Guitar: Nii (弐)
Bass: ShuU (愁)
Drums: Яyo
<… Read Full Bio ↴Vocal: Satoshi (左迅)
Guitar: Nii (弐)
Bass: ShuU (愁)
Drums: Яyo
ex-vocalist: Tora /Cyrien (left 2004)
ex-guitarist: Hotaru (left 2004)
girugamesh (ギルガメッシュ, girugamesshu) is a Japanese alternative metal band, formed in 2003. They have said their name is derived from a character from a popular game who’s name was Gilgamesh. The music of girugamesh is heavy rock with gloomy undertones, but recently the band has been experimenting with electronic sounds.
Formed in 2003 in Chiba, Shuu and Nii had been friends since elementary school, the earliest incarnation of the band made its first performance while the members were still in high school.Girugamesh began playing gigs in 2004, until they were signed to record label Gaina-Japan. Their first major single, “Kaisen Sengen” was ranked #10 on the Oricon Indies chart. In 2005, Girugamesh embarked on a nation-wide tour, after which they released their first live DVD, featuring footage from the tour, and after more touring, released an EP, Goku - Shohankei Enban.
In 2007, girugamesh was signed to the European label Gan-Shin. The band then was part of a 9-band Japanese rock festival in Los Angeles, California called “J-Rock Revolution”. They were part of the second night alongside Merry, D’espairsRay, and Mucc. Around the time of J-Rock Revolution, some of the performing bands released material on the iTunes Music Store, including Girugamesh. On this, Ryo has commented that “if you really like the band after the initial listen, you will buy the original CD.”
girugamesh combines many elements in their music like very low basses and guitars. Their sound is sinister and dark but still melodic. Satoshi’s voice is really unique with his demonic screaming and beautiful pure vocals and adding some rapcore singing.
Their appearance has gradually changed, while girugamesh began in the visual kei scene, their style has changed: the trademark black suits, and now the new trademark: the black hoodies they are wearing today.
Although the members are young, their sound is polished, professional and catchy. Their musical talent is exemplified not only through their lyrics, which cover topics such as betrayal, crime and lies, but their constantly evolving sound.
The music of girugamesh is heavy rock with dark undertones, but recently the band has been experimenting with electronic elements.
Dance Rock Night
girugamesh Lyrics
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Tabakogemuri ga egaku hikaru silhouette ni
Netsu obiru arukooru kabe ni kakareta aizu
Marude bessekai da
Underground e youkoso tsuitekina
Hora noriokurerunayo junbi iika?
Maku wa agatta koe agero
Kizamareru BGM
Karada makasete miroyo
Sawagidase audience
Nanimo kamo zenbu wasuresari
Odori akasou doko made mo
Douse iyademo asu wa kurukara
Saikou no yoru ni
1. Break time
2. Break time
3. Break time
Sawage!
Iradachi osamaranai kiri ga nai kusaru sekai
Hedo ga deruhodo kiraina ano oto
Oretachi owarasenai oretachi akiramenai
Kakageru never give up
Sakarai tsuzuke mamoru jiga wa tomerarenai
shitagai tsuzuke okuru hibi wa mou tsumaranai
Mitekure nante doudemo ii
Tamatteru mon hakidaseyo
Mawari nante ki ni shinakute iikara
Saa dancing all the night
Nanimo kamo zenbu wasuresari
Odoriakasou doko made mo
Douse iya demo asu wa kuru kedo
Konya wa saikou da
The lyrics of "Dance Rock Night" by Girugamesh describe a night of excitement and freedom in a grim world. The first two lines paint a picture of a heart that is overwhelmed by colorful and flashy lights, while cigarette smoke draws a shining silhouette on the wall. The third line suggests that the night is taking place in a place that is separated from the world above, or perhaps "underground." The fourth and fifth lines show the singer's excitement as they get ready to perform, hearing the cues they need to start their show.
The chorus features repetitive lines that encourage the audience to forget everything, dance, and enjoy the night. The three short lines of "Break time" starting each verse indicate that whatever happens in the day, whether there are struggles and worries, it's time to let go and take a break.
The second verse delves into the theme of not giving up, of standing up despite the odds, of being able to live on even in a world that seems frustrating and disgusting. The singer encourages the listener to keep fighting for themselves and keep protecting what's theirs. The last two lines of the verse suggest that the world outside the dance night is a boring and dull place, and it's better to forget about it for now and dance all night long.
Line by Line Meaning
Kokoro kakitarerareru hade ni irodoru light
The heart is overflowing with a bright, colorful light
Tabakogemuri ga egaku hikaru silhouette ni
The shining silhouette drawn in cigarette smoke
Netsu obiru arukooru kabe ni kakareta aizu
A signal painted on the wall of a hot, dusty corridor
Marude bessekai da
It's like a different world
Underground e youkoso tsuitekina
Welcome to the underground, come on in
Hora noriokurerunayo junbi iika?
Hey, are you ready to ride this wave?
Maku wa agatta koe agero
The curtain has risen, raise your voice
Kizamareru BGM
The background music is seared into our memories
Karada makasete miroyo
Leave your body behind and look
Sawagidase audience
Rile up the audience
Nanimo kamo zenbu wasuresari
Forget everything, all of it
Odori akasou doko made mo
Let's dance, anywhere and everywhere
Douse iyademo asu wa kurukara
No matter how much you hate it, tomorrow will come
Saikou no yoru ni
On the best night
Break time
Break time
Break time
Break time
Break time
Break time
Sawage!
Scream!
Iradachi osamaranai kiri ga nai kusaru sekai
The world is corrupt, with no end to frustration
Hedo ga deruhodo kiraina ano oto
That sound is so abhorrent it makes my skin crawl
Oretachi owarasenai oretachi akiramenai
We won't stop, we won't give up
Kakageru never give up
We hold onto 'never give up'
Sakarai tsuzuke mamoru jiga wa tomerarenai
We can't stop protecting ourselves and resisting
Shitagai tsuzuke okuru hibi wa mou tsumaranai
We no longer give in and send our boring days away
Mitekure nante doudemo ii
Anything goes, just watch us
Tamatteru mon hakidaseyo
Let out everything we've been holding in
Mawari nante ki ni shinakute iikara
Don't worry about the surroundings, it's okay
Saa dancing all the night
Now let's dance all the night
Nanimo kamo zenbu wasuresari
Forget everything, all of it
Odoriakasou doko made mo
Let's dance, anywhere and everywhere
Douse iya demo asu wa kuru kedo
No matter how much you hate it, tomorrow will come
Konya wa saikou da
Tonight is the best
Contributed by Violet P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.