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".

Freaks
Pierrot Lyrics

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快楽はそう、ケモノみたいに
ハラワタまで食ってやるのが礼儀
干渉して検証もして
同情もしてみせるのが正義
未完成な年頃さ
裁くことも出来ないだろ
言ってみりゃあそう、性衝動さ
引き裂いて首を千切ったら昇天

季節を越え仮説も立てて
真相を知って世間は仰天
「更正」が目的なら
殺すことも出来ないだろ

モザイクに守られながら
舌を出すバケモノさ
はやく見つけてこの息の根を止めて
あの娘にまで牙を向ける前に
十字を切れば誰でも救われるの？
反吐が出るね

黒い棒線で消された
目が笑うバケモノさ
はやく見つけて
この息の根を止めて
人格は変わる訳がないから

聖書を読めば誰でも涙するの？
反吐が出るね

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pierrot's song "Freaks" explores themes of pleasure, morality, and self-reflection. The first paragraph suggests that indulging in pleasure is akin to behaving like an animal, with the singer proudly proclaiming that they will consume even their opponents' guts as a sign of courtesy. They also express their inclination to interfere, investigate, and show sympathy, suggesting that these actions are justified and righteous. The singer acknowledges their own youth and imperfect understanding, implying that they are not capable of passing judgment. They describe their sexual impulse as a driving force, ultimately leading to their desire to reach an ecstatic state by tearing off their own head. Time passes, hypotheses are made, and the truth is revealed, shocking the world. The singer questions whether the goal of "reformation" justifies taking someone's life.

The second paragraph introduces the image of a monster protected by a mosaic, sticking out its tongue. The singer longs to find and eliminate this abomination before it targets the girl mentioned. They question if crossing oneself can save anyone, implying doubt in religious salvation. The lyrics then mention a smiling monster with its eyes hidden by black lines, suggesting that its personality will never change. The singer desires to find and extinguish this monster as well. They question whether reading the Bible causes anyone to shed tears, once again expressing a sense of disgust or aversion.

Overall, the lyrics of "Freaks" seem to delve into the darker aspects of human nature, exploring themes of pleasure-seeking, morality, self-reflection, and the desire to eliminate perceived monsters.

Line by Line Meaning

快楽はそう、ケモノみたいに
Pleasure is like being a beast

ハラワタまで食ってやるのが礼儀
The etiquette is to devour even the gut

干渉して検証もして
Interfering and verifying

同情もしてみせるのが正義
Showing sympathy is justice

未完成な年頃さ
In an unfinished age

裁くことも出来ないだろ
You can't even judge, can you?

言ってみりゃあそう、性衝動さ
In other words, it's sexual impulse

引き裂いて首を千切ったら昇天
Tearing apart and beheading, then attaining enlightenment

季節を越え仮説も立てて
Going beyond seasons and making hypotheses

真相を知って世間は仰天
When they know the truth, the world is amazed

「更正」が目的なら
If the purpose is 'reform'