Originally named X (エックス, Ekkusu), they released their debut album Vanishing Vision (1988) on Yoshiki's own Extasy Records one year after finalizing their line-up including bassist Taiji, lead guitarist Hide and rhythm guitarist Pata. They achieved breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second and major debut album Blue Blood. Following 1991's Jealousy, Taiji left the band in early 1992. He was replaced by Heath and the group changed their name to X Japan before producing the mini album Art of Life (1993), which is composed solely of the 29-minute title track. In 1995 the group dropped most of its original visual kei aesthetics in favor of a more casual look and released Dahlia (1996), which like their two previous albums debuted at number one. X Japan performed their last concert at the Tokyo Dome on December 31, 1997, making it the last of five consecutive sold-out New Year's Eve concerts the group held at the stadium.
After ten years, X Japan reunited in 2007 and recorded the new song "I.V.". Over the next two years they performed several concerts, including their first overseas show in Hong Kong, and formally added Sugizo as lead guitarist in place of Hide, who died in 1998, before holding a North American tour in 2010. In 2011, the band went on their first world tour throughout Europe, South America and Asia. Shortly after reuniting, work began on their sixth studio album. During its ten years of production, several release dates were announced, but it remains unreleased despite Yoshiki's claim of its completion in September 2018.
X Japan has released five studio albums, six live albums, and 21 singles. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked the band at number 40 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts. In 2007, Rolling Stone Japan ranked Blue Blood number 15 on its list of the 100 Greatest Japanese Rock Albums of All Time.[1] In 2017, Loudwire named X Japan the Best Metal Band from Japan. It has been reported that X Japan has sold over 30 million records.[2][3]
I'll Kill You
X Japan Lyrics
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And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving,
It's you!
Still I'm sad that
you betrayed me
All over with me now
And I'll kill you!
Don't (let)
let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't (let)
let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't call it dream or fantasy
Nobody knows my soul
burned as fire
Why my heart was broken so heavy
You might know
my love was for you
You know! You know! You know!
Oh, go to the grave together
It's all over with me now
And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving,
It's you!
I'll kill you! I'll kill you! ...
(You go to the grave with me)
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
I'll kill you!
The lyrics of X Japan's song "I'll Kill You" depict a sense of betrayal by a loved one and the resulting intense feelings of anger and murder. The singer expresses that they have been changed by the actions of the other person, and have been driven mad as a result. The person has taken away their ability to love and trust, and the singer ultimately holds that person responsible for their heartbreak.
The repeated phrase "I'll kill you" serves as a manifestation of the singer's anger and desire for revenge. The lyrics also suggest that the singer feels trapped and urges the other person not to let them go unchecked, as they fear they will act on their violent thoughts. The singer further emphasizes their resolve by stating that they will go wild if not restrained.
The lyrics of this song draw attention to the dark, hidden emotions that can arise in response to betrayal and heartbreak. The repeated use of the phrase "I'll kill you" might be disturbing to some listeners, but it reflects the intensity of emotions that can overwhelm a person in such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all over with me now
I have reached the end of my rope and there is nothing left for me now.
And I'll kill you
I blame you for my current state and I am filled with anger and hatred towards you.
You changed me
Your actions or behavior caused me to become someone I didn't want to be.
You drove me mad
Your behavior caused me to lose my sanity.
You robbed me of my loving
You took away the love I had for you and left me with nothing.
It's you!
You are the one responsible for all of my pain and suffering.
Still I'm sad that you betrayed me
Despite everything, I am still hurt that you betrayed me and I trusted you.
Don't let me go unchecked
Don't allow me to continue down this path without any repercussions.
I've gotta go wild
I need to release my pent up emotions and go crazy.
Don't call it dream or fantasy
This is not a mere dream or fantasy, my emotions are real and I am taking action upon them.
Nobody knows my soul burned as fire
No one truly understands the pain and anger that I am feeling right now.
Why my heart was broken so heavy
I cannot comprehend why my heart has been shattered so deeply and to what degree.
You might know my love was for you. You know! You know! You know!
You are aware that I loved you with all of my being, which makes the betrayal all the more painful.
Oh, go to the grave together
I want you to suffer the same fate as me and I am not afraid to take drastic action to achieve this.
I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
I am filled with so much hatred towards you that I am willing to take your life.
(You go to the grave with me) I'll kill you! I'll kill you!
I want you to suffer the same fate as me and be buried together in death.
I'll kill you!
The repetition of this line reinforces the intense hatred and anger the artist feels towards the person being addressed.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: YOSHIKI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gominto_rip
自分の為に((殴 貼っておきます（ ＾ω＾）
【歌詞】
t's all over with me now
And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving, It's you
Still I'm sad that you betrayed me
It's all over with me now
All over with me now
And I'll kill you
Don't (let) let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't (let) let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't call it dream or fantasy
Nobody knows my soul burned as fire
Why my heart was broken so heavy
You might know my love was for you
You know
You know
You know
Oh, go to the grave together
It's all over with me now
And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving, It's you
I'll kill you
I'll kill you
Oh I'll kill you
You go to the grave with me
Oh… I'll kill you
I'll kill you
【和訳】
もうオレはだめだ
そしておまえを殺す
おまえはオレを変えた
オレを狂わせた
オレから愛を奪った
おまえだ！
オレはまだ悲しい
おまえが裏切ったからだ
オレはもうだめだ
もうだめだ
そしておまえを殺す
オレを止めてくれ
狂暴になっていく
それを夢やファンタジーと呼ぶな
オレの魂が炎のように燃えていることを
誰も知らない
なぜオレの心はこんなに壊れてしまったのか
オレの愛はおまえのためだったと
おまえは知っていたはずだ
知っていた！
共に墓へと行こう
もうオレはだめだ
そしておまえを殺す
おまえはオレを変えた
オレを狂わせた
オレから愛を奪った
おまえだ！
おまえを殺す
おまえを殺す
おまえはオレと共に墓の中へ行くんだ
おまえを殺す！
@cherryblossomguardian7303
It's all over with me now
And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving, It's you
Still I'm sad that you betrayed me
It's all over with me now
All over with me now
And I'll kill you
Don't (let) let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't (let) let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't call it dream or fantasy
Nobody knows my soul burned as fire
Why my heart was broken so heavy
You might know my love was for you
You know
You know
You know
Oh, go to the grave together
It's all over with me now
And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving, It's you
I'll kill you
I'll kill you
Oh I'll kill you
You go to the grave with me
Oh… I'll kill you
I'll kill you!
@yossu0090
自分をギターの世界に引きづりこんでくれた悪い意味でもいい意味でもこの歌に出会わなければXにも松本秀人という人間とも会わなかっただろう
このスピードのギターは当時
度肝を抜かれたのとエレトリックサンダーが身体を駆け抜けた
あれから何年だろう…かれこれ30年ほどはギターにどっぷり…
今でも松本秀人という人間を追いかけ続けてる
ただバカみたいに追いかけすぎた結果hideのパートのギターしか弾けないと言う失態www
PATAのパートすら弾けないと言うwww
良いのか悪いのか…(´・ω・｀)
今は練習用に4900円のレスポールモデルのもどきギターと
zoomの9.2ttで練習してるよ
真空管にトリプルフットペダルはやっぱhideサウンドには必要だなと思ったよ
ただ…それっぽいだけで
そのままhideサウンドではないんだよね…似て非なるもの…
あぁ…hideサウンドのセットが欲しい…
@mkei7711
TOSHIは、肩に乗った御両人の腕の重みを今も強く感じているだろうな、、、
@user-jv1zc2wc4u
この三人はマジで最強
@user-bn9jz7kj7s
ほんまに
@THESHADOWKIDS
Xの最高傑作
@user-mg5xr7zb5j
1:22のところ超好き
@user-ik6ph1jf2v
この歌結構好き
@7xtam446
このスピード。たまらないぜ!!!!
@gominto_rip
自分の為に((殴 貼っておきます（ ＾ω＾）
【歌詞】
t's all over with me now
And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving, It's you
Still I'm sad that you betrayed me
It's all over with me now
All over with me now
And I'll kill you
Don't (let) let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't (let) let me go un-(checked)
I've gotta go (wild)
Don't call it dream or fantasy
Nobody knows my soul burned as fire
Why my heart was broken so heavy
You might know my love was for you
You know
You know
You know
Oh, go to the grave together
It's all over with me now
And I'll kill you
You changed me
You drove me mad
You robbed me of my loving, It's you
I'll kill you
I'll kill you
Oh I'll kill you
You go to the grave with me
Oh… I'll kill you
I'll kill you
【和訳】
もうオレはだめだ
そしておまえを殺す
おまえはオレを変えた
オレを狂わせた
オレから愛を奪った
おまえだ！
オレはまだ悲しい
おまえが裏切ったからだ
オレはもうだめだ
もうだめだ
そしておまえを殺す
オレを止めてくれ
狂暴になっていく
それを夢やファンタジーと呼ぶな
オレの魂が炎のように燃えていることを
誰も知らない
なぜオレの心はこんなに壊れてしまったのか
オレの愛はおまえのためだったと
おまえは知っていたはずだ
知っていた！
共に墓へと行こう
もうオレはだめだ
そしておまえを殺す
おまえはオレを変えた
オレを狂わせた
オレから愛を奪った
おまえだ！
おまえを殺す
おまえを殺す
おまえはオレと共に墓の中へ行くんだ
おまえを殺す！
@gominto_rip
Oh,go to the grave togetherの部分（1:48）がかっこよすぎた
@seonghwinter
Omg thanks