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/

Sleepwalk
9mm Parabellum Bullet Lyrics

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冬枯れの街路樹を置き去りに
そ知らぬ顔して季節が静かに移ろう
どこにも行くあてなどなくて
寝惚けた頭を抱えて
歩いて行くだけ
ぼくが欲しい物と
きみが欲しい物を
確かめてる間に

大事なことばかり
上手に見落として
答えを間違って
心は削られた
覚めても覚めてもまだ夜だよ
見る夢見る夢忘れながら
明けても心暗闇だよ
増え続けるのは日付と溜め息
日付と溜め息
限りが有ると言うのならば
あらゆる物は無駄遣い
ぼくが欲しい物と
きみが欲しい物を
確かめてる間に
大事なことばかり
上手に見落として
光を失って何を拾い上げた?
ぼくの代わりだって
きみの代わりだって
掃いて捨てる程いて
問題なく回る
覚めても覚めてもまだ夜だよ
見る夢見る夢忘れながら
昨日と今日の境はどこ?
眠っているように起きている
明けても心暗闇だよ

増え続けるのは日付と溜め息
日付と溜め息

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Sleepwalk" by 9mm Parabellum Bullet describe a protagonist who is wandering aimlessly through a town during winter, with no clear purpose or destination. The changing seasons are described with a sense of detachment, as the singer struggles with feelings of confusion and disorientation. As he walks, he reflects on his desires and dreams, but is plagued by a sense that he is missing something vital.

The lyrics underscore the theme of disillusionment and loss in modern life. The singer's struggle to find meaning and purpose in a world that seems to be slipping away from him is emphasized through the use of repetitive phrases and a sense of hopelessness that pervades the song. The symbolism of the cold, dry streets and the dark night further emphasize the feeling of emptiness and loneliness.

The song's title, "Sleepwalk," is a metaphor for the singer's state of mind: he is walking through life in a daze, seemingly unconscious of the world around him. The chorus repeats the phrase "samedatemo" ("even if I wake up"), emphasizing the sense of being trapped in a nightmare from which there is no escape.

Line by Line Meaning

冬枯れの街路樹を置き去りに
Leaving behind the withered trees of winter, without a care, while the seasons quietly change.

そ知らぬ顔して季節が静かに移ろう
Somewhat oblivious to the season, we let it silently transition without a thought.

どこにも行くあてなどなくて
No specific destination in mind, wandering aimlessly.

寝惚けた頭を抱えて
Holding our drowsy heads in confusion.

歩いて行くだけ
Just walking forward with no particular goal in mind.

ぼくが欲しい物ときみが欲しい物を確かめてる間に
As we try to confirm what we both want, we often overlook important things.

大事なことばかり上手に見落として
We are skillful at overlooking the most important things.

答えを間違って心は削られた
The wrong answers cut our hearts like a blade.

覚めても覚めてもまだ夜だよ
No matter how many times we wake up, it's still night time.

見る夢見る夢忘れながら
Dreaming and forgetting, simultaneously.

明けても心暗闇だよ
Even in the morning, our hearts are shrouded in darkness.