"Scorpio" is a single released by South Korean rock band
Trax. It was recorded and released in two versions: Japanese and Korean.
The single was produced by
X Japan
was a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi. Starting as a predominantly power/speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive soun ...
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Yoshiki
Yoshiki is a masculine Japanese given name.
Possible writings
Yoshiki can be written using many different combinations of kanji characters. Here are some examples:
*義樹, "justice, tree"
*義基, "justice, foundation"
*義機, "justice, opportu ...
, who also composed the music to the title track, and includes a cover of X Japan's "
Tears
Tears are a clear liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands (tear gland) found in the eyes of all land mammals. Tears are made up of water, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, and mucins that form layers on the surface of eyes. The different types of ...
" in either Japanese or Korean. Yoshiki later helped write the lyrics to TRAX's second Japanese single "Rhapsody".
"Rhapsody" Release Information
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The Japanese release included a 20-page color booklet. The Korean version has the additional track "Over the Rainbow" in two different versions.
It was also the final Korean release to feature drummer, Rose, who would leave in 2006.
Lyrics
The Japanese version of the title song has the first and second verses in English and the chorus and third verse in Japanese. The Korean version also has the first and second verses in English, but the chorus and third verse are in Korean.
The Japanese version has no parental advisory for coarse language. It has four instances of profanity
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("fuck" is said three times and another word is bleeped).
Japanese track listing
Label: Avex Trax
Released: December 14, 2004
Track list:
# "Scorpio"
# "Tears
Tears are a clear liquid secreted by the lacrimal glands (tear gland) found in the eyes of all land mammals. Tears are made up of water, electrolytes, proteins, lipids, and mucins that form layers on the surface of eyes. The different types of ...
(TRAX Version)" (X Japan
was a Japanese rock band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by drummer and pianist Yoshiki and lead vocalist Toshi. Starting as a predominantly power/speed metal band with heavy symphonic elements, they later gravitated towards a progressive soun ...
Cover)
# "Beat Traitor"
# "Knife"
Korean track listing
Label: SM Entertainment
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Released: December 17, 2004
Track list:
# "Scorpio"
# "Tears (TRAX Version)" (X Japan Cover)
# "Beat Traitor"
# "Knife"
# "Over the Rainbow (Piano Version)"
# "Over the Rainbow (Rock Version)"
References
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Songs written by Yoshiki (musician)
2004 singles
SM Entertainment singles
2004 songs
Avex Trax singles