GACKT (大城ガクト, Ōshiro Gakuto, born July 4, 1973, Okinawa, Japan) is a singe… Read Full Bio ↴GACKT (大城ガクト, Ōshiro Gakuto, born July 4, 1973, Okinawa, Japan) is a singer-songwriter, musician, actor and author, famous in Japan. Since the launch of his solo career, he has gained an even greater fandom and notoriety than he had while working as the vocalist of the iconic visual kei band MALICE MIZER, and has been extremely successful. He is one of the most successful and recognized male soloist artists in Japanese history, and holds the record for most top 10 chart singles. He is considered the best male live performer in Japan, and his concerts are always highly anticipated. Besides being a musician, he is also an film actor, and novel author.

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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Soleil
GACKT Lyrics

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誰もいないはずの
ホームで僕のことを見送る君を見た
まるでもう逢えないような
寂しげに涙浮かべて僕を見てた
明けない夜がないように
また逢えるさ
どんなに離れたとしても
君に逢いにゆくよ

かならず逢いにゆくよ
この夢が終わらないように
このまま虹の向こうへ
二人で歩いてゆこう
どこまでも空が続く限り

君からの手紙
消えかけの文字を何度もなぞった
止まない雨はないように
また逢えるさ
どれだけ時間が流れても Vue

僕の側にいてよ
いつまでも側にいてよ
この風が君に届くように
このまま空の彼方へ
君の待っている場所まで
何処までも夢が続くように
誰かを傷つけても
君だけは護ってみせる
この夢が終わらないように
このまま虹の向こうへ

二人で歩いてゆこう
どこまでも空が続く限り

Overall Meaning

In GACKT's song "Soleil," the singer observes their loved one crying on a lonely train platform, seemingly as though they will never meet again. Despite this, they try to stay optimistic by saying that they will meet again, no matter how far apart they may be. The singer also clings onto a letter from their loved one, trying to decipher the fading text. They plead for their loved one to always stay by their side, even if time passes by. They vow to protect them, even if it means hurting others. They want to continue this dream together, walking hand in hand towards an endless sky.

The song is ultimately about the fear of losing a loved one and the desire to hold onto them, no matter the distance or the obstacles in the way. The singer reminds their loved one that they are not alone and that they will always find their way back to each other, even if it takes time.

Line by Line Meaning

誰もいないはずの
Despite the belief that no one would be there,

ホームで僕のことを見送る君を見た
I saw you, seeing me off on this platform,

まるでもう逢えないような
It seems like it might be the last time we meet,

寂しげに涙浮かべて僕を見てた
You looked at me with tears in your eyes, feeling lonely,

明けない夜がないように
Just like there are no endless nights,

また逢えるさ
We will meet again,

どんなに離れたとしても
No matter how far apart we are,

君に逢いにゆくよ
I will go to meet you,

かならず逢いにゆくよ
I will definitely go to meet you,

この夢が終わらないように
So that this dream will never end,

このまま虹の向こうへ
Let's walk towards the other side of the rainbow,