D'espairsRay (formerly typeset as DéspairsRay and +DéspairsRay+) was an ele… Read Full Bio ↴D'espairsRay (formerly typeset as DéspairsRay and +DéspairsRay+) was an electro-industrial metal/rock band hailing from Japan formed on September 9, 1999 by HIZUMI (vocals/lyricist, ex-Le'veil, currently in NUL.), Karyu (guitar/main composer, ex-Dieur Mind, currently in H.U.G), ZERO (bass, currently in THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S) and TSUKASA (drums/co-composer, ex-Le'veil, currently in THE MICRO HEAD 4N'S). They have maintained a consistent line-up since their inception.

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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動き始める退屈なDays砕いて
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...

Overall Meaning

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