The formation of the band was in 2009 when founding members vocalist Kaname, guitarist Yu-taro, guitarist Tsukko, bassist Taichi, came together. They were, and are still supported in recordings and live by drummer Gaku Taura (田浦楽), formerly in Nocturnal Bloodlust.
Inspired by bands like Parkway Drive and envy, guitarist Yu-taro aimed to create a similar sound infused with Japanese lyrics. Following their inception, the band actively participated in live performances centered in Tokyo.
Their debut single "swollen eyes" was released on June 22, 2012, followed by the release of their first mini-album "Kodou" (鼓動) on March 6, 2013, through Redfield Digital. They were also featured on the compilation "WE ARE LOUDER THAN YOU," released on March 15, 2013. On June 12, 2014, they released the single "Lucid dreaming."
After the release of "Lucid dreaming," founding vocalist Kaname, guitarist Tsukko, and bassist Taichi departed from the band. Despite being the only remaining member, Yu-taro sought new members to keep the band active. Eventually, vocalist Yojiro and bassist Takuya joined the lineup, and the band continued with support from drummer Gaku Taura.
Their album "Aerials" was released on October 4, 2017, through Epictive Records. Following the lineup changes, it became the new members' first track and a regular feature in their live shows. The title track is characterized by symphonic grandeur, incorporating heavy sounds infused with hardcore elements.
On March 31, 2019, A Ghost of Flare released their single "Eternal Youth" via Epictive Records. Subsequently, on June 26, 2019, they launched the album, "Soulburner." Notably, the track "Eternal youth" marks the band's first incorporation of a melodic vocal line while retaining their metalcore essence.
Their single "S.P.I.T" featuring guest vocals from RIK of HOTVOX was released on July 22, 2019, through Epictive Records.
Most recently, their single "GOD, FIRE, PUNK." was released on June 30, 2023, continuing their musical journey with Epictive Records.
Cocktail
A Ghost Of Flare Lyrics
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I hope to God kneeling on the floor cold
I dedicated a with thinking of my child
I have not forgotten the evening of that day
When I Give I Give Myself
But it's all, but it's all or nothing!
Blood and lie has been laid on the parched floor
Bud on earth, Ivy covers the body, Leaf stick to the lid
Then Voice similar to the voice of God is heard
This is the reality
You are undermining the heart because of love
Dont know why I'm in this place now
I remember the kiss
However, memory is ambiguous from a kiss
Maybe it was laughing, it mighty have been crying
I'm against brand new world
She don't know the future of the tip of the muzzle
Brand new gate doesn't reflect the value of only one
This is war! This is war!!
Dont know why I'm in this place now
I remember the kiss
However, memory is ambiguous from a kiss
Maybe it was laughing, it mighty have been crying
Always red lie, sinking red plain
Its's scared to protect you love
I'm against brand new world
She don't know the future of the tip of the muzzle
Brand new gate doesn't reflect the value of only one
This is war! This is war!!
The song "Cocktail" by A Ghost of Flare, contains a deep and metaphorical interpretation that reflects on love, life, and war. The lyric, "When I Give I Give Myself" suggests the singer's selfless behavior, offering everything they have, including their life. The singer humbly kneels with a cold-floor reminding us of their vulnerability and dedication to their child. The line "But it's all, but it's all or nothing!" reinforces their belief that they are all in, fully committed, and won't give anything less.
The second verse reflects the aftermath of a love that resulted in a broken heart, the blood and lies that were laid to rest on the parched floor. The ivy covers the body as a metaphor for a love that suffocates and is lethal to the heart. The subsequent voice, "This is the reality, You are undermining the heart because of love," reflects on the reality of giving everything to love, even if it means going against one's better judgment.
The bridge of the song "Always red lie, sinking red plain, Its's scared to protect your love" demonstrates the struggle to hold onto love while trying to deal with the pain that comes with it – the lie or deceit represented by red. The chorus's repetition reflects the irony of being against a brand new world with its promises of love represented by the tip of the muzzle, despite the gate's failure to recognize and embrace the value of individuality. Finally, "This is War! This is War!" illustrates the singer's determination to fight for what they believe despite the cost.
Line by Line Meaning
I hope to God kneeling on the floor cold
I am praying to God on my knees, feeling the cold from the floor
I dedicated a with thinking of my child
I made a promise while thinking of my child
I have not forgotten the evening of that day
I still remember that particular day and the emotions it brought
But it's all, but it's all or nothing!
There is no in-between, it's either everything or nothing at all
Blood and lie has been laid on the parched floor
There is a lot of violence and deception in this situation
Bud on earth, Ivy covers the body, Leaf stick to the lid
There is growth and decay around me, a sense of regeneration
Then Voice similar to the voice of God is heard
A powerful voice speaks that sounds like it could be the voice of God
This is the reality
This is what is really happening
You are undermining the heart because of love
You are letting love cloud your judgment and hurt yourself
Dont know why I'm in this place now
I don't understand why I am in this situation
I remember the kiss
I remember us kissing
However, memory is ambiguous from a kiss
My memory of the kiss is unclear
Maybe it was laughing, it might have been crying
Maybe we were happy or sad when we kissed
I'm against brand new world
I am opposed to a new way of thinking
She don't know the future of the tip of the muzzle
She is ignorant of the potential consequences
Brand new gate doesn't reflect the value of only one
This new idea doesn't take individual importance into account
This is war! This is war!!
This is a serious conflict
Always red lie, sinking red plain
There is a lot of deception and sadness around me
Its's scared to protect you love
Love can be scary to protect
Contributed by Taylor D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyric:
- Can you hear me?
- Yes...?
- Can you see me?
- No...
- You really can't see me?
- No, I can't...
- ...Where’s your parents?
- You...
“WHEN I GIVE...!
(I GIVE MYSELF”!)
I HOPE TO GOD KNEELING (ON THE!)
FLOOR SO COLD!!!
I DEDICATED... A WISH WHILE...
THINKING OF MY CHILD!
[Thinking of my child...]
I HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN (THE EVENING!) OF THAT DAY!
WHEN I GIVE, I...!
[I Give Myself...]
GIVE MYSELF...!
(BUT IT'S ALL...!)
BUT IT'S ALL FOR NOTHING!
BLOOD AND LIES HAS BEEN LAID ON THE PARCHED FLOOR!
BUD ON EARTH... IVY COVERS... HER BODY!!!
LEAF STICKS TO THE EYELID THEN VOICES SIMILAR...!!!
SO THE VOICE... OF GOD... IS HEARD!!!
THIS IS THE REALITY!
YOU ARE UNDERMINING!
THE HEART... BECAUSE... OF LOVE!
DO NOT KNOW WHY I'M... IN THIS PLACE NOW!
I REMEMBER A KISS!
(HOWEVER!)
MEMORY IS AMBIGUOUS... FOR A KISS!
MAYBE IT IS LAUGHING,
IT MIGHT BEEN CRYING!
MAYBE IT IS LAUGHING!
IT MIGHT BEEN CRYING!
[...]
(I'M AGAINST!) BRAND NEW WORLD!!!
SHE DON'T KNOW THE FUTURE... OF THE TIP... OF THE MUZZLE!
(BRAND NEW GATE...) DOES NOT REFLECT!!!
THE VALUE OF ONLY ONE!
THIS IS WAR, THIS IS WAR!
DO NOT KNOW WHY I'M... IN THIS PLACE NOW!
I REMEMBER A KISS!
(HOWEVER!)
MEMORY IS AMBIGUOUS... FOR A KISS!
MAYBE IT IS LAUGHING,
IT MIGHT BEEN CRYING!
MAYBE IT IS LAUGHING!
IT MIGHT BEEN CRYING!
x2
(ALWAYS... RED LIE!)
IT'S SCATTERED TO PROTECT...!
(SINKING... RED PAIN!)
...THOSE YOU LOVE!
[Why am I crying...?]
(I'M AGAINST!) BRAND NEW WORLD!!!
SHE DON'T KNOW THE FUTURE... OF THE TIP... OF THE MUZZLE!
(BRAND NEW GATE...) DOES NOT REFLECT!!!
THE VALUE OF ONLY ONE!
THIS IS WAR, THIS IS WAR!
Greetings from Brazil!
@MrBlackmamba1996
Good job bro :)
@PP-tx7ti
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