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".
FOLLOWER
Pierrot Lyrics
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goukou ga sashite mieta mono sa
kimi ga inakerya boku mo ano ba de
shinde nigeteshimatteta no ka mo ne
hayaku mata me no mae ni araware,
ashita no hanashi wo kikasete yo
tsujitsuma nara itsumo bokutachi ga
chuutohanpa ni ketsui magenaide tsuranukitoosuno sa
daishuu ha sugu ni akiru kara otonashiku shitereba
"amari ni shitsubou sasenai de
anata ha karisuma nandakara"
aikawarazu aoi kono sora no shita yume ha mada
nashitogerarenaikeredo kokorozashi ha takai mama sa
mata kata de kazekitte arukou
machigai nante darenidemo aru mono
boku ha nandodemo shinjiru tsumori sa
chuutohanpa ni ketsui magenaide hirakinaoreba ii
daishuu ha sugu ni akiru kara namae toka kaereba
"soko made shitsubou sasenai de
anata ha karisuma nandakara"
aikawarazu aoi kono sora no shita yume ha mada
nashitogerarenaikeredo kokorozashi ha takai mama sa
mata nayameru kohitsuji wo sagasou
donna toki mo anmoku ni hitobito ha
"hitsuyouaku" wo kitto motometeiru no sa
The song, "Follower" by Pierrot, is about the singer's desire to follow someone they admire. The opening lines describe how the singer feels when they see the person they are following lift their arm, revealing a worthy goal that the singer did not previously notice. The second verse talks about how the singer wants to hear about the plans for tomorrow and how they feel they have always been in partnership with this person they are following. They believe their bold and selfish characters are different and do not coexist well, but the singer wants to learn from the other person.
The chorus talks about how the singer doesn't want to lose hope and believes in the other person's charisma that makes it impossible for them to be disappointed. They walk under the same blue skies and have the same dreams, and even though they may stumble along the way, their hearts are set on their high aspirations. The bridge of the song represents determination and perseverance by saying that they will continue to walk, even if they make mistakes, because everyone will make mistakes. The final chorus talks about how the singer will still not let go of their hopes and dreams, even if they encounter despair because they believe in the other person's charisma.
Line by Line Meaning
kimi ga sono te wo furikazasu tabi,
Every time you raise your hand up high,
goukou ga sashite mieta mono sa
I can see what you are trying to reach for
kimi ga inakerya boku mo ano ba de
When you are not here, I am also
shinde nigeteshimatteta no ka mo ne
Maybe I have died and run away from that place too
hayaku mata me no mae ni araware,
Quickly appear in front of me again
ashita no hanashi wo kikasete yo
Tell me about tomorrow's story
tsujitsuma nara itsumo bokutachi ga
If we are always mere bystanders
muriyari awasetekita jyanai
It is not because we have come together by mere coincidence
chuutohanpa ni ketsui magenaide tsuranukitoosuno sa
Don't get stuck being indecisive, we must push through
daishuu ha sugu ni akiru kara otonashiku shitereba
Because at the end of the day, time will run out so let's remain calm
"amari ni shitsubou sasenai de
"Don't let disappointment take over you too much
anata ha karisuma nandakara"
Because you are still charismatic
aikawarazu aoi kono sora no shita yume ha mada
The dream under this usual blue sky is still ongoing
nashitogerarenaikeredo kokorozashi ha takai mama sa
Though it has not yet come to fruition, our aspirations remain high
mata kata de kazekitte arukou
Let's walk together again, with the wind at our backs
machigai nante darenidemo aru mono
Mistakes are something everyone makes
boku ha nandodemo shinjiru tsumori sa
I plan on continuing to believe, no matter how many times I must do so
chuutohanpa ni ketsui magenaide hirakinaoreba ii
Do not hesitate, instead open up and move forward
daishuu ha sugu ni akiru kara namae toka kaereba
Because in the end time is ticking, so we might as well change our names
"soko made shitsubou sasenai de
"Do not let yourself be completely overwhelmed by despair
anata ha karisuma nandakara"
Because you still have charisma
aikawarazu aoi kono sora no shita yume ha mada
The dream under this usual blue sky is still ongoing
nashitogerarenaikeredo kokorozashi ha takai mama sa
Though it has not yet come to fruition, our aspirations remain high
mata nayameru kohitsuji wo sagasou
Let's go look for lost sheep who worry excessively
donna toki mo anmoku ni hitobito ha
No matter when, people silently
"hitsuyouaku" wo kitto motometeiru no sa
are certainly searching for "necessary evils"
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
うひひ
廃材でドラム作って録ったってラジオかなんかで言ってた気がする。狂った感じがたまらない
slip? a?knot
pierrotの曲何曲か聴いてみたけど一番面白いな
玲良
ピエロで一番好きな曲です！
影山秋
玲良
さすがカリスマだな
Howell Titus
Thanks for uploading this~