The band's music and lyrical imagery are likely influenced by the liberal Taisho and early Showa era, a period of significant artistic and musical movement when Japan shifted further towards Western concepts, and industrialization brought jazz and blues to Japanese culture. Similarly, MERRY fuse the these genres with rock music to create a "modern avant-garde" sound, or "modern-garde" as their second album is named. Along with cali≠gari, MERRY are also noted for their early "eroguro" (erotic, grotesque) themes.
MERRY was formed in Tokyo, Japan by Gara (ガラ, vocals), Yuu (結生, guitar), Kenichi (健一, guitar), Tetsu (テツ, bass) and Nero (ネロ, drums) in October 2001. Their aggressive performance and melancholic sounds got on the topics. They established an independent record label “GEKIYAKU RECORD” in 2002, and released two studio-albums, a couple of singles, and played numerous shows around Japan.
They signed to Victor Entertainment Inc. in September 2005, and the following year, they started their longest tour, performing nationwide, and played an impressive tour-final show at YOKOHAMA CULTURAL GYMNASIUM on 3rd May 2008. In 2006, they have performed outside of Japan for the first time in their history, and played successfully in München/Germany, Paris/France and Los Angeles/USA.
The band has released four studio-albums, nine singles and three DVD's from Victor Entertainment Inc.
In Europe, they've got signed on Gan-shin Records in 2005, which has released all four studio-albums.
In 2010 they were signed to FREE-WILL Co.,Ltd and management sun-krad. MERRY released their first single "The Cry Against... / モノクローム" on FIREWALL DIV. (same label as Dir en grey) on August 4th.
The band was previously known as メリー but changed their name officially to Merry in 2007. Another name change was done in 2010 when the band was signed to FREE-WILL Co.,Ltd changing the name officially to MERRY uppercased.
MERRY released another single "クライシスモメント" (Crisis Moment) on October 6th, 2010.
On the release day, MERRY announced the title and tracklist for their upcoming single "夜光" (Yakou), which is expected to be released on December 1st.
MERRY's official homepage: http://merryweb.jp/
MERRY's official MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/merrymerrycojp
Bara to Katasumi no Blues
MERRY Lyrics
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The lyrics of MERRY's song "Bara to Katasumi no Blues" depict a sense of longing and a desire to escape from the mundane, ordinary life. The opening line "mattemo konai aitsu no kami no iro wa hayari no antique brown" translates to "I'm waiting, but that person's hair color won't come - popular antique brown." This line suggests a sense of impatience, waiting for something or someone but getting nowhere. The lyrics also mention a "pierrot" which could refer to a clown or a performer who puts on a happy face despite facing inner turmoil. The following line "karamukesugita glass ni utsuru iceball no mukougawa mirrorball ga totemo kireide" describes a beautiful, yet distant and unattainable world.
The song's title, "Bara to Katasumi no Blues," could be translated to "The Blues in the Corner of the Rose Garden," alluding to the idea of feeling lonely or isolated even in a seemingly beautiful or comfortable environment. The lyrics mention a desire to escape from this feeling, as seen in the lines "dareka furueru kata wo dakishime ni kite" or "come and hold someone trembling" and "kono kyoku wa yamete record kaeteima no atashi no kimochi wa blue blues" which could mean that the singer wants to stop playing this song as it reflects their own blue or sad emotions.
Line by Line Meaning
mattemo konai aitsu no kami no iro wa
The color of his hair, which I am waiting for him, is popular antique brown
hayari no antique brown
Antique brown is a trendy hair color
atashi wo mitewa niya niya warau
He looks at me and grins mischievously
hadena make no pierrot
He is a careless and defeated clown
karamukesugita glass ni utsuru iceball no mukouga
Beyond the ice ball that is reflected in the over-shaken glass,
mirrorball ga totemo kireide
the mirror ball is very beautiful
... ponytail no anoko wa dokono ko?
What kind of girl is he with a ponytail?
atashi wa ahiru no kotokei no hari tictac kizamu juuniji wo sashita...
I set the clock's ticking hands that resemble duck's feet to 12 o'clock...
ah barairo no jinsei ni akogarete...
Ah, I yearn for a rose-colored life...
ah atashi no jinsei wa itsumo barabara nano...
Ah, my life is always in pieces...
dareka furueru kata wo dakishime ni kite
I came to embrace someone who is trembling
anohi sasotte kureta mitaini...
Like he did when he invited me that day...
dareka furueru kata wo dakishimete ite
Please hold onto someone who is trembling
kyou mo basue no bar de hitorikiri...
Today, I'm alone at the bar again...
kono kyoku wa yamete record kaete
Stop this song and change the record
ima no atashi no kimochi wa blue blues
My current feeling is blue blues
mise no katasumi de chikuon-ki ni mimi wo katamuketa
I put my ears to the record player in the corner of the store
ano antique no youni blue
Just like that antique, blue is lonely
ah barairo no jinsei ni akogarete...
Ah, I yearn for a rose-colored life...
ah glass no koori youni toketeshimau no...
Ah, I melt away like the ice of the glass...
nee dareka furueru kata wo dakishime ni kite
Hey, come and hold me who is trembling
anohi sasitte kureta mitaini...
Like you did that day when you asked me out...
dareka furueru kata wo dakishimete ite
Please hold onto someone who is trembling
dubi duba dubi duba
Dubai duba dubi duba
yume wa hakanai
Dreams are fleeting
tameiki tsukeba sō notabi ochite kieteshimau no...
If you let out a sigh, that moment will fall and disappear...
ano hi saita kireina hana asu ni wa min-na karete shimau wa...
The beautiful flower that bloomed that day will wither tomorrow...
Contributed by Maria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
keitaro21
my favourite song !! omg it's the first time i see it in live ! it's just awesome thank you kindly for posting this !
AtroposTia
Yes it's Bara to Katasumi no Blues ;) Just an anmazing song: my favourite from Merry!^^
Spiderlily
isnt it called bara to katasumi no blues? Loved it :}
Silvia Arimura
pure love <3
MsUmbrellaman
ドラムの音色が元気過ぎて笑える
Martine Perriolat
im enjoy this song
ficsci
classy *__*
Martine Perriolat
c kan ty return in france gara