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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Black Stone
GACKT Lyrics
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いつの間にかほら 優しい思い出になってしまった現実
目を閉じれば 今でも笑った君がいて
いつも誰よりも勇気を
僕にくれたこと black stone
突然現れて ふざけて馬鹿をやったりした
かけがえのない程の宝物になっていた あの日の現実
目を閉じれば 今でも笑った君がいて
いつも傷ついた僕を癒してくれる
寂しい時も笑っているから
僕の側にはそう君が 君がいるから
ただ寂しがり屋の君を いつも憎めなくて
目を閉じれば 今でも笑った君がいて
いつかまた必ず逢えると
信じているから 約束したから
Black stone, black stone
The lyrics of GACKT's song Black Stone talk about how someone's smile and presence can become a fond memory even when they are no longer present. The first verse talks about how the person's smile, which was once taken for granted, has become a gentle memory of reality. The singer then talks about how, even with their eyes closed, they can still see the person's smiling face, and how that person always gave them courage, like a "black stone" that protected them. The second verse talks about how seemingly insignificant moments, like fooling around and being silly together, have become valuable treasures to the singer. They then talk about how, even in lonely times, the person's smile was a comfort, and how they're always grateful for the presence of the person, who was known to be a bit of a lonely person. The singer ends on a hopeful note, believing that they will meet again, because they made a promise, represented by the "black stone."
The lyrics of the song Black Stone highlight the importance of memories and the value of seemingly insignificant moments shared with loved ones. The song is a testament to the power of memories, showing how even fleeting moments can become valuable and cherished memories. Through the lyrics, the singer talks about how the person's smile and presence brought them courage, comfort, and strength. The "black stone" serves to represent the protection, guidance, and hope that the person had given them. Despite the person's absence, the singer is grateful for the memories and hopeful for the future.
Line by Line Meaning
振り返ればほら 当たり前になっていた君の笑顔が
Looking back, your smile that had become commonplace has now turned into a cherished memory
いつの間にかほら 優しい思い出になってしまった現実
Before I knew it, that reality had turned into a gentle memory
目を閉じれば 今でも笑った君がいて
When I close my eyes, I can still see you smiling
いつも誰よりも勇気を
You always gave me more courage than anyone else
僕にくれたこと black stone
The gift you gave me is like a black stone, precious and unchanging
突然現れて ふざけて馬鹿をやったりした
You appeared suddenly and we did silly things together
そんな何でもないことが
Those seemingly insignificant things
かけがえのない程の宝物になっていた あの日の現実
Have become priceless treasures of that reality from that day
いつも傷ついた僕を癒してくれる
You always helped heal my wounded heart
寂しい時も笑っているから
Even during lonely moments, you would laugh
僕の側にはそう君が 君がいるから
That's why you were always by my side
ただ寂しがり屋の君を いつも憎めなくて
I could never hate you, even though you were a bit of a lonely person
いつかまた必ず逢えると
I believe we'll definitely meet again someday
信じているから 約束したから
Because I believe it, because we made a promise
Black stone, black stone
Black stone, black stone, a symbol of the eternal bond we share
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gackt.C
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-tb6in7fg6f
振り返ればほら当たり前になっていた君の笑顔が
いつの間にかほら優しい思い出になってしまった現実
目を閉じれば、今でも笑った君がいて
いつも、誰よりも勇気を僕にくれたこと
BLACK STONE
突然現れて、ふざけて馬鹿をやったりした
そんな何でもないことが
かけがえのない程の宝物になっていた あの日の現実
目を閉じれば、今でも笑った君がいて
いつも、傷ついた僕を癒してくれる
寂しい時も笑っているから
僕の側にはそう、君が
君がいるから
ただ寂しがり屋の君をいつも憎めなくて…
目を閉じれば、今でも笑った君がいて
いつかまた必ず逢えると信じているから
約束したから
BLACK STONE…
@user-vi4ux7lc2t
主人がこのジャケットのＣＤ持っていたなと思い、聞いてみたら感激！普段車で出張に出て移動中の眠気防止に新しいＣＤを買い、帰りに聴きながら歌いながら帰ってくるのが習慣でした。その中の1枚。私は主人に歌って貰えなかったから、私が覚えて歌います！主人に聞かせて上げます。待ってて美空の君。
@bktptk6275
GACKTの曲結構好きなの多いのよねー
あー染みるぜ
@user-zz8bw6fs1s
センスの塊だよね。まじで
@user-yg8iy6ru5w
GACKTさんの、美しい声が空間に響いてく感じ、大好きです。自分の耳の中の空間が染め上げられていく感じが本当に最高です
@Evgenia39
❤❤❤
@user-bg8bh4me4y
ガクトの歌って結構、落ち込んでる人を勇気づけるような、前向きな歌詞でメロディーの歌が多いよね。
ガクトがキザな印象があるから嫌いとか言う人は不明を恥じるべし。
@man-oe3mk
この曲はノリノリで好き！
@hide.00numbering
Gactさん、この曲本当に好きです❗️元気になれる🎵motivationもあがるあがるあがる⤴️このような曲をスピードある音源まだまだいっぱい作ってほしいです⤴️⤴️
@macchandosu
久しぶりに聴いてみたら無意識に10回くらいリピートしてたわ
@user-bj6yb3bz1s
自分も今その状況です
(ヾﾉ´^ω^)ﾜﾛﾁｯﾁ