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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Oasis
GACKT Lyrics
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何もかも失うまで 気付かずに安らぎに溺れてた
"痛いさ" 過去の自分なら 苦痛に顔を歪ませてた
今ならこの傷みにさえ 優しさを覚える
永遠に幻に抱かれるより
ひとときでも自由を択ぶ
翼を広げ 空へはばたいて
焼かれる前に太陽になれ
風よ吹け 空へ導いて
君のすべてを奪われるまえに
遠い過去に生き続ける 虚ろげな君がいる
いつまでも動かないのなら 切り裂かれればいい
差し延べるこの腕を掴めるなら
ひとりきりでも 君はまだ微笑える
黄砂をあびて 空へ舞い上がれ
強く輝く太陽になれ
風に乗れ 両手を広げて
君のすべてを壊されるまえに
震える君 誰のために生きるの?
「ミツケルタメ」奇跡を信じて
翼を広げ 空へはばたいて
焼かれる前に太陽になれ
風よ吹け 空へ導いて
君のすべてを奪われるまえに
黄砂をあびて 空へ舞い上がれ
強く輝く太陽になれ
風に乗れ 両手を広げて
君のすべてを手に入れるために
The lyrics of GACKT's "Oasis" express the idea of finding freedom and making choices before it is too late. The singer embraces his loved one as the night slowly fades away, not realizing that he had found comfort in her embrace until it is almost too late. He reflects on his past self and acknowledges the pain that he had to endure. However, he also acknowledges that the pain has made him kinder and more aware of other people's feelings.
The song's chorus encourages the listener to choose freedom over being trapped in illusions forever. The singer urges the listener to spread their wings and soar into the sky, becoming the sun before they are burned up. The lyrics also encourage one to believe in miracles and not to live for anyone else but oneself.
Overall, the lyrics of "Oasis" are reflective and encourage self-determination and embracing freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
ゆっくりと夜が明けるまで 君を抱きしめてた
I held you until dawn, slowly, tightly and lovingly, without realizing that I was drowning in the comfort you brought, even as I missed everything else around me.
何もかも失うまで 気付かずに安らぎに溺れてた
I found solace in you, without realizing that I was losing sight of everything else in my life, until I had lost it all.
"痛いさ" 過去の自分なら 苦痛に顔を歪ませてた
If it was the old me, I would be writhing in pain when I say "it hurts". But now, even in pain, I can find kindness.
今ならこの傷みにさえ 優しさを覚える
Now, even in agony, I am able to find comfort in kindness.
永遠に幻に抱かれるより
I would rather choose freedom, even if it is only for a moment, rather than being held captive in illusions forever.
ひとときでも自由を択ぶ
I would rather choose freedom, even if it is only for a moment, rather than being held captive in illusions forever.
翼を広げ 空へはばたいて
I want to spread my wings and soar into the sky, soaring like the sun before it burns out.
焼かれる前に太陽になれ
I want to become the sun and shine brightly until I am burned out.
風よ吹け 空へ導いて
Wind, guide me into the sky and help me take everything from you before it is too late.
君のすべてを奪われるまえに
I need to take everything from you before it is too late and you are reduced to nothing.
遠い過去に生き続ける 虚ろげな君がいる
There is a hollow you, who lives on in a distant past, unable to grow or change.
いつまでも動かないのなら 切り裂かれればいい
If you are unable to move on, then it would be better for you to be torn apart and forgotten.
差し延べるこの腕を掴めるなら
If you take hold of the arm I offer, even if you are alone, you can still smile.
ひとりきりでも 君はまだ微笑える
Even if you are alone, you can still find happiness and smile.
黄砂をあびて 空へ舞い上がれ
Take in the sand storms and climb up to the sky, becoming a stronger and brighter version of yourself.
強く輝く太陽になれ
Become a strong and radiant sun, shining bright even as you face destruction.
風に乗れ 両手を広げて
Ride the winds, spreading your hands wide to take everything for yourself before it is destroyed.
君のすべてを壊されるまえに
I need to take everything from you before it is too late and everything is destroyed.
震える君 誰のために生きるの?
Who are you living for, while you tremble in fear?
「ミツケルタメ」奇跡を信じて
I believe in miracles, to find what I'm looking for.
君のすべてを手に入れるために
I will take everything from you to make it my own.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gackt
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someda shoya
『OASIS』 [作詞/作曲] Gackt
ゆっくりと夜が明けるまで君を抱きしめてた
何もかも失うまで
気付かずに安らぎに溺れてた
“痛いさ…"
過去の自分なら苦痛に顔を歪ませてた
今ならこの痛みにさえ優しさを覚える
永遠に幻に抱かれるより
ひとときでも自由を択ぶ
翼を広げ 空へはばたいて
焼かれる前に 太陽になれ
風よ吹け… 空へ導いて
君のすべてを奪われるまえに
遠い過去に生き続ける虚ろげな君がいる
いつまでも動かないのなら
切り裂かれればいい
差し延べるこの腕を掴めるなら
ひとりきりでも 君はまだ微笑える
黄砂をあびて 空へ舞い上がれ
強く輝く太陽になれ
風に乗れ… 両手を広げて
君のすべてを壊されるまえに
震える君 誰のために生きるの?
「ミツケルタメ…」奇跡を信じて
翼を広げ 空へはばたいて
焼かれる前に太陽になれ
風よ吹け… 空へ導いて
君のすべてを奪われるまえに
黄砂をあびて 空へ舞い上がれ
強く輝く太陽になれ
風に乗れ… 両手を広げて
君のすべてを手に入れるために
Nuria Cruz
So I went to Japan last month, and I was on the subway. There's a bunch of ads of course, but I immediately recognized one figure, which was Gackt lol. And it was crazy because I started listening to him a little over a decade ago because of his song "Vanilla," so... it's crazy to think about his relevance and his growth career-wise. He is definitely an icon
Miles R4
Have you seen Bunraku?
Nuria Cruz
Miles R4 idk who that is, but the name kinda sounds familiar
Nuria Cruz
Vladislav Korovine is that a movie or anime? Was he an actor or on the soundtrack?
Judith
@Nuria Cruz Yeah, it's a movie and he was acting
Nuria Cruz
Ironclaw XII it was somewhere in Tokyo. And yeah, that makes sense. I remember X Japan being a big name
someda shoya
『OASIS』 [作詞/作曲] Gackt
ゆっくりと夜が明けるまで君を抱きしめてた
何もかも失うまで
気付かずに安らぎに溺れてた
“痛いさ…"
過去の自分なら苦痛に顔を歪ませてた
今ならこの痛みにさえ優しさを覚える
永遠に幻に抱かれるより
ひとときでも自由を択ぶ
翼を広げ 空へはばたいて
焼かれる前に 太陽になれ
風よ吹け… 空へ導いて
君のすべてを奪われるまえに
遠い過去に生き続ける虚ろげな君がいる
いつまでも動かないのなら
切り裂かれればいい
差し延べるこの腕を掴めるなら
ひとりきりでも 君はまだ微笑える
黄砂をあびて 空へ舞い上がれ
強く輝く太陽になれ
風に乗れ… 両手を広げて
君のすべてを壊されるまえに
震える君 誰のために生きるの?
「ミツケルタメ…」奇跡を信じて
翼を広げ 空へはばたいて
焼かれる前に太陽になれ
風よ吹け… 空へ導いて
君のすべてを奪われるまえに
黄砂をあびて 空へ舞い上がれ
強く輝く太陽になれ
風に乗れ… 両手を広げて
君のすべてを手に入れるために
Ruhma
I can't describe how much I love this song
Brianna Thomas
Awesome song, love it.
ぽぽぽ
この頃はマジで良かった。