SIAM SHADE is a Japanese rock music band most often recognized as the group… Read Full Bio ↴SIAM SHADE is a Japanese rock music band most often recognized as the group that performed "1/3 no Junjou na Kanjou," the 6th ending theme of Rurouni Kenshin, a popular anime series. They also aired on the famous music show, Hey-Hey-Hey! Music Champ, presenting their popular song, Kumori Nochi Hare.

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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Outsider
SIAM SHADE Lyrics

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You! sorosoro teki fuyashite
Kyougou sha no teki fuyashite
Mou sorosoro teki fuyashite
Sore ni make nai jibun wo tsukure

Hiyowa na shisutemu kudaite yaru no sa isoge break it down
B-r-e-a-k a s-y-s-t-e-m

Sonna hanashi na nomi kome nai ze
Manyuaru doshi ni nani ga mieru?
Noruma konashite mita sekai wa
Ashiato darakede owatte ita

Omae radake no shisutemu kudake ochiru dake sa jikini break it down
B-r-e-a-k a s-y-s-t-e-m

Break out
Go! mad! outsider!
Go! mad! outsider!

Go! mad! outsider!
I? m the outsider

Overall Meaning

The song "Outsider" by Siam Shade is a rebellious and empowering anthem that speaks to those who feel like they don't fit in or belong. The lyrics are about being surrounded by enemies (teki) or outsiders, and feeling like you need to make yourself stronger (jibun wo tsukure) in order to overcome them. "You! sorosoro teki fuyashite kyougou sha no teki fuyashite mou sorosoro teki fuyashite" translates to "You! The enemies are increasing, the enemies of authority are increasing, the enemies are increasing little by little." The song encourages the listener to break free from the norm and to reject the system (sutosutemu) that oppresses them. The chorus, "Go! Mad! Outsider! I'm the outsider!" is a call to arms for anyone who has ever felt left out or marginalized.

The lyrics also reference a "hiyowa na shisutemu" or "peaceful system" that needs to be destroyed (kudaite yaru no sa isoge break it down). This may be a reference to the social and political norms that the band members feel are holding them back. They want to break free from these expectations and embrace their own identities. The song is a powerful expression of individuality and a rejection of conformity.

Line by Line Meaning

You! sorosoro teki fuyashite
You! Increase your enemies little by little

Kyougou sha no teki fuyashite
Increase your enemies among rivals

Mou sorosoro teki fuyashite
Already increased your enemies little by little

Sore ni make nai jibun wo tsukure
Create yourself that doesn't lose to them

Hiyowa na shisutemu kudaite yaru no sa isoge break it down
Destroy the fragile system, hurry and break it down

B-r-e-a-k a s-y-s-t-e-m
Break the system

Sonna hanashi na nomi kome nai ze
I won't settle for just such talk

Manyuaru doshi ni nani ga mieru?
What do you see in the manual year after year?

Noruma konashite mita sekai wa
The world I tried to ride is already covered in footprints

Ashiato darakede owatte ita
Finished with footprints everywhere

Omae radake no shisutemu kudake ochiru dake sa jikini break it down
Your own system just crumbles and falls down, hurry and break it down