LUNA SEA's sound is firmly based in 80s hard rock with a versatile progressive approach to songwriting. With mixed elements of punk, metal, and some pop, they form hard, slow, or fast tunes, as well as ballads, all with a mysterious atmosphere. Their softer side, with violin playing, also proves equally as strong.
LUNA SEA, due to early use of makeup and costumes, and their widespread popularity, is considered one of the biggest influential bands in the visual kei movement. Throughout the mid 90s, they used significantly less makeup, and after a one-year break in 1998, they came back with a more progressive rock style and toned down their onstage attire. When they went on an indefinite hiatus in 2000, they left a big influence on the Japanese rock scene.
LUNA SEA achieved its breakthrough success with a sold-out tour in 1991, which helped them to get a contract with MCA, and with the release of their second album IMAGE which recached #9 on the charts. After moving to Universal Music Group in 1998 the band released their best-selling album, SHINE, with an estimated 902,310 copies sold in one year in Japan alone, although this is less than their compilation album SINGLES which managed to sell over one million in Japan. Throughout their career, LUNA SEA released seven studio albums, one live album, seven VHS/DVD releases, and fourteen singles, and sold over eight million records in Japan alone.
On August 25, 2010, the day of a full moon, it was announced that they would hold an urgent press conference on August 31 in Hong Kong, where they previously announced the end of their activities in 2000. During the press conference, the band confirmed a reunion and announced their first tour in ten years, new songs, and added that there will be even more news with time. The world tour, named LUNA SEA 20th ANNIVERSARY WORLD TOUR REBOOT -to the New Moon- began on November 27 in Germany, and continued with performances in the United States, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and ended on December 31 in Japan, the last of a two-day performance in Kobe.
In response to the 2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami that occured March 11, LUNA SEA announced that they would release their first new song in 10 years. "Promise" was released on April 9 exclusively on Amazon websites as a digital download, with all proceeds donated to the Japanese Red Cross to aid the victims. Their December 4, 2010 concert in Los Angeles was filmed in 3D, and it was released as a live album and video. Both titled LUNA SEA 3D IN LOS ANGELES, the album was released on June 1, while the video was shown in theaters nationwide in Japan on June 4. The band streamed a live press conference, at the movie's premier at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills, through Ustream.tv on May 29. There, they announced a charity concert titled LUNA SEA For JAPAN A Promise to The Brave at the 30,000 seat Saitama Super Arena on October 22. The concert will be broadcast life on WOWOW, and all proceeds from the event will go to the Japanese Red Cross for the victims of the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami. Tickets for the show went on sale on August 14 and sold out in five minutes.
Pulse
LUNA SEA Lyrics
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高鳴る鼓動信じて 君よ
身震いがする程
予感は加速してゆく ずっと
君よ恐れずに この空打ち抜け
今 闇さえ切り裂け
君よ迷わずに 閉じ込めた想い
たとえこの名前を
忘れてしまっても
この一瞬を
たとえ全てを無くし
途方に暮れそうな時も
Believe it
君よ恐れずに この空打ち抜け
今 闇さえ切り裂け
何も恐れずに 閉じ込めた想い
今 放て
涙が溢れる時は
その夢も溢れてゆく
どんなに輝く星も
霞ませるその熱で きっと
君よ恐れずに この空打ち抜け
今 闇さえ切り裂け
何も恐れずに 閉じ込めた想い
今 放て
すべて打ち放て 世界は待ってる
今 君を
The lyrics in the song "Pulse" by LUNA SEA delve into themes of pain, courage, and the power of emotions. The opening lines express the pain in one's heart and the belief in the pounding pulse, urging someone to continue trusting in the intensity of their emotions. As the premonition accelerates, there is a sense of trembling and anticipation that persists.
The chorus encourages the listener, symbolized by "you," to fearlessly break through the sky and even cut through the darkness. It urges them to release the feelings they have kept locked away without hesitation. This can be interpreted as a call to embrace their true emotions and let go of any doubts or hesitations.
The following verse speaks to the idea of forgetting names and losing everything, yet still finding solace in the present moment. It emphasizes the importance of cherishing every fleeting moment, even in times of despair. The phrase "Believe it" serves as a reminder to hold onto hope and faith during difficult times.
The second chorus continues to urge "you" to fearlessly break through the sky and release the feelings that have been held captive, emphasizing the liberation that comes from expressing oneself without fear. Additionally, it highlights the transformative power of emotions, as tears overflow and dreams spill over, eclipsing even the brightest stars with their intensity.
The closing chorus encourages "you" to release everything and reminds them that the world is waiting. This can be interpreted as a call to action, urging the listener to embrace their emotions fully and engage with the world around them without reservation. Overall, the lyrics of "Pulse" convey a message of empowerment, urging the listener to be bold and expressive in their emotions, even in the face of pain and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
心が痛む時
During times of emotional pain
高鳴る鼓動信じて 君よ
Believe in the racing heartbeat, my love
身震いがする程
Intensely trembling
予感は加速してゆく ずっと
The premonition keeps accelerating, continuously
君よ恐れずに この空打ち抜け
Fearlessly pierce through this sky, my love
今 闇さえ切り裂け
Now, even tear apart the darkness
君よ迷わずに 閉じ込めた想い
Confidently release the feelings you've locked away, my love
今 放て
Now, let them go
たとえこの名前を
Even if this name
忘れてしまっても
Is forgotten
この一瞬を
This moment
たとえ全てを無くし
Even if everything is lost
途方に暮れそうな時も
In times when it feels like all is gone
Believe it
Believe it
涙が溢れる時は
When tears overflow
その夢も溢れてゆく
That dream will also overflow
どんなに輝く星も
No matter how dazzling the stars
霞ませるその熱で きっと
They will surely be eclipsed by your passion
何も恐れずに 閉じ込めた想い
Confidently release the feelings you've locked away
今 放て
Now, let them go
すべて打ち放て 世界は待ってる
Release everything, the world is waiting
今 君を
Now, you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Luna Sea
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