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
Skin Mask
Hyde Lyrics
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In the song Skin Mask, Hyde is singing about a person who is so obsessed with their appearance that they have lost themselves in the process of trying to look perfect. He describes this person as being absorbed in themselves and wearing a "skin mask" to present a false image to the world. The person is portrayed as being so fake that they are not even themselves anymore, but instead, they have become someone else entirely.
Hyde is critical of this person's fixation with surface beauty, stating that "beauty is only skin deep" and that they are "ugly from the inside out". He points out that this person is so afraid of being seen for who they really are that they are dying on the inside, hiding behind a façade of laughter and confidence. Yet despite their efforts to disguise themselves, Hyde sees through their skin mask and recognizes the truth about their inner turmoil.
This song can be interpreted as a commentary on society's obsession with physical appearance and the pressure to conform to idealized standards of beauty. It highlights the toxicity of this kind of self-absorption and the damage it can do to a person's sense of self and well-being. Ultimately, Hyde encourages the listener to look beyond appearances and embrace their true selves, flaws and all.
Line by Line Meaning
your so beautiful you wear yourself so well
You have a captivating outward appearance and present yourself confidently and elegantly.
pick and choose piece by piece
You carefully select and assemble each aspect of your image and persona, like building a puzzle.
i'm not me i'm someone else
You have transformed yourself so extensively that you no longer feel like your true self, but rather a completely different person.
i'm someone else now
Your identity has been replaced by this constructed version of yourself.
embodyment yourself absorbed
You have fully integrated yourself into this new identity, becoming consumed with your constructed image.
skin mask you put yourself on pedestals
Your new identity is like a mask that you wear over your true self, and you elevate this constructed persona to a higher level of importance than your authentic self.
show how you've modified
You demonstrate to others the ways in which you’ve meticulously altered and refined your outward appearance and persona.
beauty is only skin deep
Despite your efforts to appear outwardly beautiful, true beauty lies beneath the surface and extends beyond appearances.
your ugly from the inside out
Your constructed appearance cannot hide the fact that you are not a beautiful person within.
so afraid someone might see who you really are
You fear that if others see past your constructed image, they may discover that you are not as beautiful a person as you appear on the surface.
well i see who you really are
Despite your efforts to hide your true self, some people can still see beyond your constructed image to the authentic person beneath.
look at you now dying on the inside
Despite the outward veneer of beauty and confidence, you are struggling internally and are deeply unhappy.
look at you now laughing on the outside
Despite your inner turmoil, you try to maintain the appearance of joy and contentment on the surface.
Contributed by Alexandra I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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