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 Satsuki's whimpers and breathy voice had been replaced by growls and screams.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
Fallen
RENTRER EN SOI Lyrics
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I pray to God... ひれ伏したまま
No way to fly... リリーの洁白に
Sir can't you see？取り囲まれた
未完成な蝶のように重力に縛られている
神に与えられた罪は塞がらない傷のように
この世で一番嫌いな僕 哀れに壊して
不完全な月のように欠落した青い心
部屋を飾る闇の中にあの日のマリアが映った
汚れてしまった僕は 醜い世界へ
この世で一番嫌いな僕 哀れに壊して
腐蝕してゆく心を もう止められない
壊れてしまった僕を 哀れに愛して
The lyrics to Rentrer En Soi's song "Fallen" convey a sense of hopelessness and despair. The singer is trapped in a chaotic world and is praying to God but feels as though there is no way out. They feel weighed down by the force of gravity, like an unfinished butterfly unable to fly. The singer has been given a sin that is like an unhealable wound. They feel corrupted and unclean, hating themselves for their imperfections.
The imagery in the lyrics paints a vivid picture of a dark and depressing world. The singer refers to a white lily that is untouchable, highlighting their feelings of being unable to attain purity or perfection. They also mention a blue heart that is incomplete, symbolizing their own emotional emptiness. In the darkness of their room, the singer sees a vision of Maria, suggesting a longing for something lost or unattainable.
Overall, the lyrics of "Fallen" explore the theme of feeling trapped, corrupted, and incomplete. The singer is searching for a way out of their dark world, but feels powerless to change their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
No place to go... カオスのいばらに
Trapped in chaos with no direction to go
I pray to God... ひれ伏したまま
I pray to God while on my knees
No way to fly... リリーの洁白に
There is no escape even in pure white
Sir can't you see？取り囲まれた
Surrounded, can't you see?
未完成な蝶のように重力に縛られている
Like an incomplete butterfly bound by gravity
神に与えられた罪は塞がらない傷のように
The sin given by God is like a wound that won't close
汚れてしまった僕は 醜い世界へ
I who have become dirty, go to the ugly world
この世で一番嫌いな僕 哀れに壊して
The most hated me in this world broken in pity
不完全な月のように欠落した青い心
A blue heart like an incomplete moon with a missing piece
部屋を飾る闇の中にあの日のマリアが映った
In the darkness that adorns the room, Maria from that day was reflected
腐蝕してゆく心を もう止められない
The rotting heart that continues to decay can no longer be stopped
壊れてしまった僕を 哀れに愛して
Love me pitifully, as I have already broken
Writer(s): 匠
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No place to go...this is the beginning of chaos
I pray to God... on my knees
No way to fly... the innocence of a lily
Sir cant you see? I'm being captured
Like an incomplete butterfly taken by something evil
Like an incurable wound, a punishment by god
I got dirty in this nasty world
I am what I hate the most
Destroy me, with pity
Just like the incomplete moon, my disillusioned and sad heart
Mother Maria by day appeared in the darkness of this room
I got dirty in this nasty world
I am what I hate the most
Destroy me, with pity
I can not stop this damaged heart
Love the destroyed me, with pity
I pray to God on my knees
Without being able to fly.. the innocence of a flower
Sir cant you see? I'm being captured
No place to go...this is the beginning of chaos
I pray to God on my knees
Not being able to fly.. the innocence of a flower