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.
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Dreams
SIAM SHADE Lyrics
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sora o nagame katari tsukushita Dreams
ima wa futari betsubetsu no sora no shita chikatta yume o oikakete
modorenai toki [kanji: jikan] hakanasa o oboe
nandomo tsumazuite kizutsuku tabi tsuyoku nareru
motto motto kaze o kette kumo yori mo takaku dare yori mo tsuyoku tobitai
kekkyoku itsu datte sou sa jibun ni koi shitai dake de
mogaki tsuzuketeru risou o kakagete
wasuretakunai osanaki koro no you ni
me mo kurezu gamushara ni egaku mama ni yume o nosete
motto motto kaze o kette kumo yori mo takaku dare yori mo tsuyoku tobitai
zutto zutto akiramenai kono atsui omoi itsu made demo dakishimetai
So you can try again And you will fly again
kono ame mo yagate agaru darou Smile again
So you can try again And you will fly again
namida ni nureta hibi dake kagayaku Smile again
The lyrics to SIAM SHADE's song Dreams express the pursuit of dreams and the determination to never give up. The opening lines of "hateshinaku tsuzuku aosa ni kokoro hitashite sora o nagame katari tsukushita Dreams" can be interpreted as staring out into the endless blue sky and sharing the dreams that have been suppressed in one's heart. The lyrics follow with "ima wa futari betsubetsu no sora no shita chikatta yume o oikakete," which implies that although the two people might be in different places, they continue to chase the same dream.
The second verse, "motto motto kaze o kette kumo yori mo takaku dare yori mo tsuyoku tobitai zutto zutto akiramenai kono atsui omoi kagayaki ni kawaru sono toki made wa," emphasizes that the individual wants to fly higher than anyone else, and the fiery passion in their heart will never cease until that dream becomes a reality. Throughout the song, the lyrics continually send the message of perseverance in times of hardship.
The final lines of "So you can try again And you will fly again kono ame mo yagate agaru darou Smile again So you can try again And you will fly again namida ni nureta hibi dake kagayaku Smile again" reiterate that although there may be difficult times, it's important to keep trying and eventually, one will soar high with a smile on their face. Dreams is an uplifting reminder to never give up on one's dreams, no matter how difficult the journey may be.
Line by Line Meaning
hateshinaku tsuzuku aosa ni kokoro hitashite
Gazing at the endless blue, I pour my heart into it
sora o nagame katari tsukushita Dreams
As I watched the sky, I spoke of my endless dreams
ima wa futari betsubetsu no sora no shita chikatta yume o oikakete
Now, we chase the dreams we pledged to each other under different skies
modorenai toki [kanji: jikan] hakanasa o oboe
When I can't turn back time, I remember the transient moments
nandomo tsumazuite kizutsuku tabi tsuyoku nareru
As I stumble and get hurt repeatedly, I become stronger
motto motto kaze o kette kumo yori mo takaku dare yori mo tsuyoku tobitai
I want to fly more and more, higher than the clouds and stronger than anyone, cutting through the wind
zutto zutto akiramenai kono atsui omoi kagayaki ni kawaru sono toki made wa
I won't give up, until the moment when these passionate feelings change into shining reality
kekkyoku itsu datte sou sa jibun ni koi shitai dake de
In the end, all I want is to love myself
mogaki tsuzuketeru risou o kakagete
I keep struggling, holding onto my ideals
wasuretakunai osanaki koro no you ni
I don't want to forget, like when I was young
me mo kurezu gamushara ni egaku mama ni yume o nosete
With unwavering eyes, I ride my dreams as I draw them boldly
itsu made demo dakishimetai
I want to hold onto them forever
So you can try again And you will fly again
So you can try again and soar once more
kono ame mo yagate agaru darou Smile again
This rain will eventually clear up, so smile again
namida ni nureta hibi dake kagayaku Smile again
Even the days that are wet with tears shine, so smile again
Contributed by Vivian S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.