Antique in the Future
Versailles · Noble [2008]
ame no naka ni kakushita namida mo
shunkan no komorebi ni
me wo kuramasete kurikaeshiteita
kogoeru you na tsumetasa de tsukisasu kurushimi
toiki sae mo ima wa koori tsuiteshimau kara
mou anata nashi ja ikirarenai　　nigerarenai
oshiyosetekuru kodoku ni obieru dake
amai gensou ni sameta kuchidzuke
aoki seijaku wo haitoku ni kaete
toki ga kobamu hodo anata wo motome
tsuki no shihai ni yaiba wo mukeyou
maboroshi de ii kara
me wo tojite　　ima ai ni iku yo
soko wa kawarihateta
kuroi sabaku...
mou wakaranai yo　　nani mo shinjite ikireba ii?
mou anata nashi ja ikirarenai
kogoeru you na tsumetasa de tsukisasu kurushimi
kotoba sae mo ima wa koori tsuiteshimau kara
dore dake aiseba kotoba ni sureba ii no?
wakaranai　　anata ga mienai
torimodosenai to wakatteite mo
kitto owarenai kono omoi dake wa
amai gensou ni sameta kuchidzuke
aoki seijaku wo haitoki ni kaete
toki ga kobamu hodo anata wo motome
tsuki no shihai ni yaiba wo mukeyou
Antique in the Future
Released on the 2008 album Noble, 'Antique in the Future' stands as a defining track in the discography of French post-metal band Versailles. The song exemplifies the group's signature fusion of heavy, downtuned guitars with melodic, atmospheric sensibilities, creating a soundscape that bridges the gap between traditional metal structures and progressive rock. As a centerpiece of the album, the recording showcases the band's ability to weave complex arrangements into a cohesive narrative, utilizing dynamic shifts and layered vocals to evoke a sense of melancholic grandeur. The track remains a staple of their catalog, illustrating the band's enduring influence within the post-metal genre and their capacity to craft emotionally resonant music that resonates with fans seeking depth and sonic texture.