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
Cherish
Sug Lyrics
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Nirame au no hoshi furu machi.
Fuwari kumo ni yuragu sukima.
Te wo tsunaide hashagou?
Kinkyori sugita renai fume dasenu dilemma
"Aishiteru" ari no mama wo tsutaetai omoi yurete.
Sururi yubi no aida nukeru
Hitorijime wa dekinai no ne.
Sarari namida kawaku made wa
Semete tomodachi no mama...
Yarinaoshi wa kikanai. Modorenai, hajimari.
Mamorenai yakusoku nara saisho kara hoshikunai yo.
Dareka wo miru yokogao sae suki nante watashi no baka.
Tsuki akari no shoumei anata no tonari wa dare?
"Aishiteru" ari no mama wo tsutaetai omoi yurete.
Sube mo naku chiru hanabira. Saku koto wa nai koiiro.
"Aishiteru" to omoeta koto sore dake demo ureshisugite.
Yokubari na watashi no naka 'omoide' to saku koiiro.
The lyrics to SuG's song Cherish are both melancholic and romantic as they explore the complex emotions of a failing love. The song starts with a description of a night decorated by a captivating moon and stars. The singer reflects upon a love that is now distant, symbolized by the two celestial bodies that are staring at each other from a far distance. The wandering, translucent clouds seem to create the only space where the lovers can ever meet again. However, the playful lyrics inject some humor in the scene as the singer teasingly proposes a reunion to his former lover.
The second verse delves further into the theme of misplaced or refused love. The singer highlights the impossibility of clinging to a love that is beyond a certain proximity. The fingers, however, slip away from the grip, as a compelling affection is impossible to impose. The last verses of the song declare the end of the relationship and paint a picture of a new beginning. The singer confesses to the painful truth that some promises cannot be kept, and some love cannot be saved, even if he wishes to go back in time. The song ends with a final question, pondering over who stands next to the person he still cherishes.
Line by Line Meaning
Yureru yoru wo kazaru tsuki to
The moon adorning the swaying night
Nirame au no hoshi furu machi.
Staring at each other, the stars fall on the town
Fuwari kumo ni yuragu sukima.
A gap sways in the softly floating clouds
Te wo tsunaide hashagou?
Shall we hold hands and frolic?
Kinkyori sugita renai fume dasenu dilemma
The unsolvable dilemma of love that's too far away
"Aishiteru" ari no mama wo tsutaetai omoi yurete.
My feelings that want to convey "I love you" tremble as they are
Sube mo naku chiru hanabira saku koto wa nai koiiro.
The petals falling without a trace won't bloom into a colorful love
Sururi yubi no aida nukeru
Slipping through the gap between fingers
Hitorijime wa dekinai no ne.
I can't monopolize you, can I?
Sarari namida kawaku made wa
Until the tears dry up unnoticeably
Semete tomodachi no mama...
At least let us stay friends...
Yarinaoshi wa kikanai. Modorenai, hajimari.
Can't redo it. Can't go back, only forward.
Mamorenai yakusoku nara saisho kara hoshikunai yo.
If it's a promise that can't be kept, I don't want it from the beginning.
Dareka wo miru yokogao sae suki nante watashi no baka.
I'm so foolish for even liking someone's side profile.
Tsuki akari no shoumei anata no tonari wa dare?
The proof of moonlight tells me, who is next to you?
"Aishiteru" ari no mama wo tsutaetai omoi yurete.
My feelings that want to convey "I love you" tremble as they are
Sube mo naku chiru hanabira. Saku koto wa nai koiiro.
The petals falling without a trace won't bloom into a colorful love
"Aishiteru" to omoeta koto sore dake demo ureshisugite.
Just thinking "I love you" makes me too happy.
Yokubari na watashi no naka 'omoide' to saku koiiro.
Inside my greedy self, colorful love blooms as a memory.
Contributed by Ryan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.