Formed in late 1992, FANATIC◇CRISIS was a 5 man visual kei/ japanese rock b… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in late 1992, FANATIC◇CRISIS was a 5 man visual kei/ japanese rock band that hailed from the city of Nagoya.

In November of 1992, vocalist 石月努 (Ishizuki Tsutomu), guitarist 和也 (Kazuya) and bassist Ryuji came together to form the core of the band. A year later rhythm/synth guitarist Shun joined the band, while being rounded out by support drummer タツヤ (Tatsuya). It was this incarnation of the band that released the demo tape カルマ, and the 1st and 2nd versions of the mini-album 太陽の虜 (taiyou no toriko). At this point in time, the band presented itself in a very typical visual kei way: music with dark themes, and matching "dark" attire.

1995 was to be a year of change for the band. Former Of-J drummer 徹 (later credited as Tohru) joined the band creating the lineup that would exist until their disbandment. Along with a new member, a new sound emerged from the band. Gone was the darker FANATIC◇CRISIS, replaced with a more accessible, poppier sound. It was at this time that the band released their 1st single Memories in White, followed by their 1st full album MASK.

After the release of their final indies mini-album MARBLE in November of 1996, the band started on the road of signing to a major label. In August of 1997, FANATIC◇CRISIS released their major label debut single SUPER SOUL via the For Life label. However, a little less than 2 years later and after releasing 2 albums and 8 singles, FtC left the label and reverted to an indies band.

Starting in November of 1999, the band released 2 mail-order only singles via their management : SIDE [EVE] and SIDE [ADAM]. These 2 singles showcased another evolution in the bands sound. In contrast to the For Life years, which had the band sounding more pop than ever, the 2 aforementioned singles presented a rawer and harder sounding FANATIC◇CRISIS. Then, in May of 2000 FtC released their major label comeback single 心に花を心に棘を (kokoro ni hana o, kokoro ni toge o) via their Stoic Stone label (with distribution help from Toshiba-EMI). For the following 5 years, vocalist Ishizuki Tsutomu (who now handled the majority of writing and composing duties) had the band pumping out numerous albums and singles that mixed the bands pop, rock, and experimental sides.

After nearly 13 years of activity, on May 14th 2005, FANATIC◇CRISIS held their final live at TOKYO BAY NK HALL. As of this moment, Shun and Kazuya are currently members of the band The Micro Head 4N's. Tsutomu was solely working as a graphic artist and jewelry designer up until the latter portion of 2012, when he released a DVD single. He is now a solo act. Tohru acted as a mixer for BOUNTY, and other Sol Blade acts, but information on his recent activities is lacking. Finally, in regards to bassist Ryuji, he has seemingly been inactive since the end of FANATIC◇CRISIS.

火の鳥
FANATIC◇CRISIS Lyrics

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金色に染めあげてココロが闇に溶ける前に
想い出は砂嵐僕は手を伸ばして踊る

紅い君の細い腕が輪廻のルーレットを回して

舞いあがれ愛しさよキラメキもトキメキも
何度すれ違っても君と出逢う

あとすこしもうすこし側に居てくれたらいいと
枯れた声叫ぶように呟いている僕いつも

ベッドの中でも揺れながら君の夢の中僕は生まれ変わる

舞いあがれ愛しさよキラメキもトキメキも
何度すれ違っても君と出逢う

キレるくらい愛したい傷が残るくらいに
ずっと二人抱き合って永遠に燃えながら火の鳥のように

(Erase whatever in my body... in my
Life...) (except all of you... all of you...)

(Erase whatever in my body... in my
Life...) (except all of you... all of you...)

君以外のスベテをこの体から消して
指のクセで僕のこと気付いてね

サヨナラは云わないよ生まれ変わったトキも
きっと見つけ出すから君の事を

舞いあがれ愛しさよキラメキもトキメキも
朝も夜も二人で迎えよう

キレるくらい愛したい傷が残るくらいに
ずっと二人抱き合って永遠に

誰も皆失った愛しいものさがす為に
幾千のトキを超えめぐり逢う

誰も皆失った愛しいものさがす為に

幾千のトキを超えめぐり逢う
誰も皆失った愛しいものさがす為に幾千の...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of FANATIC◇CRISIS's song 火の鳥 is a beautiful ode to love that transcends time, and the idea that one can love so intensely that it consumes like a firebird. The song begins with the singer fearing the darkness in their heart, and wanting to color it gold before it takes over completely. They reach out for memories that are like sandstorms, and dance amidst the chaos. The next line speaks of a lover who turns the wheel of destiny, alluding to the idea that the lover has the power to create reality. The chorus speaks of the desire to be with each other, even when they are separated from each other. The singer's desire is to hold on to their love, burning with an intensity that leaves scars.

The song expresses an acute longing for the beloved, as they ask them to stay a little longer, and to notice the singer's quirks. The singer whispers that he will call out the beloved's name even with his dying breath. The song ends with a plea to erase everything from the singer's life except the beloved, and to meet each other again, again and again beyond the passing of time.

Line by Line Meaning

金色に染めあげてココロが闇に溶ける前に
Before my heart dissolves into darkness, I want to dye it gold.

想い出は砂嵐僕は手を伸ばして踊る
My memories are a sandstorm, and I reach out my hands to dance in it.

紅い君の細い腕が輪廻のルーレットを回して
Your slender red arms spin the wheel of reincarnation.

舞いあがれ愛しさよキラメキもトキメキも何度すれ違っても君と出逢う
Soar, my love, in all its glitter and throbbing, and no matter how many times we miss each other, we will meet.

あとすこしもうすこし側に居てくれたらいいと枯れた声叫ぶように呟いている僕いつも
I always mutter in a withered voice, wishing that you would stay just a little closer, just a little longer.

ベッドの中でも揺れながら君の夢の中僕は生まれ変わる
Even in bed, shaking, I am reborn in your dreams.

キレるくらい愛したい傷が残るくらいにずっと二人抱き合って永遠に燃えながら火の鳥のように
I want to love you to the point of madness, scarred by our passion, embraced by each other forever, burning like a phoenix.

(Erase whatever in my body... in my Life...) (except all of you... all of you...)
Erase everything in my body and in my life, except for you, all of you.

君以外のスベテをこの体から消して指のクセで僕のこと気付いてね
Please erase everything about me that isn't related to you, and notice me because of your finger habit.

サヨナラは云わないよ生まれ変わったトキもきっと見つけ出すから君の事を
I won't say goodbye, because even when we are reborn, I'm sure we will find each other again, you and I.

舞いあがれ愛しさよキラメキもトキメキも朝も夜も二人で迎えよう
Soar, my love, in all its glitter and throbbing, and let us welcome every morning and every night together.

誰も皆失った愛しいものさがす為に幾千のトキを超えめぐり逢う
Everyone searches for what they have lost, and so we cross thousands of moments to meet again.

誰も皆失った愛しいものさがす為に幾千のトキを超えめぐり逢う誰も皆失った愛しいものさがす為に幾千の...
Everyone searches for what they have lost, and so we cross thousands of moments to meet again. Everyone searches for what they have lost, and so we cross thousands of moments...

Writer(s): 石月努, 和也, 石月　努

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