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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road
GACKT Lyrics
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願ったあの日から
僕らは共に歩き始めた
終わりなきこの道を
立ち止まりそうな時には僕が
君の手を掴み離さない
涙は流さないで優しく微笑んでいて
終わることのない僕らの旅は
誰にも汚させない
君が求めてた世界が待ってるから
渇いた空に降り出した雨が
僕らに語りかける
生きとし生きるものにはすべて
大きな意味があると
孤独に怯え泣きたいときは
命一杯君を抱いてあげる
抱きしめてあげる
どれだけ傷ついても
すべてを失っても
そうさ果てしない僕らの旅は
誰にも壊させない
誰も知ることもない
僕らが探してた世界へ旅立とう
もし僕が先に消えてしまっても
風になって君を守り続けてゆくから
涙は流さないで優しく微笑んでいて
終わることのない僕らの旅は
誰にも邪魔させない
誰にも汚させない
君が求めてた世界が待ってるから
どれだけ傷ついても
すべてを失っても
そうさ果てしない僕らの旅は
誰にも壊させない
誰も知ることもない
僕らが探してた世界へ旅立とう
"Road" is a touching and emotional song by the Japanese musician GACKT that speaks about the power of companionship during a lifelong journey. The lyrics describe how the singer and someone dear have been walking together on an endless road since the day they wished to reach someday. They promise to never give up or let anyone or anything disrupt their journey towards the world they seek. The rain that falls from the dry sky seems to talk to them and remind them that everything has a meaningful purpose to those who live. If one of them disappears first, they promise to become the wind and keep protecting the other.
The theme of this song is very relatable and touches on the struggles of life and the importance of living in the moment while striving towards our goals. The lyrics of "Road" suggest that we should never give up hope even during the toughest of times, and if we persist through them, we'll eventually reach our destination. In essence, "Road" is a story about the journey of life, with all its ups and downs and how it's better when we have someone by our side to share it with.
Line by Line Meaning
君がいつの日かたどり着きたいと 願ったあの日から
From the day that you wished to arrive at your destination someday,
僕らは共に歩き始めた 終わりなきこの道を
We started walking together on this endless road
立ち止まりそうな時には僕が 君の手を掴み離さない
When it seems like we might stop, I will grab your hand and not let go
涙は流さないで優しく微笑んでいて
Don't shed tears, just smile gently
終わることのない僕らの旅は 誰にも邪魔させない 誰にも汚させない
Our never-ending journey will not be disturbed by anyone and will not be tainted by anyone
君が求めてた世界が待ってるから
Because the world you were seeking is waiting for us
渇いた空に降り出した雨が 僕らに語りかける
The rain that falls from the thirsty sky speaks to us
生きとし生きるものにはすべて 大きな意味があると
Everything that lives has a great meaning
孤独に怯え泣きたいときは 命一杯君を抱いてあげる 抱きしめてあげる
When you're scared and want to cry alone, I will hold you tightly in my arms
どれだけ傷ついても すべてを失っても
No matter how hurt we are, no matter how much we lose,
そうさ果てしない僕らの旅は 誰にも壊させない 誰も知ることもない
Our endless journey will not be broken by anyone and known by no one
僕らが探してた世界へ旅立とう
Let's go on a journey to the world we were searching for
もし僕が先に消えてしまっても 風になって君を守り続けてゆくから
Even if I disappear first, I will become the wind and continue to protect you
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gackt.C
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