SID’s best-known and popular songs
Let me introduce songs by SID, a visual kei rock band active since 2003.
Although they’re a visual kei band, they have many refreshing tracks, so even people who don’t usually listen to visual kei may find them easy to enjoy.
In particular, “Uso” became widely known after being used as an ending theme for the anime Fullmetal Alchemist, so many of you may have heard it.
When they debuted in 2003, they reportedly wore mourning attire as their stage costumes.
Fans still refer to that period as the “mourning clothes era.”
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SID’s best-known and popular songs (11–20)
FebruaryShido
SID is a visual kei band with an appealing balance between beautiful traditional Japanese nuances and friendly melodies.
The guitar riff, which seems to paint a wintry scene, feels pleasant.
Mao’s lyrics, said to be written with his soon-to-be-married younger brother in mind, sing of a love for a partner that can warm even the cold of February, and listening to it brings a sense of calm.
Playing SID’s “February” on a drive date would likely create a wonderful atmosphere.
It’s a warm song that conveys a sense of bond and celebrates the future of two people.
V.I.PShido
An up-tempo track by SID, a four-member visual kei band known for their beautiful, emotionally rich melodies.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime Magi.
The refreshing sense of speed is very characteristic of SID! The vocalist Mao writes almost all the lyrics, while the three instrumentalists mainly handle composition, letting you enjoy a wide variety of musical styles—one of the band’s big attractions.
V.I.P was composed by the bassist, Aki.
deleteShido
The opening theme of the anime The Seven Deadly Sins: Wrath of the Gods, “delete” by SID.
Some people may be inspired by visual kei and start a band.
How about performing this song—with its dark atmosphere and powerful band sound—at your school festival? If it’s too difficult to play, you can arrange it to make it a bit easier.
Once you get used to performing it, put some thought into your outfits and makeup, too.
If you can create a visual-kei-like darkness in your presentation, you’re sure to look cool on stage at the festival!
wifeShido
Sid’s “Wife” depicts a dangerous love affair with an older man that begins from a single incident.
It’s included on their 2011 album “dead stock.” The characteristically mysterious, sexy sound that’s so Sid enhances the sense of danger in the story.
While the man hesitates, the woman’s feelings spiral out of control, yet she never takes that final, decisive step—an exquisite stance that keeps listeners on edge.
Differences in position, including age, can cast a heavy shadow over a relationship.
Recommended for those who yearn for a drama-like, thrilling romance with someone older or younger.
LieShido
SID, a four-member band formed in 2003, is known for its expansive vocals and bittersweet melodies.
With catchy songs that feel approachable, they secured numerous tie-ins even before their 2008 debut.
Among their singles, one of the most famous is Uso, which was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood.
The lyrics—interpretable as both romantic love and brotherly love—perfectly match the story of the series, and the melody and arrangement showcase the band’s appeal.
Autumn breezeShido
A song that portrays a bittersweet love nestled within an autumn landscape.
It was included as the B-side to the single “Itsuka,” released in September 2011.
With emotional vocals and delicate instrumentation, it’s a melodious rock ballad characteristic of SID.
The lyrics beautifully depict scenes that symbolize the remnants of summer and the arrival of autumn, infusing the piece with both the melancholy of the changing seasons and the anticipation of new beginnings.
Words that ride on the autumn breeze to revisit distant memories are sure to resonate deeply.
It’s a track that makes you want to sing it at karaoke and leisurely soak in the autumn air.
Akagami ShaffoShido
This is a song in the Hakata dialect by the popular visual kei rock band SID, included on their first album “Ren’ai” released in 2004.
While it’s an upbeat track with a lively rhythm, the lyrics are written on the theme of war.
