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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quarter void
D'espairsRay Lyrics
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自らえぐる傷で増してく痛みが唯一のtightrope
無口な赤い水は何も語らず wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
自我を無くし羽根の折れた淡い...悪夢
支配の種埋め込まれたﾏﾈｷﾝの様で
脈打つ赤い傷に鼓動沈めて不安を噛み砕き 餌食にされる前に釘を刺しては wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
枯れ果て心の無い 灰に包まれた空の下 見失った声は数えきれない
闇に吐いた罵声達は陽を浴びずに 線を創る蟻の様にただ従うだけ
脈打つ赤い傷に鼓動沈めて不安を噛み砕き 餌食にされる前に心に釘を刺して沈まないように wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
繋がれたその躯で羽ばたく事を忘れたなら その先には逃げ場は何処にも無い
たとえ絶望に堕ち 足下が闇に覆われても その腕には消えない光がある
時間を繋ぎ合わせ最果てに待つエピローグ
燃え尽き...終わりが荒れ果てた声でも
枯れ果て心の無い 灰に包まれた空の下
失くしていた自分を今解き放て
hardship over...この声は...
まだ見ぬ彼方へと向かって...
The lyrics of D'espairsRay's song "Quarter Void" speak about the loss of identity and the pain that defines one's entire being. The main character seems to have lost sight of who they were and what they wanted, and now they are left with nothing but a gaping hole within them. The pain they feel is the only thing that keeps them going, and their silence only adds to the depth of this feeling. Their wounds are a reminder of their fragility, and they walk the tightrope of life as if it is the only thing they know how to do.
The lyrics describe a sense of alienation and detachment from the world, as if the main character is walking in a dreamlike state. They describe the wounds as being self-inflicted, as if the character is punishing themselves for something that they have done, but cannot remember. The character seems to be in a constant state of anxiety, always on the lookout for danger, and they speak of their need to take action before it is too late. They must find their identity before they become consumed by the darkness that surrounds them.
Overall, "Quarter Void" is a haunting and intense song that speaks about the pain of loss and the search for identity. It is a dark and brooding piece of music that is sure to resonate with anyone who has felt lost, alone, or in pain.
Line by Line Meaning
何もかもありふれた理想望み 自分自身何者かも既に見失い
I used to have common expectations, I have already lost sight of who I am.
自らえぐる傷で増してく痛みが唯一のtightrope
The pain that increases with self-inflicted wounds is my only tightrope.
無口な赤い水は何も語らず wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
The silent red water doesn't say anything, wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
自我を無くし羽根の折れた淡い...悪夢
I lose myself in a pale nightmare with broken wings.
支配の種埋め込まれたﾏﾈｷﾝの様で
It's like a puppet with the seeds of domination embedded.
脈打つ赤い傷に鼓動沈めて不安を噛み砕き 餌食にされる前に釘を刺しては wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
I try to calm my heartbeat with pulsing red wounds, bite and break my anxiety before I become prey, and then wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
枯れ果て心の無い 灰に包まれた空の下 見失った声は数えきれない
Under the ashes of the withered and empty heart, countless lost voices can be heard in the sky.
闇に吐いた罵声達は陽を浴びずに 線を創る蟻の様にただ従うだけ
The curses that were spat into the darkness only follow like ants that make lines without seeing the sun.
心に釘を刺して沈まないように wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
Stabbing a nail in my heart to prevent myself from sinking, and then wake up to realize... I.D of myself...
繋がれたその躯で羽ばたく事を忘れたなら その先には逃げ場は何処にも無い
If I forgot to use my restrained body to fly, there would be nowhere to escape.
たとえ絶望に堕ち 足下が闇に覆われても その腕には消えない光がある
Even if I fall into despair and the darkness covers my feet, there is an eternal light in my arms.
時間を繋ぎ合わせ最果てに待つエピローグ
Connecting time leads to the ultimate epilogue.
燃え尽き...終わりが荒れ果てた声でも
Even if it's a burned-out and worn-out voice at the end.
失くしていた自分を今解き放て
Release the lost self now.
hardship over...この声は...
Hardship over... this voice is...
まだ見ぬ彼方へと向かって...
Heading towards the unseen horizon...
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Lucidess
This song aged well I think. It's gritty but still flows very well. God damn why did I listen to so much of this when I was younger lol.
Salem Bloodmoon
Amazing song, amazing band. :) Thanks for the upload :D
Lorena Kyo-ko
Que hermosa cancion......
Noomi
The first D'espairsRay song that I've heard. It was 3 years ago, since this day, I'm fan :D
A Princess of Mars
FAVORITE. SONG. EVAR. <333333
larnalove2011
Damn I miss them :(
Noomi
I l0ve this s0ng <3 The best With Forbidden & In vain =)
mehdi boumakasse
j aime tros ce groupe
Anna Kandelaki
I miss them I miss them I miss them ...
Angel Gabriel
Arte