Vocals: 左迅 (Satoshi, born 13 October, 1984)
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

patchwork
ギルガメッシュ Lyrics

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この世に平等なんて無い
誰かが一人で馬鹿を見る
優劣が付いて比較されては批判を
目を瞑りたくなるんだ
ののしられている光景
産まれもったコンプレックス
変わりたい変われない現実
化け皮剥がれては patchwork

繰り返しあがいてる patchwork
羨ましげに指くわえ他人の事を羨んでいる
脚光欲しがって patchwork
虚ろげな顔で細めた瞳で遠くを
見つめているその先は
出口がほら手招いてる
最後に笑みを溢すのは
最後までコケにされた奴
化け皮剥がれては patchwork
繰り返しあがいてる patchwork
羨ましげに指くわえ他人の事を羨んでいる
脚光欲しがって patchwork
化け皮剥がれては patchwork
繰り返しあがいてる patchwork

羨ましげに指くわえ他人の事を羨んでいる
名声欲しがって patchwork

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Patchwork" by ギルガメッシュ explore the idea of inequality in the world and the way in which people are judged and criticized for their perceived flaws and weaknesses. The song acknowledges that everyone has their own complex history and insecurities that they want to hide from the world, but ultimately it is impossible to escape the scrutiny of others. The repeated reference to "patchwork" suggests that people are trying to hide and repair the parts of themselves that they don't want others to see, but this only leaves them struggling and repeating the same patterns of behavior.

The song also touches on the idea of envy and jealousy, with the singer admitting to feeling envious of others and wanting to be the center of attention. However, in the end, the song suggests that those who are most successful are the ones who have been knocked down the most, and who have learned to embrace their flaws and imperfections. The final lines of the song suggest that there is hope for those who are struggling, and that even those who have been criticized and judged harshly can still find a way to succeed and find happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

この世に平等なんて無い
There is no such thing as equality in this world.

誰かが一人で馬鹿を見る
Someone always ends up being the fool on their own.

優劣が付いて比較されては批判を
Judgments and criticisms are bestowed based on comparisons of superiority and inferiority.

目を瞑りたくなるんだ
It makes you want to close your eyes and ignore it all.

ののしられている光景
A scene where someone is being verbally abused and harassed.

産まれもったコンプレックス
A complex that one is born with and can't help having.

変わりたい変われない現実
The reality of wanting to change but not being able to.

化け皮剥がれては patchwork
Peeling off one's mask and becoming a patchwork of their true self.

繰り返しあがいてる patchwork
Continuously struggling and fighting, becoming a patchwork of all their efforts.

羨ましげに指くわえ他人の事を羨んでいる
Enviously admiring and coveting what others have, while pretending not to care.

脚光欲しがって patchwork
Seeking the spotlight and attention, becoming a patchwork of fame-hungry desires.