The group has been active since 1996 and has done its rounds around the doujinshi/indies music circuit. Its earliest releases are very hard to find. It did however, gain exposure from 2005 onwards with the release of its album Stigma and has since gained popularity through the use of its music in various media.
Yousei Teikoku's sound is very German, gothic and industrial. Yousei Teikoku merges heavy guitars and fantastical story telling. Yui's voice is not the typical growling associated with metal/hard rock, she carries an ethereal and siren-like quality as she flits gracefully through Tachibana's compositions. Their music combines elements of electronic, ambient, heavy rock, neoclassical, gothic, industrial and anison.
When she's not being Fairy Yui and claiming to be 4325 years old, Yousei Yui (Yui Itsuki in the real world) is a voice actor and a massive nerd. She has three computers - one of which she built, coded her personal website and Yousei Teikoku's website and voraciously on top of technology and massive video game player.
The other members of Yousei Teikoku have nominated Yui to be the frontwoman of the band so that they can get on with their job of composing music. Plus even from the group's early days, Takaha Tachibana was always secretive that during lives, he would intentionally play from the back of the stage rather than stand beside Yui. Team Fairithm, the production group behind Yousei Teikoku have always been veiled in secrecy - however there is no doubt that Takaha and Yui are part of the team and take a hands on role with their music.
They released several independent albums before signing with their current publisher Lantis circa 2006. With Lantis they have released 5 full albums and 15 singles, as well as several anime/video game theme songs and soundtracks.
Members:
Vocal: Yui (ゆい)
Keyboard/Guitar: Takaha Tachibana (橘尭葉)
Lead Guitar: Shiren (紫煉) - Joined Jan 12, 2013
Bass: Nanami - Joined 2010
Drums: Gight - Joined Jan 12, 2013
Former Members:
Drums: Relu (2010 - Jan 12, 2013)
鮮血の誓い
妖精帝國 Lyrics
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呼び出したるそなたへと
導かれし身を
差し出すは鮮血の
指先の証
光の神も 欺く誓い
妖かしの誘いに応え給え
堕ちる 焦がれる 命を賭して誓約の儀を
胸の楔に 手向けの賛歌 深淵の地へ
身に纏いし黒色の
いばらのドレスを
染め上げる鮮血は
永遠の証
唇寄せて最期の誓い
妖かしの誘いに応え給え
我の微笑に 命を賭して 散りゆく華よ
刹那の蜜に 囚われ給え 深淵の地で
黒き地を幾億の華で埋めて
すべて隠した 贋物の城 幻影の地へ
妖かしの誘いに応え給え
堕ちる 焦がれる 命を賭して誓約の儀を
胸の楔に 手向けの賛歌 深淵の地へ
The lyrics of "鮮血の誓い" (Senketsu no Chigiri) by 妖精帝國 (Yousei Teikoku) revolve around the theme of making a pledge with the use of blood. The opening lines urge the listener to answer the invitation of the mysterious beings and surrender oneself to their guidance. The singer offers their body as a vessel for the confirmation of the pledge by shedding their blood; it serves as evidence of their sincerity and commitment.
The lyrics suggest a sacrificial act in which the singer is willing to risk their life in exchange for the fulfillment of their desires. The traditional values of loyalty, dedication, and honor are evident in the lines "光の神も 欺く誓い" (hikari no kami mo azamuku chikai) which means that the pledge could even deceive the god of light. The singer acknowledges the perilous nature of the agreement but accepts it nevertheless, even if it means surrendering entirely to the darkness.
The lyrics paint a vivid and intense image of a person consumed by the power of the unknown and willing to embrace the dark forces. The lyrics are suggestive of a deeper meaning that emphasizes the importance of making a commitment with sincerity, even if it requires sacrifice or navigating uncharted territories.
Line by Line Meaning
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Answer the alluring call of the bewitching
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Offer up one's guided self to the one who called, as proof, blood drips from fingertips
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Deceive even the god of light with an oath
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Pledge a life in fervent desire, to a ritual of falling, offering a hymn to the abyss, sealed in the heart
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The black dress wrapped around the body, stained with blood, is an eternal proof
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Bring one's lips close for the final oath
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Gambling one's life on my smile, perish my flower. Be captured by transient nectar, in the abyss
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Bury the black earth with countless flowers. Hide everything in a fake castle, to an illusory land
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Answer the alluring call of the bewitching. Pledge a life in fervent desire, to a ritual of falling, offering a hymn to the abyss, sealed in the heart
Contributed by Colton I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.