Syrup16g is a rock band from Tokyo, Japan, formed in 1993, known for their … Read Full Bio ↴Syrup16g is a rock band from Tokyo, Japan, formed in 1993, known for their sound style and depressing lyrics. Syrup16g formed when Igarashi and drummer Nakahata Daiki met at vocational school in Sendai and decided to form a band. Shortly after, bassist Satou Motoaki and a short-lived vocalist joined the band. In 1996, the vocalist left and guitarist Igarashi (who had written the songs all along) took over vocal duties. From the release of their first 6 song demo EP in 1998 until 2001, the band built quite a name for themselves in the Sendai indie scene, attracting the attention of indie label Daizawa Records. In 2001, Syrup's first album, Copy was released on Daizawa records to critical acclaim, with the record-release show at Shimokitazawa's Club Que selling out. Their major label debut on Columbia, Coup D'etat, followed in 2002. Shortly after the release of Coup D'etat, bassist Satoh parted ways with the band, and Studio Apes bassist Kitada Maki joined to replace him. For about 3 years, Syrup16g kept up a backbreaking pace of touring and studio work, consistently releasing more than one album a year and never failing to both tour in support of the albums and appear at major events such as the Rock in Japan Festival and the Fuji Rock Festival. In addition, they have released two live DVDs and a number of singles. At a December 7, 2007 concert at NHK Hall, the band announced that it would dissolve. They played their last live in Budoukan on March 1st, 2008. However, on June 27, 2014 it was announced that the band had plans to reunite and release a new album, called Hurt. The band will be on tour in Japan in July 2015.

Members:
[bandmemberfrom=1993]五十嵐隆 (Igarashi Takashi, Vocal/Guitar)
[bandmemberfrom=1993]中畑大樹 (Nakahata Daiki, Drums)
[bandmemberfrom=1993]キタダマキ (Kitada Maki, Bass)

天才
Syrup16g Lyrics

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天才だった頃の俺にまた連れてって
いつのまに
どこで曲がったら良かった？どこで間違えた？
教えてよ

誰もいないこの国なら王様にでもなれる
そうもいかねえ

後から向うから端っこから陸海空
遊ばないカラまない力合わせたくない

チェインソウ冴えまくる刃
12時間使用でも平気さ
めい想してる暇ないや
何か悟ってそうな事を言え

ヤバい空気察知する能カオンリーで生き延びた
笑ってよ

車道から歩道から軌道からの脱走ゲーム
パワーバランス苦労話バラされてもねえ

後から向うから端っこから陸海空
遊ばないカラまない力合わせたくない

チェインソウ冴えまくる刃
30時間使用でも平気さ

謙遜してる暇ないや
何か悟ってそうな事を言え

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Syrup16g's song 天才 describe the desire to return to a time when the singer saw themselves as a genius. The beginning of the lyrics asks to be taken back to that time, and questions where they went wrong. The next set of lyrics describes a feeling of disillusionment with the world and the idea that anyone could become a king in an empty country, but ultimately realizing it's not that easy. The singer then describes a game of escape from the rules of society and power struggles, where they don't want to mix their strength with others. The use of a chainsaw is mentioned and its sharpness is emphasized.

The song seems to be about a desire for greatness and a recognition of one's own talent, but also the realization that the world is not always conducive to those who possess it. The references to escape and resistance suggest a feeling of being trapped or restricted by society, which makes the chainsaw a symbol of rebellion. Overall, the song is a reflection on ambition, disillusionment, and the difficulties of finding one's place in the world.

Line by Line Meaning

天才だった頃の俺にまた連れてって
Take me back to the time when I was a genius

いつのまに
When did it happen?

どこで曲がったら良かった？どこで間違えた？
Where should I have turned? Where did I go wrong?

教えてよ
Tell me

誰もいないこの国なら王様にでもなれる
In this empty country, I could be the king

そうもいかねえ
But it's not that simple

後から向うから端っこから陸海空
From behind, from the side, on land, sea and air

遊ばないカラまない力合わせたくない
I don't want to play, I don't want to lose, I don't want to collaborate with anyone

チェインソウ冴えまくる刃
The chainsaw with its sharp blade

12時間使用でも平気さ
It's alright even after using it for 12 hours

めい想してる暇ないや
I don't have time to daydream