Originally a visual kei band, the band dropped that style around 2005 with the release of their fifth full-length album, Withering to death., however as of recently they have reacquired their visual kei aesthetic. Their musical style is difficult to determine; throughout their releases, they have played styles ranging from pop rock to extreme metal. Today, their style can be considered generally a version of alternative metal and avant-garde metal.
The band has been signed to FIREWALL DIV., a subdivision of Free-Will under Sony Music, for their entire career so far. However, their fifth full-length album, Withering to death., was the band's first to see distribution outside of Japan. It was released in Europe by GAN-SHIN and the United States by Warcon Enterprises. They're currently signed to Okami Records for European distribution and The End for United States distribution.
DIR EN GREY, in its earliest form, began as the band of vocalist 京 and drummer Shinya - 廃人黒薔薇族 (Haijin Kurobarazoku, "Invalid Black Rose Family"). Members and associates of this band formed La:Sadie's, which eventually included four of the band's five current members. La:Sadie's disbanded in January 1997. All but the bassist came back together to form Dir en grey. They recruited Toshiya, a bassist from Nagano and previously in the band D†L, and officially formed Dir en grey in February 1997.
In 1998, the band gained major attention by becoming the first indies band to have a single place in the top ten on Japan's Oricon music charts. After making their major debut in early 1999, they played a sold-out performance at Osakajo Hall on December 18, 1999. This remains one of the band's most memorable solo performances to date.
In 2002, the band's THE JAPANESE FXXKER FAMILY tour brought the band their first international performances. The tour took them to several countries in Asia, including China and South Korea. In Shanghai, fans became so excited that authorities attempted to cancel a planned second concert. The band and their management resisted, and the concert was played as scheduled.
The year 2005 was a very significant year in the band's history. Dir en grey played their first non-Asian shows in the spring and summer of that year. TOUR05 It withers and withers was the one that brought the band from Japan to Europe. The band played shows in three European countries - Belgium, France, and Germany. Two of these performances were MTV's Rock im Park and Rock am Ring festivals. Dir en grey also played a solo live concert in Germany on May 28 which sold 3,500 standing-room tickets to Berlin's Columbia Hall in approximately 6 weeks (also rumored as 3 days). The band's album Withering to death. reached #31 on the Official Finnish Album Chart, and the single "CLEVER SLEAZOID" reached #15 on its Singles Chart. These were the first times Dir en grey had placed on a non-Asian music chart.
Throughout 2009 and 2011, the band released a total of three singles that would later be added onto their 8th album (DUM SPIRO SPERO). These singles included 激しさと、この胸の中で絡み付いた灼熱の闇 (December 2nd, 2009), LOTUS (January 26, 2011), and DIFFERENT SENSE (June 22nd, 2011). On August 1st, the band had made an open letter on their Facebook page accusing the Japanese government of lying about the levels of radiation caused from the 2011 Tohoku earthquake and tsunami. This led to the creation of the band's "Scream for the Truth" movement, which hoped to result in the correct numbers and truth from the government.
On August 3rd, 2011 the band released their 8th studio album DUM SPIRO SPERO (Latin; "While I breathe, I hope"). The material of this album was showcased on the tour of Age Quod Agis throughout Japan, and the Americas. In February of 2012, 京 (Kyo) was diagnosed with vocal nodule dysphonia. This lead to the withdrawal of the band's participation in the Still Reckless tour, and Kyo was required to have surgery performed on his throat.
The band celebrated their first album's (GAUZE) 15th anniversary of August 2014 with the Tour14 Psychonnect: Mode of "Gauze"? Japanese tour. The tour included their live performances of the songs featured on Gauze. On August 5th, Dir En Grey announced their 9th studio album, ARCHE, to be released December 10th, 2014. After its release, the band performed two tours: By the Grace of God and The Unstoppable life, which brought the band back to North America; the first time since 2011.
On 6 February 2016, it is officially announced that the band will release their new single, 詩踏み, on July 27, 2016. They performed tours called Tour16-17 From Depression To ________ mode of Vulgar, Tour16-17 From Depression To ________ mode of Dum Spiro Spero, and Tour16-17 From Depression To ________ mode of 鬼葬 from June to November 2016.
In 2017, the band did further tours themed around previous albums. They also covered Easy Make,Easy Mark by D'erlanger for the D'ERLANGER TRIBUTE ALBUM ～Stairway to Heaven～.
Another compilation album, VESTIGE OF SCRATCHES, was released on January 2, 2018. DIR EN GREY's twenty-ninth single 人間を被る was released on April 25, 2018. One of its B-sides is a remake of Ash, a song with origins as far back as 1997.
On June 29, 2018, DIR EN GREY announced that their tenth studio album The Insulated World was to be released on September 26, 2018. After its release, the band went on a European tour in October 2018, under the title "Wearing Human Skin".
DIR EN GREY's eleventh studio album, "Phalaris", was released on June 15th 2022. The band embarked on a Japanese tour in promotion called "TOUR22 PHALARIS -Vol.I.-".
Visit www.direngrey.co.jp for more information, and news.
Children
DIR EN GREY Lyrics
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理解不能なお前達のせい
夢は ボロボロ 愛は ギタギタ
頭の中は no outlet
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't control my mind, can't control
Neo, neo, neo
無意識の僕 no outlet
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't control my mind, can't control
言葉にできず 言葉にならず
言葉は 心を壊して
大人の仮面を被った僕は
何も残らナイフと僕
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't control my mind, can't control
言葉にできず 言葉にならず
言葉は 心を壊して
大人の仮面を被った僕は
何も残らナイフと僕
仲良し 小良しなんて ふざけた
言葉は 今すぐ壊して
般若の仮面を被った僕は
何も聞こえないものねだり
The lyrics to DIR EN GREY's song "children" speak to the internal struggle of the singer, who is unable to control their own thoughts and feelings due to the incomprehensible behaviors of those around them. The first verse, "思考回路をカミソリで切断 理解不能なお前達のせい 夢は ボロボロ 愛は ギタギタ 頭の中は no outlet," can be translated to mean "Cutting off my thought process with a razor, it's all your fault that I can't understand. My dreams are shattered, my love is broken. There's no outlet in my head." The singer is overwhelmed by the actions of those around them and cannot find a way to make sense of it all.
The second verse, "思考回路がアレを求め続け 無意識の僕 no outlet 言葉にできず 言葉にならず 言葉は 心を壊して 大人の仮面を被った僕は何も残らナイフと僕," speaks to the singer's struggle to find meaning in their own existence as they continue to seek something elusive. The line "言葉は 心を壊して" expresses how language can have harmful effects on one's mental state, while the end of the verse "何も残らナイフと僕" translates to "Nothing remains but a knife and me." This line suggests a sense of despair and isolation that the singer feels.
Overall, "children" is a complex and emotional song that delves into themes of mental health, societal pressure, and the effects of language on our mental state.
Line by Line Meaning
思考回路をカミソリで切断
I am cutting off my train of thought with a razor blade
理解不能なお前達のせい
It's because of you that I can't grasp anything
夢は ボロボロ 愛は ギタギタ
My dreams are shattered and my love is in pieces
頭の中は no outlet
There's no outlet in my mind
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't rein in my thoughts
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't rein in my thoughts
Neo, neo, neo
Neon, neon, neon
思考回路がアレを求め続け
My thought process keeps seeking that something
無意識の僕 no outlet
My subconscious has no outlet
言葉にできず 言葉にならず
I cannot put it into words, nor can it become words
言葉は 心を壊して
Words destroy the heart
大人の仮面を被った僕は
I, who wear an adult's mask
何も残らナイフと僕
Nothing is left but the knife and me
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't rein in my thoughts
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't rein in my thoughts
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't rein in my thoughts
I can't control my mind, can't control
I can't rein in my thoughts
言葉にできず 言葉にならず
I cannot put it into words, nor can it become words
言葉は 心を壊して
Words destroy the heart
大人の仮面を被った僕は
I, who wear an adult's mask
何も残らナイフと僕
Nothing is left but the knife and me
仲良し 小良しなんて ふざけた
Things like being friends or pretending like everything is okay is a farce
言葉は 今すぐ壊して
Destroy words right now
般若の仮面を被った僕は
I, who wear a mask of Buddhist fury
何も聞こえないものねだり
I long for something that doesn't hear anything
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dai Andou, Hironori Nishimura
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
김지현
いい曲
Mr.ネオすまない
小学生の頃カラオケ大会でコレ歌った時みんなポカンとしてたの思い出した笑もちろんデスボもその頃から少しできたし
なんでもめがね
太陽の碧のカップリングでしたね
- i m m o r t a l i s -
I found the 2000 version on a video calling it the 2002 version and the 2002 version (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-I6YFAODI9I) on a video with the 2000 version image
OMOS
lmfaooo
なーいや
MACABREの方もいいな
WITHERD MICHAEL
オリジナルバージョンやん
2000年
Mikann
Six Uglyの方しか知らなかった！！🤯
meziro
なにこれ？知らなかった💦
カッコいい！ガゼットが真似してそう
ねねね
演歌？