Galneryus is a Japanese neoclassical power metal band formed in early 2001 … Read Full Bio ↴Galneryus is a Japanese neoclassical power metal band formed in early 2001 in Osaka by guitarist Syu and vocalist YAMA-B. They play material inspired by metal legends Dream Theater, Stratovarius, and X Japan.

The current members are Masatoshi "Sho" Ono (vocals), Syu (guitar), Taka who replaced Yu-To in 2009 (bass), YUHKI (keyboard) and JUNICHI (drums.) Veterans of the heavy metal scene, they set to work assembling a band. Syu, known as guitarist for the indie heavy metal bands Valkyr, Animetal and SPINALCORD, where he also served as lead vocalist, and vocalist YAMA-B, who worked with bands Gunbridge and Rekion, originally were joined by keyboardist A (of Valkyr) and drummer Toshihiro Yui (Formerly of Honey Quest and Cemetary.) They soon were to recruit keyboardist Yuhki, of Ark Storm, and drummer Junichi Satoh. After Tsui left in 2006, they recruited yu-to of DELUHI. They were signed to VAP Records. Syu writes music for the band and contributed his deep, roaring vocals, while lead vocalist Yama-B contributes the songwriting, with lyrics and song titles in English. Galneryus has a dress style that borders on the style of visual kei, with medievally styled and leather dress, toting instruments with coloration to match,although recently they have set for a more casual style.

Galneryus' first album was the Rock opera styled Flag of Punishment. Through a few loosely tied songs, this album seems to tell the story of a revolution to gain freedom, and its victories and losses. The second album, Advance to the Fall seems to be more of a straightforward album, which doesn't tell a specific story, but rather tells a collection of smaller stories for the sake of standalone pieces. Cover art for both albums is that of Yoshitaka Amano, artist for the Final Fantasy series of video games.

In 2008, Vocalist YAMA-B left the band due to creative differences. Masatoshi Ono has been announced as the replacement.

Other former temporary members are Yoshinori Kataoka (keyboards), Yusuke (bass)

Official website: http://galneryusyumacher.com/
Official Myspace: http://www.myspace.com/galneryusworld
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I Wish
Galneryus Lyrics

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Asu wa chigau hi da to
Furimuki katarikakeru kimi
Kyou no you na hibi ga
Zutto tsuzuku koto nado nai to

Kodoku Afure
Michiru koto naku
Doko ni kono omoi

Tsutaereba ii?

I wish for the stars "Let me know"
Tsukami toru koto wa mou nai no?
Arifureta mirai
Touzen no you ni otozurete

Ima me ni utsuru mono
Soto kara kikoetekuru oto
Nani mo ukeirerarezu
Jikan mo tomatta you ni osoku

Kodou Kanji
Tomaru koto nai
Doko ni kono omoi
Tsutaerareru?

I wish for the stars "Let me know"
Omoi ga itsuka todoku no nara
Yozora no hate made
Zutto inori tsuzuketeiru yo

Kanashimi mo aiseru darou
Itsu no hi ka
Samenai yume no naka dake de

I wish for the stars "Let me know"
Omoi ga itsuka todoku no nara
Yozora no hate made
Zutto inori tsuzuketeiru yo

Ima ikiteiru koto
Hontou wa tsuyoku kamishimetai
Asu e to tsuzuku michi

Sou shinjite Ima
Tsuyoku Kanaderu

Overall Meaning

The song "I Wish" by Galneryus talks about a person who has a desire to achieve what seems to be impossible. The first stanza describes how the person looks back and talks of how the future seems impossible, and there are no days like today which will keep ongoing. The wordings of the lines suggest how fleeting moments in life are, and how one should not waste time brooding over things that cannot be help, but hope for a better tomorrow. The singer then talks about how loneliness engulfs them, and they have no one to share their feelings with. They seem lost and disconnected from the world. The second stanza again talks of how the singer wishes to catch the stars and feels they have already missed the chance. They describe their dreams and aspirations and how they wish to continue hoping and praying, even at the end of the world.

Overall, the song appears to be about continuing to carry on despite the challenges and difficulties one may face. It encourages the listener to hold onto hope, and never give up on their aspirations and dreams. Galneryus does a magnificent job of portraying these emotions through the melody and lyrics, and the song can resonate with anyone who has faced personal, emotional, or mental struggles.

Line by Line Meaning

Asu wa chigau hi da to
Looking back and speaking to you, saying that tomorrow is not like today.

Furimuki katarikakeru kimi
You who turns back and speaks to me

Kyou no you na hibi ga
The days like today

Zutto tsuzuku koto nado nai to
Are not going to continue forever.

Kodoku Afure
My loneliness overflows

Michiru koto naku
Without anything to fill me up

Doko ni kono omoi
Where can I express these feelings?

Tsutaereba ii?
Is it okay for me to tell someone?

I wish for the stars "Let me know"
I hope the stars can let me know my true feelings

Tsukami toru koto wa mou nai no?
Is it too late for me to grab hold of them?

Arifureta mirai
The ordinary future