The band members are Kyo (京, vocals), Takumi (匠, guitar/piano), UTA (guitar/violin), YUCHI (bass) and Mika (未架, drums). Kyo has handpicked the members for sukekiyo, and all of them except for UTA has a past in Free-Will bands. YUCHI is in kannivalism, UTA was in 9GOATS BLACK OUT, and Takumi and Mika were in RENTRER EN SOI.
sukekiyo was officially presented and started its activities on December 29, 2013 although the project was formed already in late October, when the official homepage was published. The members were held secret in black silhouettes in a dark band picture, until a updated band picture were published on December 29. It was announced in beginning of November that the band was confirmed as the opening act for a SUGIZO concert at SHIBUYA-AX on December 29, and a second live performance at COUNTDOWN JAPAN 13/14 at Makuhari Messe on December 30.
sukekiyo's debut release is the single the daemon's cutlery, a one-track 7" vinyl sold exclusively to the audience of the live shows on December 29 and 30 opening for SUGIZO. The single was available through Kyo's official web shop Penyunne Zemeckis from January 2014 while supplies lasted.
On January 1, 2014 sukekiyo released the music video for "aftermath" on iTunes.
sukekiyo released their debut full-length album IMMORTALIS on April 30, 2014. It is available in three formats: a normal edition, a limited edition, and a special limited edition version exclusively sold from Penyunne Zemeckis. The limited editions both have a bonus CD consisting of remixes done by various artists and an alternate version of "aftermath" featuring キリト of Angelo. The exclusive limited edition release also has a bonus Blu-ray with live footage and music videos, and an additional booklet and t-shirt.
sukekiyo released their first mini album, Vitium, on February 4, 2015. Like IMMORTALIS, it is available in three formats. The limited edition releases feature a bonus CD consisting of vocal collaborations and a remix of "elisabeth addict" by Renholdër. The Penyunne Zemeckis exclusive limited release also adds a live set to the second disc and a Blu-ray featuring music videos, live footage, and documentary footage.
sukekiyo released their newest single, "ANIMA" in April of 2016. The single is sold exclusively online at Penyunne Zemickis and was sold at sukekiyo show venues to fans. The online edition comes shipped with a special Blu-Ray, and booklet. Along with the release of "ANIMA," the band also adapted to a new style change.
Official site: http://sukekiyo-official.jp
latour
sukekiyo Lyrics
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馬鹿げた 言い訳は 君そのもの
焦らすから腫れ上がる
感じていたいbolero
ダラダラダラダラと垂れ流す
天使の残骸は
忘れてゆく無惨な始末
規制に守られているのか 吊るされるのか
気が付けば盲目を決め込む その性
キメこむ恐怖観念狂い咲いた肉色の苑
おいで おいで
赤黒い絶頂の月
貴方耳を塞いで
夢打つ身体と背徳を越え
misery
赤黒い絶頂の月
花嫁ベールの隙間から
貴方居ない
降り積もる後悔が涙と喘ぐ
赤黒い絶頂の月
貴方耳を塞いで
夢打つ身体と背徳を越え
misery
赤黒い絶頂の月
花嫁ベールの隙間から
貴方居ない昼下がりの快楽へ
The lyrics to sukekiyo's song "Latour" reflect a sense of confusion and frustration while trying to navigate through societal norms and expectations. The first two lines "In the nearby sky, I avert my eyes in foolishness / The ridiculous excuse is just like you" are calling out someone's behavior as being hypocritical and lacking integrity. The following lines describe a desire to slow things down and feel a sense of passion or emotion before it's too late. The phrase "bolero" may be used to represent a sense of urgency or intensity in doing so.
The second section seems to reflect a feeling of being trapped by rules and constraints, as well as a fear and obsession with control. The line "The fear obsession that blooms in the flesh-colored garden" is particularly powerful in conveying the idea of a society that puts forth strict rules and regulations, leading to people becoming obsessed with control and structure.
Line by Line Meaning
近い空 戯けて目を逸らす
I avoid looking at the nearby sky by being foolish
馬鹿げた 言い訳は 君そのもの
Your foolish excuses are just like you
焦らすから腫れ上がる
I get swollen from being teased
感じていたいbolero
I want to feel the Bolero
ダラダラダラダラと垂れ流す
I let it drip and droop endlessly
天使の残骸は
The remnants of an angel
忘れてゆく無惨な始末
A miserable end that is forgotten
見様見真似でbolero
Imitating the Bolero in appearance and reality
規制に守られているのか 吊るされるのか
Am I being restrained or hanged?
気が付けば盲目を決め込む その性
Upon realizing, I confirm my blindness
キメこむ恐怖観念狂い咲いた肉色の苑
A flesh-colored garden where fears and concepts run wild and are ingrained
おいで おいで
Come, come
赤黒い絶頂の月
The red-black summit of the moon
貴方耳を塞いで
You block your ears
夢打つ身体と背徳を越え
Going beyond body and immorality that strikes in a dream
misery
Misery
花嫁ベールの隙間から
From the gap in the bride's veil
貴方居ない
You're not here
降り積もる後悔が涙と喘ぐ
Accumulating regrets cry and pant like tears
昼下がりの快楽へ
To the afternoon pleasure
Contributed by Aaron T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
BlossomingBeelzebub
1:55 to skip to the song :)
Ra Canum
If nuns where actually like this then i'd legit go to church, for real though, theres tons of bands and artists I like, but something about kyos voice just cuts through and hits home, I feel like his music was made for me as cheesy as that sounds
K Gelide
Beautiful! I love seeing him in this costume<3! And the part in the beginning-! Thank you<3
Dan B
This bands compositions are truly unique, so much segments between the typical transitions
Dan B
The drumming, good heavens the drumming! So unique!
SirChristus16
if you like to do more from their mutans live I'm definitely here for it <3
I really appreciated your translations
Andrés H.
Perfect!!! 🙂
Heine
thank you for your hard work and uploading it!!
Semikami
I wasn’t aware until now that the English phrase on my Ameagari no yuushi tour phone case was from the magnificent ending of latour. Neat!