The band was originally signed with Matina[/abel], but in March 2003, they switched over to PS COMPANY, right after replacing their original drummer ユネ (Yune) with their current one, 戒 (Kai) ex-drummer of Mareydi†Creia’. Since 2006 they have a European label contract with CLJ Records. In 2010 they signed in USA to Maru Music.
the GazettE has released 10 studio albums, "DISORDER" (2004), "NIL" (2006), "STACKED RUBBISH" (2007), "DIM" (2009), "TOXIC" (2011), "DIVISION" (2012), "BEAUTIFUL DEFORMITY" (2013), "DOGMA" (2015), "NINTH" (2018), "MASS" (2021) 6 Mini-Albums and 27 singles.
Members:
Vocalist : ルキ (RUKI) [[artist]Ma'die Kusse [drummer] -> L'ie:Chris [drummer] -> Kar+te=zyAnose [vocalist] -> the GazettE]
Guitarist : 麗 (Uruha) [[artist]Ma'die kusse -> L'ie:Chris -> kar+te=zyAnose -> the GazettE]
Guitarist : 葵 (Aoi) [[artist]Melville -> Artia -> the GazettE]
Bassist : れいた (Reita) [[artist]Ma'die Kusse -> L'ie:Chris -> Kar+te=zyAnose -> the GazettE]
Drummer : 戒 (Kai) [[artist]Mareydi†Creia’ -> La'deathopiA -> the GazettE]
Past members: ユネ (Yune)
Official website: the-gazette.com
Best friends
the GazettE Lyrics
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ima mo iroasezu azayakani mae wo muiteiru
ookikunareru you ni senobishite mita keshiki
toki ni wa kujikesouni naru keredo gutto namida koraete
hitotsu no ookina yume ni mukai hashiri hajimeta
taisetsuna nakama ga iru kara ganbaretanta
tsuyoku ikiru shounentachi yo
hitori janai yuuki wo dashite
tsuki susunda sono saki ni wa
nakama to warai kagayaku kimi ga iru
kore kara aruku kewashii michi wa hikari ni ochita IBARA no michi da
yokumo warukumo saisho de saigo douse yaru nara yume wa kanaeru
mimamotte kureru hito no tame ni daisuki na hito ya jibunra no tame ni
ishiki no REBERU chou HIGH ni shite kyou mo aruku onore no michi
hitotsu no ookina yume ni mukai hashiri hajimeta
taisetsuna nakama ga iru kara ganbaretanta
bokura ga ima aruku michi wo
takai kabe de fusagarete mo
tomaranai sa buchikowashite
yume ni mukai susunde iku
tsuyoku ikiru shounentachi yo
hitori janai yuuki wo dashite
tsuki susunda sono saki ni wa
nakama to warai kagayaku boku ga iru
The lyrics of the GazettE's song BEST FRIENDS portray nostalgia and friendship. The first verse reminisces about childhood dreams of the future, still vivid in the present day. The lyrics describe growing up, attempting to stretch oneself to take in new horizons while holding on to memories of laughter and tears. The chorus speaks of running towards a common grand dream with one's important friends, holding their hands tightly as they weather hardships and stay strong together. The second verse exhorts young people to find courage in their friends and continue on the thorny path of life. The lyrics conclude with the singer's determination to keep holding on to their dream with their precious friends by their side.
Overall, the lyrics of "BEST FRIENDS" are a tribute to the value of friendship, even in the face of adversity. The song's focus shifts from childhood to growing up and facing the obstacles that come with it, but the theme of friendship remains constant. The song speaks of finding courage and strength in the presence of precious friends, who shine like stars in the dark night sky.
Line by Line Meaning
osanakigoro yume mita mirai yosouzu wa
When we were young, we dreamed of the future with bright anticipation
ima mo iroasezu azayakani mae wo muiteiru
Even now, those dreams have not faded and we face the future with brilliant determination
ookikunareru you ni senobishite mita keshiki
We try to stretch ourselves, like trying to grow taller, to see more of the scenery around us
toki ni wa kujikesouni naru keredo gutto namida koraete
Sometimes we feel that we may give up, but we hold back tears and try to persevere
hitotsu no ookina yume ni mukai hashiri hajimeta
We started running towards one big dream
taisetsuna nakama ga iru kara ganbaretanta
We could do our best because we had precious friends with us
tsuyoku ikiru shounentachi yo
We are young and living strongly
hitori janai yuuki wo dashite
We gather courage and support each other
tsuki susunda sono saki ni wa
Beyond every obstacle we face
nakama to warai kagayaku kimi ga iru
We have friends to laugh and shine with us
kore kara aruku kewashii michi wa hikari ni ochita IBARA no michi da
The difficult path we will now walk is a thorny path that fell into the light
yokumo warukumo saisho de saigo douse yaru nara yume wa kanaeru
Whether good or bad, if we just do it from start to finish, our dreams will come true
mimamotte kureru hito no tame ni daisuki na hito ya jibunra no tame ni
For the people who watch over us and the people we love
ishiki no REBERU chou HIGH ni shite kyou mo aruku onore no michi
We raise our consciousness to a very high level and continue to walk alone on our path today
bokura ga ima aruku michi wo
The path we are walking now
takai kabe de fusagarete mo
Even if we are blocked by high walls
tomaranai sa buchikowashite
We won't stop, we'll break through
yume ni mukai susunde iku
We'll keep moving forward towards our dream
tsuyoku ikiru shounentachi yo
We are young and living strongly
hitori janai yuuki wo dashite
We gather courage and support each other
tsuki susunda sono saki ni wa
Beyond every obstacle we face
nakama to warai kagayaku boku ga iru
We have friends to laugh and shine with us
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.