There are four bands called Chariots:

1) A hardcore/emo violence ban… Read Full Bio ↴There are four bands called Chariots:

1) A hardcore/emo violence band from the U.K. that formed in 2002 with their full length release "Daybreak" on BSM records in 2004, and their last farewell ep "The Inner Life" on Holy Roar Records in 2007.
official myspace: http://www.myspace.com/chariotsuk

2) A Japanese visual kei band named chariots on the label UNDER CODE PRODUCTION. chariots formed late 2007 after the split of the famous visual kei band Phantasmagoria by former vocalist 戮 (Riku). With a concept of "aggressive art" the band creates a sound that "conveys elegance and beauty even while producing a violent, heavy rock sound". In 2010 all members except Riku leave the band, turning chariots into a solo project.

Members:

Vocal - 戮 [ex. KAWON → HISKAREA → Phantasmagoria → chariots]

Ex. Members:

Guitar - 秋都 [ex. Mebius → ルフィー嬋命 → Pashya → chariots]
Guitar - 知 [ex. SAT → パンプキンヘッド → chariots]
Bass - 絽希 [ex. Dios=Kuroi → パンプキンヘッド → chariots]
Bass - 憂里 [ex. Feria → nord → Secile → ジャガー → chariots]
Drums - 零也 [ex. La'Muleローディー、メサイア → イナズマ! → ルフィー嬋命 → Pashya → chariots]

Their first maxi-single, Jade/cold pray, was released on December 5, 2007.

ohp: www.under-code.jp/contents/chariots/

3) A discordant rock 'n' roll band formed in 2003 with the ex-vocalist of Song of Zarathustra with an lp "congratulations" on troubleman unlimited records.

4) A Finnish gospel big band & choir formed in 1986.

Jade
Chariots Lyrics

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Honey, wake up the lie
Honey, wake up the lie
Honey, wake up the lie
Hury up, make-up to need
Hury up, make-up to need
Hury up, make-up to need
Sad, sad, sad, face
Sad, sad, sad, face

Sad, sad, sad, face You beautiful or sexy
Kodoku sa
But berry
But but berry
Boku no kono te wa todoku no ni
Sore dake kimi ni todoke hikari kara nogaretai
Jade cutter. Jade carat. Just cutter. Just carat
Jade cutter. Jade carat. Just cutter. Just carat
Honey, wake up the lie
Honey, wake up the lie
Honey, wake up the lie
Hury up, make-up to need
Hury up, make-up to need
Hury up, make-up to need
Mad, mad, mad play
Mad, mad, mad play
Mad, mad, mad play You beast or jewelry
Todoku sa
But berry
But berry
But but berry
Boku no kono te wa todoku no ni
Sore dake kimi ni todoke hikari kara nogaretai
But berry
But but berry

Boku no kono te mo todokazu ni
Sore dake kimi ni toware kara nogaretai

Overall Meaning

The song Jade by Chariots appears to be a blend of Japanese and English lyrics with a haunting melody. Upon first listen, the lyrics seem cryptic and difficult to decipher, leaving the listener feeling perplexed about their meaning. However, upon closer examination, there is a mix of themes related to beauty, sadness, lies, and desire. The words "honey wake up the lie, hurry up make up to need" suggest a hurried attempt to cover something up. This sense of urgency might reflect the pressure to conform to society's expectations of beauty or a need to hide one's true feelings.

The Japanese lines in the song translate to "loneliness, but berry, my hand reaches for you, just that, I want to escape from the light and deliver it to you." The word "berry" is ambiguous, but it might ignite feelings of sweetness or longing. The reference to the "Jade cutter" and "Jade carat" could symbolize the beauty that needs to be carved and polished out of the rough jade, much like a person making changes to themselves. The usage of the word "beast" or "jewelry" might relate to the pressure faced by people, particularly women, to look attractive or impressive. In summary, the song appears to be about the struggle to maintain appearances, hide one's sadness, and find something or someone to escape to.

Line by Line Meaning

Honey, wake up the lie
The singer is urging someone to recognize and confront a falsehood.

Hury up, make-up to need
The urgency of the situation requires immediate action or preparation.

Sad, sad, sad, face
The singer sees a sorrowful expression on someone's face.

You beautiful or sexy Kodoku sa
The artist is commenting on someone's attractiveness or physical appearance, possibly in a melancholic tone.

But berry Boku no kono te wa todoku no ni
Despite having the ability to reach out and touch something desirable, the artist is still unfulfilled.

Sore dake kimi ni todoke hikari kara nogaretai
There is a desire to escape from something, perhaps symbolized by light, and to reach someone.

Jade cutter. Jade carat. Just cutter. Just carat
These repeated phrases could represent the singer's focus on the precious or valuable, or could simply be non sequiturs.

Mad, mad, mad play
The situation is described as wild or crazy.

You beast or jewelry Todoku sa
The artist is once again commenting on someone's attractiveness or desirability, but with a different comparison.

But berry Boku no kono te mo todokazu ni
Still unfulfilled or unable to reach desired goals, even with the use of hands.

Sore dake kimi ni toware kara nogaretai
The escape from something symbolized by capture or imprisonment is only desired in order to reach someone.

But berry
Reiteration of the desire for something desirable yet unreachable.

But but berry
Further repetition of the same desire.

Writer(s): 戮, 知

Contributed by Hannah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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