The band’s name, decided upon by guitarist ミヤ, was originally the name of a character from the Japanese children’s program "Ponkickies." The band is also known as “six-nine” from a play on words, since six-nine can be pronounced “muku” (六九) in Japanese. June 9th (6/9) is also known as "MUCC day" by their fans.
In 2000 the band had their first interview in the monthly publication FOOL’S MATE, issue 221. TATTOO (on vocals) changed his name to Tatsurou and the band’s name MUCC was changed to ムック (pronounced MUKKU). On 6/9 ("MUCC day") they released their first CD single “娼婦/廃” (Shoufu/Hai) and a second press of their album “アンティーク” (Antiiku).
They went on their first tour in Europe in 2005 after they had been signed by the French label Soundlicious, which released their full albums. They mainly performed in France and Germany. In 2006 they were contacted by the German label GAN-SHIN and started a new tour in Germany. In August of 2006 they performed at Ram's Head Live for Otakon, their first United States performance. Their biggest European tour was in spring 2007 when they released their album "極彩" (Gokusai). They visited the United Kingdom, Sweden, Finland, France, Switzerland and Germany. Their concerts in Germany were a coupled tour with the band BALZAC. In May they performed in the United States for the second time during the J-rock Revolution Festival.
In 2008 their album "志恩" (Shion) was released, not only in Japan but also Europe and the United States as well. The band performed on the touring festival "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" in the United States from March through April, headlined by Atreyu and other bands. In June they performed at the hardrock festival Sweden Rock Festival 2008.
In late July through October 2008 they continued the "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008" tour in Europe. "ROCKSTAR Taste of Chaos 2008 International" was originally limited to the United Kingdom with a different lineup than the United States tour. However, shows were extended to Scandinavia, Netherlands and Germany upon the fans' wishes.
In August 2008 they worked together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel. Ken produced their single "アゲハ" (Ageha) which was released on August 27th, 2008 in Japan and digitally for overseas fans.
On January 28th, 2009 they released a new single "空と糸" (Sora to ito) together with Ken from L'arc~en~Ciel.
On March 4th, 2009 their 9th album "球体" (Kyuutai) was released.
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hide and seek
MUCC Lyrics
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Ima boku wa sekai no owari wo tsugeru kane wo uchinarasu
Kotori wa sora wo miteru
Rikai sha wa higai sha no you ni kago no tori wo nagameteru
'Mou ii kai?' 'mada da yo' to boku wa zutto kakure tsuzuketeru
Osonai koro egaita mirai zutachi genjitsu no kanata he koboreta
'Mou ii yo' to ima sakende mo todokanai sa dare ni mo
Ano hi mo ima mo sora wa kawarazu takaku
Kakureteta imi sae mo wasureru hodo ni
Koboreochiru hibi mujaki na mirai zu sae
Itoshiku nurikaerarezu hazu sa
Mitsuketa hikari wa kasuka ni terashi hajimeru mirai wo
The lyrics of MUCC's "Hide and Seek" narrate a dreamy and melancholic tale of trying to find one's place in the world, both in terms of a physical location and a larger existential purpose. The song opens with the singer pondering on the idea of the end of the world before revealing that they are the one ringing the bell that signals the end. This ambiguity sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics, where the singer feels lost and unrooted, constantly seeking but never quite finding what they're looking for.
The singer has a sense of detachment from the world around them, exemplified by the bird watching them from above. The line "Rikai sha wa higai sha no you ni kago no tori wo nagameteru" can be interpreted in different ways, but it suggests a sense of being trapped or observed by someone who understands their actions as harmful or dangerous. This feeling is further emphasized by the dialogue where the singer questions themselves but doesn't receive any answer or validation from anyone else.
The lyrics of "Hide and Seek" evoke a sense of melancholy and longing while also playing with the idea of hope and redemption. The singer longs to escape their unfulfilling reality and find a sense of purpose, and although they realize that their past and present may be lost or forgotten, they hold onto the faint light of a possible future. The final line, "Mitsuketa hikari wa kasuka ni terashi hajimeru mirai wo," conveys the idea that even the faintest glimmer of hope can illuminate a new beginning.
Line by Line Meaning
Yoake mae sekai no owari wo kangaeteta yumeutsutsu
I used to dream about the end of the world before dawn
Ima boku wa sekai no owari wo tsugeru kane wo uchinarasu
Now I'm ringing the bell that signals the end of the world
Kotori wa sora wo miteru
A bird is looking at the sky
Rikai sha wa higai sha no you ni kago no tori wo nagameteru
Observers look at birds in cages like they're harmful
'Mou ii kai?' 'mada da yo' to boku wa zutto kakure tsuzuketeru
'Is it okay now?' 'Not yet' I keep hiding
Dare ni mo mitsukerarezu fukai nemuri he
I fall into a deep sleep that no one can find me in
Osonai koro egaita mirai zutachi genjitsu no kanata he koboreta
The future I imagined when I was younger spilled beyond the reach of reality
'Mou ii yo' to ima sakende mo todokanai sa dare ni mo
'I'm fine now' even if I shout it, it won't reach anyone
Ano hi mo ima mo sora wa kawarazu takaku
The sky is still high as it was that day
Kakureteta imi sae mo wasureru hodo ni
To the extent that I forget the meaning of hiding
Koboreochiru hibi mujaki na mirai zu sae
Even innocent futures crumble away day by day
Itoshiku nurikaerarezu hazu sa
Unable to repaint them lovingly
Mitsuketa hikari wa kasuka ni terashi hajimeru mirai wo
The light we found will begin to illuminate a faint future
Contributed by Jayce A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.