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
PRINCE
Versailles Lyrics
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"何かに傷付き何度も泣いたあなた"を想う度
こみ上げる愛しさが心を押し潰してゆう
夜が明ける前に
このまま
あなたを奪い去って もう何処へも逃がさない
Ah...その指に触れ...その肩を抱き...そっとくちづけた
壊れた心を強がる花を守ってあげたい
こみ上げる愛しさが心に溶けて
守られる幸せを知ってほしい
きっと誰も例外無く守られてる
それに気づき人を愛せるようになるはずだから
あなたを奪い去って もう誰にも渡さない
今あなたを抱き寄せて 空へ連れ去リたいこの未来へ
両手で羽はたく事は出来ないけど
あなたを抱きしめてままで空へ飛び立てるなら
心を奪い去って もうあなたを離さない
今全てを抱き締めて 奪い連れ去りたいこの未来へ
The lyrics for Versailles's song PRINCE describe a sense of love and protection, with the singer wanting to take the person they care for away from any harm or pain they may be experiencing. The opening lines invite the listener to lend their arm if they are scared, so that the singer can take them away somewhere safe. The lyrics then go on to express how the singer thinks of the person they care for every time they are hurt or cry. The overwhelming feeling of love inside of them is described as crushing their heart. They want to take the person they love away and never let them go, up into the future that they hope to share with them.
There is an intimate moment described in the middle of the song where the singer touches the other person's hand, holds their shoulder, and kisses them gently. They want to protect this person's broken heart like a flower, so that they don't have to pretend to be strong anymore. As the lyrics continue, the singer expresses that they want the person they love to experience the happiness of being protected, as it can help them learn to love others. The singer repeats their desire to take this person away and keep them forever, even if it means flying away with them in their arms.
Overall, the lyrics for PRINCE are about wanting to protect someone you love and making them feel safe and cherished. There is a sense of desperation in the singer's words as they plead to never have to let go of this person, to take them away from everything that can harm them, and to share a future full of love and happiness with them.
Line by Line Meaning
さあ怖いのなら腕を貸して 連れ去れてあげる
If you're afraid, lend me your arm and I'll take you away with me.
"何かに傷付き何度も泣いたあなた"を想う度
Every time I think of "you who were hurt by something and cried many times."
こみ上げる愛しさが心を押し潰してゆう
The overflowing love is crushing my heart.
夜が明ける前に このまま
Before the night ends, just like this.
あなたを奪い去って もう何処へも逃がさない
I'll take you away and won't let you escape anywhere.
今あなたを抱き上げて 空へ連れ去リたいこの未来へ
I want to carry you in my arms and take you to this future.
Ah...その指に触れ...その肩を抱き...そっとくちづけた
Ah... I touched your finger... I embraced your shoulder... I gave you a gentle kiss.
壊れた心を強がる花を守ってあげたい
I want to protect the flower that pretends to be strong but has a broken heart.
こみ上げる愛しさが心に溶けて
The overflowing love is melting into my heart.
守られる幸せを知ってほしい
I want you to know the happiness of being protected.
きっと誰も例外無く守られてる
Surely everyone is protected without exception.
それに気づき人を愛せるようになるはずだから
Because you'll realize that, and be able to love people.
あなたを奪い去って もう誰にも渡さない
I'll take you away and won't let anyone else have you.
今あなたを抱き寄せて 空へ連れ去リたいこの未来へ
I want to embrace you now and take you to this future.
両手で羽はたく事は出来ないけど
I may not be able to flap my wings with both hands, but
あなたを抱きしめてままで空へ飛び立てるなら
If I can take off into the sky while still holding you in my arms,
心を奪い去って もうあなたを離さない
I'll take away your heart and never let you go again.
今全てを抱き締めて 奪い連れ去りたいこの未来へ
I want to hold everything tight and take you away to this future.
Contributed by Riley W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Christian Gutierrez
Saa kowai no nara ude wo kashite tsuresarete ageru
"Nani ka ni kizutsuki nando mo naita anata" wo omou tabi
Komiageru itoshisa ga kokoro wo oshitsubushiteyuku
Yoru ga akeru mae ni
Kono mama
Anata wo ubaisatte mou doko e mo nigasanai
Ima anata wo dakiagete sora e tsuresaritai kono mirai e
Ah... Sono yubi ni fure... Sono kata wo daki... Sotto kuchidzuketa
Kowareta kokoro wo tsuyogaru hana wo mamotte agetai
Komiageru itoshisa ga kokoro ni tokete
Mamorareru shiawase wo shitte hoshii
Kitto dare mo reigai naku mamorareteru
Sore ni kidzuki hito wo aiseru you ni naru hazu dakara
Anata wo ubaisatte mou dare ni mo watasanai
Ima anata wo dakiyosete sora e tsuresaritai kono mirai e
Ryoute de habataku koto wa dekinai kedo
Anata wo dakishimeta mama de sora e tobitateru nara
Kokoro wo ubaisatte mou anata wo hanasanai
Ima subete wo dakishimete ubai tsuresaritai kono mirai e
phintys
One of their best songs. This song is a masterpiece, along with Princess and many others I don't have to mention.
Sage Lion
I couldn't even begin to count how many times I've listened to this song in my life. 4:16 that last stanza alone with Kamijo's final bar and the bleed back into the extension of opening notes....it makes me so damn emotional every time.
My all-time favourite from Versailles!
Will Pacheco
First song I ever listened to by Versailles, that was 2009. Still in love.
Ram
The guitar solo still gives me the chills <3
Franco Ccopa
Este solo es oro puro, melancolía inicial y luego rompe en una magnífica melodía.
Mario E.
Harmonic rythm of poetic rock. AND that solo is one of my favourite things in Life...
Lillina Blue 🪄
I wish I had discovered their music earlier 🌹
Slenderman 6699
Hizaki is too Good I almost died by that guitar solo
JSimpson
My fav Versailles song :')
MidnightEkaki
So many good songs. Its hard to choose a favourite because theres so many good parts in so many songs. I'd say my favourites are God Palace, Faith & Decision and Ascended Master. But I really love this song too. I do have some I've heard from them that are just ok that I don't listen to often but most are really good. Its a shame the whole world doesn't know of their amazing music, this is so much better than most other music out there in my opinion (dont get me wrong i do like to listen to whole range of different music including (some) mainstream pop music but lets be honest Versailles music is just better lol)
I don't like Kamijo's solo work or Jupiter that much. Their music is still good but not as special to me :( It doesn't give me the same magical feeling. If they don't want to keep doing Versailles anymore I understand, its just sad. They never got the recognition they deserved.