MERRY is a Japanese rock band and former angura kei band, with influences f… Read Full Bio ↴MERRY is a Japanese rock band and former angura kei band, with influences from jazz, blues and punk rock.

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

Dekiai no suisou
MERRY Lyrics

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泳ぎ回る水槽の中
キミの骨は透けて見えた
はしゃぎ回るキミの姿に
安らぎさえ覚えていたんだ...
静か過ぎる夜誰も居ない部屋
閑散としてる pinkyfish
泳ぎ回る水槽の中
ボクは今日も溺れたんだ

いつも救われたんだキミに
ガラス越しに見つめていた...
静か過ぎる夜誰も居ない部屋
閑散としてる pinkyfish

停まったお前の心臓は
今でも俺の中脈打つ...
まぶた閉じれば想い出す
テーブルの上のキミ
言えなかったサヨナラさえ
胸の奥にしまいカギをかけ
cry夜はキミのように
黙ったまま泳ぐ...

今日も静か過ぎる音
誰も居ない部屋
閑散としてる pinkyfish
泳ぎ回る水槽の中
キミの骨は透けて見えた
はしゃぎ回るキミの姿に
安らぎさえ覚えていたんだ...
静か過ぎる夜誰も居ない部屋
閑散としてる pinkyfish
言えなかったサヨナラさえ
胸の奥にしまいカギをかけ
cry夜はキミのように
黙ったまま泳ぐ...
見ていて欲しいんだ
ずっとそこから...
見ていて欲しいんだ
これからもずっと...
見ていて欲しいんだ
飽きるまでずっと...

見ていて欲しいんだ
俺のこの姿この先も...

Overall Meaning

In "Dekiai no Suiso," the lyrics depict a scene in which the singer, represented by the lyrics "Boku" or "Ore," is observing someone they deeply care about in an aquarium. The imagery of the aquarium serves as a metaphor for their relationship, creating a sense of confinement and separation. The porcelain-like appearance of the person's bones allows them to be seen through, symbolizing a vulnerability and transparency in their emotions.

The chorus, with the repetition of the phrases "Shizuka sugiru yoru dare mo inai heya kansan to shiteru pinkyfish," further emphasizes the quiet and lonely atmosphere, adding a touch of melancholy. The singer admits that they have always found solace in this person, even though they were unable to express it directly. The lyrics "I couldn't even say goodbye, I locked it away in my heart" reveal their struggles and regrets of not being able to convey their true feelings, keeping their emotions hidden.

The concluding lines express a desire for the person to continue watching over the singer, "I want you to keep watching, from there, always... I want you to keep watching, from now on... I want you to keep watching, until you get bored... I want you to keep watching, even after this, my appearance, forever..."

Overall, "Dekiai no Suiso" paints a picture of unrequited love and the longing for a connection that remains unspoken and confined.

Line by Line Meaning

泳ぎ回る水槽の中
In the swimming aquarium, where everything is constantly moving and changing,

キミの骨は透けて見えた
I could see through your bones, revealing your true self,

はしゃぎ回るキミの姿に
In your playful and lively figure,

安らぎさえ覚えていたんだ...
I found solace and peace,

静か過ぎる夜誰も居ない部屋
In the still and quiet nights, within an empty room,

閑散としてる pinkyfish
Where the atmosphere is desolate, like a pinkyfish swimming alone,

ボクは今日も溺れたんだ
I, once again, drowned today,

いつも救われたんだキミに
But always, I was saved by you,

ガラス越しに見つめていた...
As I watched you through the glass...

停まったお前の心臓は
Your heart that has stopped beating,