The band’s name, decided upon by guitarist ミヤ, was originally the name of a character from the Japanese children’s program "Ponkickies." The band is also known as “six-nine” from a play on words, since six-nine can be pronounced “muku” (六九) in Japanese. June 9th (6/9) is also known as "MUCC day" by their fans.
In 2000 the band had their first interview in the monthly publication FOOL’S MATE, issue 221. TATTOO (on vocals) changed his name to Tatsurou and the band’s name MUCC was changed to ムック (pronounced MUKKU). On 6/9 ("MUCC day") they released their first CD single “娼婦/廃” (Shoufu/Hai) and a second press of their album “アンティーク” (Antiiku).
They went on their first tour in Europe in 2005 after they had been signed by the French label Soundlicious, which released their full albums. They mainly performed in France and Germany. In 2006 they were contacted by the German label GAN-SHIN and started a new tour in Germany. In August of 2006 they performed at Ram's Head Live for Otakon, their first United States performance. Their biggest European tour was in spring 2007 when they released their album "極彩" (Gokusai). They visited the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, France, Switzerland and Germany. Their concerts in Germany were a coupled tour with the band BALZAC. In May they performed in the United States for the second time during the J-rock Revolution Festival.
In 2008 their album "志恩" (Shion) was released, not only in Japan but also Europe and the United States as well. The band performed on the touring festival "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" in the United States from March through April, headlined by Atreyu and other bands. In June they performed at the hardrock festival Sweden Rock Festival 2008.
In late July through October 2008 they continued the "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" tour in Europe. "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008 International" was originally limited to the United Kingdom with a different lineup than the United States tour. However, shows were extended to Scandinavia, Netherlands and Germany upon the fans' wishes.
In August 2008 they worked together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel. Ken produced their single "アゲハ" (Ageha) which was released on August 27th, 2008 in Japan and digitally for overseas fans.
On January 28th, 2009 they released a new single "空と糸" (Sora to ito) together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel.
On March 4th, 2009 their 9th album "球体" (Kyuutai) was released and was followed by a national and world wide tour including Europe, USA and South America in late 2009.
In 2010 they released the Singles "Yakusoku" and "Falling down" accompanied by a Japan tour and followed by their full album "Karma" which came along with the "CHEMICAL PARADE" tour at the end of 2010 and a European "CHEMICAL PARADE" tour in Europe in January 2011 and some Asian dates in May.
In the following time they released the singles "Arcadia" which also featured DAISHI DANCE and Nirvana before their 15th Anniversary concert named “-MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live- MUCC vs ムック vs MUCC” at Makuhari Messe International Exhibition Hall1-3 and their short "-MUCC 15th Anniversary year Live(s) – “97-12″ tour.
They participated in a tour called "J-ROCK EVOLUTION" together with girugamesh, alice nine, D=OUT and more for an Asian tour and announced a new single called "MOTHER" and a new album called "Shangri-la" for the end of 2012.
MUCC has played over 650gigs worldwide so far. Recently in May 2011, the band achieved Nippon Budokan concert 2days in a row with 15,000 audiences in total.
They’ve also performed in more than 100 events abroad and make frequent visits to Europe and Asia for one-man shows.
The band is now well known and very popular for their overwhelming live performances and the unique emotional expressions around the world. And for such reasons, MUCC is often invited to perform opening acts when overseas artists like GUNS N’ ROSES and Smashing Pumpkins come on tour in Japan.
Loud rock, folk, ballads and electro and so on…
Recently MUCC is seeking much attention for the new challenges of the musical diversity with other genres such as electro. Yet their musical principle of lyricism and nostalgia are still recognised as their solid characteristic through its process.
Miya plays DJ sets as his another project and Tatsuro has been a radio DJ over 2years, which explains that MUCC also plays an active role beyond their musical performances as a rockband.
Although MUCC is categorised as Visual-kei, this band is very conspicuous and has an extraordinary figure in Japanese music industry.
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Saishuu Ressha
ムック Lyrics
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sakeru you ni bokura wa aruita
hito gomi ni magireta kousaten
hagurenu you suso wo tsukamu kimi
boku tachi wa seihantai de
jishaku no you ni miwahikare atte ita
ki ga tsukeba kimi ni izon shite bakari de
itsu no ma ni ka dame ni natteta yo
Ah kaze wa iro zuite
meguri meguru kisetsu no naka de
boku wa nani ka wo mi ushinatte shimatta kara
hoshizuki yozora ni hashiri dasu saishuu ressha
chiisa na kaban hitotsu dake kakaete
nori konda boku
sayonara sayonara
ressha wa hoshi wo suri nukeru
anata no nemuru machinami sei ni
toozakaru boku wo nosete
Ah, nagai jikan wo tabi shite
maigo ni natta dake sa
saa, nukedasou.
futari no deguchi wa kitto chigau kedo
saishuu ressha wa machi wo nuke yoru no tobari e to
hanareteku machinami nagame,
shinzou ga koe wo age naita
bokura wa bokura wa
doko kara machigatteta no ka na?
tagai wo kizutsukeru tame dake ni
bokura de atte shimatta
The lyrics of ムック's song Saishuu Ressha describe a journey through the city with a sense of melancholy and longing for something lost. The first verse sets the scene with the image of the sun shining down on the streets as the singer walks with someone they have grown apart from, lost in the "human debris" of the crossing. The second verse shifts focus to the singer's inner turmoil, feeling adrift and disconnected from the changing seasons and unable to see anything clearly. The chorus is the emotional climax of the song, with the image of the last train leaving the city and leaving the singer and their companion behind, on separate paths that lead to different places.
Line by Line Meaning
muse kaeru gogo no hizashi wo
Under the changing afternoon sun
sakeru you ni bokura wa aruita
We walked as if to avoid its rays
hito gomi ni magireta kousaten
A crossing lost among the crowds
hagurenu you suso wo tsukamu kimi
You, gripping tightly as if not to lose your way
boku tachi wa seihantai de
We were opposites
jishaku no you ni miwahikare atte ita
Attracted to each other like magnets
ki ga tsukeba kimi ni izon shite bakari de
Before I knew it, I was stuck to you
itsu no ma ni ka dame ni natteta yo
Before I knew it, I had become useless
Ah kaze wa iro zuite
Ah, the wind changes color
meguri meguru kisetsu no naka de
In the revolving seasons
boku wa nani ka wo mi ushinatte shimatta kara
Because I lost something
hoshizuki yozora ni hashiri dasu saishuu ressha
The last train runs through the starry night sky
chiisa na kaban hitotsu dake kakaete
Carrying only a small bag
nori konda boku
I, who got on
sayonara sayonara
Goodbye, goodbye
ressha wa hoshi wo suri nukeru
The train passes through the stars
anata no nemuru machinami sei ni
Carrying me away from the streets where you sleep
toozakaru boku wo nosete
Taking me away from the distance growing between us
Ah, nagai jikan wo tabi shite
Ah, spending long hours traveling
maigo ni natta dake sa
Only to become lost
saa, nukedasou.
Now, let's escape
futari no deguchi wa kitto chigau kedo
Our exits surely differ, but
saishuu ressha wa machi wo nuke yoru no tobari e to
The last train breaks through the city towards the curtain of the night
hanareteku machinami nagame,
Watching the streets separate
shinzou ga koe wo age naita
My heart raised its voice and cried
bokura wa bokura wa
We, oh we
doko kara machigatteta no ka na?
I wonder where we went astray?
tagai wo kizutsukeru tame dake ni
Only to hurt each other
bokura de atte shimatta
It was us who met
Contributed by Penelope D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.