G♥Song Appreciation Day → Black Stone ♪

[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::
Black Stone
「DIABOLOS Album」

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Translation by excused_early:

When I look back now, I'd taken your smiles for granted
The reality is, they've turned into sweet memories without me even realizing it
When I close my eyes, you are still there smiling and
You were always the one who gave me courage more than anyone else

BLACK STONE

We'd suddenly drop in on each other, and we used to goof around doing dumb things
Silly stuff like that had turned into my irreplaceable treasure, that was the realization I had on that day
When I close my eyes, you are still smiling and
You always heal my wounds

You are smiling even when I'm lonely
Yes, you are there by my side
You are here

You were always needy/lonely, and I never could hate you...
When I close my eyes, you are still smiling and
I believe we will surely meet again some day
Because we promised

BLACK STONE…

Translation by amaiakuyume @ Moon-Struck:

It had become just a matter of fact that when I turned around, I'd see your smile right there
But before I knew it, suddenly that reality turned into a gentle memory
If I close my eyes, you are here even now smiling
You always gave me courage more than anyone else
BLACK STONE

You'd suddenly show up, playing the fool
those trivial things
were becoming a treasure that money can't buy, the reality of that day
If I close my eyes, you are here even now smiling
You always heal me when I am wounded

I smile even at the lonely times
Because by my side, yes
you are here

I could never hate you just because you were lonely…
If I close my eyes, you are here even now smiling
Because I believe that someday we'll surely meet again
because we promised
BLACK STONE...

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?

For anyone who wants to know the story behind the song, please go read this
Arena 37°C May 2005 interview @ Eien no Yume

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:
GHOST
「RE:BORN Album」