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.