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
Mixi: http://mixi.jp/view_community.pl?id=3971476
Lament
Galneryus Lyrics
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残酷な運命と叫びながら
風に逆らい 空に昇れ
どれほどの悲しみを繰り返して
人は生きる意味を知るの?
この想い、届けと願う
あるはずの明日を探し
動き出せ
この嘆き、届けと願う
閉じたまま終わらぬように
消せはしない明日を求め
手を伸ばせ
抱いた夢を無常の雨は
不意に奪ってゆく
打ちひしがれ 時よ戻れと天を仰ぐ
どれほどの後悔を繰り返して
今を生きる意味を知るの?
立ち止まる事を許さず
日常は時間を刻む
知り得ない明日を探し
動き出せ
拭い去る事を許さず
幾重にも憂いは積もる
新しい明日を求め
手を伸ばせ
嗚呼、何を信じ生きるのか?
愛は何か変えてくれるのか?
嗚呼、冷めた非情の瞬間
愛で何か変わるならば教えてよ
この想い、届けと願う
虚しさを埋め尽くすため
あるはずの明日を探し
動き出せ
この嘆き、届けと願う
閉じたまま終わらぬように
消せはしない明日を求め
手を伸ばせ
立ち止まる事を許さず
日常は時間を刻む
知り得ない明日を探し
動き出せ
拭い去る事を許さず
幾重にも憂いは積もる
新しい明日を求め
手を伸ばせ
The lyrics of Galneryus's song Lament revolve around the theme of grief and the search for meaning and hope amidst tragedy. In the song, the singer observes the fleeting beauty of a flower, which falls to the ground with tears, and laments the cruel fate of life. Despite the overwhelming sadness, the singer urges to rise above the sorrow and reach for the sky, in a symbolic representation of the desire to overcome adversity and find a sense of purpose.
The chorus expresses the longing for the emotions and thoughts to be heard and to fill the emptiness inside, as well as the search for a tomorrow that should exist. The verses acknowledge the inevitability of sadness and regret but emphasize the importance of never stopping and always striving for a better future. The final lines question the nature of love and its transformative power, wondering if it can change the harsh reality or if it is just an illusion.
Overall, Lament is a poignant and inspirational song that encourages listeners to keep moving forward and never give up, no matter how hard life can get.
Line by Line Meaning
涙と共に散りゆく花よ
Flowers falling with tears, symbolizing a tragic farewell
残酷な運命と叫びながら
Screaming against the brutal fate that tears them apart
風に逆らい 空に昇れ
Trying to defy the wind and rise up to the sky, defying fate
どれほどの悲しみを繰り返して
After experiencing so much sadness, do we really understand the meaning of life?
この想い、届けと願う
Wishing for these feelings to reach their destination
虚しさを埋め尽くすため
In order to fill the void in their hearts
あるはずの明日を探し
Searching for a tomorrow that they believe exists
動き出せ
Take action and move forward
この嘆き、届けと願う
Wishing for this lament to reach its destination
閉じたまま終わらぬように
Hoping that it won't end while still remaining closed inside
消せはしない明日を求め
Longing for a tomorrow that cannot be erased
手を伸ばせ
Reach out and strive for it
抱いた夢を無常の雨は
Dreams once held were washed away by fickle rain
不意に奪ってゆく
Suddenly snatched away
打ちひしがれ 時よ戻れと天を仰ぐ
Crushed by the weight of the pain, crying out for time to turn back, looking up to the sky
どれほどの後悔を繰り返して
After experiencing so much regret, do we really understand the meaning of life?
立ち止まる事を許さず
Not allowing themselves to come to a stop,
日常は時間を刻む
Every day passes by, with the ticking of time
知り得ない明日を探し
Searching for a future that they cannot comprehend
拭い去る事を許さず
Not allowing themselves to wipe away their tears,
幾重にも憂いは積もる
The layers of sadness continue to accumulate
新しい明日を求め
Seeking a new tomorrow
嗚呼、何を信じ生きるのか?
Ah, what do they believe in to keep on living?
愛は何か変えてくれるのか?
Can love change anything?
嗚呼、冷めた非情の瞬間
Ah, that moment of cruel, cold-heartedness
愛で何か変わるならば教えてよ
If love can change something, then please tell them
Contributed by Grace E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.