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/
砂の惑星
9mm Parabellum Bullet Lyrics
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その目を逸らすばっか
捨てるべきものを守った
自分を守る為に
誰ひとり助けられずに
誰にも助けられずに
サヨナラも言わないで 天使は死んでいく
神様 この次は何だ？
悲しみは間に合ってんだ
涙で砂漠の上に
スケッチしとかないか？
誰ひとり悲しませずに
誰にも悲しまれずに
サヨナラも言わないで
天使は死んでいく
失くしては怖いものを
ぶっ壊して捨てるのさ
辛くても痛くても 自分の手で
方舟も 泥舟も
ぶっ壊して笑いながら
手を取って沈むのさ これから僕達は
These lyrics from 9mm Parabellum Bullet's "砂の惑星" express the struggle of self-protection, even when it means holding onto things that should be discarded. The person being addressed is keeping silent and avoiding eye contact, trying to protect themselves from the pain of letting go of something they should have gotten rid of. The overarching theme suggests that everyone must protect themselves, even if it means they must do so alone.
The chorus emphasizes this idea of being alone, as it repeats the line "No one can help me." The singer is searching for an answer from God, wondering what will come next after their current emotional turmoil. They are overwhelmed by their feelings and suggest sketching out their tears in the desert. The final verse urges the listener to destroy whatever they fear losing and to do it on their own, with a smile on their face, even if it is painful. They are encouraged to take the singer's hand and sink together, suggesting that the two of them will continue to face challenges together.
Overall, 9mm Parabellum Bullet's "砂の惑星" is a powerful song that explores the struggle of self-protection and the pain of letting go. It suggests that we must rely on ourselves to move forward and that we must embrace that journey, no matter how difficult it may be.
Line by Line Meaning
あなたは口をつぐんで
You close your mouth, unable to speak
その目を逸らすばっか
You keep averting your gaze
捨てるべきものを守った
You protected the things that should have been thrown away
自分を守る為に
In order to protect yourself
誰ひとり助けられずに
Without anyone to help you
誰にも助けられずに
Without being able to help anyone
サヨナラも言わないで
Without saying goodbye
天使は死んでいく
Angels are dying
神様 この次は何だ？
God, what's next?
悲しみは間に合ってんだ
Sadness will arrive in time
涙で砂漠の上に
With tears on the desert ground
スケッチしとかないか？
Why don't we sketch it?
誰ひとり悲しませずに
Without making anyone sad
誰にも悲しまれずに
Without being mourned by anyone
サヨナラも言わないで
Without saying farewell
天使は死んでいく
Angels are dying
失くしては怖いものを
Throw away the things that you fear losing
ぶっ壊して捨てるのさ
Break and throw them away
辛くても痛くても 自分の手で
Even if it's hard and painful, do it with your own hands
方舟も 泥舟も
No matter if it's an ark or a mud boat
ぶっ壊して笑いながら
Break it and laugh
手を取って沈むのさ これから僕達は
Take my hand and sink with me, from now on we
Contributed by Kaitlyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.