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)
Wisdom
妖精帝國 Lyrics
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誰にも真似の出来ない美学も
私の中に宿ってる
気高い精神満たせない
幻想など持たない
虚飾などいらない
「スベテヲ コノテニ」
私を視る生き写しの鏡の中の少女
何故私を嘲笑うの
Truth of wisdom
眠っていても覚めても頭の
どこかで邪魔する声が響くの
みんなにアイを与えましょう
優しいココロ満たしましょう
偽愛など持たない
偽善などいらない
「スベテヲ コワシテ」
生を望む躰と死を望む精神のリズム
激しく揺れ踊りながら
私は引き裂かれて行く
Truth of wisdom
精神の奥渦を見抜く私の中の少女
全てを知るその瞳で
何故私を笑うの
月明かりに曝されて虚飾が剥がれ堕ちてく
私を視て
私の瞳だけが
全てを救えるから
Truth of wisdom
The lyrics of "Wisdom" by 妖精帝國 reflect a deep sense of introspection and self-awareness. The singer acknowledges that she possesses a form of intelligence and an aesthetic sense that are unique and enviable, yet she does not seek to flaunt them or impress others with them. Instead, she values a noble spirit above any form of illusion or vanity. The repeated phrase "Truth of wisdom" underscores the importance of authenticity and a keen understanding of one's inner self.
In the second verse, the singer grapples with the conflicting desires of the body and the spirit. She recognizes that these two forces often pull her in opposite directions, causing inner turmoil and confusion. However, she seeks to reconcile these opposing forces by embracing kindness and rejecting false love and hypocrisy. The line "why do you laugh at me with your eyes that know everything" suggests that the singer feels judged by those who may lack the same level of self-awareness and insight.
The bridge of the song introduces a hopeful note, with the singer describing the fading away of superficiality and a newfound ability to see things clearly. She feels that her eyes hold the power to save and redeem, indicating that her pursuit of truth and authenticity has led her to a place of strength and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
誰もが羨むような知性も
I possess intelligence that everyone would envy.
誰にも真似の出来ない美学も
I also possess an aesthetic that cannot be imitated by anyone.
私の中に宿ってる
Both my intelligence and my aesthetic dwell within me.
気高い精神満たせない
Despite this, I still cannot fulfill my high spirit.
幻想など持たない
I do not hold onto illusions.
虚飾などいらない
I do not need any pretense.
「スベテヲ コノテニ」
I only need to know everything.
私を視る生き写しの鏡の中の少女
I am the girl reflected in the mirror that everyone sees.
全てを知るその瞳で
My eyes know everything.
何故私を嘲笑うの
Why do they laugh at me?
Truth of wisdom
This is the truth of wisdom.
眠っていても覚めても頭の
Even when I sleep, and even when I wake up,
どこかで邪魔する声が響くの
I still hear a voice that interferes with me somewhere.
みんなにアイを与えましょう
Let's give love to everyone.
優しいココロ満たしましょう
Let's fill our hearts with gentleness.
偽愛など持たない
I do not hold onto false love.
偽善などいらない
I do not need any hypocrisy.
「スベテヲ コワシテ」
I only need to scare everything.
生を望む躰と死を望む精神のリズム
My body desires life, but my spirit desires death.
激しく揺れ踊りながら
As I shake and dance violently,
私は引き裂かれて行く
I am being torn apart.
Truth of wisdom
This is the truth of wisdom.
精神の奥渦を見抜く私の中の少女
I am the girl in whom you can see deep into my spirit.
全てを知るその瞳で
My eyes know everything.
何故私を笑うの
Why do they laugh at me?
月明かりに曝されて虚飾が剥がれ堕ちてく
Exposed by the moonlight, my facade falls to ruin.
私を視て
Look at me.
私の瞳だけが
Only my eyes
全てを救えるから
Can save everything.
Writer(s): Takayuki Oonishi (pka Takaha Tachibana)
Contributed by Maya R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kathy 825763
Esta canción yo la escuché por primera vez cuando tenía como 6 años y me encantó 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
Murasaki owo
my favorite song on this album oh my god it's getting better as I'm typing!!!!~~~~~
AD 910
Mine has to be Hades the bloody rage
xakiraax
@AD 910 both are good! :D
Gadriel kamayo
Me encanta esta canción
josef béna
dlouho, předlouho jsem hledal nějakou mě dosud neznámou kapelu, o které by se dalo říct: vopravdu dobrý a Yui Itsuki??? Toť Bohyně mého ucha. :o)))