There are two known bands and a Hungarian singer under the name Pierrot. Read Full Bio ↴There are two known bands and a Hungarian singer under the name Pierrot.

1.A japanese rock / visual kei band formed in 1994 in Nagano, Japan. Pierrot enjoyed a successful indie career before debuting as a major band with Toshiba EMI in 1998. In 2000, Pierrot left Toshiba EMI and signed up with their current label, Universal Music Japan. Pierrot initially had a different line up in their indie days with KOHTA (Bass), キリト(Kirito) (Guitar), Luka (Drums), 潤 (Jun) (Guitar) and Hidelow (Vocals). However, shortly after recording 気狂いピエロ (Kikurui Piero), the band's first indie album, Luka left and TAKEO (ex-Superstar) replaced him on drums. A couple of months afterwards, an ultimatum from band leader キリト, who had a different vision of the band than Hidelow, delivered along the lines of "Either Hidelow goes or I do" saw the departure of Hidelow. アイジ (Aiji) (ex-ＫＡＬＥＮ) was also recruited around that time and キリト took over Hidelow's position as vocalist.

Pierrot was considered visual kei in their early days, though they had since became much more mainstream in look and sound. Pierrot is well known for キリト's thought provoking lyrics as well as twisted sound. Some of their songs have had tie-ins with commercials or animes - the most popular tie-ins being ハルカ… (Haruka...), which was used as the ED theme for the anime Kamikaze Kaito Jeanne and 薔薇色の世界 (Barairo no Sekai), which was used as the second OP theme for the anime GetBackers. Some of the band dabbled in solo work with キリト releasing his first solo single in June 2005, and TAKEO in a music unit called G-Brain, contributed a remix to the GHOST IN THE SHELL STAND ALONE COMPLEX -Prototype Sound Package CD soundtrack.

Pierrot officially disbanded in April of 2006 with a message from キリト stating that he felt it was his fault that the band could not continue, and that he had not been a strong enough leader. Their last single was HELLO, which was released after the band's break up on June 21st, 2006.

After the break up, キリト has continued to release music as a solo artist and has also formed a new band, Angelo, with KOHTA and TAKEO. アイジ and 潤 are pursuing their own projects as well. アイジ being in a band called LM.C (Lovely Mocochang) with ex-雅-miyavi- support guitarist Maya on vocals, and 潤 in a new band with Koji (ex-La'cryma Christi) and a vocalist 翔太 (Shouta) named ALvino.

2. A disbanded German rock band, which was mostly active in the 80s, and later regrouped as Hammerschmitt.

3. Pierrot - his real name: Marosi Z. Tamás - is a Hungarian singer, musician and business man. He was born on 3. September 1969. He founded his first band at the age of 17. He put on his special Pierrot-appearance and chose this stage-name then. From 1994 he is a producer as well and founded his own recording company "Private Moon Production".

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Pierrot Lyrics

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The passing showers go by, the wet pavement shines
As long as my heart beats on,
I won't give up on anything that's to come.

"Please" I pray these simple things,
Don't turn out to be lies.

One day when you and I meet I'd like to tell you about

Irreplaceable dreams
And this reality that no one has yet bothered to see
I will just write it all down like this, and look up to the sky.

The illogical afternoon,
Bathing in the scorching rays I think of death.
Over and over again,
Again I step out into suffering of my own accord.

I can walk on my own, from here on out.
As if softly waving goodbye to my memories of yesterday

One day when you and I meet I'd like to tell you about
Irreplaceable dreams
And this reality no one wants to accept
I will just write it all down like this, and look to the sky

That day I gazed at the world
From a hopeless darkness.

One day when you and I meet I'd like to tell you about
Irreplaceable dreams
And the reality that no one has yet to notice
I will just keep singing of it like this, and look up at the sky.

(credit for these lyrics goes to boo & takko of cent-j)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pierrot's song "Answer" encapsulate the struggles of a person who feels lost and hopeless in life. The "passing showers" and "wet pavement" are symbolic of the hardships and challenges that come our way. Regardless of these struggles, the singer vows to keep moving forward and not give up on the future. They seek reassurance that their hopes and dreams will not be shattered and that the promises made to them will not turn out to be 'lies.' The second verse reinforces the overwhelming feeling of despair, as the singer thinks about death and willingly walks into suffering. However, they find strength in their own ability to walk on their own and let go of their past memories like waving goodbye to yesterday's troubles. The song's chorus revolves around the singer's desire to share their thoughts and dreams with someone they seek to meet. They express their determination to put their thoughts and feelings on paper while "looking up at the sky."

Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of hope and determination in the face of adversity. The singer finds solace in expressing themselves and sharing their emotions. They urge the listener never to give up on their dreams, no matter how difficult the road may seem.

Line by Line Meaning

The passing showers go by, the wet pavement shines
The temporary hardships in life come and go, leaving everything looking fresh and new when they pass.

As long as my heart beats on, I won't give up on anything that's to come.
No matter what obstacles are faced, perseverance and determination will continue as long as life goes on.

"Please" I pray these simple things, Don't turn out to be lies.
Hoping and fearing that the good things in life won't turn out to be false promises.

One day when you and I meet I'd like to tell you about Irreplaceable dreams And this reality that no one has yet bothered to see I will just write it all down like this, and look up to the sky.
Believing that someday one will be able to share their deepest dreams and insights with someone who truly understands and appreciates them, while finding solace in writing them down.

The illogical afternoon, Bathing in the scorching rays I think of death. Over and over again, Again I step out into suffering of my own accord.
Finding oneself pondering the meaning of life and mortality in the midst of day-to-day difficulties, but still continuing to face those challenges head on, even when it causes pain.

I can walk on my own, from here on out. As if softly waving goodbye to my memories of yesterday
Moving forward independently, while leaving behind the nostalgia associated with past experiences.

That day I gazed at the world From a hopeless darkness.
Remembering a time when the world seemed bleak, with no glimmer of hope in sight.

One day when you and I meet I'd like to tell you about Irreplaceable dreams And the reality that no one has yet to notice I will just keep singing of it like this, and look up at the sky.
Expressing a hope that someday the valuable dreams held by oneself and others will be noticed and appreciated by everyone, while keeping faith in that hope and singing it out loud.

Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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