Since HYDE keeps his personal information scarce, much about him is either unknown or unofficial, including his real name, purported to be Hideto Takarai. He confirmed his birthdate (January 29, 1969) in an interview for the 2002 March issue of Rockin On Japan.
HYDE's debut as a solo artist was in October 2001, when he released his first solo single, Evergreen. After two more singles, Angel's Tale and Shallow Sleep, HYDE released his first solo album, ballad-filled ROENTGEN, in March 2002. An overseas edition featuring English lyrics was released in July. His next two singles, HELLO and HORIZON, both including a b-side track not found on any album, were released prior to his second album, rockish 666, all in late 2003.
While reuniting with L'Arc~en~Ciel after a 3 year hiatus, HYDE continued his solo career. He composed the music for the song Glamorous Sky, sung by 中島美嘉 (Mika Nakashima) and to be used in the movie NANA. HYDE's next single Countdown was released in October 2005, it included Japanese & English versions of the title song. Another single, Season's Call, was used as the second opening theme to the anime show Blood+, starting in January 2006. The single was released in February. Third album FAITH was released in April, and it can be describes as hard rock with religious touch. The album was accompanied by a five-month tour with many locations in Japan, and four concerts in California, USA. Following the completion of the tour, a DVD of the concerts was released in November.
In addition to his musical career, HYDE has also starred in movies Moon Child and 下弦の月 (Kagen no Tsuki, also known as Last Quarter).
In early 2008, HYDE formed a new unit, VAMPS, with his fellow guitarist K.A.Z – and released a photobook ominously named HYDE IS DEAD.
Official site: http://www.hyde.com
2) - Hyde Glam metal band that released one album 'Hyde in 1986.
Hyde Is:
Pete Jerumanis - vocals
Robert Hamilton - guitars
Todd Lossone - bass, backing vocals
Carlos Valdiva - drums, percussion
A Lovely Shade Of Red
Hyde Lyrics
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The lyrics of Hyde’s “A Lovely Shade of Red” speak of a deep love and devotion towards someone. The singer describes how he has painted the walls with a “lovely shade of red,” which he believes is beautiful and all for his beloved. The song's central idea suggests that the singer's love for the person is so strong that it has taken over his life, influencing his every move and decision.
The lyrics also express the singer's feelings of confusion and helplessness. He feels that he has been misled by his intentions and cannot understand how things have reached their current state. He wishes to cry but finds that he cannot because he has no tears left to shed. The imagery of "burning flowers" reinforces this idea of unfulfilled emotions and sadness.
The final lines of the song are perhaps the most poignant. The male protagonist finds himself drowning in thoughts of his lover and is suffocated by her breath, which he describes as "angelic." The imagery of the "dagger deep in [his] dead cold heart" captures the pain he feels, but he also suggests that the intense feelings he has experienced through this love have returned him to life. The song ends with a poignant moment of acceptance and resignation, as the singer acknowledges that he has become dependent on someone else's love and is now ready to let go.
Line by Line Meaning
I painted the walls with a lovely shade of red and can't help to notice how beautiful it looks. This is all for you.
I took the time and effort to decorate this space for you, with a color that I find pleasing and calming. I hope that you also appreciate it and can find beauty in it.
I direct reaction or misled intentions. Once again I've reached the end.
My actions may not always be understood or appropriate, and I am beginning to see the consequences of this. I feel like I am at a crossroads in my life where I need to make some difficult choices.
Wish to find a tear to shed, the well is dry.
I feel so many emotions but am currently unable to express them. It's as if I want to cry, but no tears will come. I feel drained and empty.
The residue of burning flowers, reminds me of ash ribbons around a heart shaped box. Ribbons around you neck.
The memory of past relationships and the pain associated with losing someone is still present in my mind. I am reminded of the physical objects and symbols that represented our love, which are now reduced to ashes and memories.
Drowning in the thought of never understanding how it came to this buried under autumn skies.
I am overwhelmed with confusion and sadness as I try to make sense of how things have turned out. It feels like I am trapped in a cycle of change and loss, which mirrors the transition of the seasons.
Suffocate me with your angelic breath. A shade of red so lovely.
Despite the pain and frustration that I am feeling, I still crave your presence and your touch. I am drawn to your beauty and the intimacy that we shared, even if it only brings temporary relief.
The dagger deep in my dead cold heart brings feeling back, it never felt so good. If only it would last forever.
Even though it hurts, I am grateful for the intensity of the emotions that I am experiencing. The pain reminds me that I am alive and capable of feeling passion and love. However, I also recognize that this feeling may not be sustainable or healthy in the long run.
I could never conceive what it's like to feel like you. Now I'm left with sorrow, and that's one thing I won't let you take away.
I realize that I will never truly understand your perspective or what it's like to be in your shoes. However, I also know that I have my own feelings and experiences, which are just as valid. I refuse to let you take away my sense of self, even as I mourn the loss of our relationship.
I never thought I could be so dependent on someone else's love, but now I'm giving up and letting go.
I used to think that I was strong enough to handle anything on my own, but now I see that I was wrong. I have become so attached and reliant on your affection that it's hard to imagine a future without it. However, I know that I need to move on and find my own path, even if it's painful and uncertain.
Contributed by Adeline N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Ohana
These guys have the best concepts ever, hands down.<3
Koda Augustine
Hiraeth_Maiden they aren't the concept kings for nothin
Boodle Demic
since fantasy came out i've just been on a vixx spree, and i remember someone saying that vixx is just their own genre, their concepts and their sound is just that good. I completely agree.
O_STAANA,IKS
true. i was like losing my focus on them bc of other groups and then they're coming back with fantasy like saying "Hey, you're mine. Don't go near them." and they win bc they got me back
yoonseok biased
im replying to myself lol xD
ash
I'm currently doing Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde in English, and I really want to send this song to my English teacher lol. Like it explains the story really well, and though I just started reading the book, everyone should get meaning from it. It sort of explains what the character goes through, that split personality problem. K-POP for the win, bringing English literature into songs.
Chewbecca
I'm actually reading the book on my own time over the summer... It's really good though! You get to read good books in English while I just get Romeo and Juliet. But seriously, I've only been reading for an hour and a half and I'm already on page 123/158... and it's 2 in the morning. This went from me talking about a book to me admitting I have serious problems with book obsessions... I'm going back to reading so bye!
yoonseok biased
omg hello fellow bookworm! ^^ have you heard of the fallen kindoms series or the acendence trilogy or the firebird series??
Karen LeDoux
Chewbecca
I suggest The Mortal Instruments, and all the books that go with that, it's a great series
amina__ 1
Amelia Oprean doing the Jekyll and Hyde literature exam soon, I can totally relate😂