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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MIRROR
D'espairsRay Lyrics
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Just what you need now!
Honnou ga motometeru
Why don't you break the MIRROR?
Just what you need now!
Semete hikari abi hajikete
Ugokidasenai fuan ni obore
Don't die away..
Kizutsukanu mousou he nogarete mo maimodoru reality
Kizamareteku 3...2...1...to the end
Iki ga suri kireru hodo hurry on time
Don't rust away
Osoresute sari sou mada mienu ryouiki wo koe
Why don't you break the MIRROR?
Just what you need now!
Ichibiyou kakenukete
Why don't you break the MIRROR?
Just what you need now!
Kazase wo itsuwari nugisute...
Countdown to genesis further...
Have no fear!right now!
Why don't you break the MIRROR?
Just what you need now!
Honnou ga motometeru
Why don't you break the MIRROR?
Just what you need now!
Theory uchinuite
Dare ni mo furerarenai basho he to
Hirui naki kankaku wo kazashite...
The lyrics of D'espairsRay's song "Mirror" speak of the desire to break free from the suffocating feelings of fear, insecurity and doubt that seem to keep one trapped within themselves. The lyrics open with a call to "break the MIRROR", symbolizing the aspect of oneself that reflects these negative emotions back to oneself. The vocalist urges the listener to follow their instinct and embrace the light that waits beyond the shattered glass. The feeling of being submerged in anxiety and uncertainty is palpable in the second verse, in which the lyrics inquire "What do you want more than this?" and reassure that reality will come back even after fleeting fantasies of escaping one's worries.
Despite the feeling of being submerged in the doubts and fears portrayed in the lyrics, there is a sense of urgency and forward motion in the song. The countdown in the chorus ("3...2...1...to the end") adds to this feeling, as does the call to "hurry on time" and the assurance to "have no fear" in the bridge. The overall message seems to be to break away from the negative aspects of oneself and pave a path towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you break the MIRROR?
The singer is suggesting that the listener should break free from their current situation and look at themselves in a new light.
Just what you need now!
The singer believes that breaking the mirror is exactly what the listener needs at this moment.
Honnou ga motometeru
The singer is asking if the listener is following their instincts.
Semete hikari abi hajikete
The artist wants the listener to at least open their heart and explode with light.
Ugokidasenai fuan ni obore
The artist is drowning in anxiety that they cannot escape from.
Kore ijyou nani wo ore ni motometeru?
The singer is questioning why they are seeking more than what they already have.
Don't die away..
The singer is urging the listener not to give in to their negative thoughts and emotions.
Kizutsukanu mousou he nogarete mo maimodoru reality
The artist is encouraging the listener to escape from their fears and come back to reality.
Kizamareteku 3...2...1...to the end
The artist is counting down to the end of something.
Iki ga suri kireru hodo hurry on time
The artist is in a rush and feels like time is running out.
Don't rust away
The singer is urging the listener not to waste away from inactivity and stagnation.
Osoresute sari sou mada mienu ryouiki wo koe
The artist is telling the listener to overcome their fears and venture into the unknown.
Ichibiyou kakenukete
The singer urges the listener to live in the moment.
Kazase wo itsuwari nugisute...
The singer encourages the listener to reject false pretenses and lies.
Countdown to genesis further...
The singer is counting down to a new beginning.
Have no fear!right now!
The artist urges the listener not to be afraid and take action at this moment.
Theory uchinuite
The artist wants the listener to challenge existing theories and beliefs.
Dare ni mo furerarenai basho he to
The singer wants to journey to a place that no one else has ever touched.
Hirui naki kankaku wo kazashite...
The singer is expressing intense emotions that cannot be put into words.
Contributed by Katherine J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Francisco Martinez
Holy fuck I haven't listened to D'espairsray in YEARS.
I was listening to my Dir En Grey radio station on iHeart Radio and Brilliant came up.
As the first seconds of the song played I knew that this was familiar.
I'm so happy to be listening to them again.
Time to get back into jrock just like in high school.
Baka Crazy
My brother's favourite band! No wonder why! This music chills me down when I'm really stressed! One of my favourite bands and my first real concert I was in!
純歯聖
かっくいい曲です！！！
夜魅ろーず毬射
ディスパは永遠に不滅❣️
SasukeXe Orochi609
My favourite band and their songs
Albedo Kreideprinz[MV]
I love it
maki 2.11.4
ディスパは私の永遠٩(｡˃ ᵕ ˂ )و❤
のりあき
カラオケで必ず歌うよ♪
silent
so sad that they are not together :(
ayaka oomori
よき！