Gackt's musical education began at age three, when his parents enrolled him in classical piano lessons. During his childhood he familiarized himself with brass instruments, and also played electric guitar and drums. Gackt's musical career began in 1994 as the drummer, and eventually the singer of the independent band Cains:Feel he formed with his friend You. His career began to truly blossom when he joined the visual kei rock band Malice Mizer in 1995. He made his first recordings in 1999, after left the group and began a solo career, signed to the reputated record label Nippon Crown. He was immediately recognized, and with a big following his recordings regularly charted high on the Oricon (Japanese Billboards) charts. Despite his notoriety, only one single managed to top the charts, Returner ~Yami no Shūen~ (2007), reputated for incorporating the Japanese traditional instruments with rock music, and the wonderful music video.
On June 29, 2007, he performed (as the singer and pianist) with S.K.I.N., a group who also consists of other famous Japanese rock musicians; X Japan co-founder Yoshiki, Luna Sea guitarist Sugizo, and Miyavi, at the Anime Expo convention in Long Beach, California. In 2013 will go on a new national tour after four years, named Best of the Best Vol. 1., where will perform his best songs up to date.
Gackt, in addition to being a composer and songwriter, is also involved in film and voice acting. He starred in the film he wrote, Moon Child (2003), and his international debut Bunraku (2008), while also appearing in TV series such as the NHK drama Fūrin Kazan (2007). He also performed live in theatre stage productions such as Nemuri Kyoshiro Burai-Hikaye(2010), and he wrote Moon Saga Yoshitsune-Hiden (2012). His music has been used as theme songs for various video games, anime films and television series - mostly where he also had an acting role, or was the voice actor - including New Fist of the North Star (2003), Zeta Gundam: A New Translation (2005), and Crisis Core: Final Fantasy VII (2006).
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Asrun Dream
GACKT Lyrics
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夢に誘われるままに
誰もいない部屋から月に祈る
消えかけの灯のように
「この胸の痛みも
小さくなればいい」と呟いた
夜明けの中を手探りで歩いて
光を浴びた
今もここにいる
「胸に刻まれた
君の微かな白い記憶は
氷のように...」
何も残さずに
側にいたかもしれない
という影だけを残して
その影も少しずつ
音もたてず静かに消えていく
無邪気な顔で僕に微笑む
何気無いそんな仕種が
今になれば強がって見せてた
貴方の優しさ
祈ることの儚さに気付いた僕は
貴方に何もできなくて
「胸に刻まれた
君の微かな白い記憶は
氷のように...」
何も残さずに
側にいたかもしれない
という影だけを残して
「胸に刻まれた
君の微かな白い記憶は
氷のように...」
何も残さずに
側にいたかもしれない
という影だけを残して
その影も少しずつ
音もたてず静かに消えていく
長い夜にもう貴方は見えない...
The song "Asrun Dream" by GACKT is a melancholic and introspective tune that explores themes of loss, regret, and longing. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who is haunted by memories of a loved one who is no longer with them. They find themselves trapped in an endless night, unable to escape the painful memories that keep them company. They pray to the moon from an empty room and wander blindly in the dawn, hoping to find some relief from their pain.
The chorus repeats the phrase "kimi no kasukana shiroi kioku wa koori no you ni" or "the faint white memories of you are like ice." The lyrics suggest that even though this person is gone, their memory is frozen in time, impossible to forget or move past. The song ends with the realization that they are slowly disappearing from this world, leaving only a shadow behind. This shadow, like the memories that torment them, will eventually fade into darkness without a trace.
Overall, "Asrun Dream" gives voice to the universal experience of missing someone who is no longer with us. It captures the feeling of being trapped in a timeless sorrow, unable to move on or find peace.
Line by Line Meaning
長い夜を閉じ込め
Locked in a long night
夢に誘われるままに
Led by a dream
誰もいない部屋から月に祈る
Praying to the moon from an empty room
消えかけの灯のように
Like a fading light
「この胸の痛みも
小さくなればいい」と呟いた
Muttered, "It would be nice if this heartache became smaller."
夜明けの中を手探りで歩いて
光を浴びた
Walking blindly in the dawn and bathed in light
貴方の姿が記憶に焼きついて
今もここにいる
Your figure is burned into my memory, and you're still here now
「胸に刻まれた
君の微かな白い記憶は
氷のように...」
The faint, white memories of you carved into my heart are like ice...
何も残さずに
側にいたかもしれない
という影だけを残して
Leaving only the shadow that might have been by my side without leaving anything behind
その影も少しずつ
音もたてず静かに消えていく
That shadow also slowly and quietly disappears without making a sound
無邪気な顔で僕に微笑む
何気無いそんな仕種が
今になれば強がって見せてた
貴方の優しさ
Smiling innocently at me, your casual behavior that seemed strong now shows your kindness
祈ることの儚さに気付いた僕は
貴方に何もできなくて
Realizing the transience of prayer, I couldn't do anything for you
長い夜にもう貴方は見えない...
You can't be seen in this long night anymore...
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Written by: Gackt.C
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