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 Satsuki's whimpers and breathy voice had been replaced by growls and screams.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
Growl
RENTRER EN SOI Lyrics
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kajouna jiishiki de taishita koto nai GOMI douzen no yatsura
yokubou ni umoreta mijimena ZAMA
hinikuna tsura sageta ujimushi domo KONAGONA ni natte koko kara kiero hitei kyozetsu
azayaka sugiru zouo to nietagiru zetsubou no uzu wo dangan nikomero shadan danzetsu
sameta me de miruna KUZU ga
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
hitei shiro kyozetsu shiro shadan shiro danzetsu shiro
hinikuna tsura sageta ujimushi domo KONAGONA ni natte koko kara kiero hitei kyozetsu
azayaka sugiru zouo to nietagiru zetsubou no uzu wo dangan nikomero shadan danzetsu
sameta me de miruna KUZU ga
munouna kue se ni warauna buda ga
ue kara mesen wo yamero
jibun katari wo yamero
PURAIDO wo oshitsukeruna
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
The lyrics to "Growl" by RENTRER EN SOI express a deep sense of frustration and anger towards the current state of society. The song begins by describing a feeling of suffocation and discomfort, as if the singer is being oppressed by the overwhelming pressure of their surroundings. This pressure is created by the people around them, who are depicted as mindless and selfish creatures who care only for their own desires and pleasures.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more and more agitated, descending into a state of despair and hopelessness. They describe their own struggles with these feelings, portraying themselves as a hopeless and pathetic creature, unable to escape from the grip of their own despair. At the same time, however, there is a sense of defiance and anger present throughout the song, as if the singer is unwilling to give up or surrender to their circumstances.
Ultimately, "Growl" is a powerful and emotional song that speaks to the struggles and frustrations of many people in today's world. It is a call to action, encouraging listeners to stand up for themselves and fight back against the forces of oppression and despair that threaten to overwhelm them.
Line by Line Meaning
ikuta ni tsuranatteiru kutsuu no mokuzen
The premonition of pain runs through my body.
kajouna jiishiki de taishita koto nai GOMI douzen no yatsura
The garbage collectors have no sense of compassion.
yokubou ni umoreta mijimena ZAMA
The filth buried in desire.
hinikuna tsura sageta ujimushi domo KONAGONA ni natte koko kara kiero hitei kyozetsu
The cruel caterpillars with shriveled faces transform into fragments and disappear from here, denying their own imprisonment.
azayaka sugiru zouo to nietagiru zetsubou no uzu wo dangan nikomero shadan danzetsu
Swallow the vortex of despair that swallows vividly shimmering trash and shoots out all at once.
sameta me de miruna KUZU ga
The rotten grain seen with cold eyes.
munouna kue se ni warauna buda ga
The Buddha who does not laugh at the meaningless pain.
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
You should not understand.
hitei shiro kyozetsu shiro shadan shiro danzetsu shiro
Negate everything, deny imprisonment, deny banditry, and deny conviction.
ue kara mesen wo yamero
Stop imposing your views from above.
jibun katari wo yamero
Stop talking about yourself.
PURAIDO wo oshitsukeruna
Don't force your pride on me.
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
You should not understand.
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
You should not understand.
omae ni wakaru hazu wa nai
You should not understand.
Contributed by Emily T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@hisokamorrow7722
1:40 woooow
@coldzzzzxxxx
it should be called scream he barely growls
@hisokamorrow7722
Look at berserk from satsuki (RES singer) ^^
@motosuwahideki4386
1:02 ...thx me later