Vocal: Satoshi (左迅)
Guitar: Nii (弐)
Bass: ShuU (愁)
Drums: Яyo
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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.

Fukai no Yami
girugamesh Lyrics

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[KAZE] ni mau oto... yurari yurari

Tsubusareta risei to ishiki

Mazari au tsumi to batsu

Tomoshibi wa ima futo kie...

Narihibiku moroi saigo no kotoba

Sakende mo koe wa... fukai no hate

Kurui tadareteku kokoro mo subete

"ochite yuku"

Kasure koe wo... tsubuyaki warai

Usureteku urami no nami ga

Yurugiau kono omoi wa kooritsuki moumoku no koe koboreochi...

Kareta kigi no ha ga nai yureteiku

Sakebigoe kieru... fukai no yami

Modae kurushinda shi no fuchi no koe

"kasundeku"

Shizundeiku... shizundeiku...

Fukai yami ni nomikomareteiku

Sokonashi no furue ga mi wo tsukinukeru

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Fukai no Yami by Girugamesh paint a picture of despair and darkness, with a focus on the internal struggles of the singer. The sound of the wind blowing is heard throughout the song, providing a haunting and surreal atmosphere. The first verse talks about shattered reasoning and consciousness that are mingling with sin and punishment. The singer feels lost and alone, with the only light disappearing.

The chorus talks about how even desperate cries echo out into the depths of deep darkness, and everything, even the crumbling heart and soul, will eventually fall. The second verse highlights how the singer is desperately trying to hold onto his humanity but feels himself slipping. The voice trembles, and the waves of hatred and anger slowly fade away.

The final lines speak of how the singer feels like a dried-out tree branch, swaying in the wind, with nothing keeping him on balance. The deep darkness eventually swallows him, and he feels like he is being consumed from the inside out, with uncontrollable tremors passing through his body.

Overall, the song perfectly captures the fear, desperation, and darkness of the human mind, struggling to keep it together as it slowly falls apart.

Line by Line Meaning

[KAZE] ni mau oto... yurari yurari
The sound flutters in the wind, swaying back and forth.

Tsubusareta risei to ishiki
Crushed emotions and consciousness.

Mazari au tsumi to batsu
Sins and punishment that mix together.

Tomoshibi wa ima futo kie...
The light flickers out now...

Narihibiku moroi saigo no kotoba
The dying words echo.

Sakende mo koe wa... fukai no hate
Even if you shout, your voice reaches the depths of darkness.

Kurui tadareteku kokoro mo subete
Even the crazed and twisted hearts are consumed.

"ochite yuku"
"falling down"

Kasure koe wo... tsubuyaki warai
A hoarse voice whispers and laughs.

Usureteku urami no nami ga
The fading wave of resentment.