Pledge
The Gazette · Toxic [2011]
Kizukenakatta koto
Ayamachi no kazu kimi wo motome
Mitsume aeta hazu sa
Chīsana uso ga
Hibi wo umeteita
Utagai wo kawasu yōu ni
Ushinau imi wo kokoro ga shiru
Tachitsukusu nidome no fuyu
Kimi wa mienai asu ni tomadoi
Koe wo age, naiteita ne
Kotoba wo sagasu koto mo dekizu ni
Ochiru namida wo hirotta
Sabishisa ni tsutsumarete
Hibi wa tada wo nurashi
Hikari wo motomeai kurikaeshita
Mata fukaku omoeru
Koe wo kanjite no wa uso janai
Ah, tashika ni kimi no tonari de
Aishiteru nandemo iranai
Tada zutto, soba ni ite to
Koe wo tarashi naiteita kimi ni
Kowarete yukitai
Saisho de saigo no kotoba wa kimi e sono ude wo (hanasanai yo)
Kata wo narabete onaji yume ga futari wo saru
Chīsana uso ga katachi wo kaete
Shiroi yuki ni toketeyuku
Ushinau imi wo wasurenu you ni
Nando mo mune ni kizamu yo
Sayonara wa koko ni oite arukidasou
Mou nido to miushinau koto wa nai
Futari ai wo tashikameau you ni
Kanashimi wo mitekita kara
Ashita futari kiete shimatte mo
Mou nakanai utai yo
Itsuka sugisaru kisetsu no you ni
Kawariyuku futari ga ite
Kanashimi ni tachidomaru yoru ga kite mo
Wasurenaide, owaru koto wa nai
Futari yume no naka...
About Pledge
The Gazette's "Pledge" stands as a defining track from their 2011 album *Toxic*, capturing the raw energy and melodic sophistication characteristic of their post-hardcore and alternative rock style. Released during a period where the band refined their sound to balance aggression with emotional depth, the song exemplifies their ability to craft anthemic choruses that resonate with listeners seeking both intensity and catharsis. As part of their broader discography, "Pledge" reflects the group's evolution from their earlier punk-influenced roots toward a more polished, mainstream-oriented approach while retaining their signature vocal delivery and rhythmic precision. The recording serves as a testament to their commitment to high-quality production and their capacity to deliver impactful musical statements that have cemented their legacy in the Japanese rock scene.