9mm Parabellum Bullet was formed in March of 2004. Their name comes from th… Read Full Bio ↴9mm Parabellum Bullet was formed in March of 2004. Their name comes from their drummer, Kamijou Chihiro, who is a graduate of a soldier/finishing school.

They recorded two early mini-albums, Gjallarhorn in 2005 and Phantomime in 2006, encompassing a variety of genres, including hardcore, punk, metal, pop, and emo, accentuated by their own fast-paced sound. 2007 saw the releases of the Discommunication e.p., featuring "Discommunication" and a 25 minute live track, and The World e.p. which featured newly recorded version of songs from Gjallarhorn in addition two new tracks, "The World" and "Heat-Island." At the end of 2007 they released their first full album, Termination, after which they began their first one-man tour.

In the summer of 2008 the band released the double A-side single Supernova/Wanderland, which also included piano instrumentals of both songs, and a third song called "Wildpitch." In October the band released their second full album, VAMPIRE, and proceeded onto the VAMPIRE EMPIRE TOUR 08/09. In April of 2009 the band released their first live DVD, act I, which contained 4 concerts from different points in their career. The limited edition came with a copy of the VAMPIRE EMPIRE VIP pass and a photobook of the band.

In late spring of 2009, the band released the single "Black Market Blues."

Members:
菅原卓郎 (Sugawara Takuro), lead vocals, rhythm guitar
かみじょうちひろ (Kamijou Chihiro), drums
滝善充 (Taki Yoshimitsu), lead guitar, backing-vocals, piano
中村和彦 (Nakamura Kazuhiko), bass, screaming

Official Site:
http://9mm.jp/

火の鳥
9mm Parabellum Bullet Lyrics

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昨日の夢の続きが
今日な訳じゃないんだぜ
もうそろそろ目を覚ませ
かたいカラを突き破れ

荷物なんて持たないで
胸に全部詰めこんで
もうそろそろ出かけるぜ

生きる意味をさがすため
奈落に生まれ落ちた
火の鳥よはばたけ
色とりどりに燃える翼をひろげ

あきらめなら投げ出して
灰の山を這い上がれ
誰に何を言われても
生きることをやめないぜ

奈落に生まれ落ちた
火の鳥よはばたけ
色とりどりに燃える翼をひろげ

輝かしい日々へと火の鳥よはばたけ
まあたらしい魂胸に燃やして

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 9mm Parabellum Bullet's song "火の鳥" (Hinotori) convey a message of resilience and determination in the face of adversity. The song starts by emphasizing that the continuation of yesterday's dream is not necessarily happening today. It urges the listener to wake up and break through the confines of their rigid shell.

The lyrics encourage leaving behind unnecessary baggage and instead packing everything into one's heart. This is a metaphor for embracing life and searching for meaning. The singer expresses their determination to embark on a journey to find the purpose of their existence. The phrase "奈落に生まれ落ちた" (narako ni umareochita) translates to "born into hell," signifying the hardships and struggles they have faced.

The chorus encourages perseverance and refuses to give up. It tells the listener to crawl out of the heap of ashes and never quit, regardless of what others may say. The repeated phrase "火の鳥よはばたけ" (Hinotori yo habatake) translates to "Oh, phoenix, spread your burning wings," symbolizing the act of rising above challenges and embracing one's own unique passion and potential.

The final lines call for igniting a new soul and burning it in one's chest, symbolizing the renewal of spirit and the pursuit of a bright future.

Line by Line Meaning

昨日の夢の続きが
The continuation of yesterday's dream

今日な訳じゃないんだぜ
It's not like it happened today

もうそろそろ目を覚ませ
It's time to wake up soon

かたいカラを突き破れ
Break through the tough shell

荷物なんて持たないで
Without carrying any burdens

胸に全部詰めこんで
Keeping everything in your heart

もうそろそろ出かけるぜ
It's about time to go

生きる意味をさがすため
In search of the meaning of life

奈落に生まれ落ちた
Born into hell

火の鳥よはばたけ
Oh, phoenix, spread your burning wings