Matenrou Opera (摩天楼オペラ) was formed in October 2006 by Sono, the talented vo… Read Full Bio ↴Matenrou Opera (摩天楼オペラ) was formed in October 2006 by Sono, the talented vocalist of Jeniva. After Jeniva disbanded on October 14th, Sono and Jeniva’s drummer Yuu started working on the new band.

All the members were chosen already in October, before Jeniva even disbanded. The following two months Matenrou Opera spent by rehearsing, designing costumes and preparing for their first lives in the spring otherwise as well.

In January, the band spent some time in studio, recording their first single. The name of the band was kept a secret until 23rd of February, when Yuu finally announced it in his blog. He also announced the date of their first live; it was to take place at Urawa Narciss on May 4th. It was also decided that their first single, alkaloid showase, would be released on that day. In reality, however, Matenrou Opera’s very first live was on April 28th, a secret live held at Urawa Narciss.

After releasing alkaloid showcase, Matenrou Opera kept busy with lives all through the summer and autumn. However, at their live on October 30th, Matenrou Opera gave bad news to their fans; the guitarist Mika and keyboardist Karen would leave the band in November. While the news surprised many fans, the decision had apparently been long time coming, and already when the band announced Karen and Mika would leave, they also told that replacements had already been taken care of.

The last live with the original members was held on Nobember 17th at Ikebukuro Cyber. It was not, however, until halfway through December when the names of the new members were announced; the new guitarist was to be anzi, formerly of Sylphid, and the new keyboardist would be 彩雨 (Ayame), who used to go under the name of soh in Ry:dia. The year’s remaining lives were, however, held without anzi and Ayame.

Around the same time with the member changes, it was also announced that Matenrou Opera would join the label Sherow Artist Society.

As the new year started, Matenrou Opera started doing lives with the new members, and around the turn of the year pictures with the new members and new costumes started popping up on Matenrou Opera’s site as well as on SAS’s site. The band seemed to consider the new year an entirely new start; they acknowledge they didn’t release much in 2007, and promised the fans to release more during the year 2008.

And the band kept their promise. Soon it was announced that a new single would be released on March 5th, and even more good news followed; at the turn of March and April, Matenrou Opera will tour Europe with Versailles. The tour consists of a total of 6 lives in Sweden, Finland, Germany, France and Spain.

So far the band has released nine singles, two mini-albums (one compilation), one full-length album, and one live DVD.

MEMBERS:

Vocal: 苑 (Sono)　ＧＲＩＤＥ → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ
Guitar: Anzi　Sylphid → Masterpiece → 摩天楼オペラ
Bass: 燿 (Yo)　Endless Vanity → S.D.I → シリウス (support) → GRAVE SEED → 摩天楼オペラ
Keyboard: 彩雨 (Ayame)　outburn → Ry:dia (Soh) → 摩天楼オペラ
Drums:悠 (Yu)　ＧＲＩＤＥ → Marge Litch → Masterpiece, GRAVE SEED → Jeniva → 摩天楼オペラ

Past Members:
Guitar: 未伽 (Mika)　Ancient Myth → 摩天楼オペラ→
Keyboard: 華蓮 (Karen)　Masterpiece → 摩天楼オペラ→ Qualia

DISCOGRAPHY:

Singles
[2007.05.04] alkaloid showcase
[2007.10.31] sara (live-distributed)
[2008.03.05] 瑠璃色で描く虹 (Ruriiro de Egaku Niji)
[2008.09.24] SPECTACULAR
[2008.12.17] LAST SCENE
[2009.03.25] acedia
[2009.07.23] Eternal Symphony (live-distributed)
[2009.12.16] Murder Scope (CD; CD+DVD)
[2010.02.24] R (live distributed)
[2010.05.05] GENESIS / R

Albums and EPs
[2008.05.14] GILIA (CD+DVD, Limited & Europe Edition)
[2008.10.08] GILIA (CD only, Regular Edition)
[2009.06.24] ANOMIE (CD+DVD)
[2009.10.28] COUPLING COLLECTION 08-09 (CD only, compilation)

DVD
[2209.11.25] DAWN OF ANOMIE in Akasaka BLITZ

Mermaid
Matenrou Opera Lyrics

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泳いでいくその先にある希望の差に今は惑う
あるかどうかもわからない真っ暗の闇に落ちてしまいそうで

Eyes can't see the light, I'm swimming
Limbs can't stroke hard, I'm struggling
Hopes and dreams are ripped off, and nowhere to go now
Deep down in the wild ocean
Swimming against all the streams...

それでも信じたい

きっとそうここから始まる新しい人生の日々
駆け抜けてきた道を嫌いになってはいないけど
もうさよならさせてよもう幸せになりたい
心から楽しむの私が今いる世界を

この先は暖かい陽の中で泳ごう

抑えるなんてしなくていい自分らしいこと我慢しないで
その光を見落とさないで
輝ける栄光も自分自身もそこにある

リセットしてみた自分をもっと知りたい
この先になにがある? 選ぶのは自分次第だって
張り詰めてたものをこの波が洗ってく
今ならさどこまでも泳いでいける気がしたんだ

Flow, flow, let us "Flow!!"

Eyes can't see the light, I'm swimming
Limbs can't stroke hard, I'm struggling
Hopes and dreams are ripped off, and nowhere to go now
Deep down in the wild ocean
Swimming against all the streams...

それでも信じたい

きっとそうここから始まる新しい人生の日々
駆け抜けてきた道を嫌いになってはいないけど
もうさよならさせてよもう幸せになりたい
心から楽しむの私が今いる世界を

この先は暖かい陽の中で泳ごう

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matenrou Opera's song "Mermaid" convey a sense of struggle and uncertainty within the singer's life. The opening lines suggest that the singer is swimming towards an unknown future with hopes and fears alike. They seem to be struggling, with their eyes unable to see and limbs barely able to move against the current. Yet despite this sense of uncertainty, the singer still holds onto their belief in something better ahead.

As the song progresses, the singer seems to be making a conscious effort to let go of the past and embrace new beginnings. They express gratitude for the path they've already traveled, but also a willingness to say goodbye to what doesn't serve them anymore. Ultimately, the singer is striving to find happiness and joy in the present moment. They want to "swim in the warm sun" and live life to the fullest.

Overall, the lyrics to "Mermaid" are poignant and relatable, exploring themes of struggle, hope, and the importance of letting go in order to move forward.

Line by Line Meaning

泳いでいくその先にある希望の差に今は惑う
I'm swimming into an uncertain horizon, where hope is fading away

あるかどうかもわからない真っ暗の闇に落ちてしまいそうで
I'm falling deep into the unknown, where dark shadows engulf me without mercy

それでも信じたい
But still, I want to believe

きっとそうここから始まる新しい人生の日々
Certainly, from here on, a new chapter of my life unfolds

駆け抜けてきた道を嫌いになってはいないけど
I don't regret the path I took until now, but...

もうさよならさせてよもう幸せになりたい
...let it go, give me the chance to be happy now

心から楽しむの私が今いる世界を
I want to enjoy the world around me with all my heart

この先は暖かい陽の中で泳ごう
Let me swim from now on in the warm light

抑えるなんてしなくていい自分らしいこと我慢しないで
I don't have to hold back, I won't suppress who I am anymore

その光を見落とさないで
I won't overlook that ray of light

輝ける栄光も自分自身もそこにある
My own shining glory is also there within reach