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".

DRAMATIC NEO ANNIVERSARY
Pierrot Lyrics

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化学変化を繰り返して
かなり歪んだ僕の道徳は
切なくなるほど君を求めている
加速は限界を超えて
溢れ出したアドレナリンの海
歴史が今から始まろうとしている
期限が切れる太陽の下で
息が止まるまで踊り明かそうか

ダイナミックな奇跡を
君に見せてあげよう
歓喜の日射しを身にまとって
新しい時代(ステージ)へと

化学変化を繰り返して
かなり歪んだ君の道徳は
身悶えするほど僕を求めてる
期限が切れる太陽の下で
息が止まるまで踊り明かそうか
ダイナミックな軌跡を
君に見せてあげよう
歓喜の叫びを身に
まとって進化を遂げ
ダイレクトな景色を
これから見に行こう
賛否の狭間で手をつないで
新しい時代(ステージ)へと

立ちはだかる雲を切り裂いて
息が止まるまで踊り明かそうか
ダイナミックな未来を
君に見せてあげよう
歓喜の期待を身に
まとって微笑んで
ダイレクトな世界を
これから創り出そう

反旗を高らかに翻して
新しい時代(ステージ)へと

Overall Meaning

The song "DRAMATIC NEO ANNIVERSARY" by Pierrot showcases a deep desire for something new and exciting, with the lyrics alluding to the need for change and progression. The lyrics speak of a twisted sense of morality, with the desire for something new taking precedence over everything else. The singer describes their need to dance until they can no longer breathe, under a sun whose deadline is quickly approaching. The lyrics evoke a sense of urgency, as if the singer is desperate to move on to something new before it's too late.

The song speaks of a constantly changing chemistry, alluding to the idea of perpetual transformation. The chorus emphasizes the need for innovation, showcasing the benefits of such progress in clear terms. The song's refrain, which talks about the need to create a new world, suggests that the singer believes the world as it exists is insufficient, as if it no longer makes sense. Together, the lyrics comprise a resounding call-to-action for the listener, urging them to go beyond what is established in search of a new and better future.

Line by Line Meaning

化学変化を繰り返して
Repeating chemical reactions

かなり歪んだ僕の道徳は
My morals are quite distorted

切なくなるほど君を求めている
Longing for you so much it hurts

加速は限界を超えて
Acceleration surpassing limits

溢れ出したアドレナリンの海
A sea of overflowing adrenaline

歴史が今から始まろうとしている
History is about to begin

期限が切れる太陽の下で
Under the sun whose deadline has passed

息が止まるまで踊り明かそうか
Shall we dance until we can't breathe?

ダイナミックな奇跡を
A dynamic miracle

君に見せてあげよう
I'll show you

歓喜の日射しを身にまとって
Wearing the sunlight of joy