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]
CRUCIFY MY LOVE
X Japan Lyrics
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If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
"That love should see a color"
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
Feel it inside out
When the wind cries
I'll say good-by
Tried to learn Tried to find
To reach out for eternity
Where's the answer
Is this forever
Like a river flowing to the sea
You'll be miles away,
and I will know
I know I can deal with the pain
No reason to cry
Crucify my love
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
"That love should see a color"
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
'Til the loneliness
shadows the sky
I'll be sailing down
and I will know
I know I can clear clouds away
Oh Is it a crime to love
Swing the heartache
Feel it inside out
When the wind cries
I'll say good-by
Tried to learn Tried to find
To reach out for eternity
Where's the answer
Is this forever
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
"That love should see a color"
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
The lyrics of X JAPAN's "Crucify My Love" express the pain and complexity of love, capturing the struggle of staying committed to someone despite feelings of loneliness and heartache. The song's title expresses the idea that love can often feel like a burden that needs to be crucified in order to be liberated from its constraints.
The opening lines, "Crucify my love, if my love is blind, crucify my love if it sets me free," suggest that the singer is willing to sacrifice their love for the sake of their own freedom. However, as the song progresses, they begin to question whether this is truly the right decision, expressing a fear of loneliness and a desire for eternal love.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of racial prejudice, with the line "Never know, never trust, that love should see a color." The song suggests that love should transcend social boundaries and that prejudice only serves to limit our capacity for love.
Overall, the lyrics of "Crucify My Love" capture the pain and beauty of love, highlighting its power to both liberate and restrain us.
Line by Line Meaning
Crucify my love
I am willing to sacrifice everything for the sake of this love, even if it is painful.
If my love is blind
Even if I cannot see clearly, I am still willing to continue with this love.
If it sets me free
If being with my beloved means my freedom, then I am willing to let this love be crucified.
Never know Never trust
"That love should see a color"
I have learned that love is blind and it should not be based on one's race, ethnicity or skin color.
Swing the heartache
Feel it inside out
Let the pain that love brings be felt fully and deeply.
When the wind cries
I'll say good-by
When it is time to let go of this love, I will do so with grace and peace.
Tried to learn Tried to find
To reach out for eternity
Where's the answer
Is this forever
I have searched and yearned for a love that will last for eternity, but I am still unsure if this is forever.
Like a river flowing to the sea
You'll be miles away,
and I will know
I know I can deal with the pain
No reason to cry
Just like a river flows to the sea, my beloved may be far away, but I know I can handle the pain of being apart.
'Til the loneliness
shadows the sky
I'll be sailing down
and I will know
I know I can clear clouds away
Oh Is it a crime to love
Even in the darkest moments of loneliness, I will keep sailing knowing that my love can clear the clouds away. Yet, society may see my love as a crime.
If it should be that way
If this love has to end, then let it be so. I will accept it, even if it hurts.
Crucify my love
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
"That love should see a color"
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
I am repeating that I am willing to sacrifice everything for my beloved, regardless of any factors such as being blind or being free, and regardless of whether the love is more painful than joyful.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Yoshiki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Crucify my love
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
That love should see a color
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
Swing the heartache
Feel it inside out
When the wind cries
I'll say good-by
Tried to learn Tried to find
To reach out for eternity
Where's the answer
Is this forever
Like a river flowing to the sea
You'll be miles away, and Iwill know
I know I can deal with the pain
No reason to cry
Crucify my love
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
That love should see a color
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
'Til the loneliness shadows the sky
I'll be sailing down and I will know
I know I can clear clouds away
Oh Is it a crime to love
Swing the heartache
Feel it inside out
When the wind cries
I'll say good-by
Tried to learn Tried to find
To reach out for eternity
Where's the answer
Is this forever
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
That love should see a color
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
@user-tw8df9cv9q
잊을만하면 한 번씩 듣는데 들을 때마다 가슴이 절절하다..ㅠ히데 보고 싶어요
@freyasvalky
Every time I hear this song I just can't help to remember the live performance for Hide's funeral, still amazed how Toshi found the strength to keep singing beautifully
@user-hr7br3iu9w
말이 필요없는 명곡이다 진짜
@user-mn9mv3sx8w
Crucify my love
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
That love should see a color
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
Swing the heartache
Feel it inside out
When the wind cries
I'll say good-by
Tried to learn Tried to find
To reach out for eternity
Where's the answer
Is this forever
Like a river flowing to the sea
You'll be miles away, and Iwill know
I know I can deal with the pain
No reason to cry
Crucify my love
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
That love should see a color
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
'Til the loneliness shadows the sky
I'll be sailing down and I will know
I know I can clear clouds away
Oh Is it a crime to love
Swing the heartache
Feel it inside out
When the wind cries
I'll say good-by
Tried to learn Tried to find
To reach out for eternity
Where's the answer
Is this forever
If my love is blind
Crucify my love
If it sets me free
Never know Never trust
That love should see a color
Crucify my love
If it should be that way
@user-pi4gf4di6y
운전하다가 밤에 한번씩 듣다보면 나도모르게 눈물이나는 곡.. 소름돋는 전율
@user-gl3xf7vn6c
엑스제팬 숨은 명곡이라고해서 멜론에서 들으려는데 막혀있어서 유튜브로 듣고갑니당 오라버니들 그시절 갬성.....굿........
@kim226585
대놓고 탑5에 드는 인기명곡이었음..
@dyk8068
중학교때 처음듣고 너무 강렬해서 성인이 된뒤에도 종종 들으러옵니다.. 진짜 명곡이네요
@user-hg4bm1rh1h
저랑 비슷하네요. 지금 이순간에도 듣고 있습니다.
@lennyhan4039
저도 중2때부터 쭉 듣고있어요❤