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 Satsuki's whimpers and breathy voice had been replaced by growls and screams.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
神話
RENTRER EN SOI Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
輝かしい色彩を放っている
遥か昔の麗しき情景は無力な現実で葬られた
誘われてゆく隔離された未来へと
偽りの太陽・・・嘘の温もりで大地を包んで
ただありとあらゆる物質が枯れ果てるまで彷徨って
閉ざされた世界の中では心が壊れそう・・・
どうして？どうして？離れてしまうの・・・
禁断の果実・・・口にしていなければ
違った未来が確かに此処にあったのに
見つからない記憶は罪の意識に苛まれ
失った翼の面影の空白に呼吸は千切れた
果てな世界を箱舟に乗せ
震える指先・・・あなたを探す
信じているこの仮の世界でこんなにも側にいるのに
終わらない涙を流してもあなたに辿り着けない・・・
だから何度もこの手で抱き寄せたいのに
どうして？どうして？離れてしまうの・・・
季節は巡り花を咲かせる
この想いは何処に向かえばいいの？
だから何度もこの手で抱き寄せたいのに
どうして？どうして？離れてしまうの・・・
途切れた誓いは世界の終わりに
優しく・・・優しく・・・降り注いでいる
-見つからない真実はきっとあなたの中に
季節は巡り花を咲かせる
この想いは何処に向かえばいいの？
だから何度もこの手で抱き寄せたいのに
どうして？どうして？離れてしまうの・・・
The lyrics to Rentrer En Soi's song 神話 tell a story of a beautiful paradise that can be seen with closed eyes, but is buried in powerless reality with the shattering of a past beautiful scene. In a world that is closed off, with all things wandering until every material dries up, the heart seems to be breaking apart. The future that is tempting them is isolated from the rest of the world, wrapped in a false sun and lie-warmth. The singer of the song wants to embrace someone, but they keep slipping away, and they want to find a way to these people and combat the feelings of isolation.
The song also talks about forbidden fruit and lost wings, and the singer is searching for someone they love with trembling fingers, even though they are so close yet seem so far away. In a world of false hope and emotions that seem to be with you yet break away at every turn, the singer struggles to figure out where their emotions should go in the ever-changing world. The song ends with the idea that the truth that cannot be found can be discovered within oneself, and that you have to keep fighting to find it.
Line by Line Meaning
瞳を閉じれば木々の揺れる鮮やかな楽園が
If I close my eyes, I see a vibrant paradise where the trees sway
輝かしい色彩を放っている
It emits splendid colors
遥か昔の麗しき情景は無力な現実で葬られた
The beautiful scene of the distant past was buried under powerless reality
誘われてゆく隔離された未来へと
I'm being beckoned to a future that is isolated
偽りの太陽・・・嘘の温もりで大地を包んで
A counterfeit sun...covers the earth with false warmth
ただありとあらゆる物質が枯れ果てるまで彷徨って
I wander until every substance withers away
閉ざされた世界の中では心が壊れそう・・・
In this enclosed world, my heart feels like it's breaking...
だから何度もこの手で抱き寄せたいのに
That's why I want to embrace you with these hands countless times
どうして？どうして？離れてしまうの・・・
Why? Why do we end up separating...?
禁断の果実・・・口にしていなければ
If we hadn't tasted the forbidden fruit,
違った未来が確かに此処にあったのに
There was certainly a different future waiting for us here
見つからない記憶は罪の意識に苛まれ
Memories that can't be found torment me with guilt
失った翼の面影の空白に呼吸は千切れた
The void of the memory of the lost wings severed my breath
果てな世界を箱舟に乗せ
I put this never-ending world on the ark
震える指先・・・あなたを探す
My trembling fingers...are searching for you
信じているこの仮の世界でこんなにも側にいるのに
Even though I believe in this temporary world, you're right by my side
終わらない涙を流してもあなたに辿り着けない・・・
Even though I shed endless tears, I can't reach you...
季節は巡り花を咲かせる
The seasons pass, causing flowers to bloom
この想いは何処に向かえばいいの？
Where should my feelings go?
途切れた誓いは世界の終わりに
Our interrupted promise is at the end of the world
優しく・・・優しく・・・降り注いでいる
Softly...gently...raining down
見つからない真実はきっとあなたの中に
The hidden truth is surely within you
Writer(s): 匠
Contributed by Leo O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tim Blxck
When I'm having "one of those days" I'll sing this at the top of my lungs in the car with tears in my eyes. Tbh
abc def
I thought I was the only One😭😭😭
byproducts
my adolescence! i miss them so much. i hope satsuki finds success in his solo work. ♥️
dhampyr
i thought he isnt active anymore, even as a solo artist?
byproducts
@dhampyr he doesn't seem to be as active anymore, but i think he still performs live at some music festivals and he seems active on twitter!
Kira
This song is so beautiful! I miss Rentrer en Soi so much! T^T
Rebel Psychopomp
Would love to have the sheet music for this. Such a moving melody.
Daniel Balderrama
yep
Amber Becker
I LOVE THIS SONG :")
cloud
So beautiful <3