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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BRILLIANT
D'espairsRay Lyrics
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向かう自由へ 扉を今開いて
誰もがくすんだ宝石の様
輝き沈めて 光放つ時を待つ
汚れない想いを叫んで矛盾へ放て
壊せばその眼に新しい未来 感じるだろう
風に逆らい千切れていった羽根でも
地の果てまで行けると信じたい
堕ちてく恐怖に怯え続けて
飛び立つ事さえ頭から消されてる
飛べない鳥達 時代に呑まれる前に
焼き付く太陽打ち抜く位 羽撃いてゆけ
感情を揺さぶる程 煌めいて
全てを掻き消す その瞬間を生きてたい
鏡を壊して...
汚れ無い想いを叫んで矛盾へ放て
壊せばその眼に新しい未来広がる
さあ行こう 見せよう眩しい世界を
いつか見た今を 胸に抱いて...
The lyrics to D'espairsRay's "Brilliant" are focused on breaking free from a monotonous life and pursuing the freedom to live life on our own terms. The first two lines translate to "Smash apart the boredom of these dull days / and open the doors to freedom." The song encourages the listener to release their untainted emotions and to aim for a better future. The lyrics suggest that by breaking down the walls of contradiction and embracing our own individuality, we can create a brighter and more beautiful world.
The lyrics also reference the struggles that come with living in a society that is often restrictive and homogenous. The line "I want to believe that even wings that tore against the wind can make it to the ends of the earth" suggests that even those who don't fit the mold can overcome their obstacles and achieve their goals. The song encourages listeners to be bold and to embrace the challenges that come with change.
Overall, the lyrics to "Brilliant" convey a message of hope and resilience. The song recognizes that life can be difficult, but it encourages us to break free from the constraints of society and to embrace our own unique identities.
Line by Line Meaning
動き始める 退屈なDays砕いて
Breaking the monotonous days as they begin to move
向かう自由へ 扉を今開いて
Open the door now towards freedom
誰もがくすんだ宝石の様
Like jewels that everyone dulls
輝き沈めて 光放つ時を待つ
They wait for the time to shine and radiate
汚れない想いを叫んで矛盾へ放て
Shout out pure thoughts and let them into contradiction
壊せばその眼に新しい未来 感じるだろう
If broken, the eyes will feel a new future
風に逆らい千切れていった羽根でも
Even if feathers were torn against the wind
地の果てまで行けると信じたい
Believing to be able to go to the end of the earth
堕ちてく恐怖に怯え続けて
Continuing to be afraid of the falling fear
飛び立つ事さえ頭から消されてる
Even the thought of flying has been erased from the mind
飛べない鳥達 時代に呑まれる前に
Birds that cannot fly before being engulfed by the era
焼き付く太陽打ち抜く位 羽撃いてゆけ
Flap the wings hard enough to cut through the burning sun
感情を揺さぶる程 煌めいて
Shining enough to stir emotions
全てを掻き消す その瞬間を生きてたい
Wanting to live in that moment where everything is erased
鏡を壊して...
Breaking the mirror...
汚れ無い想いを叫んで矛盾へ放て
Shout out pure thoughts and let them into contradiction
壊せばその眼に新しい未来広がる
If broken, the eyes will see a new future expanding
さあ行こう 見せよう眩しい世界を
Let's go and show the dazzling world
いつか見た今を 胸に抱いて...
Holding the present that was once seen in the heart...
Contributed by Cooper W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mary Brady
Oh gosh,I can never stop loving Hizumi's voice. It's perfect.
I Draw 4FUN
I feel like 15 yo all over again when listening to their music.
Sarah
still amazing in 2018 I miss them so much TT______TT
Aemilius
its 2020 and the album is still amazing I haven yet to hear any vocalist that are better then hizumi and kyo a few came close thou
Gino Simplicio
This band will forever be my favorite visual lei band. Hate how I haven’t heard a style like these guys since and this band does n ot have much views. Such a Bummer. :(
Miss this band so much!
Glamrgrl104
I love this song and all the songs on their new album Redeemer. I have The mirror album, and I am just waiting for the Redeemer one to be shipped to me!
Geza Pal
HIZUMI just formed a new Band this year called NUL. They just released their first demo. Check out NUL Tokyo. Thank me later
GrenMoyo
AHHHHH! DESPA IS EPIC!!!!!
ziggledong binglyhorp
Are there any other songs of theirs that sound like this? Melodic, with a non-repetitive sound and continuous singing like this one?
Joshy Bratwurst
All hail Stamper