She performs and arranges her work all by herself, she is able to play the violin, the piano, the lyre, the guitar and several types of drums. Whenever the theme she covers lacks lyrics, she writes them herself, keeping carefully in mind the mood and atmosphere of the tune. Her equipment includes a simple vocal microphone, a closet (as her "dead room", which she had recently renovated to become a sound-proof recording studio) and the Sony Acid music studio software. She has never received any sort of vocal training.
Erutan released a video for 'No One But You' June 3rd, 2010 as a preview to her debut album Raindancer which was released on November 22th, 2010 along side the launch of her official website where you can purchase her album. http://www.erutanmusic.com/
She released an official cover album, titled A Bard's Side Quest, on January 19th, 2013. It includes past covers of music from various video games, including Final Fantasy X, Dark Cloud, Silent Hill 2 and more. They were all remastered for official release.
She is also the leader, arranger and director of Stella Voci a 14 member online choir that she formed.
Rose of May
Erutan Lyrics
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Cries quietly
This part of me
I choose not to see
What lives must I take
For fealty′s sake?
How much blood must stain
War leaves its trail
In moonlight so pale
Its shadows they flow
In rivers, in rivers
So put on my mask
I′ll go where they ask
So I might once again see the
Roses of May
Staining my soul and stinging my eyes
The red on my hands
Won't wash away, wash away
No where to run from what I have done
I'm no longer, no longer
A Rose of May
Fate holds the blade before you
Mirrored in maiden′s eyes
Far from myself I fly
Into the perilous skies
And they said
Follow the blade before you
Fear fall and courage rise
Leave all your tears behind you
Far from where innocence lies
Cage of the kings
No need for wings
So turn them to stone
From roses to bone
When you look at me
What do you see?
This costume I weave
Disfiguring me...
War leaves its trail
In moonlight so pale
Its shadows they flow
In rivers, in rivers
So put on my mask
I′ll go where they ask
So I might once again see the
Roses of May
Staining my soul and stinging my eyes
The red on my hands
Won't wash away, wash away
No where to run from what I have done
I′m no longer, no longer
A Rose of May
Storm clouds are creeping closer
Danger is drawing near
Why am I not protecting all that
I once held dear?
And you said
Break free from all that holds you
Kings hand and maiden's tear
Run now into my arms
Together we′ll conquer our fears
Led here by fate
No longer afraid
So here now I lay
My Roses of May
The lyrics of Erutan's song "Rose of May" explore themes of inner conflict, the consequences of war, and the loss of innocence. It portrays the emotional turmoil of a warrior who is torn between duty and the desire to maintain their purity.
In the first verse, the singer acknowledges the hidden pain within their heart, but deliberately chooses to ignore it. This suggests a conscious effort to suppress their inner emotions and vulnerability. They question the necessity of taking lives in the name of loyalty, pondering the amount of bloodshed that stains their blade. This reflects the internal struggle between their role as a warrior and the consequences it brings.
The chorus encapsulates the singer's feelings of guilt and regret. The red on their hands symbolizes the blood they have shed, and they find that it cannot be washed away. They feel trapped with nowhere to escape the burden of their actions, realizing that they are no longer the innocent "Rose of May." The repeated mention of the "Roses of May" implies a longing for a peaceful and innocent past, which has now been irreversibly tainted by the harsh realities of war.
The second verse introduces the concept of fate and the reflection of one's true self in the eyes of a maiden. Despite the danger that surrounds them, the singer finds themselves flying away from who they once were. They are urged to follow their path, letting go of their fears as they leave their tears and innocence behind.
The bridge portrays the singer feeling trapped, comparing themselves to a cage of kings. They feel the need to hide their true identity and protect themselves from further harm. The costume they weave serves as a metaphor for the façade they put on to hide their true emotions, distorting their true self.
The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's struggle with their guilt and inability to escape the consequences of their actions. The mention of storm clouds drawing closer and danger approaching suggests an impending doom or a crisis that requires protection. The singer questions why they have not been able to protect what they once held dear, further fueling their inner conflict.
The final verse depicts the singer finally surrendering to fate and no longer being afraid. They willingly lay down their burden, symbolized by the metaphorical laying of their "Roses of May." The song ends with a sense of acceptance and a willingness to face the challenges ahead, possibly finding solace or redemption in their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Her heart underneath
Hidden beneath her exterior, her heart is filled with emotions
Cries quietly
Her heart silently weeps
This part of me
Referring to her inner turmoil and struggles
I choose not to see
She deliberately avoids facing her internal conflicts
What lives must I take
She questions the lives she must end
For fealty's sake?
In loyalty and obedience to a higher cause
How much blood must stain
She ponders the amount of blood that must be shed
This warrior's blade?
Referring to her own weapon and role as a warrior
War leaves its trail
The aftermath of war is evident
In moonlight so pale
The faint moonlight reveals the scars of war
Its shadows they flow
The darkness of war spreads
In rivers, in rivers
Symbolizing the continuous flow of pain and suffering
So put on my mask
She disguises her true self
I'll go where they ask
She obediently goes where she is instructed to
So I might once gain see the
In order to rediscover
Roses of May
The beauty and innocence of life
Staining my soul and stinging my eyes
The guilt and sorrow taint her very being
The red on my hands
Symbolizing bloodshed
Won't wash away, wash away
The sins of war cannot be easily cleansed
No where to run from what I have done
She cannot escape the consequences of her actions
I'm no longer, no longer
She has changed, no longer the same person
A Rose of May
No longer embodying innocence and beauty
Fate holds the blade before you
Destiny presents its challenges
Mirrored in maiden's eyes
Reflected in the eyes of an innocent woman
Far from myself I fly
She distances herself from her true self
Into the perilous skies
Venturing into dangerous and uncertain situations
And they said
She recalls the advice given to her
Follow the blade before you
Heed the path set before her
Fear fall and courage rise
Overcome fear and embrace courage
Leave all your tears behind you
Let go of sorrow and emotional baggage
Far from where innocence lies
Leaving behind the purity and naivety of innocence
Cage of the kings
The restrictions and impositions of rulers
No need for wings
She doesn't require freedom or escape
So turn them to stone
Transforming her desires into cold, immovable resolve
From roses to bone
From beauty and life to decay and death
When you look at me
When others gaze upon her
What do you see?
What image or facade do they perceive?
This costume I weave
The persona she fabricates
Disfiguring me...
That distorts her true nature and identity
Storm clouds are creeping closer
The impending danger draws near
Danger is drawing near
The threat approaches
Why am I not protecting all that
She questions her ability to safeguard
I once held dear?
The things that were once precious to her
And you said
Recalling the words someone told her
Break free from all that holds you
Escape the constraints that bind her
Kings hand and maiden's tear
The influence of authority and emotional vulnerability
Run now into my arms
Find refuge and safety
Together we'll conquer our fears
Facing and overcoming fears as a united front
Led here by fate
Destiny has guided her to this point
No longer afraid
She has shed her fear
So here now I lay
She rests and prepares for what lies ahead
My Roses of May
Symbolizing the hopes and desires she holds
Writer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
Contributed by Zoe D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@haydenngo2979
After so many years, I still come back to this song every once in a while. It's just so good.
@user-bu5fg6rz9x
indeed, i do so .....when i want to listen to a good song i come here each couple of months
@joarddelagarza5779
Yes complete strangers..I do the same...with this Art we can connect as humans.
@visnesuyuu
same! its forever one of my all time favs
@jeanvalero1597
I miss her songs greatly. She gave us a wonderful gift.
@nicolaweston6821
I'm the same, I have known this song for years for years and I will keep coming back to it! Do you know who the singer is? Such a beautiful voice, beautiful harmonies :) it's a shame I can't find this version anywhere else xx
@m4r_art
I think 99% of people are back here for the same reason. To remember the goodness of those times. The music is a way to connect and bring us to the times that made more sense. We were waiting for a new video of katethegreat19 back then. We are still waiting now. Hope you're doing good and making new music.
@jasperhighwind6119
Yeah, man. I'm in my 40s now, and 'member hearing this for the first time way back when.
@810Lara810
Nah I just like this beat and found this song by accident a year after she made it
@Devlinator61116
@@810Lara810 A year after she made it is still a long time ago now.