Masterpieces and popular songs by Ling Tosite Sigure

hazeRin to shite Shigure

TK from Ling tosite sigure 'haze (short version)'

I felt the melody was fresh and gentle—something everyone would like.

But when I listened closely to the lyrics, there were some really provocative words, and I thought that contrast was great.

Listening to this song makes me feel like I can reflect on my own flaws.

Sadistic SummerRin to shite Shigure

Ling tosite Sigure 'Sadistic Summer'

It’s a very characteristic song of theirs that accelerates all at once from a gentle tone—technically a summer song.

The part corresponding to “Summer” features calm lyrics that evoke the season, while the part that seems to correspond to “Sadistic” conveys something violent and terrifying.

Imagination SecurityRin to shite Shigure

Ling tosite sigure 'Security of Imagination'

Ling Tosite Sigure’s songs are known for their unique worldview and exceptional musicianship.

This piece stands out with lyrics that blur the line between reality and fantasy, set against backdrops of outer space and imagined worlds.

TK’s delicate guitar work, 345’s gentle bass lines, and Pierre Nakano’s powerful drums weave a sonic landscape that feels like drifting through the cosmos.

Released in December 2014, this track showcases the band’s distinctive creative sound at its finest.

It’s a song you’ll want to play when you want to step away from the everyday and let your imagination take flight.

Who What Who WhatRin to shite Shigure

Ling tosite Sigure 'Who What Who What'

It’s the theme song for the movie PSYCHO-PASS.

Hearing tk from Ling tosite sigure’s piercing track resonate through the theater gave me goosebumps—truly overwhelming.

It has their usual intensity, yet carries a certain wistfulness, making it an easy listen.

nakano kill youRin to shite Shigure

nakano kill you

This is one of Ling tosite sigure’s signature songs, celebrated for its astonishingly high-level performance and distinctive musicality.

The lyrics depict loneliness and inner conflict in a rapidly changing modern society, and TK’s piercing vocals leave a strong impression.

Included on the album “Inspiration is DEAD,” released in August 2007, it reached No.

39 on the Oricon charts.

If you’ve been feeling a chilling sense of isolation or wrestling with inner turmoil, you may find it deeply relatable.

Although it’s rarely performed live—only about 1% of the time—that makes it all the more precious.

Be sure to listen carefully on a quiet night.

BoukanRin to shite Shigure

Boukan / Bōkan – Ling Tosite Sigure at London O2, 11/07/2015

This track shines with a chorus-like, shimmering guitar sound, and just when you think it’s starting with an uncharacteristically poetic melody for Ling tosite sigure, it flows into an equally uncharacteristic J-pop-style melody.

Interestingly, though, the lyrics are very much in their signature style.

O F TRin to shite Shigure

Rin Toshite Shigure – O.F.T.

I was really impressed by how they were singing while playing the instruments.

Even just singing this song seems tough, yet they also deliver such high-level band performance, which left me truly amazed as I listened.

A fan of Ling tosite sigure introduced me to this track, and I liked it the moment I heard it.