1) Japanese… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists under the name Lily of the Valley:
1) Japanese shoegaze
2) Polish electronic project
3) Icelandic folk
4) rock
5) grunge
6) indie rock
7) American drag artist from New York City.
8) Dungeon synth.
1) Lily of the Valley hails from the northern town of Japan, Sendai.
They are known to the crowds with their contribution to the great Japanese shoegazer compilation album "Total Feedback".
Nozomi (vocal, keyboard, programming, etc) and Tsukasa (guitars) creates dream-pop songs which consists of multiple chorus layers, soft beautiful guitars and electronic productions.
They have released their debut album called “My Secret Garden” in 2009 from Happy Prince and the album was highly praised by shoegaze/dream pop fans not only in Japan but also all over the world.
On their second album called “aquatree” they shows big improvement on electronic productions and more sophisticated chorus layers and song writing.
They are going to play with Letting Up Despite Great Faults (from Los Angels), Broken Little Sister and Twee Grrrls Club in Tokyo on April 2011.
http://lilyofthevalley.me/
2) Lily of the Valley is also a Polish electronic project pulling influences from darkwave and gothic music. It started as Arachna's (vocals, keyboards) solo project with a cover of Lacrimosa's "Liebesspiel". Then Kiras (guitars and drums programming) came round to support the project. They have released one album "Sounds Of The Moments" through Halotan Records. Right now they are recording more material, and are preparing for some concerts.
http://www.myspace.com/lilyofthevalley2008
8) Dungeon synth from Hungary. https://lilyofthesynth.bandcamp.com/
Minority
Lily of the Valley Lyrics
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the sign of the sun
we are the minority of the sun
and we want to walk inside the dream of secret source
in the time of an ending dawn
there is nothing in this world that we ever wanted more
and feel free again
The lyrics of Lily of the Valley's song "Minority" capture the feeling of being an outsider or a minority. The first two lines set the stage for the rest of the song, with the "beat of the deep" representing the undercurrent of society and the "sign of the sun" representing what is visible and upheld. The next line "we are the minority of the sun" asserts the message of being apart and different from what is seen as normal.
The following lines describe the yearning for something more, a desire to "walk inside the dream of secret source." This dream represents something that is hidden, but also something that the minority group can find solace in. The phrase "in the time of an ending dawn" may refer to a time of upheaval and change, where the minority group can find a way to make their voice heard.
Line by Line Meaning
the beat of the deep
The rhythm of the ocean, the underlying pulse of nature.
the sign of the sun
The blazing symbol of life and energy, a beacon for all.
we are the minority of the sun
We are the few who truly appreciate the brilliance and power of life, who see it for what it is.
and we want to walk inside the dream of secret source
We yearn to tap into the innermost workings of the universe, to know its secrets and understand its nature.
in the time of an ending dawn
As the world changes and moves towards its inevitable conclusion, we remain steadfast and resolute in our quest for enlightenment.
there is nothing in this world that we ever wanted more
Our drive and desire for knowledge and insight is unmatched by any worldly passions or pursuits.
dare to taste the sweetness lost
We implore others to take the risk and experience the sublime pleasures that come with understanding the mysteries of existence.
and feel free again
By unlocking the secrets of the universe, we unshackle ourselves from the constraints of ignorance and embrace the boundless potential of knowledge.
Contributed by Cameron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.