12012 was a Japanese rock band formed in Osaka, Japan in 2003 and split up … Read Full Bio ↴12012 was a Japanese rock band formed in Osaka, Japan in 2003 and split up in 2014.

The band's original lineup was vocalist 宮脇渉 (Wataru Miyawaki), guitarist 酒井洋明 (Hiroaki Sakai), guitarist 須賀勇介 (Yusuke Suga), bassist 塩谷朋之 (Tomoyuki Enya), and drummer 川内亨 (Toru Kawauchi). Yusuke Suga left the band on December 12, 2010 following the final concert of their The Fangs of Killer「Seven」Sadness tour. He wasn't replaced until 2013 when former support guitarist 齋藤紳一郎 (Shinichirou Saitou) officially joined the band.

12012 started their activities in 2003 on UNDER CODE PRODUCTION. Like all other UNDER CODE bands, they had a concept, which was called "Ningen no Naimen ni Okeru Kyouki" (人間の内面における狂気; madness inside a human). The band's name comes from the California, USA penal code for possession of a dangerous weapon. They officially debuted on July 28 with the single "depression sign." They ended their indie era on February 28, 2007 by graduating the label along with Vidoll. As an indies band, they released various EPs and their debut full-length album PLAY DOLLs. 12012 then signed with major label NAYUTAWAVE RECORDS, a subsidiary of Universal Music Japan, and released their next three full-lengths, DIAMOND, mar maroon, and SEVEN.

In 2011, they signed with FIREWALL DIV., a label under Free-Will which also publishes DIR EN GREY and MERRY. They released their fifth album 12012 on March 14, 2012. This album marked a new era for the band; they had restarted as a four-piece band after the departure of guitarist Yusuke Suga (currently RHEDORIC)and went back to their roots with aggressive songs and explicit lyrics. A few days before the album release, the music video of the lead single "SUICIDE" was uploaded to their official homepage in a censored version.

On February 10, 2014 12012 announced that they've decided to go on an indefinite hiatus at the end of the year, with a final performance on December 12th. The band members thank the fans for "giving love" these past 11 years, hoping to bring a new side to 12012 and return refreshed after a much-needed break. For the remaining 10 months until their hiatus, they hope to give it their all without any change and are asking fans to support them still.

Official homepage: http://12012.jp

Ms vampire
12012 Lyrics

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KONO] kettou [WO] ura[MU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] niku[MU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] ai[SU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] hofu[RU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] ta[YASU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] moto[MU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] ai[SU NO KA]?

[KONO] kettou [WO] hofu[RU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] ta[YASU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] moto[MU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] ura[MU NO KA]?
[KONO] kettou [WO] niku[MU NO KA]?
sou janakute
Souce blue wo nagame konya mo eiyo wo kurete yarou ka?
hakanaki shuzoku no utage amarinimo no moroi tsumi HATE!
"Hey! Mr.lockon showbis" "Sorry baby!"
"Help me show"
Oh~ Ms.Vampire
tsume wo yugamete kiba wo muku
Oh~ Ms.Vampire
risou doori no sex simbol!
Muku na koneko yosooi kimi ni aibushita sou kimi no butai de shisu deshou?
boku wa koneko konya mo miwaku no Casting Milk wo douzo amai saikou no...
Bleed west wo aruki kaze wo matoi tatazumu kimi yo
ugomeku meiyo to kizu iyasare utau karisome no HATE
"Hey! Mr.lockon showbis" "Sorry baby!"
"Help me show"
Oh~ Ms.Vampire
tsume wo yugamete kiba wo muku
Oh~ Ms.Vampire
risou doori no sex simbol!
Nanimokamo kara subete toki hanatareta kimi to itsuka...
akai gurujuu no sex simbol
nanimo kanji ni boku wa dokoka kimi wo motometa keredo

tsukamaranai
HA HA HA...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 12012's song Ms Vampire portray a struggle or battle between two entities, possibly representing a conflict within oneself. The repeated phrase "kono kettou wo" translates to "this battle," and the following questions, "ura(mu no ka)?," "niku(mu no ka)?," "ai(su no ka)?" and "hofu(ru no ka)?" seem to be asking whether the battle is about revenge, flesh, love, or fear. The chorus and bridge of the song introduce the character of Ms. Vampire, who is described as having fangs that warp and an idealized sex symbol. The lyrics suggest a fascination or infatuation with this character, as she is addressed with admiration and desire, and her presence is associated with a glamorous but potentially dangerous lifestyle ("showbiz," "Casting Milk," "Bleed west").

The meaning of the song is somewhat ambiguous, leaving room for multiple interpretations. The mention of a "hakanaki shuzoku no utage" or "fleeting feast of races" could suggest a critique of societal or cultural norms, and the phrase "amarinimo no moroi tsumi HATE!" which roughly translates to "I hate even the most fragile sin," implies guilt or shame. The lyrics suggest a desire to escape or transcend the limitations of the self and explore taboo themes, as well as a fascination with the power and allure of iconography and mythology.

Line by Line Meaning

KONO kettou WO uramu NO KA?
Do you curse this conflict?

KONO kettou WO nikumu NO KA?
Do you hate this conflict?

KONO kettou WO aisuru NO KA?
Do you love this conflict?

KONO kettou WO hofuru NO KA?
Do you fear this conflict?

KONO kettou WO tayasuru NO KA?
Do you hesitate this conflict?

KONO kettou WO motomeru NO KA?
Do you seek this conflict?

KONO kettou WO NO KA?
Is this conflict necessary?

KONO kettou WO aisuru NO KA?
Do you love this conflict?

KONO kettou WO hofuru NO KA?
Do you fear this conflict?

KONO kettou WO tayasuru NO KA?
Do you hesitate this conflict?

KONO kettou WO motomeru NO KA?
Do you seek this conflict?

KONO kettou WO uramu NO KA?
Do you curse this conflict?

KONO kettou WO nikumu NO KA?
Do you hate this conflict?

sou janakute
No, that's not it

Souce blue wo nagame konya mo eiyo wo kurete yarou ka?
Shall we gaze at the source of blue and receive nutrition tonight?

hakanaki shuzoku no utage amarinimo no moroi tsumi HATE!
The feast of the transient race, the fragile sin, HATE!

"Hey! Mr.lockon showbis" "Sorry baby!"
"Hey! Mr.Lockon, show business" "Sorry, baby!"

"Help me show"
"Help me put on a show"

Oh~ Ms.Vampire tsume wo yugamete kiba wo muku Oh~ Ms.Vampire risou doori no sex simbol!
Oh~ Ms. Vampire Twist your nails and bare your fangs Oh~ Ms. Vampire The ideal sex symbol!

Muku na koneko yosooi kimi ni aibushita sou kimi no butai de shisu deshou?
Did I love you like a pure kitten and die on your stage?

boku wa koneko konya mo miwaku no Casting Milk wo douzo amai saikou no...
I'm a kitten, please give me the enchanting casting milk tonight, the sweet best...

Bleed west wo aruki kaze wo matoi tatazumu kimi yo ugomeku meiyo to kizu iyasare utau karisome no HATE
You stand still, walking on Bleed West, wrapped in wind Your wounded honor and my singing, healing, hateful scent

"Hey! Mr.lockon showbis" "Sorry baby!"
"Hey! Mr.Lockon, show business" "Sorry, baby!"

"Help me show"
"Help me put on a show"

Oh~ Ms.Vampire tsume wo yugamete kiba wo muku Oh~ Ms.Vampire risou doori no sex simbol!
Oh~ Ms. Vampire Twist your nails and bare your fangs Oh~ Ms. Vampire The ideal sex symbol!

Nanimokamo kara subete toki hanatareta kimi to itsuka...
With everything and at every moment, someday with you, I'll be released from it all...

akai gurujuu no sex simbol
The sex symbol of the red giraffe

nanimo kanji ni boku wa dokoka kimi wo motometa keredo tsukamaranai
I somewhere longed for you, but I can't grasp you

HA HA HA...
HA HA HA...

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