MALICE MIZER's first era, the Tetsu era, lasted from 1992 until 1994. Line-up: Tetsu (vocalist), Gaz (drums), Yu～ki (bass), Közi (guitar), and Mana (guitar). Gaz was replaced by Kami at the beginning of this era, and Gaz was only in the band for about a half a year.
The Gackt era followed after a one-year hiatus, beginning in 1995 and lasting until 1999. Line-up: Gackt (vocalist), Kami (drums), Yu～ki (bass), Közi (guitar), and Mana (guitar). This era was considered MALICE MIZER's "major" era, because after Voyage was released, MALICE MIZER signed to major record label Nippon columbia and released Merveilles, which is largely considered their best album. After the release of merveilles, Gackt announced his departure from the band, and in June of 1999, Kami died of a subarachnoid hemorrhage. MALICE MIZER was then reverted back into an indies status, on Mana's label Midi:Nette.
The final era featured Klaha , a classically trained opera vocalist. This lasted from 2000 until the eventual hiatus in 2001, from which it is largely believed they will not return, and many consider MALICE MIZER to be disbanded. Line-up: Klaha (vocalist), Yu～ki (bass), Közi (guitar), and Mana (guitar).
Post Projects
After his departure in early 1999, Gackt started a solo career which has been enormously successful; he is now one of Japan's top entertainers and TV personalities. Klaha started a solo career as well in December 2002; as of 2005 the status of his project is uncertain. Mana has formed his own solo project, Moi dix Mois, and simultaneously pursues a career as fashion designer for his Gothic Lolita fashion label, Moi-même-Moitié. He continues to also run his Indie record label, Midi:Nette, and is looking for bands to sign and produce. Közi has joined Haruhiko Ash's Goth/Industrial band Eve of Destiny and also has a solo project. After his departure in 1994, Tetsu has subsequently taken part in a series of bands such as Zigzo and Mega 8 Ball; his most recent being the independently released band nil. The whereabouts of Yu~ki were unknown until he briefly resurfaced in 2004 as lyricist for Közi's solo release "MEMENTO".
In 2010, the band had a brief revival during a Moi Dix Mois and Közi coupling tour. The line-up for this short revival only consisted of Mana, Közi, and Yu~ki, with Moi Dix Mois' drummer as a support member. Klaha did not show up to the performance, so Közi sang while playing guitar. "Beast of Blood" was one of the songs played. Currently Mana is still in Moi Dix Mois, Yu~ki still keeps to himself outside of the visual-kei scene, and Közi recently joined the new wave band XA-VAT.
Members:
Vocal: Klaha [[artist]PRIDE OF MIND(春名真樹) → MALICE MIZER(Klaha) → ソロ → [[artist]個人/状況不明]
Guitar/ Synthesizer: mana [[artist]Ves:tearge → GIRL'e → 摩天楼 → MALICE MIZER(mana) → Moi dix Mois(Mana)]
Guitar/ Synthesizer: kozi [[artist]Girl → 摩天楼 → MALICE MIZER → Eve of Destiny!、ソロ → DALLE → XA-VAT]
Bass: YU~KI [[artist]ze:ro → MALICE MIZER → [[artist]個人/状況不明]
Ex-Members:
Drums: GAZ [[artist]DATURA → MALICE MIZER → KneuKlid Romance(サポート) → KneuKlid Romance → the Night Breeze Zinnia → DOVERMAN、BUZZ BONE、The VELETTA(サポート) → DOVERMAN、Pandemic(サポート)]
Vocal: tetsu [[artist]MALICE MIZER → MEGA 8 BALL → nil → ZIGZO(tetsu) → nil(高野哲)]
Drums: kami [[artist]3Pマヨネーズ → Kneuklid Romance(右狂) → MALICE MIZER(右京→kami) → 死去]
Vocal: Gackt [[artist]cains:feel!(Dr.→Vo.) → MALICE MIZER → ソロ → ソロ(Gackt→GACKT)]
Drums: 愁(ex.Virus)(サポート) [Virus(Shue) → 女的 → AION(愁) → Virus → AION → MALICE MIZER(サポート) → CRAVE、S.Q.F → CRAVE]
Keyboard(Support): KAZUNE [ Brain Hacker →]
Vocal/ Guitar: kamijo: [[artist]美辞麗句 → MALICE MIZER → LALIENE(SHOKI)→LAREINE(KAMIJO) → NEW SODMY → LAREINE → Versailles]
Guitar: MAYU [[artist]MALICE MIZER → LALIENE → アイリ → LALIENE→LAREINE → NEW SODMY → LAREINE → [[artist]個人/状況不明]
Drums: MACHI [[artist]MALICE MIZER → LAREINE → Chanton Lamour]
Discography
In several cases, the Japanese titles are given first, followed by the romaji titles in square brackets.
Demo Tapes
1992
* Sans Logique (10/31)
1993
* Speed of Desperate (???)
* SADNESS (4/05)
* The 1th Anniversary (10/12)
Singles
1995
* 麗しき仮面の招待状 [Uruwashiki Kamen no Shoutaijou] (12/10)
1996
* ma chérie ～愛しい君へ～ [ma chérie ~Itoshii Kimi e~] (10/10)
1997
* ヴェル・エール～空白の瞬間の中で～ [Bel Air ~Kuuhaku no Toki no Naka de~] (7/19)
* au revoir (12/3)
1998
* 月下の夜想曲 [Gekka no Yasoukyoku] (2/21)
* ILLUMINATI (5/20)
* Le ciel ～空白の彼方へ～ [Le ciel ~Kuuhaku no Kanata e~] (9/30)
1999
* 再会の血と薔薇 [Saikai no Chi to Bara] (11/3)
2000
* 神話 [Shinwa] (2/1) - KAMI'S MEMORIAL BOX
* 虚無の中での遊戲 [Kyomu no Naka de no Yuugi] (5/31)
* 白い肌に烂う愛と哀しみの輪舞 [Shiroi Hada ni Kuruu Ai to Kanashimi no Rondo] (7/26)
2001
* Gardenia (5/30)
* Beast of Blood (6/21)
* 真夜中に交わした約束～薔薇の婚礼～ [Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku ~Bara no Konrei~] (10/30)
* Garnet～禁断の園へ～ [Garnet ~kindan no sono e~] (11/30)
Albums
* memoire (24 July 1994)
* memoire DX (24 December 1994) - reissue with bonus track
* Voyage ~sans retour~ (7 June 1996)
* merveilles (18 March 1998)
* 薔薇の聖堂 [Bara no Seidou] (23 August 2000)
VHS
* Sans retour Voyage "derniere" ~encoure une fois~ (30 June 1997)
* ヴェル・エール～空白の瞬間の中で～ de l'image [Bel Air ~Kuuhaku no Toki no Naka de~ de l'image] (19 July 1997)
* ヴェル・エール～空白の瞬間の中で～ de l'image [Verte Air ~Kuuhaku no Toki no Naka de~ de l'image] (3 September 1997) - a short silent film
* merveilles～終焉と帰趨～l'espace [merveilles ~Shuuen to Kisu~ l'espace] (28 October 1998)
* merveilles -cinq parallèle- (24 February 1999)
* 再会の血と薔薇～de l'image～ [Saikai no Chi to Bara ~de l'image~] (21 December 1999)
* 虚無の中での遊戲～de l'image～ [Kyomu no Naka de no Yuugi ~de l'image~] (31 May 2000)
* 薔薇に彩られた悪意と悲劇の幕開け [Bara ni Irodorareta Akui to Higeki no Makuake] (22 November 2000)
* 薔薇の軌跡 [Bara no Kiseki] (25 April 2001)
* Beast of Blood ~de l'image~ (11 July 2001)
* 薔薇の婚礼～真夜中に交わした約束～ [Bara no Konrei ~Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku~] (22 March 2002)
DVD
* 薔薇に彩られた悪意と悲劇の幕開け [Bara ni Irodorareta Akui to Higeki no Makuake] (22 November 2000)
* Sans retour Voyage "derniere" ~encoure une fois~ (18 April 2001)
* 薔薇の軌跡 [Bara no Kiseki] (25 April 2001)
* Beast of Blood ~de l'image~ (11 July 2001)
* 真夜中に交わした約束～薔薇の婚礼～ [Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku ~Bara no Konrei~] (30 October 2001)
* Cardinal (6 February 2002)
* 薔薇の婚礼～真夜中に交わした約束～ [Bara no Konrei ~Mayonaka ni Kawashita Yakusoku~] (22 March 2002)
* merveilles～終焉と帰趨～l'espace (30 March 2002)
* merveilles -cinq parallele- (30 March 2002)
Ju te veux
Malice Mizer Lyrics
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まるで別人のように僕を引き寄せる
荒んだ空気をまとって周りを包み込む
まるで氷で出来た月のように冷たくて
貴方の澄んだ瞳には僕わ見えない
躰を巡らす糸を焼きつくして
狂わす月が夜に寄り添うように
躰を動かすことの出来ず言葉をつまらせる
冷たい指で唇をなぞる僕を押しつけて
貴方の澄んだ瞳には僕わ見えない
躰を巡らす糸を焼きつくして
ほんの少しだけでいい抱かれていたい
狂わす月が夜に寄り添うように
貴方の澄んだ瞳には僕わ見えない
躰を巡らす糸を焼きつくして
ほんの少しだけでいい抱かれていたい
狂わす月が夜に寄り添うように
The lyrics of MALICE MIZER's "Ju te veux" (I Want You) narrates a story of a person who has reencountered someone they haven't seen in a while, and how that person has changed so much that they seem like a completely different individual. Despite that, the singer feels an attraction towards them that they can't seem to resist. The person, who seems to bring a cold and dark aura with them, captivates the singer and makes them want to be close to them, even if it's just for a little while. The singer wants to be held by them and feel their presence, just like the moon that seems to disrupt and enhance the night around it.
The lyrics, although simple, are full of metaphors and symbolism that are characteristic of MALICE MIZER's style. The moon, for example, is a recurring element in their songs and represents the concept of transformation and change. The person the singer sees could represent a past lover, a friend, or a former self, and their sudden reappearance creates an inner turmoil that the singer tries to express through their desire to be physically close to them. Overall, the lyrics are open to interpretation, and they invite the listener to immerse themselves in the emotions and atmosphere created by the music and the words.
Line by Line Meaning
久し振りに出会ったきみは何もかも変わって
After a long time, meeting you feels like meeting a completely different person.
まるで別人のように僕を引き寄せる
You pull me towards you like a stranger.
荒んだ空気をまとって周りを包み込む
You surround yourself with a rough air, enveloping everything around you.
まるで氷で出来た月のように冷たくて
You are as cold as a moon made of ice.
貴方の澄んだ瞳には僕わ見えない
I cannot see myself in your clear eyes.
躰を巡らす糸を焼きつくして
Burning the thread that connects our bodies.
ほんの少しだけでいい抱かれていたい
I just want to be held by you for a little while.
狂わす月が夜に寄り添うように
Like a crazy moon, snuggling up to the night.
躰を動かすことの出来ず言葉をつまらせる
Unable to move my body, I fumble for words.
冷たい指で唇をなぞる僕を押しつけて
Pushing me away as you trace my lips with your cold fingers.
Contributed by Isabella N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@momo_vkeilover
ヘッドフォンをつけていれば天国に行ける
@mido2039
だよねー
@momo_vkeilover
???
@Bloody_Polly
Banger fr
@sweetcorpse
real
@den-lavender
so real
@thisisfleurdelis
real
@Theotok0s
fr
@yuukihollow
Their synth/keyboard is on point. Wish most of their songs were like this. Honestly, I think Malice Mixer is pretty low tier, most of their songs are inconsistent and don't sound great.
I get Gackt was inspired by them, but that's all they got.
@joeyanaka7980
this is so fucking good