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.
Under the Control of the Black
A Ghost of Flare Lyrics
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This rain will not stop ringing
Rain drown out the screams
All fell on the girl
All fell on the girl
I know it is not forever
But the sun always fall
The sun always fall even if do not close eyes
Black and white scene is instead in a dream
Could not refuse scene piecemeal, I followed all the way
She blind
The watch is a reverse rotation
Tell a lie over and over again, evoke more pain from the back of the back of the eyes
A blind child fears the night fear the darkness
Penetrate deep into the lungs
Insight
Even if do not close eyes
Black and white scene is instead in a dream
Could not refuse scene piecemeal, I followed all the way
I know it is not forever
But the sun always fall
I feel like a lie that idea
I don't need to hurt anymore, I told myself, but I fear the night
I don't need to cry anymore, I told myself, but that night will come again
I don't need to cry anymore, I told myself, but that night will come again
She blind
The watch is a reverse rotation
She blind
Tell a lie over and over again, evoke more pain
From the back of the back of the eyes
The lyrics to A Ghost of Flare's song "Under the Control of the Black" invoke a sense of despair and hopelessness. The rain is depicted as persistent and overwhelming, drowning out screams and afflicting pain on a girl. The singer acknowledges that nothing is forever, but even the sun falling seems like a lie. The scenes in this dream are black and white, conveying a bleakness that the singer cannot refuse piecemeal.
The repeated phrase "she blind" echoes the feelings of the blind child who fears the night and the darkness that penetrates deep into the lungs. The watch that is in reverse rotation suggests a distorted perception of time, and the repetition of lies only brings more pain. Despite telling themselves that they don't need to hurt or cry anymore, the singer fears that the night will come again.
Overall, these lyrics paint a picture of someone who feels powerless and trapped, under the control of a force that they cannot escape. The sense of hopelessness is palpable, yet there is a glimmer of resistance in the refusal to give up entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
This rain will not stop ringing
The sound of the rain drowns out the screams of pain, which continue endlessly
Rain drown out the screams
The rain is so loud that it covers up the cries of agony
All fell on the girl
All of the suffering is inflicted upon the young girl in the story
All fell on the girl
All of the pain and torment of the situation was directed towards the girl
I know it is not forever
The pain and suffering won't last forever, but it's hard to imagine
But the sun always fall
Despite the hardships, there's always a new day to look forward to
I feel like a lie that idea
It's hard to believe that the pain will end, like a self-deception
The sun always fall even if do not close eyes
The sun will rise and set whether or not we choose to acknowledge it
Black and white scene is instead in a dream
The reality of what's happening seems surreal and disconnected
Could not refuse scene piecemeal, I followed all the way
Everything felt inescapable, like the story was already written
She blind
The girl in the story is unable to see what's going on
The watch is a reverse rotation
Time feels like it's moving backwards, like there's no progress being made
Tell a lie over and over again, evoke more pain from the back of the back of the eyes
Repeating a falsehood only causes more hurt, buried deep in one's psyche
A blind child fears the night fear the darkness
Being unable to see makes it harder to face scary situations
Penetrate deep into the lungs
The fear and pain are all-encompassing, affecting every part of the body
Contributed by Gianna Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Lyric:
UNDER THE CONTROL OF THE BLACK!
THIS RAIN WILL NOT STOP RINGIN!
RAIN DROWN... (OUT THE SCREAMS!)
(ALL FELL...) ON THAT GIRL...!
ON THAT GIRL...!
(I KNOW...) IT IS NOT FOREVER!
(BUT THE SUN...) ALWAYS FALL!
(I FEEL...) LIKE A LIE THAT...
...IDEA. THE SUN... (ALWAYS FALL!)
...EVEN IF I DO NOT CLOSE EYES!
BLACK AND WHITE SCENE INSTEAD...!
...INSTEAD A DREAM!
(COULD NOT!)
REFUSE A SCENE!
...PIECEMEAL!
I FOLLOWED ALL THE WAY!
(SHE’S BLIND!!!)
THE WATCH IS A REVERSE ROTATION!
TELL A LIE OVER (AND!) OVER AGAIN!
(EVOKE MORE PAIN!)
FROM THE BACK OF THE BACK... OF THE EYES!!!
A BLIND CHILD... (FEARS THE NIGHT!)
FEARS THE DARKNESS!
PENETRATE... (DEEP INTO...!)
...THE LUNGS!!!
(INSIGHT!)
EVEN IF DO NOT CLOSE EYES!
BLACK AND WHITE SCENE INSTEAD...!
...INSTEAD A DREAM!
(COULD NOT!)
REFUSE SCENE!
...PIECEMEAL!
I FOLLOWED ALL THE WAY!
(I KNOW...) IT IS NOT FOREVER!
(BUT THE SUN...) ALWAYS FALL!
(I FEEL...) LIKE A LIE THAT... (IDEA!!!)
[-''I don't need to hurt anymore'', I told myself.
But I fear the night...
''I don't need to cry anymore'', I told myself.
But that night will come again...]
SHE’S BLIND!!! (SHE’S BLIND!)
THE WATCH IS A REVERSE ROTATION!
(SHE’S BLIND!!!) (SHE’S BLIND!!!) (SHE’S BLIND!)
TELL A LIE OVER (AND!) OVER AGAIN!
(EVOKE MORE PAIN!)
FROM THE BACK OF THE BACK... OF THE EYES!!!
Greetings from Brazil!