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.

Puzzle
girugamesh Lyrics

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Are dokodakke ?
Shagashiteita chiisana shiawasewa
Ainiku dokonimo Ainante kakera ariwa shinakatta

Kakusareta akai piece Naze kono bashoni ?
Yurusareta jikandakede Anao umeteku

Kyoriga tookute Shitenga kasumu

Tsukaminaoshi Mata umeteku
Chikazuku time limit Aserutabini hora
Yubisakiga mou Furueteiru

I can see the way
Mada tarinai Futarina kyori
I can see the way
Umerunowa sou Kono kotobasa

Kokokara kimoto futarino sekaiwa Mugenni kazuo fuyashiteiku
Kasaneta koewa imato
Korekarano michio terashiteiki Itsukawa tsuyoku hibikudarou
Kyoumei sase tagaino kotaeo

Free for all

Are dokodakke ?

Aruwakenai anohi kieta kakera
Ainiku kokoniwa Mou atarashii tsukurikakeno puzzle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Girugamesh's song "Puzzle" have an introspective and melancholic tone, describing a small happiness that once existed, but that has now disappeared. The first stanza speaks of a tiny happiness that the singer was holding onto, but that it seems to have disappeared now. They had been searching for it everywhere but could not find it. Meanwhile, they are trying to bury their face into their arms to hide their emotions, but the memories of the lost happiness only intensify those emotions.

The second stanza has a more cryptic tone. It speaks of a hidden red piece, which is connected to the singer's buried emotions and begs the question of why the red piece is in that particular place. The repetition of "umeteku" (being buried or filled) suggests that the emotions are coming to the surface.

The chorus suggests that despite the distance between the two people, the singer understands the other person's world, and that they will find a way back to each other. However, the singer also realizes that they need to find their own way and answers by themselves, as represented by the "puzzle."

Overall, "Puzzle" is a song that reflects on the process of healing and the need for self-discovery when trying to find happiness again.

Line by Line Meaning

Are dokodakke ?
Where are you, scattered puzzle pieces?

Shagashiteita chiisana shiawasewa
I was collecting small pieces of happiness

Ainiku dokonimo Ainante kakera ariwa shinakatta
Unfortunately, I couldn't find any pieces of love anywhere

Kakusareta akai piece Naze kono bashoni ?
Why is this hidden red piece here?

Yurusareta jikandakede Anao umeteku
I bury myself in peace that was allowed by the fabricated reality

Kyoriga tookute Shitenga kasumu
Even if our distances are far, our views become hazy

Tsukaminaoshi Mata umeteku
It fixes and fills once again

Chikazuku time limit Aserutabini hora
As the approaching time limit makes me impatient, look!

Yubisakiga mou Furueteiru
My fingertips are already trembling

I can see the way
I can see the path