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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Get a Life
SIAM SHADE Lyrics
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Time to ride
Think I'll head up north
Hungry now
Dinner time
Think I'll eat a rose
I ain't crazy
I'm just a little strange
Ain't no clown
I'm alive
Think I'll keep my soul
Take my time
Take my dreams
I might take your life
I ain't crazy
I don't do over time
I ain't lazy
I'm busy loving life
Freedom is a right
Don't tell me what to do
Don't tell me what to say
How to live my life
I'll live it anyway
I'm not part of your game
And you're not part of mine
Can't buy my soul
No money can buy time, love or hope
Don't you fuck with me
I won't fuck with you
Don't you bring me down
I won't bring down you
Don't you fuck with me
I won't fuck with you
Don't you bring me down
I won't bring down you
I won't break you
Justice, an injustice
Majority rules the others
Lord, I just wanna walk away
Need a better location
A place where nobody tells me what is right and what is
Wrong
Where no foot prints lie ahead of me,
Everything is new.
We're all gonna die anyway
Might as well live a life I choose
I don't fuck with you,
No, so what gives you the right?
Don't tell me what to do
Don't tell me what to say
How to live my life
I'll live it anyway
I'm not part of your game
And you're not part of mine
Can't buy my soul
No money can buy time, love or hope
Don't you fuck with me
I won't fuck with you
Don't you bring me down
I won't bring down you
Don't you fuck with me
I won't fuck with you
Don't you bring me down
I won't bring down you
I won't break you
Don't you fuck with me
I won't fuck with you
Don't you bring me down
I won't bring down you
I won't break you
The lyrics to SIAM SHADE's song "Get a Life" express a sense of rebellion and desire for freedom. The opening lines suggest the need for a change and to head up north. The lyrics, "Think I'll eat a rose", could refer to doing something unusual or out of the ordinary, which could indicate a disregard for societal norms or expectations. The chorus, "Don't tell me what to do, don't tell me what to say, how to live my life, I'll live it anyway," is a clear statement of independence and resistance to being controlled by others. The lyrics also touch on the concept of justice and injustice and the majority ruling over others.
The verse "Can't buy my soul, no money can buy time, love or hope," emphasizes the importance of intangible things that cannot be bought, whereas the line "I might take your life" could suggest a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve what one desires. The song also includes a repeated message of "Don't you fuck with me, I won't fuck with you," further underlining the idea that the singer is not looking for conflict but is not afraid to defend themselves. The final line, "I won't break you," could be interpreted both as a message to others and to oneself, displaying a determination to persevere and overcome challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting cold
The situation is becoming uncomfortable or inhospitable.
Time to ride
It's time to move on or change one's location.
Think I'll head up north
I am planning to move in a certain direction or to a particular place.
Hungry now
I am in need of food or sustenance.
Dinner time
It's time for a meal or nourishment.
Think I'll eat a rose
I am going to do something unusual or unorthodox.
I ain't crazy
I am not insane or irrational.
I'm just a little strange
I have some unconventional, peculiar, or idiosyncratic characteristics.
Get a life
Mind your own business and focus on your own interests.
Ain't no clown
I am not a fool or a source of entertainment for others.
I'm alive
I am living and existing in this world.
Think I'll keep my soul
I value my identity, integrity, and inner self.
Take my time
I am not in a hurry or rush, and I like to go at my own pace.
Take my dreams
I have aspirations, plans, and goals that I wish to pursue.
I might take your life
I am a force to be reckoned with, and I can defend myself if needed.
I ain't crazy
I am not irrational or delusional.
I don't do over time
I have a healthy balance between work and leisure, and I value my free time.
I ain't lazy
I am not idle, unproductive, or apathetic.
I'm busy loving life
I am engaged, enthusiastic, and passionate about the joys of living.
Freedom is a right
I believe that every individual should have the liberty to choose, act, and speak freely.
Don't tell me what to do
I reject any attempt to control or manipulate my actions and decisions.
Don't tell me what to say
I refuse to be censored or silenced by others who don't share my opinions or views.
How to live my life
I claim the authority and responsibility to determine my own path and destiny.
I'll live it anyway
I am willing to take risks, experiment, and explore my possibilities.
I'm not part of your game
I do not conform or subscribe to the norms, expectations, or agendas of others.
And you're not part of mine
I do not seek validation, approval, or influence from others.
Can't buy my soul
I am not for sale or bribe, and my values, beliefs, and convictions cannot be compromised or corrupted.
No money can buy time, love or hope
The things that truly matter in life cannot be purchased or commodified.
Don't you fuck with me
I am warning others not to provoke, insult, or aggress me.
Don't you bring me down
I refuse to let others undermine, discourage, or hurt me.
I won't bring down you
I promise to treat others with respect, fairness, and kindness.
I won't break you
I am strong, resilient, and determined, and I will not allow others to break my spirit or will.
Justice, an injustice
I can see the disparities, inequalities, and injustices in society, and I want to change them.
Majority rules the others
I reject the idea that the majority's opinion or decision is always right, and I defend the rights and dignity of minorities and individuals.
Lord, I just wanna walk away
I am tired of the conflicts, pressures, and constraints of society, and I want to escape them.
Need a better location
I am searching for a place or environment where I can be myself, express myself, and thrive.
A place where nobody tells me what is right and what is wrong
I crave autonomy, independence, and self-direction, and I reject external authority, norms, and dogmas.
Where no foot prints lie ahead of me
I am excited by the prospect of exploring new opportunities, challenges, and experiences that have not been taken by others.
Everything is new
I am curious, adventurous, and open-minded, and I enjoy novelty, diversity, and complexity.
We're all gonna die anyway
I am aware of my mortality and impermanence, and I value the time, love, and hope that I have in this life.
Might as well live a life I choose
I am determined to live my life fully, intentionally, and authentically, and I am willing to take risks, learn from mistakes, and pursue my passions.
Writer(s): Tim Jensen, Kazuma Endo (a Member Of Sime Shade), Yasushi Ito (a Member Of Siam Shade), Daita Ito (a Member Of Siam Shade), Imamura Hideki (a Member Of Siam Shade, Junji Sakuma (a Member Of Siam Shade
Contributed by Molly Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-vy6hz5gr2i
上手すぎる。カッコよすぎる。ヤバい HARDROCK全盛期90年代でも、海外含めても最高のクオリティ
@SkyBlueHeartLampard
더 이상의 설명이 필요없는 월드클라스 명곡.
@user-sd9qv7gt5m
요즘은 왜 이런 시원시원하고 거친 락 음악이 안나올까요...락음악이라고 해도 뭔가 다들 정중하고 젠틀한 느낌의 락음악들 뿐이네요
@roseyrose2280
Old school Jrock. Love it!
@XaldBalghostriped
OMG I didn't know they sing like this and can speak like this O_O THEY"RE AWESOME!!
@vanesalp4385
Sigo a hideki hace como 3 años y recién encuentro está versión, está muy buena 😉!
@Ascalon275
to be honest, for them being Japanese, the lyrics in English are pretty good (even though its hard to understand him unless you're reading along with them)
@milky1234123
My god i love this
@alaldhqk3131
명곡
@jang523
不錯哦!!!!! 很少有我喜歡的日本樂團!!!! 這是少數的其中一個吧