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/

Keyword
9mm Parabellum Bullet Lyrics

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閉ざされたドアを開けるのは
取って付けられた合言葉
一度だけしか言わないから
愛してるふりで受けとめて
何が鍵だか分からないまま
出来損ないの鍵を増やした
余計な言葉しゃべりすぎては
出来損ないの鍵を増やした

大事にしすぎてあなたは
大事な気持ちを隠した
閉ざされたドアを開けるのは
種も仕掛けもバレた手品
一度だけしかやらないから
信じてるふりで受けとめて

捨ててゆくばかりのわたし達が
夢の島へとたどり着いたら
きっと今頃月の裏側
ひとり寂しく花が咲いてる
閉ざされたドアを開けるのは
取って付けられた合言葉

一度だけしか言わないから
声に出さないで確かめて

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Keyword" by 9mm Parabellum Bullet reflect a sense of uncertainty and confusion in a relationship dynamic. The singer is struggling to open a closed door, which symbolizes the barrier between themselves and their partner. They have tried multiple keys, but none of them seem to be working to unlock the door. The only thing that seems to work is saying a certain keyword.

However, the singer is aware that this keyword is not sincere and that their partner is hiding their true feelings. They have become too protective of their emotions, and as a result, the singer feels locked out. The last verse of the song introduces the idea of a dream island, where the singer imagines they will find peace and understanding. However, they conclude that even in this dream world, they will still be alone.

Overall, "Keyword" is a melancholic song that deals with themes of communication breakdown, emotional distance, and the search for connection amid isolation.

Line by Line Meaning

閉ざされたドアを開けるのは
The act of opening a locked door

取って付けられた合言葉
A password that was made just to unlock the door

一度だけしか言わないから
The password only needs to be said once

愛してるふりで受けとめて
Pretend to accept love that isn't true

何が鍵だか分からないまま
Without knowing which key is the right one

出来損ないの鍵を増やした
Created more useless keys

余計な言葉しゃべりすぎては
Talking too much and saying unnecessary things

出来損ないの鍵を増やした
Created more useless keys

大事にしすぎてあなたは
Treating someone too carefully to the point of hiding important feelings

大事な気持ちを隠した
Hiding important feelings

種も仕掛けもバレた手品
A magic trick where the seeds and tricks are revealed