The band’s foundation is built upon the expression of despair and hope. They describe their own music as “hard, electronic rock”, which incoporates and is influenced by several genres including but not limited to: industrial, metal, electronic, gothic rock, punk, and pop. Most songs have industrial and electronic based keyboards and heavy metal guitars and influences from pop music.
As of 2011, as well as internationally touring on several occasions, the quartet has released four studio albums, two best-of compilations, two EP's, 7 DVD's, 5 demo tapes and 14 singles. Due to vocalist HIZUMI’s ongoing throat condition, the band was on hiatus for six months. He planned to return once his condition would have been improved but in June 2011 D'espairsRay made the announcement that they had mutually decided to disband because HIZUMI'S condition was not improving.
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ARK IN THE STORM
D'espairsRay Lyrics
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時代の波に ah 攫われていく
[as time goes by, changing seasons and another year turns]
遠く離れても
[under the sky, I don't know where the hell you are]
変わらない君でいて
まだ君を守れるならもっと汚れていい
ばやけた君は蜃気楼のように
波へと浮かぶ ah すれ違っていく
[as time goes by, changing seasons and another year turns]
溺れてしまいそう
[under the sky, I don't know where the hell you are]
後悔の海へと
憎しみも痛みも越え巡り逢えたら
悪夢のように冷めた世界はきっと美しいはず。。。
そして聞かせたいあの日から言えなかったままの想い
[ark in the storm]
擦り切れた声も届かない青い箱船
君となら生き抜く意味もきっと探せるだろう
赤い糸が千切れたならこの手で繋ぐから
終わる世界で逢おう。。。
The lyrics to D'espairsRay's song Ark in the Storm are a poetic portrayal of an individual's search for companionship amidst the turbulence of life. The first stanza portrays the fleeting nature of life, as time and the changing seasons forever push individuals further apart. Despite this distance, the singer longs for constancy, wishing for their loved ones to remain the same, even when they are far away. The second stanza describes a blue cargo ship, symbolizing the emotional weight that the singer carries, which cannot be communicated or lightened with mere words, as their voice has worn away with time. Even as the singer longs for constancy, they must confront the reality that their loved ones are like mirages, always just out of reach, floating away on the waves. The final stanza describes the singer's quest to overcome hate and pain and find beauty in the frigid landscape of modernity. While these thoughts were unspoken in the past, the singer desires to share their true feelings with their loved ones, hoping to connect emotionally. The song ultimately concludes with the wistful image of a red string, severed but still within reach, promising a future meeting in a world beyond.
Overall, Ark in the Storm is a song that is full of longing and the desire for connection. It speaks to the human condition of feeling adrift in a cold and restless world, seeking warmth and companionship amidst the turmoil.
Line by Line Meaning
途切れた糸は繋げはしない
If the bond is broken, it cannot be rejoined
時代の波に ah 攫われていく
Captured by the waves of time
遠く離れても
Even if I am far away
under the sky, I don't know where the hell you are
I don't know where you are under this vast sky
変わらない君でいて
Stay the same, never changing you
擦り切れた声も届かない青い箱船
A worn voice cannot reach the blue box ship
まだ君を守れるならもっと汚れていい
If I can still protect you, I'm willing to get more dirty
ばやけた君は蜃気楼のように
You, who have become hazy, are like a mirage
波へと浮かぶ ah すれ違っていく
Drifting towards the sea, passing by
溺れてしまいそう
I feel like I'm drowning
後悔の海へと
Into the sea of regret
憎しみも痛みも越え巡り逢えたら
If we can overcome hatred and pain and reunite
悪夢のように冷めた世界はきっと美しいはず。。。
The world, which is as cold as a nightmare, must be beautiful
そして聞かせたいあの日から言えなかったままの想い
The feeling of wanting to express words since that day but didn't
[ark in the storm]
An ark in the midst of a storm
擦り切れた声も届かない青い箱船
A worn voice cannot reach the blue box ship
君となら生き抜く意味もきっと探せるだろう
Surely I can find the meaning in surviving with you
赤い糸が千切れたならこの手で繋ぐから
If the red thread breaks, I'll tie it back with my own hands
終わる世界で逢おう。。。
Let's meet in the world that's nearing its end
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@Nickshreds890
I really appreciate their evolution and experimenting with different sounds ! Freaking awesome music ! :)
Thank you for uploading!
D'espairs Ray are amazing! 🔥🎸🤟
@marsist92
Genious band! & Hizumi's voice's incomparable!... <3
@Katabro27
Sometimes, when I feel like ripping heads... I come here to calm myself <3
@ughnotyou
I’m so upset this masterpiece of a song doesn’t have a music video
@TaggXero
@Silverocean7 Hizumi: March 2nd 1976 Karyu: December 7th 1978 Zero: July 7th 1977 Tsukasa: March 6th 1976 D'espairsRay: 1999-2011
@KonTheory77
D'espairs Ray needs to make a PV for this song. It's just too good.
@Fracturezz
They have such great style.
@matiasmanqui7419
voz unica no importa cuanto cambie de formato siempre sera el
@despairsaray
tsukasa born 6 marth like me \oooooo/ Good :D
@kuylock
Awesome Jrock