1) SuG was a band from Japan with a bright and fun sound. Their band-concept is "Heavy Positive Rock".
SuG was formed in October 2006 by Takeru (vocal), masato (guitar), yuji (guitar) and Shouta (bass). One month later, drummer MITSURU joined the band. In February of 2007, Shouta left the band citing that his poor health would hinder himself and SuG as a whole. He was replaced by their current bassist Chiyu on the 22nd of the same month, following the band's first release, "7th Breeze," was featured on the compilation album "CANNONBALL vol. 3" in Japan, released February 21st 2007.
After being on tour in Japan during the spring and early summer, the band was signed to PS Company, as a part of their newly formed branch, Indie PSC. Their first single was released on August 1st 2007, and titled "Scheat". One month later, on September 5th, they released a second single, "Alterna.," the title track of which was featured on the "Shock Edge '07" compilation. A special single, "Yumegiwa Downer," was released on the 1st of the month, and available only to those who attended their concert held that day. On December 9th, the band released their first mini-album, "I SCREAM PARTY." Soon after they held their first concert outside of Japan at the "J-ROCK INVASION EPISODE I" festival in Germany on December 29th.
On May 14th 2008 SuG's debut full-album, "n0iZ stAr," was released in co-operation with Bellwood Records. Their second mini-album, "Punkitsch," was released September 3rd 2008. The band ended their year with the release of their "Tricolor Color" single, which was available in a Red, White, and Blue version, on December 3rd.
On April 15th 2009, SuG released a new single, "39GalaxyZ." The next day, the 16th, drummer MITSURU announced that he was leaving the band due to differences in musical opinions. MITSURU played his last live with the band at the oneman live show ☆★☆BL⇔Rock Party MonstAr☆★☆ on May 9th 2009 at Shibuya O-EAST. On June 1st, support drummer shinpei joined them to perform the remaining shows of the tour.
In late 2009, SuG scheduled a two-month, back-to-back release promotion, featuring the singles "Life♥2Die" on October 14th 2009, and "P!NK masquerade." on November 18th 2009.
On September 3rd 2009 it was announced that shinpei would join as an official member.
Additionally, in early September , following an informal announcement previously posted by vocalist Takeru via blog, it was announced that SuG would appear in Bankok, Thailand, for their first oneman live overseas. The hour-long show, titled "The 2st Attack in Bankok: Love Scream Party," was soon confirmed by the PSC and successfully took place October 31st 2009.
On November 30th, 2009, again by a blog statement from Takeru and guitarist masato, it was announced the SuG would release their first major label single, "gr8 story," through the Pony Canyon label on January 27th, 2010.
In January 2010, prior to the release of "gr8 story," another announcement was made on SuG's official site that the band would be releasing their first major-label album, "TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL", on March 9th, coincidentally their self-proclaimed SuG Day(contrary to popular belief, March 9th is not the band's anniversary). Additionally in January, SuG was signed in Europe by German record label CLJ Records, who offered the sale of MP3 downloads of "gr8 story" as well as selling physical copies of "TOKYO MUZiCAL HOTEL".
Right now they're promoting their new album and touring through all of Japan.
SuG Official Site: http://www.pscompany.co.jp/
Members:
Vo. 武瑠 (Takeru) | Dizzy×Glow → トラベル → SuG
Gt. masato | トラベル → SuG
Gt. yuji (formerly ゆーじ) | トラベル → SuG
Ba. Chiyu | LUSIA → Ａｒｃ → ナナ → SuG
Dr. shinpei | Dizzy×Glow (as 晋平) → シリウス (as 晋) → 胡蝶ノ夢 (as 晋平) → Seciliaルナ (as 晋) → D'LORE (Support Member) → SuG
Ex-members:
Ba. 渉歌 (Shouta) | ＡｍｅｒｉＡ → SuG
Dr. MITSURU (formerly 葵熾/Aoshi) | Ｒｅｔｉｎａ → SuG
Alterna.
Sug Lyrics
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Tsukai mawashi no serifu "kimi dake ni,,," mou ne, ii akichatte
Fainaru katto mukaeru tabi ni nagareru nanbaa
Mawaru mawaru shiin kurikaeshi nage hiroteta "otsukare"
Kakushinteki yuketsuhan avunoomaru pyua kokoro x okurazu shite ookami purei
Gozen dara dara daratte darira rira chakushin kyohi keetai ni kawareteru?
Samenu yume no mama iki isoideku no kao no nai aijou to katatema ni tawamureru
Hitori ga suki nano mou nidoto kamawanai de
Urahara, kokoro no koe wa "kowareru hodo aishite."
Kakushinteki fukaikan wikipedia chousa kekka migi mo hidari mo repurika & rai
Mita me kira kiratte imiteeshon nyuushin kyohi pachi mon shiawase nara douzo
Katachi aru mono wa subete kowarete shimau koto kurai, saisho kara shitteta kara ataenai de?
Samenu yume no mama iki isoideku no aimai na nukumori wa kiseihin de koto tariru
Kimi to futari nara kizutsuku no mo ii kamo ne
Kuchi no hashi yugamete warau "kowareru hodo aishite."
The lyrics to SuG's song "Alterna" describe various themes, including inner turmoil, desperation, and the complexities of love. The first verse talks about sadistic movies and using lines such as "only for you" and how they have given up trying. Then the lyrics move on to a discussion of work, where there are numbers flowing that move in unison.
The chorus reveals a longing for something deeper, where the heart and soul are united. The second verse talks more about technology and the world around us. There is talk of being left behind and feeling lost. The song touches on themes of brokenness and despair, with the hope of finding something better. With lyrics such as "love until it breaks," there is a sense of urgency and desperation to find love and hold onto it.
Line by Line Meaning
Tobikiri kyuuto na ashi tori de sadisutikku muubii
In frilly and cute shoes, I perform a sadistic movie-style walk.
Tsukai mawashi no serifu "kimi dake ni,,," mou ne, ii akichatte
I am so tired of using lines like 'only for you', and I want to spice things up.
Fainaru katto mukaeru tabi ni nagareru nanbaa
As I approach the final curtain, I see the flowing numbers of people around me.
Mawaru mawaru shiin kurikaeshi nage hiroteta "otsukare"
As the scene repeats and spins around, I pick up the word 'goodbye', which was tossed away.
Kakushinteki yuketsuhan avunoomaru pyua kokoro x okurazu shite ookami purei
I play a wolf's prey without sending pure hearts and an unconventional excitement.
Gozen dara dara daratte darira rira chakushin kyohi keetai ni kawareteru?
I am still half asleep and swaying, but am I really changing when I reject an incoming call?
Samenu yume no mama iki isoideku no kao no nai aijou to katatema ni tawamureru
In this half-awake dream, I rush forward with no expression, playing with ambiguous love and hesitation.
Hitori ga suki nano mou nidoto kamawanai de
I love to be alone, I should never care again.
Urahara, kokoro no koe wa "kowareru hodo aishite."
In a casual way, I say 'I love you to the point of breaking'.
Kakushinteki fukaikan wikipedia chousa kekka migi mo hidari mo repurika & rai
The vague depth of my thoughts is like browsing through Wikipedia, right and left, spewing out 'republic and lightning'.
Mita me kira kiratte imiteeshon nyuushin kyohi pachi mon shiawase nara douzo
If happiness means rejecting incoming messages that glitter and sparkle before your eyes, then go ahead.
Katachi aru mono wa subete kowarete shimau koto kurai, saisho kara shitteta kara ataenai de?
I knew from the beginning that everything with a form will eventually break, so should I have refused from the start?
Samenu yume no mama iki isoideku no aimai na nukumori wa kiseihin de koto tariru
In this half-awake dream, the ambiguous warmth that I'm rushing towards turns out to be a product.
Kimi to futari nara kizutsuku no mo ii kamo ne
If it's just the two of us, it might be okay to get hurt.
Kuchi no hashi yugamete warau "kowareru hodo aishite."
I laugh with distorted corners of my mouth, saying 'I love you to the point of breaking'.
Contributed by Bailey F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.