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.
END OF SORROW
Luna Sea Lyrics
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ロマンを叫び続けて
さびついた時は流れて
君は確かに震えていた
Sometimes, I get so scared of
loving you too much
End of Sorrow
What's wrong with that?
anything but you
I love you
きっと人は 偶然と戦って
涙を知る セピア色の想い出
独り言が 似合う世紀の果てに
自分の事 気づきはじめてる
幾千の星に抱かれて
ロマンを叫び続けて
さびついた時は流れて
痛みを叫び続けて
愛しいキミを離さない
あぁ トキメキ を…
誰もが今 眠れない夜を知る
I really can't see
anything but you
凍えそうな コバルトブルーの夜
Right now, the most important
things is to satisfy ourselves
風が強く 心をすり抜けても
恐れないで 明日を信じて
幾千の星に抱かれて
ロマンを叫び続けて
さびついた時は流れて
痛みを叫び続けて
愛しいキミだけを思う
あぁ セツナサ を…
人は悲しみを知り
心からの愛を知る
何故生まれて来たのか
自分の事 愛しはじめる
I really can't see
anything but you
I love you
I love you
I need you
幾千の星に抱かれて
ロマンを叫び続けて
さびついた時は流れて
痛みを叫び続けて
愛しいキミを離さない トワ に…
悲しみの日々よ 孤独よ
あぁ サヨナラ
The lyrics of Luna Sea's song, END OF SORROW, are divided into multiple stanzas that speak of a celebration of love and a battle against sadness. The first stanza speaks of the power of romance and how a person can feel overwhelmed and scared of loving someone too much, yet they continue to shout out their love into the universe, clinging to the stars for comfort. The following stanza speaks of the inevitable fight against the trials of life, where tears converge into sepia-toned memories that we speak of alone in the modern era, learning to see and appreciate ourselves.
The next stanza brings back the singer's devotion to their lover, promising to never let go of their love, even during moments of suffering. They are urging their lover to hold onto the excitement of their feelings and to never fear the unknown, even when their hearts feel frozen with despair. The song speaks of fighting through the trials of life and being comforted by the stars and the people we love, realizing that the most important thing in life is to satisfy ourselves and to never lose sight of what's truly important, our passion and love. The last stanza speaks of coming to terms with oneself, understanding why we were born and learning to appreciate our own selves.
Line by Line Meaning
幾千の星に抱かれて
Being embraced by thousands of stars
ロマンを叫び続けて
Continuing to shout out romance
さびついた時は流れて
Washing away when rusted
君は確かに震えていた
You were definitely trembling
Sometimes, I get so scared of loving you too much
At times, I am frightened about loving you excessively
End of Sorrow
End of sadness
What's wrong with that?
What is so bad about it?
I really can't see anything but you
You are the only thing I can see
I love you
I am in love with you
きっと人は 偶然と戦って
People must fight with chance
涙を知る セピア色の想い出
Sepia-colored memories that know tears
独り言が 似合う世紀の果てに
At the end of a century where soliloquies fit in
自分の事 気づきはじめてる
Starting to notice myself
痛みを叫び続けて
Continuing to scream out pain
愛しいキミを離さない
I will not let go of my beloved you
あぁ トキメキ を…
Oh, throbbing...
誰もが今 眠れない夜を知る
Everyone knows sleepless nights now
凍えそうな コバルトブルーの夜
A freezing cobalt-blue night
Right now, the most important things is to satisfy ourselves
Currently, the most important thing is to satisfy ourselves
風が強く 心をすり抜けても
Even if the wind is strong and passing through our hearts
恐れないで 明日を信じて
Do not fear and believe in tomorrow
幾千の星に抱かれて
Being embraced by thousands of stars
痛みを叫び続けて
Continuing to scream out pain
愛しいキミだけを思う
Thinking only of my beloved you
あぁ セツナサ を…
Oh, melancholy...
人は悲しみを知り
People know sadness
心からの愛を知る
Knowing love from the heart
何故生まれて来たのか
Why were we born?
自分の事 愛しはじめる
Beginning to love oneself
I need you
I need you
トワ に…
To eternity...
悲しみの日々よ 孤独よ
Days of sadness and loneliness
あぁ サヨナラ
Oh, farewell
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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@user-qi8yy8of4o
アラフォーですが、ふとしたきっかけで最近またLUNA SEAを聴き直し始めました。改めてこの曲のクオリティの高さ、熱量に圧倒されております。特に歌詞はある程度歳を重ね様々な経験を積んできた今だからこそなのか、この曲を初めて聴いた10代の頃よりもストレートに心に響きますね。最近では通勤の車の中でリピートしまくっています。
@user-ej8dv9fc2i
この最大限までカッコよく見せよう、夢を与えようと努力する姿、プロ意識みたいなのがすごいカッコいいよな
@user-iq9sf1kx6w
このころのRYUICHIのカッコ良さは異常｡
毎回あの眼力にやられていた懐かし過去｡
@travelpreview6270
RYUICHIの存在感は、人を惹きつける。
このMVは最高傑作だと思う。
@user-ln6pb2pr7x
この時の神がかった雰囲気のバンドは
90年代でLUNA SEAが1番！！
ルックスと曲と演奏力と全てが1番！
今でも毎日聞いてます
@minet5262
STYLEは本当にいい盤です。ジャケ真ん中のカケラを選ぶのも楽しかったです。
@AnchanFamily707
いま聞いてます
@potetonon
あー、ほんとかっこいい。音のかっこよさに気を取られるけど、歌詞もいいんだよな。
@MrMusicicon2
「幾千の星に抱かれて ロマンを叫び続けて」
こんな格好いい歌詞なかなか無い
@ak4475
試作段階では、ウスバカゲロウの〜でしたからねこれが出来てよかったです