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 Satsuki's whimpers and breathy voice had been replaced by growls and screams.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
空白の情景
RENTRER EN SOI Lyrics
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夢うつつを交差しながら
体温の無い貴方の横で眠る ああ
駆り染めの闇がくれた安息の景色は
深い夢の底からは抜け出せない縛られてく
月上がりの元 無邪気な貴方はいないは
ビンズメの光では暖められないから
いつまでもその冷たい手を握りたい
暖めて
美しき好きとうってる眠りに導かれて
貴方は消えてしまったの？
冷たい体残し夢の中へ
もう．．．戻せないね．．．
もう．．．帰れないね．．．
ああ 凍えてゆく
ああ 届けてゆく夢へ
許して欲しい
あなたのいない世界には生きられない
起こさないで
もう現実には戻りたくないから
美しき好きとうってる眠りに導かれて
貴方は消えてしまったの？
冷たい体残して
あまりにも綺麗だね
もう僕も消えていってしまうの？
凍える体残し月の元へ
The song 空白の情景 by Rentrer En Soi is a heart-wrenching ballad that depicts the feelings of despair, longing, and loss. The lyrics talk about a deep sleep where the body is disconnected from the mind, and the dream world collides with the reality. The singer is lying next to their partner, who is cold and unresponsive, and they express a desire to warm them up and hold their hand forever. However, they know that they cannot return to the innocent and carefree moments they shared before. The darkness and cruelty of the world make it impossible to escape from the chains that bind them.
The song explores the theme of detachment from reality and the yearning for a lost love. The singer is unable to let go of their past and move on, and they plead with their partner not to wake them up from their dream. The lyrics are deeply emotional and paint a vivid picture of the singer's state of mind. The music is slow and melancholic, with a haunting melody that enhances the somber mood of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
深い眠り切り離される体
My body is separated from deep sleep
夢うつつを交差しながら
While crossing between dreaming and waking
体温の無い貴方の横で眠る ああ
I sleep beside you, who has no body temperature, oh
駆り染めの闇がくれた安息の景色は
The peaceful scenery, found in the dark of night
深い夢の底からは抜け出せない縛られてく
I am bound and unable to escape from the depths of my dreams
満ち欠けする残酷な現実に
In this cruel world of change
月上がりの元 無邪気な貴方はいないは
You, who once innocently gazed at the rising moon, are no longer here
ビンズメの光では暖められないから
Your cold hands can't be warmed by the light from the window
いつまでもその冷たい手を握りたい
I want to hold onto those hands that will forever be cold
暖めて
Warm them up
美しき好きとうってる眠りに導かれて
Led by the beautiful dreams that we shared
貴方は消えてしまったの？
Did you disappear?
冷たい体残し夢の中へ
Leaving behind your cold body, you slipped into the world of dreams
もう．．．戻せないね．．．
We can't go back anymore
もう．．．帰れないね．．．
We can't return anymore
ああ 凍えてゆく
Oh, I'm freezing
ああ 届けてゆく夢へ
Oh, to the dreams that linger beyond my reach
許して欲しい
Please forgive me
あなたのいない世界には生きられない
I cannot live in a world without you
起こさないで
Don't wake me up
もう現実には戻りたくないから
Because I don't want to go back to reality anymore
あまりにも綺麗だね
It's just too beautiful
もう僕も消えていってしまうの？
Will I disappear too?
凍える体残し月の元へ
Leaving behind my frozen body, I will return to the moon
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Spottedhuman304
Rentrer en soi is rapidly becoming one of my favourite bands 😭😭
@meisa.
beautiful
@XxMyvxRocksx382xX
wow thank you for uploading this in HD
@ijansk
I was so in love with this song back then. I kind of envy how Satsuki can look this beautiful and sing this beautiful.
@MyJamesis
Gracias, es todo lo que puedo decir
@Miraihi
This one is my favourite song on Cinema Cradle. Early Rentrer en Soi is a particular sort of cheese that doesn't get worse with time :3 Lyrics are still as inspiring. Alas, there is no PV for "Crystal letter".
@visualkeikatt6934
I wonder if they recorded something, but never publicized it...Also this was at the same time when they had a drummer leave... so maybe they recorded it with their ex. drummer and felt awkward about it hahah
@royalsaloon3731
深い眠り 切り離される身体…
夢うつつを交差しながら
体温のないあなたの横で眠る…嗚呼
かりそめの闇がくれた安息の景色は
深い夢の底からは抜け出せない縛られてく
満ち欠けする残酷な現実に
月明かりの下無邪気なあなたは居ない…嗚呼
瓶詰の光では暖められないから
いつまでもその冷たい手を握りたい…暖めて
美しく透き通ってる眠りに導かれて
あなたは消えてしまったの?
冷たい身体残し夢の中へ
もう…戻せないね…
もう…帰れないね…
あぁ…凍えてゆく…
あぁ…途絶えてゆく…夢へ
許して欲しい
あなたのいない世界には生きられない
起こさないで
もう現実には戻りたくないから
美しく透き通ってる眠りに導かれて
あなたは消えてしまったの?
冷たい身体残して凍りついてゆくあなた
あまりにもあぁ綺麗だね
もう僕も消えていってしまうの?
凍える体残し月のもとへ