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
Forbidden gate
Versailles Lyrics
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kumo no naka wo tsukinukeyuku
kuroi kage ga fuyuu suru
awai yume no naka?
moeru ude wo kono tsubasa wo
ima wa sogiotoshite
forbidden gate
doko e yukeba wasurerareru? habataku toritachi yo
kono omoi ga mienai mirai e to yukou
ochite yukeba tadoritsukeru? anata no sekai e to
oroka na hodo "shi" ni shuujaku suru kare wa mada...
shita wo mireba taiyou
Ah... Forbidden gate
doko e yukeba wasurerareru? habataku tori1tachi yo
kono omoi ga mienai mirai e to yukou
ochite yukeba tadoritsukeru? anata no sekai e to
oroka na hodo "shi" ni shuujaku shita kare wa mada... Ah
Forbidden gate
I fall in the sky
forbidden gate
oroka na hodo "shi" ni shuujaku shita kare wa mada... gaku no naka
The lyrics to Versailles's song "Forbidden Gate" paint a surreal picture of a person looking up at the sun, trying to break through the clouds while being shadowed by a black figure floating in the air. The first two lines set the tone for the rest of the song, making the listener question if what they're experiencing is reality or just a fleeting dream. The image of burning arms falling off the body in the next line suggests that the singer is going through some sort of transformation to reach the "forbidden gate" that's presented in the chorus.
The chorus itself is the most poignant line, stating "I fall in the sky, forbidden gate." The imagery presented here is haunting, as the listener wonders if the singer has fallen from the sky or is diving towards the gate. The rest of the song is a series of questions, asking where they can go to forget and be forgotten, and if they jump off the cliff, will they still make it to their desired destination. The last verse also suggests that the singer has achieved what they were after by stating that the foolish one who submitted to death still exists within the music.
Overall, the lyrics to "Forbidden Gate" are abstract in their meaning, leaving the interpretation up to the listener. They're poetic and flow beautifully with the music, creating a haunting yet dreamy atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
shita wo mireba taiyou
If I look down, I can see the sun
kumo no naka wo tsukinukeyuku
Piercing through the clouds
kuroi kage ga fuyuu suru
A floating black shadow
awai yume no naka?
In a vague dream?
moeru ude wo kono tsubasa wo ima wa sogiotoshite
Now I cast away these burning arms and wings
I fall in the sky
I am falling into the sky
forbidden gate
Entering the forbidden gate
doko e yukeba wasurerareru? habataku toritachi yo
Where can I go to be forgotten? Oh, birds taking flight
kono omoi ga mienai mirai e to yukou
Let's go towards a future where these feelings cannot be seen
ochite yukeba tadoritsukeru? anata no sekai e to
If I fall, can I reach your world?
oroka na hodo "shi" ni shuujaku suru kare wa mada...
He who resigns to the foolishness of death still remains...
shita wo mireba taiyou
If I look down, I can see the sun
Ah... Forbidden gate
Oh, the forbidden gate
doko e yukeba wasurerareru? habataku toritachi yo
Where can I go to be forgotten? Oh, birds taking flight
kono omoi ga mienai mirai e to yukou
Let's go towards a future where these feelings cannot be seen
ochite yukeba tadoritsukeru? anata no sekai e to
If I fall, can I reach your world?
oroka na hodo "shi" ni shuujaku shita kare wa mada... Ah
He who resigns to the foolishness of death still remains... Oh
Forbidden gate
Entering the forbidden gate
I fall in the sky
I am falling into the sky
forbidden gate
Entering the forbidden gate
oroka na hodo "shi" ni shuujaku shita kare wa mada... gaku no naka
He who resigns to the foolishness of death still remains... Inside the campus
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