nake nakunatta...
Mou ichido dake chikarazuyoku sake...
Hibika nakunatta koe wa kare no ikiru imi sae nakushite [Yuku]
Mou habatake nai kara...
Todokanai... Todokanai
Tsuyoku tsuyoku sakebu koto mo
Hitei sarete yurayura to kuzureteiku...
Kurai hi ga tomori kare wo okasu...
Chiisa na kotori wo nake nakunatta...
Kanawanu kono yume mezashiteita ano basho
Sae mienakunaru mou nidoto kaerenai...
Mou ichido dake chikarazuyoku sake...
Hibika nakunatta koe wa kare no ikiru imi sae nakushite [Yuku]
Mou habatake nai
Karete iku namida anna ni tooi basho kara ochite kita n'dane?
Mou modorenakute...
The lyrics of Kosaki Uta by ギルガメッシュ～Girugamesh～ talk about the pain and struggles of a person who is unknown to the world. The lyrics start with talking about how the person stays hidden from others and tries to approach while hiding his footsteps. However, he fails as he bursts out laughing and exposes himself. The person knows that the end is near, but he is waiting for it to happen slowly.
The person is experiencing excruciating pain and feels that he cannot escape from this pain, and he is now in a state of fear. The person's memories and the reason for his existence are slowly vanishing as he becomes weaker. In the end, the person realizes that he cannot even shout or fly away because he is too weak to make any sound.
The song expresses emotions such as pain, fear, and isolation, which are common in human life. The lyrics are a reminder of how fragile life can be and how easily one's memories can vanish. However, the song also showcases the power that people can possess, even in their weakest moments. The person in the lyrics may not be able to fly or shout, but the lyrics motivate people to be strong and make their voice heard, even if it is just once.
Line by Line Meaning
Sore wa kare no shiranai uchi ni ashi wo shinobasete wa
Quietly stepping into his unfamiliar home
Chikayori kage wo hirogete yuki [Kerakera] to warai kare wo mikudashiteiru
Drawing close, casting shadows, and laughing at him with a jeering tone
Sore wa mou teokure de tada owari ga kuru no wo matsu dake...
Just waiting for the inevitable end that has long been delayed
Yakade kuru itami to tomoni nigekirenai kyoufu to deai furueru darou
He must tremble with fear as he encounters the unbearable pain that follows
Kurai hi ga tomori kare wo okasu...
As the dark days burn him up
Chiisa na kotori wo nake nakunatta...
He has lost the little bird that once sang
Mou ichido dake chikarazuyoku sake...
Only one more time, he will drink deeply of strength
Hibika nakunatta koe wa kare no ikiru imi sae nakushite [Yuku]
The lost sound echoes away, taking even the meaning of his life with it
Mou habatake nai kara...
He cannot fly again
Todokanai... Todokanai
It cannot reach... It cannot reach
Tsuyoku tsuyoku sakebu koto mo
Even shouting with all his might
Hitei sarete yurayura to kuzureteiku...
He is rejected and starts to crumble
Kanawanu kono yume mezashiteita ano basho
That place where he aimed for an unfulfilled dream
Sae mienakunaru mou nidoto kaerenai...
Has disappeared forever, and he can never return...
Karete iku namida anna ni tooi basho kara ochite kita n'dane?
His tears are drying up, falling from a distant place?
Mou modorenakute...
He cannot go back anymore...
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Seraphim7
Sore wa kare no shiranai uchi ni
Ashi wo shinobasete wa
Chikayori kage wo hirogete yuki
Kerakera to warai kare wo mikudashite iru
Sore wa mou teokure de
Tada owari ga kuru no wo matsu dake...
Yagate kuru itami to tomo ni
Nigekirenai kyoufu to deai furueru darou
Kurai hi ga tomori kare wo okasu...
Chiisana kotori wo nakenaku natta...
Mou ichido dake chikara zuyoku sake...
Hibikanaku natta koe wa
Kare no ikiru imi sae nakushite yuku
Mou habatakenai kara...
Todokanai...todokanai
Tsuyoku tsyoku sakebu koto mo
Hitei sarete yurayura to kuzurete iku...
Kurai hi ga tomori kare wo okasu...
Chiisana kotori wo nakenaku natta...
Kanawanu kono yume
Mezashite ita ano basho sae mienaku naru
Mou nido to kaerenai...
Mou ichido dake chikara zuyoku sake...
Hibikanaku natta koe wa
Kare no ikiru imi sae nakushite yuku
Mou habatakenai kara...
Karete yuku namida
Anna ni tooi basho kara ochite kitan da ne?
Mou modorenakute
StickyRice43
at first i was like yeah kewl..... and then he sang, and i was like goodness Satoshi, ur voice always wins me over. i love his voice ^-^ and is he wearing platform sandals? xD
p0larber ʕ • ᴥ • ʔ
girugamesh still around after all these years (and after all the bad media)
yup, they are still around!!! :)
Cosmos Choco
Amazing!!!<3
Lai Hong Yi
Girugamesh has too many good songs...... lol got damn dizzy now which is the best of the best!
VARANGIAN GUARD
old good girugamesh <3
Keith Qu Jones
this old song sounds isn't outstanding at all. That's why i respect them so much of their incredible development to the present them, successful and outstanding :)
Seraphim7
Sore wa kare no shiranai uchi ni
Ashi wo shinobasete wa
Chikayori kage wo hirogete yuki
Kerakera to warai kare wo mikudashite iru
Sore wa mou teokure de
Tada owari ga kuru no wo matsu dake...
Yagate kuru itami to tomo ni
Nigekirenai kyoufu to deai furueru darou
Kurai hi ga tomori kare wo okasu...
Chiisana kotori wo nakenaku natta...
Mou ichido dake chikara zuyoku sake...
Hibikanaku natta koe wa
Kare no ikiru imi sae nakushite yuku
Mou habatakenai kara...
Todokanai...todokanai
Tsuyoku tsyoku sakebu koto mo
Hitei sarete yurayura to kuzurete iku...
Kurai hi ga tomori kare wo okasu...
Chiisana kotori wo nakenaku natta...
Kanawanu kono yume
Mezashite ita ano basho sae mienaku naru
Mou nido to kaerenai...
Mou ichido dake chikara zuyoku sake...
Hibikanaku natta koe wa
Kare no ikiru imi sae nakushite yuku
Mou habatakenai kara...
Karete yuku namida
Anna ni tooi basho kara ochite kitan da ne?
Mou modorenakute
creepy pasťák
they are visual kei
Robert Lanagan
did any one notice the guy on the right has only one blue and white shoe
hejpjok
1½ is wearing the same kind of shoes!