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
The Other Side
Hyde Lyrics
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Waits to bring me down
Drown me in its waves
Still I have no doubt
This meaning of life
Wearing this shroud
I've journeyed long
I've seen so many worlds
Wandering far and back again
My soul is getting worn
And the happiness
like a firework
How it shone, now it's gone
And the sea
Waits to bring me down
Drown me in its waves
Still I have no doubt
This meaning of life
I know that darkness
follows light
I see the traps that
stand in my way
I'll use my head to
make it through
Believers get it tough
Everything I cherished
so dearly
Wasn't love, wasn't love
And the sea
Waits to bring me down
Drown me in its waves
Still I have no doubt
Though my flesh
Perishes in time
I will reach the shore
On the other side
This meaning of life ...
The lyrics in Hyde's song "The Other Side" portray a sense of introspection and a journey about one's life. The sea is used metaphorically as a symbol of life's struggles and challenges that are waiting to engulf the singer. Although he has been through many experiences and seen various worlds, his soul is getting weary. The happiness he once experienced is now gone, just like a firework that glimmers and fades away. However, he is still convinced of the meaning of life despite the hardships and obstacles along the way.
The singer acknowledges that darkness and challenges will always follow the light. The traps that are present along the way are a part of life, and he will use his mind to overcome them. He sees that believers always have it tough, and everything he once cherished was not really love. The lyrics end off on a hopeful note, as the singer is aware that his flesh will eventually perish, but he will reach the other side, which symbolizes his destination or the afterlife. He is confident that the meaning of life will be revealed to him once he gets there.
Overall, the song is an introspection about life's journey and the difficulties one must face along the way. It highlights the importance of perseverance and keeping faith, even in tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
And the sea
The challenges in life
Waits to bring me down
Those challenges may overpower me
Drown me in its waves
I might feel lost and helpless
Still I have no doubt
But I will not give up
This meaning of life
Because I know the value of life and its lessons
Wearing this shroud
Despite having gone through hardships
I've journeyed long
I have learned many lessons on this journey
I've seen so many worlds
Witnessed different experiences and perspectives
in my time
Throughout my life
Wandering far and back again
I have made many mistakes and learned from them
My soul is getting worn
But I am still growing weary
And the happiness
The joys of life
like a firework
Appear and disappear quickly
How it shone, now it's gone
Life's ephemeral moments
I know that darkness
The inevitability of hardships
follows light
After every struggle comes success
I see the traps that
I understand the challenges that come my way
stand in my way
May obstruct my path to success
I'll use my head to
But I am confident in my ability to overcome them
make it through
By using logic and rationality
Believers get it tough
Despite my faith and beliefs, life is still hard
Everything I cherished
Things I have held dear to my heart
so dearly
Are not always love, but other attachments and desires
Though my flesh
Despite the limitations of my physical body
Perishes in time
Knowing that everything is temporary
I will reach the shore
I will ultimately succeed and find peace
On the other side
On the other side of life's struggles
This meaning of life
Having learned the lessons of life and ultimately finding fulfillment
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: HYDE
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Stéphanie Klein
His pronounciation is seriously amazing for a japanese singer
Aries WildChild
I think I fell in love with his voice.
MUHAMMAD FADZIL BIN NORMAHAZAN
underrated song
Jigoku
and i really love him since a long time he is the best <3
HUNTERLYON
Muy buen tema
chelsea monayao
Fuuuu why am I barely listening to this. good stuff, he should come back to the US again.
HYDEcamui
He will be, in May 2019! See: http://www.hyde.com for details!
Asha Mondesir
Awesome!
Tazz
This song should've been the soundtrack of silet hill homecoming, i dont even know why :v
leila9409
been a hyde fan since 2006