Sugizo is best-known as lead guitarist and at times-violinist of LUNA SEA, and recently became the lead guitarist in X Japan, taking the late hide's place. He also had played a major part in The FLARE, but have since parted ways.
In 2007, Yoshiki and Gackt announced that Sugizo was the lead guitarist in the so-called superband known as S.K.I.N. along with Miyavi. Currently, the future of this project remains unclear. Sugizo is also a member of trance/world music act, Juno Reactor since that year.
Sugizo is still heavily involved with LUNA SEA and in December 2013, recently released 'A Will', LUNA SEA's new studio album after thirteen years. He has also composed original soundtracks as well as acted in for several theatre pieces, including the play '7 Doors' in May 2012 which was a staging of Bartók's opera 'Bluebeard's Castle'. In November 2013, Sugizo was also the musical director and composer for a new staging of Mary Shelley's Frankenstein.
While in Luna Sea, Sugizo almost exclusively used ESP guitars and has around sixteen signature models with them. For his solo projects he often uses Fender guitars and basses. For live violin playing, and recording he uses signature ESP electric violin.
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Sugizo Lyrics
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in this game we call our lives
We're all faking confidence, trying not to lose ourselves
on our way
So if you want some company
in your travel in search of truth
You know two can be stronger than one
And I think we're going the same way
And I think we're going the same way
Baby it can be a mean world out there
There're many sent to confuse and control you
but if we try, we can work it out
in our own way.
So if you want some company
I'd love to share it with you
You know two can be stronger than one
And I think we're going the same way
Yeah two can be stronger than one
And I know we are going the same way
So if you want me to be there I'll be there
every step of the way
The real world must be out there
Souls merge together The body disjionted
Only when you close your eyes, can you see?
The real world must be out there
Love, Love be there for me
Love, Love be there for you
In these lyrics, Sugizo is acknowledging the difficult journey we all embark on in life. He notes that as humans, we often fake our confidence and try not to lose ourselves, but it can be overwhelming without support. Therefore, if you're looking for company, someone to join you in your search for truth, he's willing to be that person. He emphasizes that two people are stronger than one and they're most likely headed in the same direction. He acknowledges the harshness of the world but suggests that we can try to work it out together in our own way. He reiterates that he's willing to be there every step of the way if the listener wants him to.
The lyrics suggest that the real world is out there but it's difficult to see with our eyes open. It's only when we close our eyes that we can truly see the merging of souls and the disjointment of the body. The repetition of "Love, Love be there for me, Love, Love be there for you" emphasizes the importance of support and companionship in our search for truth and in dealing with the difficulties of life.
Line by Line Meaning
We're on some kind of journey
Life is like a journey full of surprises and challenges
in this game we call our lives
Life can sometimes feel like a game we have to play to win
We're all faking confidence, trying not to lose ourselves
We try to appear confident even when we are struggling inside
on our way
As we journey through life
So if you want some company
If you want someone to accompany you
in your travel in search of truth
In your quest to find the truth
You know two can be stronger than one
When two people work together, they can be more powerful and effective
And I think we're going the same way
I believe we share the same goals and aspirations
Baby it can be a mean world out there
The world can be a tough and unforgiving place
There're many sent to confuse and control you
There are people who try to manipulate and steer you away from your goals
but if we try, we can work it out
If we work together, we can overcome any obstacle
in our own way.
By using our own methods and strategies
I'd love to share it with you
I would be happy to accompany you
Yeah two can be stronger than one
Working together can be a powerful force
And I know we are going the same way
I am sure we share the same path
So if you want me to be there I'll be there
I'll be there for you whenever you need me
every step of the way
Throughout your journey
The real world must be out there
There is a world beyond what we are currently experiencing
Souls merge together The body disjionted
Our souls can be connected even when our physical bodies are apart
Only when you close your eyes, can you see?
Sometimes it takes a different perspective or a moment of reflection to see clearly
Love, Love be there for me
Love is a powerful force that we can rely on
Love, Love be there for you
Love can support and guide us through the challenges of life
Contributed by Carter G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.