"Dice" is the essence of hide's cumulative works for me. I wish I had a copy of the lyrics translated or had the time to do it myself, but even without that knowledge it's a heavy-hitter. The chords are so tight, the vocals curt and aggressive, and the guitar solo proudly bears hide's signature style--if toned down a bit for atmosphere. "Once and for all, Dice away..." Is this a song about life? About the gambles and the chances that we all take? That's what the feel of the song is to me, even if the lyrics end up being a complete 180 from that perspective.
"Dice" is the essence of hide's cumulative works for me. I wish I had a copy of the lyrics translated or had the time to do it myself, but even without that knowledge it's a heavy-hitter. The chords are so tight, the vocals curt and aggressive, and the guitar solo proudly bears hide's signature style--if toned down a bit for atmosphere. "Once and for all, Dice away..." Is this a song about life? About the gambles and the chances that we all take? That's what the feel of the song is to me, even if the lyrics end up being a complete 180 from that perspective.