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
Don't Tell Lies
SIAM SHADE Lyrics
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Don't tell lies
In the city, voices ring out
Making promises that they never intend to keep
Got no money,we're workin' like slaves
Make their laws and then expect us to
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now
They have parties but we cannot go
Use our money so that they can be happy and rich
They say they're nice guys (what?)
They say they're nice guys (what?)
They say they're nice guys (what?)
They say they're nice guys
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now
You can believe in me
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
They say they're nice guys (what?)
They say they're nice guys (what?)
They say they're nice guys (what?)
They say they're nice guys
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now (no)
So vote for me now
You can believe in me
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
You say this and you say that
But you never ever mean it
Don't tell lies
Don't tell lies
Don't tell lies
Don't tell lies
Don't tell lies
The lyrics of "Don't Tell Lies" by SIAM SHADE talk about the deception and lies of politicians and leaders who make promises they never intend to keep, use the people's money to enrich themselves, and expect people to blindly follow them. The song reflects the anger and frustration of the common people towards corrupt leaders.
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics, where the band directly tells the liars not to tell lies. The lyrics go on to describe the plight of the people who work hard like slaves but get nothing in return from their leaders. The leaders make laws and rules but do not abide by them, and instead, expect the people to follow like sheep.
The chorus of the song repeatedly questions the credibility of the leaders and asks the people not to vote for them. The verses are full of sarcasm and irony directed at the so-called "nice guys" who deceive people for their own gain. The song ends with a final warning to the liars not to tell lies.
In summary, the song is a political commentary on the dishonesty and corruption of leaders and politicians who fail to keep their promises, use the people's money for their own benefit, and deceive people for personal gain. SIAM SHADE highlights the anger and frustration of people towards corrupt leaders and urges them not to fall prey to their lies.
Line by Line Meaning
Liar!
Addressing someone as a liar
Don't tell lies
Telling someone not to lie
In the city, voices ring out
Amidst the city noise, people speak up
Making promises that they never intend to keep
Promising things that they do not plan to fulfill
Got no money,we're workin' like slaves
Living in poverty and working hard like slaves
Make their laws and then expect us to Follow like sheep
Creating laws and expecting people to blindly follow them
So vote for me now (no)
Asking people to vote for them, which is not a good idea
They have parties but we cannot go
Organizing parties and excluding common people from them
Use our money so that they can be happy and rich
Using public money for personal benefit
They say they're nice guys (what?)
Claiming to be good people, but in reality not being so
You can believe in me
Assuring people that they can put trust in them
You say this and you say that But you never ever mean it Don't tell lies
Expressing disappointment in someone who keeps making empty promises and not fulfilling them
Don't tell lies
Reiterating the importance of not lying
Writer(s): Siam Shade, Tim Jensen, ｔｉｍ ｊｅｎｓｅｎ, ｓｉａｍ ｓｈａｄｅ
Contributed by Jonathan P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-wv5jr7zk6k
누가 일본 보컬 ㅂㅅ이라고 그랬어??!!
물론 지금은 퇴보하고 못하는건 맞지만
과거 일본의 보컬씬은 세계 탑급이였다
바우와우
엑스제펜
샴쉐이드
글레이
라르크앙시엘
그리고 감성을 노래하신 자드까지
과거에 실력들이 현시대에 안나와서 그렇지 이분들의 보컬씬은 진짜 전설 그 자체다
@user-hl7hx2eq3q
男が死んでも逝きたかったライブ、それが男樹。ここに行けた人達に尊敬と嫉妬をおくります。
@akihiro4301
このライブDVD全編見たとき、かっこ良過ぎて衝撃受けたの覚えてる。
こんなに男だけのライブが似合うバンドも少ないんじゃないかって思う。
@L_No-Angel
自分も男性だったら参戦したかったです！
@Rain-ss8sh
久しぶりに観ました、、、やっぱり、、最高❤🎉
@user-hd3nf7fd9b
このライブに行けた人たちマジで羨ましい。
@fantomS24
この曲が出来たのは、彼らがまだ10代の頃。若いながらも、こういうハードな曲も書けて、アレンジも出来て、かつ抜群な演奏力もあった。抜群に才能のあるバンドだった。
@L_No-Angel
彼等は天才過ぎてますよね！
@nash.t
最高に楽しかったLiveでした！！高校生の時に行ってテンション上がりすぎて上裸で渋谷駅まで歩いた記憶が、、笑
@azure0502
淳士が神だと確定した曲。
@cloudnine0405
高校生の時に作った曲だと知った時は驚いた。
自分の中では、SIAM SHADEといえばこの曲！
最高にカッコイイ！