G♥Song Appreciation Day → Illness Illusion♪

[shiroki_yousei]

As a way to keep OGYD fun and full of insightful discussions we welcome you to our weekly G♥Song discussion, where we'll discuss the beauty, complexity, as well as the meaning of GACKT's amazing music.

Theme Song of the Week is::
Illness Illusion
「MARS Album」

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Translation by excused_early:

The voice of you who whispered gently
WHERE R U
I’ve even gotten used to despair
At the end of this world

Go ahead and destroy this peace preserved in silence
Before light descends upon us

In this vanishing world, you and I continue loving each other
There’s no need for hesitation nor doubts
COME WITH ME…

In this vanishing world, I continue talking with you
Everything is now at my command

In this vanishing world, you and I continue loving each other
There’s no need for hesitation nor doubts
COME WITH ME…

Translation by amaiakuyume @ Moon-Struck:

Your voice gently whispered
WHERE ARE YOU...
I even got used to despair
at the end of this world

Destroy the peace preserved by silence
before the time comes when the light will descend

In this vanishing world, I'll keep being in love with you
No need to hesitate or doubt
COME WITH ME…

In this vanishing world, I'll keep talking to you
Everything is now as you desire

In this vanishing world, I'll keep being in love with you
No need to hesitate or doubt
COME WITH ME…

Translator's Note:
Caps indicate where he was writing in all katakana. It's oddly unsettling...

Do you remember the first time you heard this song?
Do you have a special memory associated with this song?
Does listening to this song enable you to see a picture or image? Does it have a story?
Does this song bear a special meaning for you?
Do the translations change your opinion/thoughts about the song? If so, in what way?

Please share your thoughts on this song, and be free to talk about anything as long as it pertains to the song.
You don't have to follow the questions, just let your thoughts and feeling take you where they want.

NEXT WEEK'S SONG WILL BE:
Maria
「REBIRTH Album」