The band released their first 4-song demo with 4 tracks in 1993, followed by their first single "DOLL/LIGHT FOR CLOSED YOUR EYES" the same year, and quickly rose to popularity, despite a constantly changing band line up.
SIAM SHADE released their first full-length, self titled album in 1994. The album marked the SIAM SHADE recording debut of guitarist Daita Itoh, a constant force to be reckoned with on the Japanese indie rock scene.
SIAM SHADE was influenced by the Indies band, Luna Sea, and many of their earlier songs were similar to Luna Sea's style. However, after a couple of years, they began to move toward their own unique style. Although the band generally played progressive rock, they also wrote pop songs and metal songs. Some of SIAM SHADE's progressive rock songs were inspired by the works of Dream Theater.
The band, consisting of Hideki on vocals, Junji on drums, Daita on guitar, Natchin on bass, and Kazuma on guitar and back-up vocals, went on to release 7 full length albums in addition to several singles, DVDs, and four best of collections: SIAM SHADE VIII: B-Side Collection, SIAM SHADE IX: A-Side Collection, the currently out of print and absurdly expensive SIAM SHADE X: Perfect Collection before finally calling it quits after their 2002 tour, and the latest SIAM SHADE XI: COMPLETE BEST ~HEART OF ROCK~ which tracklisting was made out from the favorite songs of all fans, result of an open poll done in their official website.
This last best of was released previously to their One Night Reunion on November 18th, 2007 at the Nippon Budohkan after 5 years of disbanding. The ~HEART OF ROCK~ Live was done as a tribute to their deceased manager Shinichi Nakamura.
They are now back to their own musical projects individually.
From Wikipedia
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siam_Shade
1999
SIAM SHADE Lyrics
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ブラウン管壊してしまうのも
Feel So Good
だけど買い換えるほどの
ゆとりのない世の中とりあえず
Reservation
ドキドキスルヨナコイモシタイケド
ちょっと無理な状況で
イマノママデハミウゴキモトレナイ
仕事も金も無いんじゃ
まるで話しにならんぜ
光が届かない闇の中で
いくつ素晴らしい夢が見れる
叶えられる
愛しい君の微笑みをずっと
曇らせぬように
明日の為に輝ける為に
心もふところさえも
スッカラカンで Empty Zone
カラ回る In Your Heart
ちょっとくらい余裕がなければ
人にも優しくなれない
毎日がテンパるぜ
センゴクニヲタテナオシタヒトラハ
ちょっと尊敬しちゃいます
かなり尊敬しています
イマノセダイモヤルト
キャヤルッテトコ
見せたいけど一人二人じゃ
まるで話しにならんぜ
光が届かない闇の中で
どんな顔して君に愛を伝えられる
冷たい世間の風に
吹かれて寂しい夜は
とても君に逢いたくなるけど
光が届かない闇の中で
いくつ素晴らしい夢が見れる
叶えられる
愛しい君の微笑みをずっと
曇らせぬように明日の為に輝く為
止まること無い時間に追われて
やれるだけの事をまたこなしてる
今はまだ自分のことでさえも
ロクに何も出来ず終まいだけど
いつの日か愛する人を強く
抱きしめ守れるほどの強さを
身につけたならなりふりかまわず
君のもとへ飛んで行くよ
The lyrics of SIAM SHADE's song "1999" talk about the struggles and challenges of living in a harsh world where everything seems to be going wrong. The singer speaks of how even though he feels good watching TV despite the depressing news being broadcasted, he cannot afford to replace his broken screen. He feels that the world around him is lacking the luxury of security and stability amid the difficult circumstances. In such a situation, he feels a reservation towards his desire to fall in love as it seems impossible.
He laments that he has neither a job nor money and is stuck in a pitch-black, bleak world where he can only dream of a brighter future. The singer wishes to see his lover's smile remain bright and never tainted or obscured by the hardships of life. He wants to shine for tomorrow, but his heart and pockets are empty. He recognizes that if one has no margin for error, then they cannot be kind to others. Despite being chased by an ever-ticking clock and living in a world that feels cold and lonely, he still hopes that someday he will become strong enough to protect the people he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
暗い話題ばかりの
The world has a lot of dark topics.
ブラウン管壊してしまうのも
Even breaking the CRT monitor doesn't matter.
Feel So Good
I still feel good.
だけど買い換えるほどの
But I don't have enough money to buy a new one.
ゆとりのない世の中とりあえず
The world doesn't have a lot of room to breathe.
Reservation
I have a reservation.
ドキドキスルヨナコイモシタイケド
I'm nervous and I want to be in love, but I'm in a difficult situation.
ちょっと無理な状況で
I'm in a tough situation.
かなり無理な状況です
I'm in a very tough situation.
イマノママデハミウゴキモトレナイ
I haven't made much progress until now.
仕事も金も無いんじゃ
I don't have a job or any money.
まるで話しにならんぜ
It's completely nonsensical.
光が届かない闇の中で
In the darkness where light can't reach.
いくつ素晴らしい夢が見れる
How many wonderful dreams can I see?
叶えられる
They can come true
愛しい君の微笑みをずっと
Your lovely smile, always
曇らせぬように
I will keep it shining.
明日の為に輝ける為に
To shine for tomorrow.
心もふところさえも
My heart, and even my pockets,
スッカラカンで Empty Zone
are empty zones.
カラ回る In Your Heart
It spins in your heart.
ちょっとくらい余裕がなければ
If there is no room for relaxation
人にも優しくなれない
You can't be kind to others.
毎日がテンパるぜ
Every day is a mess.
センゴクニヲタテナオシタヒトラハ
Those who were able to rebuild after the war
ちょっと尊敬しちゃいます
I respect them a little bit.
かなり尊敬しています
I respect them a lot.
イマノセダイモヤルト
The current generation is also facing their own challenges
キャヤルッテトコ
and they're also struggling to overcome them.
見せたいけど一人二人じゃ
I want to show it, but alone, it's meaningless.
まるで話しにならんぜ
It's completely nonsensical.
光が届かない闇の中で
In the darkness where light can't reach.
どんな顔して君に愛を伝えられる
What kind of face can I use to convey my love to you?
冷たい世間の風に
Blown by the cold wind of the world
吹かれて寂しい夜は
On lonely nights
とても君に逢いたくなるけど
I really want to see you.
止まること無い時間に追われて
Chased by time that doesn't stop.
やれるだけの事をまたこなしてる
I'm doing everything I can again.
今はまだ自分のことでさえも
Now, I can't even handle myself.
ロクに何も出来ず終まいだけど
But I'm only left with nothing.
いつの日か愛する人を強く
Someday, I will strengthen the person I love.
抱きしめ守れるほどの強さを
I will embrace and protect them with all my strength.
身につけたならなりふりかまわず
No matter what happens, once I have that strength,
君のもとへ飛んで行くよ
I will fly to you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHADE SIAM
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ザウルス鈴木
《歌詞》
暗い話題ばかりの ブラウン管
壊してしまうのも Feel So Good
だけど買い換えるほどの ゆとりのない世の中
とりあえず Reservation
ドキドキスルヨナコイモシタイケド
ちょっと無理な状況で かなり無理な状況です
イマノママデハミウゴキモトレナイ
仕事も金も無いんじゃ まるで話しにならんぜ!
光が届かない闇の中で いくつ素晴らしい夢が見れる? 叶えられる?
愛しい君の微笑みをずっと 曇らせぬように 明日の為に 輝ける為に
心も ふところさえも スッカラカンで Empty Zone
カラ回る In Your Heart
ちょっとくらい余裕がなければ人にも優しくなれない
毎日がテンパるぜ!
センゴクニヲタテナオシタヒトラハ
ちょっと尊敬しちゃいます かなり尊敬しています
イマノセダイモヤルトキャヤルッテトコ
見せたいけど一人二人じゃまるで話しにならんぜ!
光が届かない闇の中で どんな顔して君に愛を伝えられる
冷たい世間の風に吹かれて寂しい夜は とても君に逢いたくなるけど
光が届かない闇の中で いくつ素晴らしい 夢が見れる? 叶えられる?
愛しい君の微笑みをずっと 曇らせぬように 明日の為に 輝く為
止まること無い時間に追われて やれるだけの事をまたこなしてる
今はまだ自分のことでさえも ロクに何も出来ず終まいだけど
いつの日か愛する人を強く 抱きしめ守れるほどの強さを
身につけたなら なりふりかまわず 君のもとへ飛んで行くよ
雪見だいふく
GLAY
ラルク
この二つと時代が被らなかったらNo. 1だったのにね
GLAYとラルクが売れすぎただけでSIAM SHADEすごくいいバンドなんだよね
誰もわかってくれないけどね
生まれた時代が悪かった
ただそれだけ
Beatles stones
ギターのフレーズがどれもいちいちカッコいい！！
すげえセンスを感じるわ、声の掛け合い、ギターの掛け合いとか聴いていてまさに爽快。
こしやま
歌詞に凄く共感します。
現代の状況を象徴しているというか…
カッコいい曲ですね。
Shinichi Asakura
this is still my number one band , they sooooo kick asss :D
ValcristUdeliens
Neat! thx for uploading it! Siam shade rules!
ちゃめ
久々に聞いたら元気もらった
k.s
９０年代アメリカンロックのギターフレーズは好きだけど、そこまで洋楽にのめりこめない自分のようなタイプにはSIAMSHADEは丁度よかった。
浩貴
シャムシェイド久々聴いたら
カッコよすぎ(*^_^*)
yuu
この曲、
２０周年公演で初めて生で聴きました。
CDで聴くとポップであまり好きになれなかったんだけど、ライブだと違いましたね。
あのライブの曲の中で１番耳に残っています。
Ruth
guitarists are beasts!
10,000 Punishments for a Sin
Awesome song!! Thanks!! ^O^