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.
shining
girugamesh Lyrics
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モノだけじゃない
生かされてる事忘れ
生きるため生きる
当たり前の事が
出来なくなる時代
明日が見えないから
共に築け
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
くじけそうになっても
I wonder if
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
大丈夫此処にいるから
錆びれた言葉や
態度はいらない
ただ共に描く
互いの理想を
確認したいだけさ
壊れた時代に 強く叫べ
I wonder if
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
この気持ちを伝えたい
I wonder if
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
今その胸には
届いているか?
この目に焼き付く
目の前の景色
信じてくれた事の喜び
この目に焼き付く
目の前の景色
助けられては強くなれた
I wonder if
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
この気持ちを伝えたい
I wonder if
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
心からありがとう
I wonder if
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
くじけそうになっても
I wonder if
you're listening
I wonder if
you're listening
大丈夫ここに居るから
The song "shining" by girugamesh starts with the lyrics "命は自分のモノだけじゃない" which translates to "Life is not just one's own possession." The first few lines give the listener a message to not forget the fact that your life is not yours alone, and that we should live, not just for the sake of living but for the sake of living in order to build something together with those around us. The song speaks to a sense of community and mutual support.
The lyrics speak of the struggles that we face in life, of not being able to do things that should be easy, and of wanting to give up. They ask if someone is listening, if there is anyone who can hear the pain and the struggle. Throughout the song, the band members express their need for someone to share their thoughts and feelings with, to confirm their ideals.
The lyrics of "shining" by girugamesh are full of hope and determination, with a sense of shared experience and mutual support. The song encourages people to stand up and fight against the broken world and to not give up hope.
Line by Line Meaning
命は自分の
Life is not just about oneself
モノだけじゃない
It's not just about one person's belongings
生かされてる事忘れ
Don't forget that you're alive
生きるため生きる
Live to keep on living
当たり前の事が
In times when we can't do the usual
出来なくなる時代
There are times when we can't do the usual
明日が見えないから
Because we can't see tomorrow
共に築け
Let's build together
I wonder if you're listening
I wonder if you can hear me
くじけそうになっても
Even if I feel like giving up
大丈夫此処にいるから
It's okay, I'm here
錆びれた言葉や
Words and attitudes that have grown rust
態度はいらない
I don't need that kind of attitude
ただ共に描く
Let's just dream together
互いの理想を
About each other's ideals
確認したいだけさ
I just want to check them out
壊れた時代に 強く叫べ
Shout out strongly in this broken world
この気持ちを伝えたい
I want to convey this feeling
今その胸には 届いているか?
Has it reached your heart now?
この目に焼き付く
This is burned into my eyes
目の前の景色
The scenery in front of me
信じてくれた事の喜び
The joy of trusting me
助けられては強くなれた
I grew stronger when I was helped
心からありがとう
Thank you from the bottom of my heart
大丈夫ここに居るから
It's okay, I'm here
Contributed by Eva C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.