1) A Japa… Read Full Bio ↴There are various bands/artists under the name Versailles:
1) A Japanese visual kei band
A Japanese symphonic metal band formed in 2007. Versailles' key characteristics are their rococo-esque costumes, dueling guitar sounds and heavy but melodic arrangements. The concept is a formula of "absolute beauty and extreme aestheticism". The duel guitars sound like rose vines grown riot over an agitated rhythm. Those sounds sketch the story of "The Descendants of the Rose". In August 2008, the band had to change their name because of a trademark issue in the USA. Another artist there called themselves Versailles, and warned the band through their lawyer not to use the name in American territory. So the band added "Philharmonic Quintet" after the name Versailles. Versailles was formed by KAMIJO (vocals), HIZAKI and TERU (guitars), Jasmine You (bass) and YUKI (drums). On August 9th, 2009, bassist Jasmine You suddenly passed away, only 30 years old. Due to this tragic event, the planned major debut on Warner Music Japan was delayed to January 2010. In September 2010, Versailles announced that their temporary support bassist Masashi (ex- ＡＬＰＨＡ and Ａｓｈ) will be the 6th member of the band, while Jasmine You will remain an "Eternal Member" of Versailles.
https://chateau-agency.com/versailles/
http://www.myspace.com/versaillesjp
http://www.twitter.com/Versailles_P_Q
2) Dianna Marie St.Hilaire, singer, songwriter and piano player.
A emotional rollercoaster of piano keys, and a devious childlike outlook, Versailles little girls all mold together to form one unique artist.
The pain and torment of a sad child come at you with each delicate racing note. Versailles is darkwave that blends the vocals and playing of Tori Amos with an 80s new wave feel. Forming a rich catacomb of deep running emotions.
Following the release of her first EP Believe in 2005 she has had 3 songs released on Cleopatra Records in 2005,2006 and 2007. Versailles is on A Gothic Acoustic Tribute To NIN, A Tribute to She Wants Revenge , Stop Me If You Think Youve Heard This One Before (Tribute to The Smiths), and Gothic Divas. Two of these songs were produced by Gregory Butler who has also produced Switchblade Symphony.
Currently Versailles just got done with new album Broken Dolls released in late 2008. This album holds 15 songs very dear to Versailles based around the emotional side of abuse in many different forms. Following this release is a book of short stories written by Versailles. These stories "Wendy's Razor Blades", "Fade", "Mars", "Broken Dolls", "Pages", and "Legion" all show a girls struggle through different types of abuse and destruction.
Versailles went on a 3 week tour through the south, southwestern and northeastern United States for the "Broken Dolls Tour". Shortly after she went on a month tour with artists Bella Morte and Ego Likeness across the United States. Versailles is currently working on a new EP to be released in 2010 with producer Eric Greedy. Also Versailles is going to be in the newly anticipated film Black Room Doom by legendary producer Kim Fowley.
http://myspace.com/versailles
http://ilike.com/artist/versailles
http://versaillesband.net
3) Math Rock/Post Rock group
Who released one album, “The Great Axis”, and one split 7” with The Mercury Program in the late ’90s.
4) French progressive rock/symphonic rock band
that released 4 albums between 1990 and 1998. Their lead guitarist and singer, Guillaume de la Pilière released 2 solo albums. 3 members of the band joined another French prog band, Mona Lisa, for a studio album in 1998 and a live album at Progfest 2000.
5) A female-fronted gothic band from the US.
6) A rock band from Italy
7) A four piece emo band from Philadelphia
Fallen Angel
Versailles Lyrics
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Everyone I see reminds me of you
I keep turnin' round
Expectin' you to be there
I keep seein' our past
Through my looking glass
But fallen angel
After all these years
I remember the tears
When we parted you said
Don't forget me
You were ridin' so high
Now they're passin' you by
Girl I've never forgot you
Please come and get me
Livin' without you is
Hard enough anyway
But knowin' you're hurtin'
Makes it so much worse every day
I just wanna love you
Any way that I can
And watching you cry wasn't
Part of my plan
Tell me how did it feel
In your promised land
That you chose as
Your pain and your pleasure
A temporary sanctuary
Oh fallen angel
I'm your real treasure
In "Fallen Angel," Versailles explores themes of lost love and the yearning that comes with it. The song begins with the singer lamenting over the fact that everything around him reminds him of his former lover. He keeps expecting them to be there even though they are long gone, and he reminisces about their past together through the looking glass of his memories. The title "Fallen Angel" likely refers to the singer's ex-partner, who may have started off as something pure and innocent but ultimately fell from grace in his eyes.
As the song progresses, the singer sings about the pain of living without his former love and how much worse it is to know that they are also hurting. He expresses his desire to love them in any way that he can and how watching them cry was never part of his plan. It's clear that he wants them back in his life and make it whole again. In the final verse, the singer questions how it felt for his former lover to leave him and go to their "promised land." He refers to himself as the ex-partner's real treasure, suggesting that no matter where they go or what they do, they will always have a special place in his heart.
Overall, "Fallen Angel" is a poignant exploration of the pain that comes with lost love and the desire to hold onto something that is already gone. Versailles' lyrics are emotive and heartfelt, making this song a touching ode to lost love and the memories that linger on.
Line by Line Meaning
Everyone I see reminds me of you
The singer cannot stop thinking about their lost love and is reminded of them by everything around them.
I keep turnin' round / Expectin' you to be there
The singer cannot shake the feeling that their loved one is still with them and keeps hoping to see them.
I keep seein' our past / Through my looking glass
The singer looks back on their memories of their past relationship, which continues to haunt them.
But fallen angel / Where are you now
The singer addresses their lost love and asks where they are now, knowing that they are no longer together.
After all these years / I remember the tears / When we parted you said / Don't forget me
The singer recalls their breakup and the emotional pain it caused, with their lost love asking to be remembered.
You were ridin' so high / Now they're passin' you by / Girl I've never forgot you / Please come and get me
The singer addresses their lost love directly, mentioning their past success and suggesting that they come back to be together again.
Livin' without you is / Hard enough anyway / But knowin' you're hurtin' / Makes it so much worse every day
The singer struggles to live without their lost love, and the thought of them being hurt adds to their pain.
I just wanna love you / Any way that I can / And watching you cry wasn't / Part of my plan
The singer still loves their lost love and regrets making them cry during their past relationship.
Tell me how did it feel / In your promised land / That you chose as / Your pain and your pleasure / A temporary sanctuary
The singer questions their lost love about their life since their breakup, asking about the place they found solace in and whether it brought them both joy and sadness.
Oh fallen angel / I'm your real treasure
The singer lets their lost love know that despite everything, they are still the most valuable thing in their life.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.