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)
Transylvania
Malice Mizer Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
demo sore wa ooki na ayamachi datta tada yasuragi ga hoshikatta dake na no ni
Kimi no kodou o kono te ni kikinagara
soshite shizukesa ni kawaru tameiki no naka de yasuragi o
"Drink from me and live forever"
towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
te ni ireru tame ni kimi ga tsubuyaku
"Drink from me and live forever"
towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
"Drink from me and live forever"
subete no koto ni imi wa motanai
Youkou ni wakare o tsuge boku wa umarekawatta
hajimete miru yoru no utsukushisa ni boku wa naita
soshite fukai nemuri kara mezameta toki kimi ga soba ni tatteita
Kono uta ...watashi ga aishita hito ga konode ita uta
mou nagai aiada kiku koto wa nakatta
kanojo wa watashi dake o nokoshite itte shimatta
mou ichi dou koe o kikasete kure ...mou ichi dou ...
Ichi dou kanjita eien no yuuwaku wa fukaku ...tooku ...nagaku ...
amai kuchizuke o ima mo sasoidasu
"Drink from me and live forever"
towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
"Drink from me and live forever"
te ni ireru tame ni kimi ga tsubuyaku
"Drink from me and live forever"
towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
"Drink from me and live forever"
subete no koto ni imi wa motanai
The lyrics of MALICE MIZER's song "Transylvania" describe an individual's desire to escape from deep sadness and invite the idea of death to end the pain. However, this turns out to be a big mistake as the invitation is mistakenly used; the person's longing for peace and quiet drives them to their death. The opening line of the song translates to "I was beckoning myself to be enticed by death as an escape from deep sadness." The lyrics also speak of wanting peace and simplicity in life but are unable to see the devastating consequences of their actions.
The song refers to Transylvania, a region in Romania known as the home of Count Dracula. The lyrics express the idea of seeking immortality by drinking blood and living forever. The line, "Drink from me and live forever," is a reference to the famous dialogue in the movie, Bram Stoker's Dracula. The person offering to become a vampire is inviting the listener to share eternity with them, hoping to find eternal joy and peace.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of loss, yearning, and acceptance. The singer is faced with complex emotions, and the lyrics speak of his longing for the lost soul he loved but who has transcended, leaving him adrift. The song's beautiful lyrics and haunting melody are compelling, capturing the listener's heart and mind in a beautiful but solemn way.
Line by Line Meaning
Fukai kanashimi kara nogareru tame ni mizukara shi o manekou to shite ita
I was beckoning death to escape the deep sadness within, but that was a big mistake since I only craved peace
demo sore wa ooki na ayamachi datta tada yasuragi ga hoshikatta dake na no ni
It turned out to be a huge mistake since I only wanted peace, even though it seemed like the easier choice
Kimi no kodou o kono te ni kikinagara
While listening to the rhythm of your heartbeat in my hands
soshite shizukesa ni kawaru tameiki no naka de yasuragi o
Peace was found within a sigh that turned to silence
"Drink from me and live forever"
Drink from me, and I shall give you eternal life
towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
An eternal new world shall unfold before you
"drink from me and live forever"
Drink from me, and I shall give you eternal life
te ni ireru tame ni kimi ga tsubuyaku
Whispering softly, begging me to taste your life essence
"drink from me and live forever"
Drink from me, and I shall give you eternal life
towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
An eternal new world shall unfold before you
"drink from me and live forever"
Drink from me, and I shall give you eternal life
subete no koto ni imi wa motanai
Life holds no meaning if all there is ends in death
Youkou ni wakare o tsuge boku wa umarekawatta
Announcing my separation from the world, I was reborn
hajimete miru yoru no utsukushisa ni boku wa naita
In the beauty of the first night, I wept
soshite fukai nemuri kara mezameta toki kimi ga soba ni tatteita
And when I awoke from my deep slumber, you were standing by my side
Kono uta ...watashi ga aishita hito ga konode ita uta
This song... is the song of the person I loved, who is no longer here
mou nagai aiada kiku koto wa nakatta
I have not heard the sound of her love for a long time
kanojo wa watashi dake o nokoshite itte shimatta
She left me behind, all alone
mou ichi dou koe o kikasete kure ...mou ichi dou ...
Please let me hear her voice once more...just once more...
Ichi dou kanjita eien no yuuwaku wa fukaku ...tooku ...nagaku ...
I once felt the deep, distant, and everlasting temptation
amai kuchizuke o ima mo sasoidasu
And even now, I still long for her sweet kiss
Contributed by Harper S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-wc4xv4rs5d
君の鼓動をこの手に聞きながら
そして静けさに変わる吐息の中で安らぎを
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
手に入れるために 君が呟く
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
すべてのことに意味は持たない
陽光に別れを告げ僕は生まれ変わった
初めて見る夜の美しさに僕は泣いた
そして深い眠りから目覚めた時 君が側に立っていた
この歌… 私が愛した人が好んでいた歌
もう永い間 聞くことはなかった
彼女は私だけを残して逝ってしまった
もう一度 声を聞かせてくれ… もう一度…
一度感じた永遠の誘惑は深く…遠く…永く…
甘い口づけを今も誘い出す
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
手に入れるために 君が呟く
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
すべてのことに意味は持たない
Drink from me and live forever
Drink from me and live forever
Drink from me and live forever
Drink from me and live forever
@Silly143
Kimi no kodou o kono te ni kikinagara
Soshite shizukesa ni kawaru tameiki no naka de yasuragi o
"Drink from me and live forever"
Towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
"Drink from me and live forever"
Te ni ireru tame ni kimi ga tsubuyaku
"Drink from me and live forever"
Towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
"Drink from me and live forever"
Subete no koto ni imi wa motanai
Youkou ni wakare o tsuge boku wa umarekawatta
Hajimete miru yoru no utsukushisa ni boku wa naita
Soshite fukai nemuri kara mezameta toki kimi ga soba ni tatteita
Kono uta ...watashi ga aishita hito ga konode ita uta
Mou nagai aiada kiku koto wa nakatta
Kanojo wa watashi dake o nokoshite itte shimatta
Mou ichi dou koe o kikasete kure ...mou ichi dou ...
Ichi dou kanjita eien no yuuwaku wa fukaku ...tooku ...nagaku ...
Amai kuchizuke o ima mo sasoidasu
"Drink from me and live forever"
Towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
"Drink from me and live forever"
Te ni ireru tame ni kimi ga tsubuyaku
"Drink from me and live forever"
Towa ni tsuzuku atarashii sekai o
"Drink from me and live forever"
Subete no koto ni imi wa motanai
@unabridgeddiversion8236
Perfection. Operatic, melodramatic and incredibly talented. This group transcends genre, culture and time.
@decKyo
There is no better way to describe this band
@user-wc4xv4rs5d
君の鼓動をこの手に聞きながら
そして静けさに変わる吐息の中で安らぎを
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
手に入れるために 君が呟く
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
すべてのことに意味は持たない
陽光に別れを告げ僕は生まれ変わった
初めて見る夜の美しさに僕は泣いた
そして深い眠りから目覚めた時 君が側に立っていた
この歌… 私が愛した人が好んでいた歌
もう永い間 聞くことはなかった
彼女は私だけを残して逝ってしまった
もう一度 声を聞かせてくれ… もう一度…
一度感じた永遠の誘惑は深く…遠く…永く…
甘い口づけを今も誘い出す
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
手に入れるために 君が呟く
Drink from me and live forever
永遠に続く新しい世界を
Drink from me and live forever
すべてのことに意味は持たない
Drink from me and live forever
Drink from me and live forever
Drink from me and live forever
Drink from me and live forever
@krispetukhov4946
Thank you Spotify 😭
@wabsibabsi
Im a 400yo vampire, nobody can change my mind
@eszter4592
Every hungarian and romanian being their happiest selves rn
@adeilyt
real
@karinkay
half romanian and proud
@szhbogi
so real
@goblin5tar
Transylvania is Romania