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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The Time Has Come
Galneryus Lyrics
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I can't see anything at all
Only feel wind blowing
I can't think anymore
I think no one can help my soul
There is no god No way out
When I cried throughout the time
The time has come
It's time to wake your soul up again
Just trust me
Release your chained hands all of you
We'll never die
Even if your soul is still crying
Tomorrow'll come
Pick up your rusty sword again
The man continued screaming
He said to me"Take the flag again"
What was the flag ? Just a cloth ?
I asked him, then he said "Remember what you've fought against"
There is god There's only one way
Finally I realized
A cloth was not just a cloth
So I raise my flag proudly
The time has come
It's time to wake your soul up again
Just trust me
Release your chained hands all of you
We'll never die
Even if your soul is still crying
Tomorrow'll come
Pick up your rusty sword again
The time has come
It's time to wake your soul up again
Just trust me
Release your chained hands all of you
We'll never die
Even if your soul is still crying
Tomorrow'll come
Pick up your rusty sword again
The lyrics of Galneryus's song "The Time has Come" tell the story of a man who is feeling lost and hopeless. He can't stand, see, or think anymore, and he feels like there is no way out of his current situation. However, a mysterious man described as a warrior appears and yells at him to wake up his soul again. This man urges him to trust and believe in himself, and to pick up his sword and fight again. It is revealed that the man had fought for something important in the past, and the flag he is told to take up again symbolizes that cause.
Overall, the lyrics are about finding hope in a desperate situation and reclaiming a sense of purpose. The man in the song is given a second chance and told that even if his soul is still crying, he can pick himself up and fight again. The symbolism of the flag emphasizes the idea that there are causes worth fighting for, and that a person can find strength and meaning in standing up for those causes.
This song likely resonates with many people who have experienced moments of hopelessness and despair. The message that it's never too late to start fighting again is a powerful one, and the imagery of the warrior and the flag are evocative and inspiring. Ultimately, the lyrics of "The Time has Come" are a reminder that even when everything seems lost, there is always the possibility of redemption and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't stand anymore
I'm tired, exhausted and unable to continue
I can't see anything at all
I'm blind to what's going on around me and unable to perceive things clearly
Only feel wind blowing
All I can sense is the movement of the air around me
I can't think anymore
My mind is clouded and I can't reason or make decisions
I think no one can help my soul
I believe that there's no one who can ease the pain in my heart
There is no god No way out
I've lost my faith and feel hopeless and trapped
When I cried throughout the time
In moments of despair and sadness, I've shed many tears
The man like a warrior came close to me and screamed
A courageous figure approached me, shouting with conviction
The time has come
It's now or never
It's time to wake your soul up again
You need to reawaken your spirit and be revitalized
Just trust me
Have faith in me and believe in my message
Release your chained hands all of you
Free yourself from the constraints that bind you
We'll never die
We'll live on forever, our legacy enduring
Even if your soul is still crying
Even if you're still struggling emotionally
Tomorrow'll come
A new day will dawn, bringing new opportunities
Pick up your rusty sword again
Take up your weapon and fight once more
He said to me"Take the flag again"
He urged me to reclaim a symbol representing my past struggles
What was the flag? Just a cloth?
I questioned the value of an item that seemed so ordinary
Remember what you've fought against
Recall the battles you've endured and the obstacles you've overcome
There is god There's only one way
There may be a higher power that guides us, and there's only one true path to follow
Finally I realized
I came to the understanding I had been missing
A cloth was not just a cloth
The flag held much deeper significance than I thought
So I raise my flag proudly
I now embrace my past and present, and proudly display the symbol that represents them
Contributed by Zachary P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.