1) Japanese rock artist, first… Read Full Bio ↴Hide is the name of more than one artist:
1) Japanese rock artist, first known as a member of X Japan.
2) Chicago-based industrial noise duo featuring Heather Gabel and Seth Sher.
3) Drum & Bass artist, also known as Computer Genius.
1) hide松本秀人(born on December 13,1964 - died on May 2,1998) was the self-titled 【hide】solo project of X JAPAN's lead guitarist. He released his first album, HIDE YOUR FACE (on which he arranged and played most of the instruments), in 1994 to huge success. hide's music generally consisted of heavier, speed-oriented songs and pop efforts, incorporating elements of electronic rock and pop to form a unique blend of sound.
hide's real name was Matsumoto Hideto. hide (pronounced 'hee-deh' ) is simply a shortened form of his first name, Hideto.
When he reached his high school years, he formed the band Saver Tiger (also called as Yokosuka Saver Tiger, not to be confused with Japanese band Saber Tiger). The formation did not last long and they disbanded. In his senior years he completely abandoned music and decided to enter beauty school to become a hair stylist after graduation.
Before that career could take off, Yoshiki gave hide a call, looking to fill one of two guitar positions in his band, X. He mentioned that he had heard hide's amazing skills, and wanted him to join. hide had a while to think about it, and he eventually accepted.
The band was first known as 'X' before being re-named X JAPAN. After years of performing and 4 albums, X JAPAN took a break to focus on each of their solo careers. hide took this opportunity to express himself and became massively successful. What stood out most was his unique voice and guitar riffs, updated appearance, and lyrics that identified themes such as sex, drugs, and violence (notably Hi-Ho and Genkai Haretsu).
Well into his solo career, he collaborated with guitarist Ray McVeigh from The Professionals and bassist Paul Raven of Killing Joke to form the band, zilch, meaning "zero". This band was somewhat successful, releasing albums such as 3,2,1 zilch, and bastardEYES. During his collaboration, his lyrics became more dark and sadistic, the songs were more industrial rock than the alternative rock sound as seen in his solo career.
hide handpicked several members to perform with him during his first two tours: HIDE OUR PSYCHOMMUNITY and PSYENCE A GO GO. After the disbanding of X JAPAN, hide named his live band Spread Beaver, and together their band name was hide with spread beaver in which hide was vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter.
May 2, 1998, Hide was found dead, hanged with a towel tied to a doorknob in his Tokyo Apartment. While authorities deem the guitarist’s death a suicide, several of Hide’s friends and colleagues stated that they believed in an accident, this was supported by the fact that there was no suicide note.
Because of hide's abrupt death post production of their first album, hide with spread beaver and Zilch, had to be done by I.N.A (who was a member of both bands). The tracks appeared how they were intended (except HURRY GO ROUND, which was a combination of several songs) as hide recorded most of the tracks before his death.
His guitars were mostly from the Fernandes MG series.
In the latest song I.V. from X JAPAN, it is reported that unreleased guitar riffs by hide were used so that it would be a 'complete' X JAPAN production.
Also, HIDE (allcaps) is the moniker used by one Hideyuki Takahashi (高橋ひでゆき), one of 菅野よう子's many collaborators, on the songs cream and run rabbit junk.
A previously unfinished song by hide called "Co Gal" (子 ギャル Ko Gyaru?) has been completed by INA utilizing vocaloid technology to mimic the deceased musician's voice. The song was originally written and demoed for Ja, Zoo in 1998, took two years to finish and will be included on an album by Universal Music set to be released on December 10, 2014.
2) HIDE is a Chicago-based multimedia industrial noise project of artists Heather Gabel and Seth Sher, who began a recording career with the 'Resurrection' EP in 2015. Hide have recorded three full-length albums on Dais Records, Castration Anxiety (2018), Hell Is Here (2019) and Interior Terror (2021) alongside several EPs and singles.
Damage
Hide Lyrics
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Tashika ni omae wa itteita
yumemi kokochi wa [KOKO] de wa tsuujinai
kawaru kotonaku shinjitsu jicchoku ga subete
kanasashi aru tokoro ni muragari
korezo tekizaitekisho to annon
hamaru [PAZURU] ni awasete shichi henka de yuke
Soko ni aru to omou wa mousou
doko ni aru to iu n'da [PARADAISU]
shitakunai kotoshitetemo tokei wa mawaru
[DAMEEJI] wo kure odoru akui wo kure
owaranai kyou no Loop ga mawaru
Naze sonnani murishiteru?
daremo omae no koto nado ki ni shinai
mukau tokoro teki nashi no [FURI]shite saikou ka?!
sorya maa daredatte bonjin
iwarenakutemo dare datte shitteru
ashita koso wa to ikitete meiwaku kaketa ka?
Itsuka kawaru to omou na douse
matte do kurase do itsumo [PARADAISU]
mitakunai monomitetemo tokei wa mawaru
[DAMEEJI] wo kure odoru akui wo kure
kawaranai kyou dake nozomi demo
[DAMEEJI] wo kure yodomu akui mamire
owaranai kyou no Loop ga mawaru
Masaka annani yuuutsu na
kimi no kotoba ni sonna imi ga
aru to omowazu unomi ni shita no ga shippai da
tashikani omae wa itteita
"kitto ashita wa kagayaku hi ni naru"
tada no kinou to kyou no [COPII] nara takusan da
Soko ni aru to omou wa mousou
doko ni aru to iu n'da [PARADAISU]
shitakunai kotoshitetemo tokei wa mawaru
[DAMEEJI] wo kure odoru akui wo kure
kawaranai kyou dake nozomi demo
[DAMEEJI] wo kure yodomu akui mamire
owaranai kyou no Loop ga mawaru
Nozomi demo...
[DAMEEJI] wo kure ore ni akui wo kure
owaranai kyou no Loop ga mawaru
The lyrics to hide's song DAMAGE are a melancholic expression of the pain of lost love. The opening line, "you took the best parts of my life," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is a lament for a relationship that has ended. The singer is filled with regret and sadness, as they reflect on the happiness that they once had, and how it has been taken away. The chorus, with its repeated calls for "DAMEEJI" (damage), speaks to the irreparable harm that has been done to the singer's heart. They are stuck in a loop of hurt and pain, unable to move on and unable to forget.
Throughout the song, there are hints of bitterness and anger, as the singer expresses frustration at their situation. They wonder why nobody seems to care about their pain, and why they are the only ones suffering. They are haunted by memories of the past, and they can't shake the feeling that they will never be able to find happiness again. However, there are also moments of hope, as the singer reassures themselves that things will get better in time. They cling to the belief that tomorrow will be a brighter day, even as they are trapped in an endless cycle of pain.
Overall, the lyrics to DAMAGE are a powerful expression of the pain of lost love. They speak to the universal experience of heartbreak, and the difficulty of moving on from a relationship that has ended. The repeated calls for "DAMEEJI" give voice to the intense emotion that the singer is feeling, while the moments of hope offer a glimmer of light in the darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
You took the best parts of my life
You accurately stated your love, but failed to recognize the emotional connection that once lived inside me. You made every moment without me intolerable and made me feel like I lost the best parts of my life.
What you call reality, I call illusion
You perceive reality in a way that supports only you. I see a world where reality is not limited to what we can see and there is more to life than meets the eye.
Without changing anything, you take everything as the truth
Your view of the world is one-dimensional - you refuse to consider an alternative perspective. You take everything at face value without questioning the integrity of the situation.
I wade through the sadness in search of something brighter
I find myself trapped in a dark place, yet I still hold out hope for something more. I know there is something bright waiting for me on the other side of this sadness.
This must be fate, an inescapable prison cell
I feel as though I am living out a pre-destined life with no control over my own fate. I am stuck in a prison cell with no hope of escaping.
I'll add another piece to complete the puzzle, changing it in seven ways
I will add another piece to the puzzle of life to complete the picture, but I will also change it in seven different ways to make it unique and not like any other puzzle out there.
I think it's all just an illusion
I believe that everything is just an illusion, a figment of our imagination. What you see is not always what you get.
They say it's paradise, but where is this paradise?
People often refer to an ideal place as paradise, but where is this paradise? Is it a physical location or a state of mind? It's not something you can always see or touch.
Even if I don't want to do it, time keeps ticking away
Time waits for no one, and even when you don't want to do something, time keeps moving. It's up to us to make the most of every moment and not waste time on things that don't fulfill us.
Give me damage, give me evil
I welcome a challenge and the pain that comes with it. I know that only through suffering can we truly grow and become better people. I am not afraid of being damaged or encountering evil as it makes me stronger.
The never-ending loop continues to turn
I am stuck in a loop, unable to break free from the repetition of life. It feels like I am walking in circles, and the loop continues to turn without any end in sight.
Why are you so insensitive?
I don't understand why you lack empathy and are so insensitive to my emotions. I feel like you don't care about me or my feelings.
Why are you pretending to be my enemy, when there is no one else that can match me?
Why are you putting up a facade and pretending to be my enemy when I know there is no one else that can match me? We should be working together to overcome any obstacles, not competing against each other.
Even if no one says it, everyone knows
Even if no one ever verbalizes it, everyone is aware of what's happening. There is an unspoken knowledge between people that doesn't need to be said out loud.
If tomorrow shines bright, will today have been worth the trouble?
If tomorrow turns out to be a great day, will today have been worth all the trouble and pain? Is it worth suffering through tough times if it leads to a brighter future?
I don't want to settle for yesterday or today's copy
I don't want to settle for something that has already happened or is currently happening. I want to strive for something unique and new that hasn't been done before.
I want to add another piece to the puzzle and change it in my own way
I want to contribute something new to the puzzle of life and change it in my own unique way. I don't want to settle for what's been done before; I want to create my own path.
Give me damage, give me a heart-filled with evil
I welcome any challenge and the pain that comes with it because I know it will only make me stronger in the end. I want to experience both the good and the bad because it's those experiences that shape who we are.
The never-ending loop continues to turn, even as my heart becomes stained with sin
The repetition of life continues, and as it does, my heart becomes stained with sin. Regardless, the loop keeps turning and doesn't seem to want to stop.
Even if I want something, it doesn't mean I'll get it
Just because I want something doesn't mean I'll get it. Life doesn't always work out the way we want it to, and we have to learn to accept that.
Give me damage, give me a heart-filled with sin
I welcome any challenge and the pain that comes with it because I know it will only make me stronger, even if it means my heart becomes filled with sin.
The never-ending loop continues to turn, with no end in sight
The repetition of life continues without any end in sight, and I am stuck in a loop that doesn't seem to want to break. It's up to me to break free from this cycle and make a change.
Contributed by Claire G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@foo_believe
@@Layla-mv1si うわーーーっ！笑
みつかっちゃったぁーー🤣
二つに分けるなら
カッコいい系かも！笑
岸くんと並んでとったら
鼻の低さと丸顔と一重
と抜かしたら、
親子みたいに撮れたから！
(もはや全く似てない説)
@Pote1128
俺は学生の頃、大学に行くのが嫌で、この曲に触発されすぎて大学を辞めそうになった。母の説得により卒業はしたけど笑笑
そして今、国家試験まで一か月を切っている。試験勉強は辛い。やりたくはない。でもこの歌詞は本当はここに書いてあるだけが全てじゃないと思う。
やりたいことをやってても、やりたくないことをやってても、どちらからも逃げて怠惰に日々を過ごしても、時計は回る
そして今の自分の行動が未来を形づくってのしかかる。怠惰な日々はその何倍ものダメージとなってのしかかる。だから今、自分のだらけた根性を叩き直すくらいのダメージが必要だってことだと思う。
まあ、ぜーんぶ拡大解釈だけれども。試験勉強頑張ります。
@ttt-ql9xu
そこにあると思うは妄想
何処にあるというんだパラダイス
したくないことしてても時計はまわる
ダメージをくれ踊る悪意をくれ
変わらない今日だけ望みでも
↑
ここら辺が個人的にかなり好き
@foo_believe
岸優太くん主演の映画Gメンの劇中歌で知りました！
めちゃくちゃかっこいい！
クライマックスのアクションシーンにぴったりでした。
関係ないけど私、女ですが
昔hideさんに似てるといわれたことあります
@Layla-mv1si
ふぅさんはかっこいい系なんですね・ω・
(見つけちゃった～^^☆)
@foo_believe
@@Layla-mv1si うわーーーっ！笑
みつかっちゃったぁーー🤣
二つに分けるなら
カッコいい系かも！笑
岸くんと並んでとったら
鼻の低さと丸顔と一重
と抜かしたら、
親子みたいに撮れたから！
(もはや全く似てない説)
@rirakumaluv
Ｇメンの劇中に流れててカッコよくて聴きに来たら同じ人沢山いたw
うん、やっぱりカッコイイ！
@user-tq6jo9eq8p
Gメンからきました。めちゃめちゃカッコいい！
@organic47
Gメンで流れてて驚きました。岸くんの映画にこどもの頃好きだったhideが流れてるなんて時を超えてつながってる感じが不思議で感慨深いです。hideありがとう。
@kirasion28
世界一ピンクが似合うロックスター。ってか今何年だ？令和の世でも色褪せる事なく聴けるのって、単なる思い出補正なんかじゃない。
hideの楽曲を聴くと、それが分かる。
当時ももちろんアルバムは聴きまくったが、あの当時も最先端、新しいって感覚があった。
そして現代、その感覚は変わっていない。
hideはいつも俺達の少し先に存在してるんだよな。
@user-nn5ub3pp6i
映画Ｇメンで流れてきました。凄かった
@ryugushin
DAMAGE バクテリア POSE の３曲がツボな人とは仲良くなれそうな気がする( `ｗ´ )/ 音が気持ち良すぎて体がリズム刻んで動くのを止められない三曲なのよね♪
@SS-nq2bh
りゅうさんとは良いお酒が飲めそうですね＾＾