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

TATTOO
12012 Lyrics

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Ne kono sekai de umare ochi te nani no tame ni ikiru no?
Mou unmei nara ba ukeireyou donna asu ga otozureru tomo

(Groan of pain) Kokoro ga sakeru musabetsu na kizu itami
ha fukai tsumeato nokoshi
(Key word) Itsuka no kimi ga
(Key word) Wasure ta itami ga
(Key word) Samayou kokoro deguchi o kakushi teru

Wasure nai

Kurikaeshi nagareru namida ayamachi wo kizamu TATTOO
Asu wo ikiru chikai kome te kizamikomu shizuka na ai no TATTOO

(Blind hold) Mie nai furi wo shi te ta sonna genjitsu ga
Ashita wo yugame kimi wo hitori ni suru
(Glow up) Konna nichijou ja taikutsu sugiru daro?
(Glow up) Mekakushi wo hazushi te kakugo wo kime ta n da
Glow up tomorrow

Yurusa re nu ayamachi ni naki uzuki dasu akai TATTOO
Asu ha kitto warae masu you ni nure ta hoo shizuka na ai
to TATTOO
Mada kimi wa itami masu ka?

Everlasting kore ga kimi no yasashi sa de nikushimi sa
Everlasting kono itami ga nemuri ni tsuku sono hi made

(Groan of pain) Dare mo ga me wo fusai de i ta shinjitsu
ga hakkiri to kao wo dashi ta
(Groan of pain) ta jinji no you ni azawarau yatsura ga kyuu
ni so
(Groan of pain) kizutsuki taku nai kizutsuke taku nai minna
jibun ga taisetsu de
(Groan of pain) jibun wo mamoru n da

Kurikaeshi nagareru namida ayamachi wo kizamu TATTOO
Asu wo ikiru chikai kome te kizamikomu shizuka na ai wo

Moshimo kimi ga mayou toki ni ha tsutae tai kono kotoba
Asu ga kitto warae masu you ni ashita ga zutto warae masu
you ni

I don ' t forget this pain all the time

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "TATTOO" by 12012 revolve around the ideas of pain, love, and the human condition. The lyrics ask, "Why were we born into this world, and for what purpose do we live?" The idea of fate is also explored, asking the listener to accept whatever tomorrow may bring. The song explores the feelings of pain and suffering, both physical and emotional, and reflects on the human tendency to cover up or hide these wounds from the world.

The lyrics make use of several repeating motifs, including the word "tattoo," which serves as a metaphor for the emotional and physical scars that people carry with them throughout their lives. The repeated phrase "kurikaeshi nagareru namida" (repeating tears flowing) suggests that the themes of pain and suffering are recurring in life. The lyrics also explore the human instinct to hide pain from others, with the line "groan of pain/kokoro ga sakeru" suggesting that people often keep their true feelings hidden from the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Ne kono sekai de umare ochi te nani no tame ni ikiru no?
Why were we born in this world and what is the purpose of our existence?

Mou unmei nara ba ukeireyou donna asu ga otozureru tomo
If this is fate, let's accept it and welcome whatever future may come

(Groan of pain) Kokoro ga sakeru musabetsu na kizu itami
(Groan of pain) The unbearable pain that is tearing my heart apart

ha fukai tsumeato nokoshi
Leaves a deep scar behind

(Key word) Itsuka no kimi ga
(Key word) The person you used to be

(Key word) Wasure ta itami ga
(Key word) The pain that you forgot

(Key word) Samayou kokoro deguchi o kakushi teru
(Key word) Hiding the exit of my wandering heart

Wasure nai
Can't forget

Kurikaeshi nagareru namida ayamachi wo kizamu TATTOO
The tattoo that etches the repeating flows of tears and regrets

Asu wo ikiru chikai kome te kizamikomu shizuka na ai no TATTOO
The tattoo of a silent love that is engraved with a pledge to live tomorrow

(Blind hold) Mie nai furi wo shi te ta sonna genjitsu ga
(Blind hold) Pretending that I couldn't see the reality that made me leave you alone

Ashita wo yugame kimi wo hitori ni suru
Twisting tomorrow and leaving you behind

(Glow up) Konna nichijou ja taikutsu sugiru daro?
(Glow up) Isn't life too boring like this?

(Glow up) Mekakushi wo hazushi te kakugo wo kime ta n da
(Glow up) Removing the veil from my eyes, I made up my mind

Glow up tomorrow
Glow up tomorrow

Yurusa re nu ayamachi ni naki uzuki dasu akai TATTOO
The red tattoo that cries out to the unforgivable mistakes

Asu ha kitto warae masu you ni nure ta hoo shizuka na ai to TATTOO
The tattoo of a quiet love that leaves a moist cheek with a promise of laughing tomorrow

Mada kimi wa itami masu ka?
Are you still in pain?

Everlasting kore ga kimi no yasashi sa de nikushimi sa
Everlasting, this is the duality of your kindness and hatred

Everlasting kono itami ga nemuri ni tsuku sono hi made
Everlasting, this pain will last till the day I fall asleep

(Groan of pain) Dare mo ga me wo fusai de i ta shinjitsu ga
(Groan of pain) The reality that everyone turned a blind eye to

ga hakkiri to kao wo dashi ta
Sends a clear message to my face

(Groan of pain) ta jinji no you ni azawarau yatsura ga kyuu ni so
(Groan of pain) Suddenly, those who sneered like hypocrites

(Groan of pain) kizutsuki taku nai kizutsuke taku nai minna jibun ga taisetsu de
(Groan of pain) Can't bear to hurt others nor get hurt as everyone values themselves highly

(Groan of pain) jibun wo mamoru n da
(Groan of pain) Trying to protect myself

Moshimo kimi ga mayou toki ni ha tsutae tai kono kotoba
These are the words I want to tell you when you feel lost

Asu ga kitto warae masu you ni ashita ga zutto warae masu you ni
So that you can laugh tomorrow and keep laughing forever

I don't forget this pain all the time
I keep remembering this pain all the time

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