Guitar: 弐 (Nii, born 22 Jul… Read Full Bio ↴Vocals: 左迅 (Satoshi, born 13 October, 1984)
Guitar: 弐 (Nii, born 22 July, 1984)
Bass: 愁 (ShuU, born 26 December, 1984)
Drums: Яyo, born 20 September, 1986)
girugamesh (ギルガメッシュ) was a Japanese alternative metal Visual-kei band, formed in 2003 and disbanded in 2016. The name was believed to be derived from the earliest known poem; Epic of Gilgamesh, but when asked about their choice for the name in an interview it was revealed that it actually came from the Final Fantasy character Gilgamesh, written as "Girugamesh" in japanese. The music of girugamesh is metal with gloomy undertones, sometimes experimenting with more electronic pop-rock sounds. Formed in 2003 in Chiba, ShuU and Nii had been friends since elementary school, the earliest incarnation of the band made its first performance while the members were still in high school. girugamesh began playing gigs in 2003, until they were signed to record label Gaina-Japan. Their first single, “Kaisen Sengen” was ranked #10 on the Oricon Indies chart. In 2005, girugamesh embarked on a nation-wide tour, after which they released their first live DVD, featuring footage from the tour, and after more touring, released an EP, Goku - Shohankei Enban.
In 2007, girugamesh was signed to the European label Gan-Shin. The band then was part of a 9-band Japanese rock festival in Los Angeles, California called “J-Rock Revolution”. They were part of the second night alongside Merry, D’espairsRay and MUCC. Around the time of J-Rock Revolution, some of the performing bands released material on the iTunes Music Store.
Their appearance gradually changed, while girugamesh began in the visual kei scene over time their style changed to a more casual look.
In 2016 they announced that their "chimera" Europe tour would be the last one and that they will hold a last live on July 10th at ZEPP DIVER CITY.
On November 22, 2017, girugamesh appeared on "[2017.11.22] TRIBUTE OF MUCC - 縁 [en] -" with a cover song titled: 五月雨 which was included as 1 of 2 secret bonus tracks (the other 恋は水色 by ムック(MUCC)). They also released this under the alias 左迅×弐×愁×Яyo.
Former members:
Vocals: Cyrien (2003, went on to play in Sel'm)
Guitar: Hotaru (2003)
OHP: http://www.girugamesh.jp/jp/
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/girugamesh
Angry juice
ギルガメッシュ Lyrics
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削り取られたジュース 濃厚な Taste of my skin
(俺の肌の味がする)
吐気が回るそんな感覚 裸の自分見ているようで
毒見する度天秤にかけて 不味いと捨てられる 現実
不敵な笑顔に 苛立ち隠し
望むのは快感だけさ 後はどうでも良い
味見なら好きにしてくれ アングリージュース
掌返したような 猫撫で声に
苦笑いしか出来ないよ 今更何の用だ？
所詮世の中金と数字さ 痛感してるヘドが出るくらい
酸いも甘いも分かってるから 余計に real な 光景
不敵な笑顔に 苛立ち隠し
適度な笑顔で 誤魔化している
不敵な笑顔に 苛立ち隠し
適度な笑顔で 誤魔化している
最初から何も聞いてねえ 今更口出すな
俺は決して染まらねえさ ハングリーボーイ
望むのは快感だけさ 後はどうでも良い
味見なら好きにしてくれ アングリージュース
The lyrics to "Angry Juice" by ギルガメッシュ speak to the idea of feeling used and discarded. The opening lines refer to a juice that has been squeezed and shaved, leaving a taste of blood and the powerful taste of the singer's skin. These lines can be interpreted as a metaphor for feeling drained and exploited, with the physical sensation of the taste representing the emotional toll of being taken advantage of.
The following lines describe a feeling of nausea and detachment, as if the singer is watching themselves from afar. They reference the idea of being weighed and judged, with the implication that the singer is at risk of being cast aside if they don't perform up to standard. This highlights the pressure and scrutiny that the singer feels under, creating a sense of anger and frustration.
The chorus speaks to the idea of seeking pleasure above all else, with a disregard for anything that doesn't bring immediate joy. The repeated line "Angry Juice" could be seen as a symbol of the singer's desire for something that is aggressive and powerful, something that matches their own feelings of frustration and anger. The final lines of the song reinforce this idea of seeking immediate gratification, with a sense of defiance and the statement that the singer will never be truly controlled.
Interesting facts about the song:
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning
絞り取られたジュース 血の味がする
Squeezed juice tastes like blood, taken from my wounded skin.
削り取られたジュース 濃厚な Taste of my skin
My skin was peeled off and used as an ingredient, giving the juice a strong taste.
吐気が回るそんな感覚 裸の自分見ているようで
The feeling of nausea makes me feel like looking at myself naked.
毒見する度天秤にかけて 不味いと捨てられる 現実
The harsh reality of being put on a balance scale when doing taste tests, and getting thrown away if it doesn't taste good.
不敵な笑顔に 苛立ち隠し
Hiding my irritation behind a bold smile.
適度な笑顔で 誤魔化している
Faking my emotions with a moderate smile.
望むのは快感だけさ 後はどうでも良い
All I want is pleasure, I don't care about anything else.
味見なら好きにしてくれ アングリージュース
You can taste my anger, drink my Angry Juice if you like.
掌返したような 猫撫で声に
Someone changing their mind suddenly and speaking softly.
苦笑いしか出来ないよ 今更何の用だ？
All I can do is force out a bitter smile, why come to me now?
所詮世の中金と数字さ 痛感してるヘドが出るくらい
After all, this world is just about money and numbers, I feel it so much that my head hurts.
酸いも甘いも分かってるから 余計に real な 光景
Because I know both the good and bad things, reality becomes even more evident.
最初から何も聞いてねえ 今更口出すな
Don't speak up now if you didn't ask anything from the beginning.
俺は決して染まらねえさ ハングリーボーイ
I'll never be tainted, I'm a Hungry Boy.
望むのは快感だけさ 後はどうでも良い
All I want is pleasure, I don't care about anything else.
味見なら好きにしてくれ アングリージュース
You can taste my anger, drink my Angry Juice if you like.
Writer(s): Hideyuki Nagai
Contributed by Lily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.