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
with shallow
12012 Lyrics
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Masshiro na [shiitsu] ni asu wo negaigoto irodori egaku
Jesus Christ osanago egaku mirai ni hito wa inakatta
Sekai kara ai ga afurete kono chiisa na te de sae mo uketomeraremasu you ni
Sakura chiru haru no koro ni kimi ga wakare tsugete
Nanimonai boku wa hitori ikite yukeru no kana?
Ima wa tada kimi no soba de zutto kimi wo kanji
In the sky...
Daichi kara haha ga umarete ikunen no toki ga sugita? kawaru koto no nai hoshi
Namida suru sora wo miagete nagare yuku nozomi sae mo kono te kara ubau no ka?
Kimi wo daite
Sakura chiru haru no koro ni kimi ga wakare tsugete
Hada wo sasu fuyu no yokaze kimi wo omoidasu
Namida kare kimi no tegami nandomo yomikaeshi
Ima wa tada kimi no soba de zutto
Saku chiru haru no koro ni...
Nanimonai boku wa hitori...
Namida kare kimi no tegami...
Ima wa tada kimi no soba de...
The lyrics for 12012's "With Shallow" are poetic and introspective, reflecting on the transience of life and love with a sense of longing and nostalgia. The first verse presents a series of wishes, wondering how many of them will come true when placed in the small box with a key. The image of a pristine white sheet evokes a blank canvas, a future waiting to be filled with color and meaning. However, the line "Jesus Christ osanago egaku mirai ni hito wa inakatta" suggests a certain skepticism towards easy answers and salvation.
The second verse brings a more global perspective, imagining a world where even these small hands could catch the overflowing love. The chorus repeats the image of a cherry blossom season when the singer had to say goodbye to someone they loved, questioning their own ability to go on alone. The next lines evoke a sense of repetition and fruitless effort, as the tears dry and the letters are read over and over again while the singer remains by the loved one's side.
The final lines of the song bring a sense of reconciliation and acceptance, as the singer acknowledges the passing of the seasons and the inevitability of change. The final repetition of "With Shallow" carries a sense of ambiguity and possibility, suggesting that even shallow or incomplete connections can still be meaningful and cherished.
Line by Line Meaning
Chiisa na hako ni kagi wo negaigoto ikutsu kanau kana?
How many wishes can be fulfilled with a small box and a key?
Masshiro na [shiitsu] ni asu wo negaigoto irodori egaku
Painting tomorrow's wishes in a white sheet
Jesus Christ osanago egaku mirai ni hito wa inakatta
No one was in the future that Jesus Christ drew as a child
Sekai kara ai ga afurete kono chiisa na te de sae mo uketomeraremasu you ni
Hoping to receive overflowing love from the world even with these small hands
Sakura chiru haru no koro ni kimi ga wakare tsugete
You said goodbye when the cherry blossoms fell in the spring
Nanimonai boku wa hitori ikite yukeru no kana?
Can I continue to live as someone insignificant, all alone?
Namida kare kimi no tegami nandomo yomikaeshi
My tears have dried up, but I keep reading your letters over and over again
Ima wa tada kimi no soba de zutto kimi wo kanji
Now, I just want to be by your side and feel you forever
In the sky...
In the sky...
Daichi kara haha ga umarete ikunen no toki ga sugita? kawaru koto no nai hoshi
Has it been many years since mother was born from the earth? A star that never changes
Namida suru sora wo miagete nagare yuku nozomi sae mo kono te kara ubau no ka?
Can I even steal my wish to look at the tearful sky and watch it flow away?
Kimi wo daite
Embracing you
Hada wo sasu fuyu no yokaze kimi wo omoidasu
Feeling your presence in the winter wind that pierces my skin
Saku chiru haru no koro ni...
When the cherry blossoms fall in the spring...
Nanimonai boku wa hitori...
Someone insignificant, all alone...
Namida kare kimi no tegami...
My tears have dried up, your letters...
Ima wa tada kimi no soba de...
Now, I just want to be by your side...
Writer(s): hiroaki sakai
Contributed by Anna B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
pinkuMuffin
@daikirai1 yeah. the intro is awesome <3 *~*
daikirai1
drumbs are so adorable here