The classically trained Frenchman started his solo project named "Rosenfeld" in March 2018, fusing his Alternative and Rock influence with his knowledge of electronic music.
From fake AI generated speeches to songs about sex, search of oneself, grief, murder or abusive relationships, Rosenfeld always creates a dark and ambiguous atmosphere in his songs through cryptic lyrics and highly processed sounds.
2) Thrash metal act from Tokyo, Japan, formed in November 1986. Rosenfeld features vocalist/frontman Hisayoshi Hiraga as the only permanent member. In 1986 the band started out with Yasuhiro Kamei (gt), Hajime Morii (b) & Takafumi Segawa (ds). In December 1987 Kamei left the band and Rosenfeld's activities were put on hold. As a result Hisayoshi joined ＡＩＯＮ in January 1988, playing his first gig with the band on March 13th. In June 1989 he leaves the band to restart Rosenfeld, and he does so with Youichi Horizoe on guitar as a replacement for Kamei. They released two albums: "Pigs of the Empire" in 1991 and live album "In the Garden" in 1994. They also made four demo tapes across their career "Rosenfeld", "B", "Ashes to Ashes" and "demo '93".
A few member changes follow in the early 90's:
July 1990: Gish (Rapes) replaces Morii on bass & Kouichi (Rapes) replaces Segawa on drums
January 1991: Hiromi joins on guitar to become a five piece, twin guitar, band
March 1992: Hiromi and Gish leave the band after 'The God's Truth' compilation is released (3.16)
October 1992: Takami (Bellzlleb, Salamander) replaces Gish on bass and Shinji (Guilty Vice, Snaggle Tooth) replaces Hiromi on guitar
The band split-up in March 1993 due to personal difficulties. In the meantime Hisayoshi starts his new project called Skull Crusher. Rosenfeld regroups for the last time in October with Takashi Kinoshita replacing Takami on Bass and Hirofumi Ozawa replacing Kouichi on Drums so they can hold their last gigs with the final being on December 23rd 1993. But then, in 2008, the band reunited.
Among several other Japanese thrash metal bands like Rommel and Harkenkreuz, Rosenfeld had a Nazi-image. They wrote lyrics about Nazism and POW's. Rosenfeld used the imagery for shock value.
True
Rosenfeld Lyrics
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Who's the one you love when you look at me?
It's been an act all my life
It won't be long before you realize
I'm not the one
It's just a lie
You fell for a bad impression
Can't break me down
I can't trust my own reflection
I'm not the one you say I am
Can't walk in my own shoes
Lost what I could lose
I wanted to be anything you would love
A stranger to myself
And to everyone else
Now I can't say what I am made of
I'm not the one
It's just a lie
You fell for a bad impression
My own mirrors
Can't break me down
I can't trust my own reflection
Trapped behind your loving eyes
You keep me caged in my own lies
My life is just a fucking show
And I can't get out
A wish you could free me from myself
But I'm scared to tell you who I am
In Rosenfeld's song "True", the artist explores the theme of self-acceptance and being trapped in a facade created for the approval of others. In the first verse, Rosenfeld asks the listener who they see when they look at him and who they think he is. He acknowledges that he has been playing a role all his life, but soon enough, the viewer will see the truth, and he is not the person they believe him to be. The chorus emphasizes that the lie, the bad impression he has created, is what the other person has fallen for, but in truth, he is not that person.
In the second verse, Rosenfeld sings about him being confused about his identity, losing touch with himself, wanting to be anything that someone would love. He admits that he is a stranger to himself and everyone else, and he cannot say what he is made of. The chorus is repeated in this verse, emphasizing that he is not the person people think he is, but rather, he has created this image to be approved by others. In the bridge section, Rosenfeld adds that he feels trapped behind the loving eyes of the other person, who has unwittingly trapped him in his own lies, and his life feels like a never-ending show from which he cannot escape.
Overall, "True" is a poignant commentary on the struggle for self-acceptance in a world where people are quick to judge and categorize us. Rosenfeld's honest lyrics and emotive vocals show the pain and fear that comes with living a lie and the hope for freedom and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me now, who do you see?
Who is it that you think I am?
Who's the one you love when you look at me?
Who is it that you care for when you see me?
It's been an act all my life
I have always pretended to be someone else
It won't be long before you realize
Soon, you will know the truth about me
I'm not the one
The person you think I am is not me
It's just a lie
I have been living a lie
You fell for a bad impression
You were fooled by my fake persona
My own mirrors
My reflection
Can't break me down
Cannot make me reveal my true self
I can't trust my own reflection
I do not trust myself to be honest about my identity
Can't walk in my own shoes
I cannot be myself
Lost what I could lose
I have lost myself
I wanted to be anything you would love
I pretended to be the person you would like
A stranger to myself
I do not know my own identity
And to everyone else
I am also a stranger to others
Now I can't say what I am made of
I do not know who I truly am
Trapped behind your loving eyes
I feel trapped by your affection for me
You keep me caged in my own lies
Your love has kept me from being honest with myself
My life is just a fucking show
My life is just an act
And I can't get out
I cannot stop pretending
A wish you could free me from myself
I wish you could help me be honest with myself
But I'm scared to tell you who I am
I am afraid to reveal my true self to you
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Simon Rosenfeld
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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TRUE LYRICS
[Verse 1]
Tell me now, who do you see?
Who's the one you love when you look at me?
It's been an act all my life
It won't be long before you realize
[Chorus]
I'm not the one
It's just a lie
You fell for a bad impression
My own mirrors
Can't break me down
I can't trust my own reflection
[Hook]
I'm not the one you say I am
[Verse 2]
Can't walk in my own shoes
Lost what I could lose
I wanted to be anything you would love
A stranger to myself
And to everyone else
Now I can't say what I am made of
[Chorus]
I'm not the one
It's just a lie
You fell for a bad impression
My own mirrors
Can't break me down
I can't trust my own reflection
[Bridge]
Trapped behind your loving eyes
You keep me caged in my own lies
My life is just a fucking show
And I can't get out
I wish you could free me from myself
[Hook]
But I'm scared to tell you who I am
(Yeah)
@rachelsage1672
I was about to get in the shower so now I’m just naked, ready to cry in my bathroom
@RosenfeldMusic
Mood 😔
@rachelsage1672
Rosenfeld thank you for all your hard work and creating amazing music 🖤
@RosenfeldMusic
@@rachelsage1672 I'm not stopping anytime soon ;)
@rachelsage1672
Rosenfeld we’ll be shaking with anticipation
@ArrowNought
NO WAY ME TOO, ayy
@miastargazer2888
A true artist is able to find the words everyone else struggles to find and express.
Rosenfeld has perfected that,The lyrics sadden me because of the actual emotion expressed in his voice,But brings me relief because it's something I would of never found the words to say.
This man is a true one🌟
@jenpai1551
Been a fan since "Do it for me". I love your style, voice and the way you express feelings.
Well done, added to my playlist!
@Ravencycle21
Jennifer Scott being a fan since cool cool boy is the best 😂
@RosenfeldMusic
I'm really happy to share "True" with you !
Comment, like, share, lay down and cry 😔