Visual band, originally formed in 1993 and lasted until 2001 , in Nagoya, J… Read Full Bio ↴Visual band, originally formed in 1993 and lasted until 2001 , in Nagoya, Japan, by Kazushi, Rika, Rayzi, Kaiki and Shono. Their sound ranged from gothic to rock. Their bassist Kaiki left the band (later joining with sexy and starting the Soleil label) right before ROUAGE became major in 1996. Yuki then stepped in to take his place. Unfortunately he decided to leave. Some time after Rika called it quits too. The remaining band members changed their name to Stray Pig, but soon after Shono retired. Kazushi and Rayzi then changed the name again, this time to Stray Pig Vanguard. Rika on the other hand went on to form the band Dibs.

INSOMNIA
ROUAGE Lyrics

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不透明な彩未完成な優しさ
どんな瞬間も塗り変えられていく
歩きだしていた
不安はなぜか無くて
退屈が今唄いはじめた
あなたに触る言葉だけそう
とめどなく溢れてる
ずっとずっと

深くに眠らない「僕」がいる
Say"Good night"
ここに「キミ」の声が
Say"Good night"届かなくて
耳を澄ませば繰り返す
「僕」がいつか
「破片」になる...I'm"Piece"
誰かを知るほど誰かを傷つけてる?
誰かを想うことで自由を手放した?
「悪い夢だろう?」
傷だらけのふたりを
時計の針がのみこんでいく
この胸のずっとずっと
深くで息を潜め狙ってる...
Say"Good night"
ここに「キミ」の声が
Say"Good night"届かなくて...
耳を澄ませば繰り返す
「僕」がいつか
「破片」になる...I'm"Piece"
包まれていたねこの身体に
溢れかえるほどの幸せ
「僕」はいつか寂しさを優しさを
ガラスケース閉じ込めていた...

Say"Good night"
「ココロ」が探している
Say"Good night"遥かむこう
耳を澄ませば眠らない
「僕」がいつか「キミ」に届く?...
...I'm"Piece"...
"Good night"

Say"Good night"
Say"Good night"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of ROUAGE's "Insomnia" explore themes of anxiety and loneliness, as well as the struggle to find happiness and freedom amidst these emotions. The opening lines describe a "semi-opaque" world and an "unfinished" tenderness, implying that life is often unclear and incomplete. The singer then notes the lack of anxiety they feel, but a growing boredom that is expressed through song. They then speak of their overflowing desire to touch someone, to speak to them endlessly, and the "I" that cannot sleep deep inside them.

The chorus repeats the line "Say 'Good night'" multiple times, suggesting an attempt to find closure or comfort through words. The singer notes that they cannot hear the voice of "you" (presumably a significant other or a friend), but they can feel their own voice echoing in their ears, as they contemplate whether they are hurting others through their actions. The second verse details a dreamlike, surreal scenario where the singer and another person are deeply wounded and being consumed by time, while the "I" inside them takes aim at their own sadness and tenderness.

The final lines suggest that the singer has found happiness, but they are fearful of being alone again, and they have locked up their own vulnerability in a "glass case". Overall, "Insomnia" is a melancholic yet reflective song that delves deep into the struggles of human emotion.

Line by Line Meaning

不透明な彩未完成な優しさ
The unclear colors and unfinished kindness

どんな瞬間も塗り変えられていく
Can be painted over in any moment

歩きだしていた
I was walking

不安はなぜか無くて
I am unexplainably not anxious

退屈が今唄いはじめた
Now boredom has started to sing

あなたに触る言葉だけそう
Only touching your words

とめどなく溢れてる
It's overflowing endlessly

ずっと　ずっと
Always, always

深くに眠らない「僕」がいる
A 'me' that never sleeps deep inside

Say"Good night"
Say 'Good night'

ここに「キミ」の声が
Your voice here