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
Serenade
Versailles Lyrics
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途切れて夢現つ うたかたの願い
疑う事も無く手を取り
二人歩いてきたこの道
ねぇ約束したよね?
「どんなに大きな壁も二人で越えて行こう」
閉ざしたままの心 全てが怖くて
どこまで行けばいい? もう歩けないよ
夢で会えるから夢を見て
また消え行く残像
そう流れ星のように
まぶしい光はあなた 夜空を纏う涙
心の鍵になって 閉ざした扉を開いて
いつかあなたに会えるなら言いたい
「どんなに大きな壁も二人で越えてきたね」
「ありがとう もう眠ってて 独りで歩けるから」
あなたと見ていた夢を 心の鍵に変えて
必ずこの夜空に いつか朝を連れて来よう
Ah...誰もが胸に隠す 心の傷へと響け
閉ざした門を抜けて 届け音よ闇を照らして
The lyrics of Versailles's song "Serenade" open with the singer expressing his desire to see his loved one, whom he can't meet because he's having sleepless nights. He then talks about the fleeting nature of wishes that break like bubbles, as he remembers the promise they made to each other to overcome any obstacle in their path. The singer's heart is closed, and fear has made him unsure of how far he can go to reach his beloved. However, he can dream of his lover, even though these dreams only provide a temporary respite from the pain of separation. As the song progresses, the singer notes that his beloved is the bright light in a night sky surrounded by tears, a light that holds the key to unlocking his heart.
The song's chorus repeats the promise to overcome any obstacle and serves as the central point of the song. The singer recalls his dream of meeting his beloved and promises to turn that key into a bridge between the two. The song comes to an end with the declaration that the singer will bring morning to the night sky one day.
Line by Line Meaning
眠れない夜が続く あなたに会いたい
I cannot sleep at night because I miss you
途切れて夢現つ うたかたの願い
Broken dreams and fleeting desires haunt me
疑う事も無く手を取り
Without hesitation, we held hands
二人歩いてきたこの道
We walked along this path together
ねぇ約束したよね?
Hey, do you remember the promises we made?
「どんなに大きな壁も二人で越えて行こう」
'Let's overcome any obstacle together' - that's what we said
どうしてもういないの? 今すぐあなたに会いたい
Why aren't you here? I want to see you right now
閉ざしたままの心 全てが怖くて
I am afraid of everything because my heart is closed off
どこまで行けばいい? もう歩けないよ
How far should I go? I can't walk anymore
夢で会えるから夢を見て
I dream because I can meet you there
また消え行く残像
But the image of you disappears again
そう流れ星のように
Like a shooting star
まぶしい光はあなた 夜空を纏う涙
The radiant light shining through the night is you and your tears
心の鍵になって 閉ざした扉を開いて
You unlock the door to my heart that I had shut tight
いつかあなたに会えるなら言いたい
If I can see you again someday, I want to tell you that
「どんなに大きな壁も二人で越えてきたね」
'We've come so far despite any obstacle' - that's what we accomplished
「ありがとう もう眠ってて 独りで歩けるから」
'Thank you, but rest now. I can walk alone' - that's what I tell you
あなたと見ていた夢を 心の鍵に変えて
I turn the dream I had with you into a key for my heart
必ずこの夜空に いつか朝を連れて来よう
I will surely bring morning to this night sky someday
Ah...誰もが胸に隠す 心の傷へと響け
Ah... Let the music resonate with the wounds that everyone hides in their hearts
閉ざした門を抜けて 届け音よ闇を照らして
Break through those closed gates and shine light into the darkness
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAMIJO
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