There are various bands/artists under the name Versailles:

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

Rosen Schwert
Versailles Lyrics

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この胸に刺さる想いと流れ行く涙が
あなたの影がずっと離れない
巡り行る季節の中で動き出した針が
Ah...枯れた心を貫いてゆく

過ぎ去りし日々に秋風が立ち止まる
胸に焼き付いたままの情景が
今も腕を離さない

落ち葉に隠れてあなたがいない
この世界にも慣れたはずなのに

止めどなく募る想いと枯れ果てた涙が
あなたの声がずっと離れない
巡り会う季節の中で流れ行く景色に
Ah...あなたはいないあの日のまま

幾度の別れと絶望を重ねれば
人は独りで生きて行けるのだろう?
過去に疑問をぶつける

散る事のない造花の薔薇など
誰も望んでいるはずはない

止めどなく募る想いと枯れ果てた涙が
あなたの声がずっと離れない
巡り会う季節の中で流れ行く景色に
Ah...あなたはいないけれど

出会い・痛み・哀しみ・孤独・
言葉・仕草・笑顔・優しさ
今全て押し寄せる
焼き付いたままの情景にあなたが今いる気がした
誰もいないはずなのに

この胸に刺さる想いと流れ行く涙が
あなたの影がずっと離れない

巡り行る季節の中で動き出した針が
Ah...枯れた心を貫いてゆく

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Versailles's song "Rosen Schwert" are filled with emotions and longing for someone who is no longer present. The songwriter expresses how deeply they feel the absence of their loved one in this world, highlighting the pain they experience every day. The singer feels stuck and unable to move on, as every memory and moment they shared seems to be burnt in their heart, never to fade away.

The lyrics paint the picture of a person who is haunted by the memory of their lost love. They see their lover's shadow everywhere, but they are nowhere to be found. They feel the seasons changing and time moving forward, but they are unable to follow suit. The sadness and desperation in their voice make it evident that they are struggling to come to terms with this loss, no matter how much they try to convince themselves that they should be able to move on.

The overall message of the song is about loss, grief, and the powerlessness of the human heart when it comes to letting go. It brings to light the fact that some people leave a permanent mark on our lives, no matter how much time passes, and that their memory can continue to haunt us forever.

Line by Line Meaning

この胸に刺さる想いと流れ行く涙が
The emotions piercing my heart and the flowing tears will not let go of your memory.

あなたの影がずっと離れない
Your presence remains with me always.

巡り行く季節の中で動き出した針が
The clock's needles move within the revolving seasons.

Ah...枯れた心を貫いてゆく
Ah...piercing my withered heart.

過ぎ去りし日々に秋風が立ち止まる
The autumn breeze pauses in the memories of bygone days.

胸に焼き付いたままの情景が
The image seared in my memory still lingers in my heart.

今も腕を離さない
I still hold on tight.

落ち葉に隠れて　あなたがいない
You are not here, hiding among the fallen leaves.

この世界にも　慣れたはずなのに
I should be accustomed to this world by now.

止めどなく募る想いと枯れ果てた涙が
My endlessly growing feelings and withered tears won't let go of your voice.

巡り会う季節の中で流れ行く景色に
The scenery flowing through the overlapping seasons.