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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Cube
GACKT Lyrics
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裸足のままで踊り続けた
風に もたれ
指先が触れる胸を貫く矢が
道を指し示す
真紅の月が肌を溶かし
真実の僕を曝け出そうとする
すべての罪を贖うために
あるがままの姿になれ」と
銀色の木々が
銅色の僕の躯を侵蝕して
痛みなどないはずの心が
悦びを感じている
僕の姿が見えますか?
この閉ざされた世界なら
貴方にもこの声が届いているはず
僕の心が見えますか?
もう二度と離さないから
からっぽのこの躰に戻して
塞がれた雲の隙間から
僕の記憶を切り離して
別れも済ませたはずの躯が
哀しみに哭いている
僕の破片が見えますか?
この閉ざされた世界でも
貴方への祈りなら届いているはず
涙の痕は消えますか?
もう二度と戻れないなら
粉々にこの記憶を壊してください
僕の姿が見えますか?
この閉ざされた世界なら
貴方にも この声が届いているはず
僕の心が見えますか?
もう二度と離さないから
からっぽのこの躰に戻して
The lyrics to GACKT's song "Cube" are written in Japanese. When translated into English, the lyrics tell the story of a person who closes their eyes and looks up at the sky barefoot while continuing to dance. The wind pushes them, and an arrow pierces their heart, pointing the way forward. The red moon melts their skin and tries to expose their true self. The person burns their body to atone for their sins and become their true self. The silver trees invade their copper body, and they feel joy despite the painless heartache. They wonder if anyone can see their figure in this closed world, and they hope that their voice reaches out to someone. They ask if anyone can see their heart and promise not to let go, and they want to go back to their empty body. They cut off their memories from the clogged gaps in the clouds and cry despite having completed their departure. They question if anyone can see their broken pieces in this closed world and hope their prayer reaches out to someone. Finally, they ask if the tears' marks will disappear and ask that their memories be shattered into pieces if there is no going back.
Line by Line Meaning
瞳を閉じて空を見上げ
I closed my eyes and looked up at the sky.
裸足のままで踊り続けた
I kept dancing barefooted.
風に もたれ 指先が触れる胸を貫く矢が
I lean against the wind, as the arrow pierces through my chest where my fingertips touch.
道を指し示す
It shows me the way.
真紅の月が肌を溶かし
The crimson moon melts into my skin.
真実の僕を曝け出そうとする
It tries to expose the true me.
すべての罪を贖うために
To atone for all my sins.
「躯を燃やして あるがままの姿になれ」と
Burn my body and become my true self.
銀色の木々が 銅色の僕の躯を侵蝕して
The silver trees corrode my copper body.
痛みなどないはずの心が 悦びを感じている
My heart, which should feel no pain, is feeling joy.
僕の姿が見えますか? この閉ざされた世界なら 貴方にもこの声が届いているはず
Can you see me? Even in this closed world, my voice should reach you.
僕の心が見えますか? もう二度と離さないから からっぽのこの躰に戻して
Can you see my heart? Because I won't let go again, return it to this empty body.
塞がれた雲の隙間から 僕の記憶を切り離して
Cut my memories from the gaps in the closed clouds.
別れも済ませたはずの躯が 哀しみに哭いている
The body that should have parted already is crying in grief.
僕の破片が見えますか? この閉ざされた世界でも 貴方への祈りなら届いているはず
Can you see my fragments? Even in this closed world, my prayers should reach you.
涙の痕は消えますか? もう二度と戻れないなら 粉々にこの記憶を壊してください
Will the traces of my tears disappear? If I can't go back, please break these memories into pieces.
僕の姿が見えますか? この閉ざされた世界なら 貴方にも この声が届いているはず
Can you see me? Even in this closed world, my voice should reach you.
僕の心が見えますか? もう二度と離さないから からっぽのこの躰に戻して
Can you see my heart? because I won't let go again, return it to this empty body.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gackt.C
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Pedro Morelos
One of the best Gackt songs, full of feeling, but still underrated and not as well know as his other tracks.
ya fu
とてつもなくホントにかっこいい。
このライブ行きましたが、記憶無くなるくらい興奮と感動しました。
皆さんの昨今のガクトに対する考えあるでしょうけど、本当はこれくらい最高のアーティストなのです。
HisuiGraham
この時の歌い方が一番好きです。
Pack Jack
Graham TV
それめっちゃわかる。最近鼻つまんで歌ってるみたいだよね
Julia Hong
Comeback 🎉
🎉🌈🎉
Welcome back already. Thanks ⚡️
㊗️ GACKT sang.
Julia Hong
Go round up
WORLD to your beautiful voice ❤ 💕
Julia Hong
Can hear ~~~ ?
This voice has so 🔥 Can you see ~
The most beautiful story of the GACKT'S special Shooting he's hard work..thanks you.
⚡ °)♡
Julia Hong
SUPER talented °
SENSITIVE "
I FEEL your ~
Energy....thanks
GACKT'S ⚡
🌺 °it's a Great music....beautiful °
♡ * ))
ひとみ 丸木
初めて聞く歌です。いいと思います🎉
Julia Hong
The best VOICE °•
Choice is also
BEST ☆BEST ••••☆
💝💞💘