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.
Drink or Die
Hide Lyrics
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Shinshi-shukujo mo otoko mo onna mo chi-tai o sarashite mamuse
Zoui go-hi you koeta sake wa yama hodo aruse
Horemarin shin ke omae mo ore mo rika-jikken-shitsutai
Sekkkyou-chi demo naki toki demo saigo wa onaji da
Shake your head, Shake my head
Ni-ka-sui iga kowakute sake ga omameru ka
Gun! Gun! Gun!
Atama no naka toketete mo hikari kagayaku-kara Botoru
Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!
Kioku ga tozakaru ato wa noto nare tama to nare
Yubi ga furuete shita mo mawaranai kedo
Jun-do 180% (hyaku-ju-hachi) no ningen kaenbin
Machi-kara machi e mise-kara mise e to
Todomaru tokoro o shiranu Alcohol-Gypsy
Nihon sake, Pabon, Hire ni Afusen
Jojifu, tofuroku, Tekira
Nante mo kirai sakemotte koi
Ima sara byouin kawakute sakeka nameruka
Sore nara sanfu'jin ka de enkai shyou ka
Dan! Dan! Dan!
I'm getting hungin' over & over.
But I don't care, Just wanna drink.
Give me alcohol
Gan! Gan! Gan!
Go crazy out of mind
Drink or die!
Dan! Dan! Dan!
I'm getting hungin' over & over.
But I don't care, Just wanna drink.
Give me alcohol
Gan! Gan! Gan!
Go crazy out of mind
D.O.D. Nought to choose.
D.O.D. Call me stupid.
D.O.D. Fuckin' It's my way.
Dan! Dan! Dan!
I'm getting hungin' over & over.
But I don't care, Just wanna drink.
Give me alcohol
Gan! Gan! Gan!
Go crazy out of mind
D.O.D. Nought to choose.
D.O.D. Call me stupid.
D.O.D. Fuckin' It's my way
The song "Drink or Die" by hide is a tribute to the rocker lifestyle and the excesses that come with it. The opening lines set the tone with a reference to a golden showtime, a time of celebration and indulgence. The lyrics then discuss how everyone, regardless of gender or social status, can let loose and embrace their animalistic side. The mention of experimental laboratories and testing suggests that perhaps this hedonistic lifestyle is a way of testing societal boundaries and conventions.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Drink or Die," emphasizing that this way of life is liberating, but also self-destructive. The lyrics highlight the dichotomy between the euphoric effects of alcohol and the hangovers and consequences that inevitably follow. The song concludes with a self-affirmation that this is the way the artist chooses to live, despite the risks.
One could also read the song as a commentary on the music industry, where artists are often pressured to maintain a certain image and lifestyle that may not be authentic to who they are.
Overall, "Drink or Die" is a raw and rebellious song that celebrates the freedom of indulging in life's pleasures, while also acknowledging the risks and dangers that come with excess.
Line by Line Meaning
Itsu-mo no jikan kogane no mizu no Showtime
The usual time for the golden water Showtime
Shinshi-shukujo mo otoko mo onna mo chi-tai o sarashite mamuse
Gentlemen, ladies, and people of all genders, let's expose our bodies and have some fun
Zoui go-hi you koeta sake wa yama hodo aruse
The sake we drank on business trips was as abundant as mountains
Horemarin shin ke omae mo ore mo rika-jikken-shitsutai
Let's go wild and experiment like true scientists, you and I, and feel amazing
Sekkkyou-chi demo naki toki demo saigo wa onaji da
Even if you are shouting or being silent, the end result is the same
Shake your head, Shake my head
Shake your head along with me and let's enjoy ourselves
Ni-ka-sui iga kowakute sake ga omameru ka
Are you afraid of carbonated water and prefer sake instead?
Sore nara mi-ki mi-ban tsumi tsusukerya fuku nee
In that case, let's drink until morning and not worry about the consequences
Gun! Gun! Gun!
Gun! Gun! Gun!
Atama no naka toketete mo hikari kagayaku-kara Botoru
Even if my head is spinning, the lights shine brighter and brighter like a bottle
Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!
Dan! Dan! Dan! Dan!
Kioku ga tozakaru ato wa noto nare tama to nare
After my memories disappear, let's become notes and spirits
Yubi ga furuete shita mo mawaranai kedo
Even if my fingers are shaking, I won't stop
Jun-do 180% (hyaku-ju-hachi) no ningen kaenbin
I am a human chameleon with a 180% degree of flexibility
Machi-kara machi e mise-kara mise e to
From town to town, from store to store
Todomaru tokoro o shiranu Alcohol-Gypsy
I am an Alcohol-Gypsy who never stays in one place for too long
Nihon sake, Pabon, Hire ni Afusen
Japanese sake, bourbon, absinthe, and other liquors
Jojifu, tofuroku, Tekira
Ancient manuscripts, historical records, and ceramics
Nante mo kirai sakemotte koi
I hate everything, but love drinking
Ima sara byouin kawakute sakeka nameruka
I am sick and thirsty, so should I drink more sake?
Sore nara sanfu'jin ka de enkai shyou ka
In that case, should I invite some acquaintances and have a party?
D.O.D. Nought to choose.
D.O.D. I have nothing to choose
D.O.D. Call me stupid.
D.O.D. Call me stupid
D.O.D. Fuckin' It's my way.
D.O.D. Fuckin' It's my way
Gan! Gan! Gan!
Gan! Gan! Gan!
Go crazy out of mind
Let's go crazy and lose our minds
Dan! Dan! Dan!
Dan! Dan! Dan!
I'm getting hungin' over & over.
I'm getting hung over and over again
But I don't care, Just wanna drink.
But I don't care, I just want to drink
Give me alcohol
Give me alcohol
D.O.D. Nought to choose.
D.O.D. I have nothing to choose
D.O.D. Call me stupid.
D.O.D. Call me stupid
D.O.D. Fuckin' It's my way.
D.O.D. Fuckin' It's my way
Contributed by Mila R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
大川融
たまに友達と行くカラオケで、酒が入ってる時は絶対歌う。めっちゃテンション上がるわ！
pedro
お酒大嫌いですけど、この曲は最高だ!
pedro
Uptade: 最近お酒を好きになった
ガリ
@pedro よかったやんｗ
Minca Gabriel
@pedro hehe;), my man
I ADMIRE TAIJI
まだお酒飲める歳じゃないけど、20歳になったらこの曲聞きながらお酒飲みたい！！！
mko mko
青春時代のサイコーにカッコいいアーティスト！！
久々に聴いて泣きそうです。
hide
これ聞きながら酒飲んだら絶対最高やん笑笑
kujoyareyaretaro
2番歌詞に合わせて飲ませてもらいましたが、案の定死にました（笑）
桜ノ宮京橋
DOD聴きながら酒飲むのはサイコー🎵
ビールとカクテルはやめられない😁