Kurenai

X Japan

About Kurenai

"Kurenai" (紅, literally "crimson") is a song by Japanese heavy metal band X Japan, written by Yoshiki. One of the band's oldest songs, they have been performing "Kurenai" since 1985, several versions have been released. Most significantly, as their major label debut single on September 1, 1989.


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2001
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I could not look back,
You'd gone away from me
I felt my heart ache
I was afraid of following you
When I had looked at
The shadows on the wall
I started running into the night
To find the truth in me

Arashi fuku kono machi ga omae wo daku
Fukinukeru kaze ni sae me wo tojiru

Omae wa hashiridasu nanika ni owareru you
Ore ga mienai no ka sugu soba ni iru no ni

Hitonami ni kiete yuku kioku no toiki
Ai no nai hitori butai mou taekirenai
All of you in my memory is
Still shining in my heart
Sure chigau kokoro wa afureru namida nure

Kurenai ni somatta kono ore wo
Nagusameru yatsu wa mou inai

Mou nido to todokanai kono omoi
Tozasareta ai ni mukai
Sakebi tsuzukeru

Omae wa hashiridasu nanika ni owareru you
Ore ga mienai no ka sugu soba ni iru no ni

Kurenai ni somatta kono ore wo
Nagusameru yatsu wa mou inai

Mou nido to todokanai kono omoi
Tozasareta ai ni mukai
Sakebi tsuzukeru

Kurenai ni somatta kono ore wo
Nagusameru yatsu wa mou inai

Crying in deep red

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X Japan

X Japan (エックス・ジャパン, Ekkusu Japan?) is a Japanese heavy metal band from Chiba, formed in 1982 by Toshi and Yoshiki. Originally named X (エックス, Ekkusu?), the group achieved their breakthrough success in 1989 with the release of their second album Blue Blood. They started out mainly as a power/speed metal band, but later gravitated towards a progressive sound with an emphasis on ballads. more »

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Written by: Yoshiki

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12 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Kurenai" is a song by "X Japan", which is one of the most influential rock bands in Japanese history.
Member Contribution
The song "Kurenai" was written by Yoshiki, who is the drummer and the leader of the band.
Album Inclusion
"Kurenai" was included in their album "Blue Blood" which was released in 1989.
Song Popularity
"Kurenai" is one of X Japan's most popular songs and has been performed at numerous concerts.
Live Performance
The live performance of "Kurenai" often features a spectacular show with lights, smoke and pyrotechnics.
Language
While the band had re-recorded the song in English, the original version and most live performances of "Kurenai" are sung in Japanese.
Genre
"Kurenai" perfectly encapsulates X Japan's signature style of music: a blend of heavy metal and symphonic rock.
Ballad Transition
Although "Kurenai" starts as a slow ballad, it quickly transforms into a heavy metal anthem.
Hair Metal Roots
"Kurenai" is a prime example of X Japan's roots in the 'hair metal' trend of the 80s, which was then popular in America.
Deep Meaning
The song "Kurenai" has a deep meaning. The word Kurenai itself translates to 'deep red' or crimson', and is often associated in Japan with concepts of passion, love, emotion, and even anger.
Yoshiki's Experience
The song is believed to be written by Yoshiki expressing his inner thoughts and emotions after facing hardships during his younger years.
Cultural Impact
The song has left a significant impact on Japan's visual kei movement and has inspired a number of bands in the country.

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