Originally named X (エックス, Ekkusu), they released their debut album Vanishing Vision (1988) on Yoshiki's own Extasy Records one year after finalizing their line-up including bassist Taiji, lead guitarist Hide and rhythm guitarist Pata. They achieved breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second and major debut album Blue Blood. Following 1991's Jealousy, Taiji left the band in early 1992. He was replaced by Heath and the group changed their name to X Japan before producing the mini album Art of Life (1993), which is composed solely of the 29-minute title track. In 1995 the group dropped most of its original visual kei aesthetics in favor of a more casual look and released Dahlia (1996), which like their two previous albums debuted at number one. X Japan performed their last concert at the Tokyo Dome on December 31, 1997, making it the last of five consecutive sold-out New Year's Eve concerts the group held at the stadium.
After ten years, X Japan reunited in 2007 and recorded the new song "I.V.". Over the next two years they performed several concerts, including their first overseas show in Hong Kong, and formally added Sugizo as lead guitarist in place of Hide, who died in 1998, before holding a North American tour in 2010. In 2011, the band went on their first world tour throughout Europe, South America and Asia. Shortly after reuniting, work began on their sixth studio album. During its ten years of production, several release dates were announced, but it remains unreleased despite Yoshiki's claim of its completion in September 2018.
X Japan has released five studio albums, six live albums, and 21 singles. In 2003, HMV Japan ranked the band at number 40 on their list of the 100 most important Japanese pop acts. In 2007, Rolling Stone Japan ranked Blue Blood number 15 on its list of the 100 Greatest Japanese Rock Albums of All Time.[1] In 2017, Loudwire named X Japan the Best Metal Band from Japan. It has been reported that X Japan has sold over 30 million records.[2][3]
Longing ~togireta melody~
X JAPAN Lyrics
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Itsuka wa omoide ni naru yo dakara...
Togireta melody mune ni dakishimete
Ashita mo ikiru darou anata ni aenakutemo
Sing without you I'll sing without you
Can't you feel my heart
Falling through the rain
Can't you hold my tears cause,
Still I love you
I can't face the thought of being alone
I sing for the song still carries on
Mune ni dakishimete omoi wo utawasete
Koe ni naranakutemo
Sing without you I'll sing without you
Can't you feel my pain
There's nothing I can do
I still have a longing for you memory
Kizutsuku dake demo kokoro wo tsutaetai yo
Ima wa... hitori ni shinai de
Furisosogu ame ni kowaresou na yume
Ashita mo kanaderu kara
Sing without you I'll sing without you
Can't you feel my heart
Falling through the rain
I sing without you I'll sing without you
Can't you hold my tears cause,
Still I love you
I sing without you I'll sing without you
Can't you feel my heart falling through the rain
I sing without you I'll sing without you
Can't you hold my tears cause, still I love you
The lyrics of X Japan's song Longing ~togireta melody~ convey a deep sense of longing and heartbreak. The singer reflects on past memories, both the hurtful words and shared tears, and how they shape the present. Despite the pain, the singer still feels strongly for the person who left, as they sing of still loving and longing for their memory.
The repeated line "Sing without you I'll sing without you" expresses a desire to move on, to continue singing even if the person who inspired the song is no longer present. However, it is clear that this is easier said than done, as the singer's heart and tears continue to show their attachment to the past.
The final verse ends on a note of hope, with the singer reminding themselves to not give up in the face of their broken dreams. They vow to keep playing their music, even when it feels as though the rain might wash it all away.
Overall, the lyrics of Longing ~togireta melody~ are a poignant and emotional exploration of heartbreak and the desire to hold onto memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Kizutsuke atta kotoba mo kasaneta namida mo
Even the hurtful words we exchanged and the tears we shed toward each other,
Itsuka wa omoide ni naru yo dakara...
Will eventually turn into memories someday...
Togireta melody mune ni dakishimete
Embracing this interrupted melody in my heart,
Ashita mo ikiru darou anata ni aenakutemo
I will still live on tomorrow, even if I cannot see you.
Sing without you I'll sing without you
I will sing even without you by my side
Can't you feel my heart falling through the rain
My heart is overwhelmed with emotions and is drenched in sorrow
Can't you hold my tears cause, still I love you
Even though I am crying, my love for you remains strong
I can't face the thought of being alone
I cannot bear the thought of being on my own
I sing for the song still carries on
I sing for the sake of the song that still continues to play
Mune ni dakishimete omoi wo utawasete
Hold these feelings close to your heart and sing them out loud
Koe ni naranakutemo
Even if I cannot find my voice
There's nothing I can do
I am powerless to change the situation
I still have a longing for your memory
I still yearn for the memories of you
Kizutsuku dake demo kokoro wo tsutaetai yo
Even if it only brings pain, I want to convey my feelings
Ima wa... hitori ni shinai de
For now, please do not leave me alone
Furisosogu ame ni kowaresou na yume
My dreams feel like they are breaking apart in the pouring rain
Ashita mo kanaderu kara
But I will still be able to play tomorrow
Contributed by Sydney M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-df3ix8hc8k
傷つけ合った言葉も
重ねた涙も
いつかは想い出になるよ
だから…跡切れたMelody
胸に抱きしめて 明日も生きるだろう
貴方に会えなくても
※Sing without you
I'll sing without you
Can't you feel my heart
Falling through the rain
I sing without you
I'll sing without you
Can't you hold my tears
Cause still I love you※
I can't face the thought of being alone
I sing for the song still carries on
胸に抱きしめて 想いを歌わせて
声にならなくても
Sing without you
I'll sing without you
Can't you feel my pain
There's nothing I can do
I still have a longing for your memory
傷つくだけでも
心を伝えたいよ
今は…独りにしないで
降り注ぐ雨に 壊れそうな夢
明日も奏でるから
(※くりかえし)
I sing without you
I'll sing without you
Can't you feel my pain
There's nothing I can do
@user-kk5ti4le7e
19년전 실황 음반으로 x의 모든 곡들을 처음 들었을 때 그 중에서도 가장 마음을 울린 노래가 이 곡이었어요.
인터넷이 발달하지 않았으며 당시 일본 문화는 나라에서 기피했던 시절이었죠. 가격도 제법 비쌌고 학생은 구하기가 어려웠죠. 정식 음반 역시 구하기 힘들었는데 어렵게 카셋트 테잎으로 하나 구해서 얼마나 반복해서 들었는지 필름이 다 늘어났던 기억이 들어요.
1분 56초부터 흐르는 오케스트라와 피아노 기타 베이스 드럼의 연주가 세월이 지난 아직도 이렇게 아름다울 수가 없고 보컬의 목소리 역시 너무나 잘 어울린다고 생각해요.
좋은 곡은 세월이 흘러도 기억되고 마음속에 깊이 박혀서 아련하게 흐르는 것 같아요.
x의 곡들 중에서도 이 음악을 가장 좋아했던 건 가사가 너무나 아름다웠기 때문입니다.
고맙습니다 x japan
히데 형도 타이지 형도 다음 생에 못다한 음악 꼭 마저 이루길 바라며...
@user-sk2dn5dg8w
Xの曲は皆好きですが、この曲はあまり何度も聞いたことはなかったのですが、今日何度も聴いて本当に美しく、せつない曲でとても気に入りました😃
歌詞もメロディーも最高😃⤴️⤴️です✨🌹✨
@premiumwish
HEATH
たくさんの感動と、たくさんの勇気と、4弦に乗せて届けてくださいました
これからもあなたとの距離は何も変わらない
ご冥福をお祈りします
@user-sk3js9rj8i
やめられない、止まらない・・・ではないですが聞きだしたら止まらないエックスジャパン。5歳の娘にも影響し『エックスジャパンの歌っていいねぇ』と言ってくれます。いつか、娘とライブに行ってみたいです！
@user-gh4oh1tb8n
全てが完璧、本当に凄い
いい曲だと思います。
出会えたことに感謝します
@kunkittikun46
2021初めて聞いた時は本当に気に入りました。
@user-ll4ep1rc6i
メロディーの綺麗さ、広がり、解放感、20年前から大好きです。今も癒されたくなるとききます。
@hetarevinbooo
xのバラードのソロは全部泣ける
@FireRedFoxy
XJAPANに出会えた歌
一番大好きな歌です。
@user-vi1lb4jf2r
35살남자입니다17살때부터 쭉~~팬입니다^^희망과 꿈을 주던xjapan의 노래 늘 좋아요
@user-cl6mp7qv7z
ネガティヴな気持ちを優しさや愛で包み込んでくれる様な気持ちにさせてくれる曲。