Guitar: 弐 (Nii, born 22 July… 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
S.T.F.U.
ギルガメッシュ Lyrics
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Every day 幼い頃描いてた日々と
Every day 何が違う？ 何もかもが違う
I'm sick of f××××× days （×２）
忘れてるその destiny を for you
I can tell how you feel （×２）
錆び付いた memory
I can tell how you feel （×２）
Hey!! try to say 「f××××× life」
Everything 感じていたあの感覚は
Everything 薄れていく経験重ねて
大人になる duty pain （×２）
忘れてるその destiny を for you
I can tell how you feel （×２）
錆び付いた memory
I can tell how you feel （×２）
Hey!! try to say 「f××××× life」
So give me... so give me... 「innocent heart」 （×３）
Hey!! try to say 「f××××× life」
The song S.T.F.U. by ギルガメッシュ explores the feelings of nostalgia and disillusionment with adulthood. The lyrics begin by noting the stark contrast between the present and the innocent days of childhood that were once imagined. The repetition of the phrase "Every day" emphasizes the persistence of this feeling. The singer expresses dissatisfaction with current circumstances, with the line "I'm sick of f××××× days." The sentiment of longing for an unreachable destiny is expressed in the line "忘れてるその destiny を for you," suggesting that the singer has lost sight of their goals.
The song pivots to exploring emotions around growing up, with the lyrics "Everything 感じていたあの感覚は," which translates to "Everything I felt that sensation." While the person has gained experiences, they feel that the sensation they once had has lessened. The line "大人になる duty pain" highlights the responsibility and burden that comes with growing up. Despite the repetition of "I can tell how you feel" and "Hey!! try to say 「f××××× life」," the song still ends on a hopeful note, with the plea "So give me... so give me... 「innocent heart」."
Overall, the song is a reflection on the loss of innocence and optimism that comes with the passage of time and maturity. The lyrics express a longing to return to a simpler time while acknowledging that growth and responsibility are inevitable.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day 幼い頃描いてた日々と
Every day, I wonder what's different from the days I dreamt of when I was young
Every day 何が違う？ 何もかもが違う
Every day, everything feels different, what's not different?
I'm sick of f××××× days （×２）
I'm tired of these damn days
忘れてるその destiny を for you
I forgot my destiny for you
錆び付いた memory
My memories have rusted
Hey!! try to say 「f××××× life」
Hey, try to say "fuck life"
Everything 感じていたあの感覚は
The feeling I sensed before
Everything 薄れていく経験重ねて
Fades as I accumulate experiences
大人になる duty pain （×２）
The pain of becoming an adult
So give me... so give me... 「innocent heart」 （×３）
So give me an innocent heart
Hey!! try to say 「f××××× life」
Hey, try to say "fuck life"
Writer(s): Satoshi Ishikawa, Ryo Matsueda, Takeshi Matsueda, Hideyuki Nagai
Contributed by Keira I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.