A slow start didn't seem very promising, but their determination paid off a short time later. In 2003, Mika joined as the drummer, completing the line-up. It was around that time that they caught the attention of Yukari, former vocalist of the band BAISER, who had turned his focus toward producing bands.
The result of their collaboration was released in January 2004, the mini-album Yurikago, which was distributed by the label Free Will, of which they were soon to become a part. Yukari's influence was audible on the mini-album and the band's songs seemed to sound quite a bit like BAISER's songs. This was definitely not a negative thing as their popularity increased along with the number of fans. On the same day as the release of the mini-album they held a one-man, which completely sold out. Right after their first one-man, Ao left the band and was replaced shortly after by Shun (瞬); the line-up has remained the same since then.
A DVD that somewhat matched Yurikago was released in August. It contained PVs of the songs, which were all recorded in France. Shortly after, they released the single, Wither, and their first full length album, Sphire-Croid, followed a few months later, taking them into the new year. For this album, the members were all dressed in costumes that seemed to come directly from the middle ages. Some of the costumes such as those involving some harnesses might not have been very comfortable on stage, but it was a very unique style that hadn't been used by any other visual kei band.
That same year, two new singles were released along with the twin mini-albums, Astre no ito and Kein no hitsugi, which were the last releases that Yukari produced for them. Perhaps because of the change of producer, their style began to change again and it was not the only thing that changed. They also changed their name to an all caps format: RENTRER EN SOI.
The evolution in sound was displayed even more clearly with the release of their self-titled album, RENTRER EN SOI, in May 2006. The gentle melodies had disappeared and it had a much rougher sound overall. Satsuki's whimpers and breathy voice had been replaced by growls and screams. Also their style shifted from visual kei and the band wore much more casual outfits and make-up.
A number of new singles followed rapidly and the band started to prepare for another album, The bottom of chaos, released in August 2007. Before its release, the band took another important step in their career as they performed in Europe for the first time in July. They performed only two shows: one in France and one in Germany. A few months after, the band also got the opportunity to perform in the USA, at the anime convention Oni-con.
In April 2008, the band was supposed to perform in the USA again, this time at the Clash Against Commercialism event, organized by their label Free Will in NYC. Unfortunately, the event was canceled, but the band still performed in the USA again, at another Anime-NEXT in June.
In October, they released their fourth mini-album, MEGIDDO. Unfortunately, a month before this release, the band announced they would be breaking up. Clear reasons for this decision were never given. In November, they released a best-of album of two discs that contained their best songs from the past seven years. RENTRER EN SOI performed their last, very emotional live on Christmas day 2008.
The five members of RENTRER EN SOI can look back on a very successful career. Their premature ending brought grief to their large fan base, both domestic and abroad, but we are pretty sure that the band members will not sit still for long, and it's only a matter of time before they will resurface in the music scene again.
As far as we know some members decided to start a solo carreer, you can check more about their projects on their profiles at last.fm:
Satsuki (砂月)
Mika
Official Homepage: http://www.rentrerensoi.com
浮遊追想
RENTRER EN SOI Lyrics
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大人に遠隔操作されるフラッシュバックで埋め込まれて行く
モニターの上で何を想っている？存在の意味を教えてください
神よ世間にはネジが外れて狂った人達で溢れています
鳴り止まない心音と秒針が腐るまでのカウントダウンを告げる
鳴り止まない事自体が恐怖で鳴り止んでしまう事自体も恐怖で
このまま何もかも腐り続けて綺麗な心もズタズタに裂かれて
神よ世間にはネジが外れて狂った人達で溢れています
顔面をナイフで切ってみたらまだ綺麗な血が流れてきました
私は半分腐っているというのに
空虚な存在が私をずっとずっとずっと追いかけてくる
現在午前3時28分ゲシュタルト崩壊を起こしました真意を見失いました
記憶の一部が思いだせないけれどずっとずっと追いかけてくる
現在午前4時12分部屋の底がぐにゃりと歪に形を変えたのは錯覚なのでしょうか？
アバカレタコノ記憶ヲドウ繋ギ止メレバ血塗ラレタ天空ト解リアエル？
抉レタ時刻ヲ剞ム・・・
アァ歪ムコノ記憶ヲドウ支配スレバ・・・？
剞マレタ悲痛傷跡舞イ乱レ血ヲ刻ンデ
The song 浮遊追想 by Rentrer En Soi is a powerful and introspective look at the traumatic thought processes that can plague a person's mind. The opening lines speak of a delicate and sensitive trauma circuit that causes great suffering within the realm of rational thought. The theme of being controlled and implanted with memories continues throughout the song, as the singer asks what is the meaning of existence and pleads with God for guidance. The countdown from the relentless heartbeat and ticking watch adds to the sense of fear and uncertainty felt by the singer.
The lyrics delve into the fear of being overwhelmed by mental illness and descending into madness. The image of cutting one's face with a knife and still seeing beautiful blood is a chilling one, and speaks to the idea of feeling half-rotted despite appearances. The constant pursuit by an empty entity adds to the sense of unease, as the singer struggles to hold onto their memories and reality. The song ends on a note of despair, as the distorted room and carved scars highlight the pain and chaos that the singer is experiencing.
Overall, the song explores the deeply personal and harrowing experience of dealing with mental illness and trauma. The lyrics are imbued with a sense of fear and uncertainty that will resonate with anybody who has struggled with these issues.
Line by Line Meaning
理性の中で苦しんでいる繊細トラウマ的思考回路
A delicate and traumatic thought process is suffering inside my rationality.
大人に遠隔操作されるフラッシュバックで埋め込まれて行く
I am being remotely controlled by adults and being filled with flashbacks.
モニターの上で何を想っている？存在の意味を教えてください
What am I thinking on the monitor? Please teach me the meaning of my existence.
神よ世間にはネジが外れて狂った人達で溢れています
Oh God, the world is overflowing with people who have gone mad and lost their screws.
鳴り止まない心音と秒針が腐るまでのカウントダウンを告げる
The never-ending heartbeat and ticking of the clock announce a countdown to decay.
鳴り止まない事自体が恐怖で鳴り止んでしまう事自体も恐怖で
The never-ending sound is scary, but the thought of it stopping is just as scary.
このまま何もかも腐り続けて綺麗な心もズタズタに裂かれて
Everything will continue to decay like this, leaving even my pure heart in tatters.
回帰の波が押し寄せてくる雁字搦めの精神状態 部屋の中で狂いそうになる
A feeling of being trapped and the regressiveness of my mind come crashing in, making me feel like I'm going insane in this room.
顔面をナイフで切ってみたらまだ綺麗な血が流れてきました
When I cut my face with a knife, clean blood still flowed out.
私は半分腐っているというのに
Even though I am half-decayed,
空虚な存在が私をずっとずっとずっと追いかけてくる
A hollow existence has been chasing me endlessly.
現在午前3時28分ゲシュタルト崩壊を起こしました真意を見失いました
At 3:28 AM, I suffered from Gestaltzerfall and lost my true intentions.
記憶の一部が思いだせないけれどずっとずっと追いかけてくる
I can't remember part of my memories, but they keep following me.
現在午前4時12分部屋の底がぐにゃりと歪に形を変えたのは錯覚なのでしょうか？
At 4:12 AM, did the bottom of the room really twist and distort, or was it an illusion?
アバカレタコノ記憶ヲドウ繋ギ止メレバ血塗ラレタ天空ト解リアエル？
If I cut off these faded memories, will I be able to see a sky stained with blood?
抉レタ時刻ヲ剞ム・・・
I will carve out that moment...
アァ歪ムコノ記憶ヲドウ支配スレバ・・・？
If I control these distorted memories...
剞マレタ悲痛傷跡舞イ乱レ血ヲ刻ンデ
I will engrave the scars of sadness and pain and dance in a frenzy of blood.
Contributed by Levi W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Chihiro Shintsuwara
Voici une chanson de malade comme je les aime ^-^'
Adhesive Boi
Fuck this is so good.
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