Mana has described the music of Moi dix Mois to be a clear mix of classical and metal but he also said he's always looking for a music style that only he can create, mixing the beautiful, the dark, and the violent, along with his undying love of Hostess Fruit Pies.
It's difficult to classify Moi dix Mois in one genre, though their style have notable influences from industrial metal, symphonic metal and gothic metal. First two albums (so-called Juka era) were mostly influenced by symphonic metal, gothic metal and gothic rock and Seth-era started more brutal industrial metal combined with symphonic metal style and even alternative metal influences are audible.
In Japan they are tied to the visual kei scene (mostly because of Mana's fame and not because of their style), in western countries they are associated to the Gothic scene as they are featured on gothic music magazines like Orkus and Astan and played as Midnight Act in the big gothic festival Wave Gotik Treffen in 2006.
Moi dix Mois is self-signed throught Mana's own label Midi:Nette
Line up:
Mana - guitar, keyboards, composer, producer (ex-摩天楼 (bass), Malice Mizer)
Seth - vocals (a.k.a. Seji, Z, M.J.SEIJI, etc, ex-Brain Hacker, Amadeus, HIZAKI, After Image, also in Art Cube)
Ryux - guitar (a.k.a. R.Y.U., ex-OMEGA DRIPP)
Sugiya - bass
Hayato - drums (ex-Blüe)
Ex members:
K - guitar & voice (deceased)
Juka - vocals (moved on to VII-Sense and Hizaki Grace Project)
Tohru - drums [ex-[artist]Merry Go Round, Of-J, JILS)
Kazuno - bass
http://www.moidixmois.net/
The Prophet
Moi dix Mois Lyrics
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Thou roam in a black desperate darkness
Putrefied corpse Feast of rapture
Prophet of rebirth
Find thy way to the end of desire
Give myself thy blood and flesh I will recall
Thou, go to sublime pitch-dark territory Now time has come
我は黒きを知り 天上なる異端の女神よ
何故、打ち棄てられた 知覚及ばぬ虚構に
死せる恋人は 囚われたPandoraに
儚い運命のScenario
盲目なる者に 希望(ひかり)は届かない
蜘蛛の糸に 導かれて
Lead thy thought to the other side of time Shut in
Awaken the beginning of shadows' existence
On grace, madness, and blood-smeared stage
Thou must not see horrifying shape
「Lord God, answer my prayer」
我は求める二人だけの悠久(とわ)のうつし世(せかい)を
何故、果てなき愛の存在は迷宮へ
死せる恋人は 囚われたPandoraに
儚い運命のScenario
盲目なる者に 希望(ひかり)は届かない
蜘蛛の糸に 導かれて
儚い 運命のScenario
盲目なる者に 願望(ひかり)は届かない
禁じられた 時間の中を…
死せる恋人は 囚われたPandoraで
踊り続け…
The song "The Prophet" by Moi dix Mois is a Gothic metal song that seems to delve into themes of darkness, desire, and rebirth. The opening lines suggest a forbidden libretto, inviting the listener into a world of darkness. The singer of the song is wandering in a black and desperate darkness, feasting on putrefied corpses. However, this darkness is not permanent, as the figure is also a prophet of rebirth, praying to God to answer their prayer twice in the song.
The song then shifts to a scenario of desire and love. The singer desires the existence of a world where only two eternal lovers exist, but this desire is lost in a labyrinthine maze. The notion of a Pandora's box is introduced, and the fate of the dead lover is uncertain, but they continue to dance in the cursed world. The song ends with the striking image of being carried along by the spider's thread in the forbidden time.
The lyrics of the song are cryptic and poetic, but it seems that the singer is expressing the feeling of being trapped in a dark world and seeking a ray of hope or a way to escape. The song is musically atmospheric, with a mix of heavy metal riffs and melodies that create an eerily beautiful soundscape. The Prophet is a haunting and thought-provoking song that speaks to the desire for transcendence amidst the shadows of despair.
Line by Line Meaning
Invite to forbidden libretto
Come and explore the forbidden text
Thou roam in a black desperate darkness
You wander in a hopeless darkness
Putrefied corpse Feast of rapture
Decomposing bodies celebrate with joy and pleasure
Prophet of rebirth
A messenger of new beginnings
「Lord God, answer my prayer」(x2)
I pray to God for guidance
Find thy way to the end of desire
Discover the fulfillment of your deepest wishes
Give myself thy blood and flesh I will recall
I offer my body and soul in remembrance
Thou, go to sublime pitch-dark territory Now time has come
You must enter the beautiful yet dark unknown
我は黒きを知り 天上なる異端の女神よ
I know darkness, oh heavenly and divine goddess of heretics
何故、打ち棄てられた 知覚及ばぬ虚構に
Why was I abandoned in a world of unperceivable illusions?
死せる恋人は 囚われたPandoraに
My deceased lover is imprisoned in Pandora's box
儚い運命のScenario
A fleeting destiny's script
盲目なる者に 希望(ひかり)は届かない
The blind cannot reach hope (light)
蜘蛛の糸に 導かれて
Led by a spider's thread
Lead thy thought to the other side of time Shut in
Think beyond time's boundaries while trapped
Awaken the beginning of shadows' existence
Evoke the origin of shadow's being
On grace, madness, and blood-smeared stage
The stage is filled with elegance, insanity, and gore
Thou must not see horrifying shape
You cannot glimpse the terrifying figure
我は求める二人だけの悠久(とわ)のうつし世(せかい)を
I long for a world of eternity just for the two of us
何故、果てなき愛の存在は迷宮へ
Why does the infinite existence of love lead to a maze?
儚い 運命のScenario
A fleeting destiny's script
盲目なる者に 希望(ひかり)は届かない
The blind cannot reach hope (light)
蜘蛛の糸に 導かれて
Led by a spider's thread
儚い運命のScenario
A fleeting destiny's script
盲目なる者に 願望(ひかり)は届かない
The blind cannot reach their wishes (light)
禁じられた 時間の中を…
Inside the forbidden time...
死せる恋人は 囚われたPandoraで
My deceased lover dances in Pandora's box
Contributed by Bella T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mana667
Who is the female singer? I always wondered! Her voice is so pretty! 💖😃
@PainByFaith
Youko Taka - Soprano Chorus
Risa- chorus
@Mana667
@Pain By Faith Oh waaw, how did you find out? 😆
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@Mana667 secrets
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@PainByFaith lier
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@Mana667 on cd sleeve? 😂
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