Dahlia (song)

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“Dahlia”
Single by X Japan
from the album Dahlia
Released February 26, 1996
Genre Progressive metal
Speed metal
Length 15:59
Label Atlantic
X Japan singles chronology
"Crucify My Love"
(1996)		 "Dahlia"
(1996)		 "Scars"
(1996)
Alternate cover
Re-release cover

"Dahlia" (AMDM-6150) is a single released by X Japan on February 26, 1996. It would later become the title track of the band's last album and one of Yoshiki Hayashi's last composition in his signature blend of speed metal and symphonic rock. Also included on the single is a live version of "Tears", recorded on December 30, 1993. The same recording also appeared on Live Live Live Tokyo Dome 1993-1996.

[edit] Track listing

  1. "Dahlia" – 7:59
  2. "Tears (93 Tokyo Dome Live Version)" – 8:00
All music written and composed by Yoshiki.

[edit] Notes

  • The song's title appears in the lyrics as an acronym during a voice over, which says "destiny, alive, heaven, love, innocence, always, destroy, aftermath, hell, life, infinite".
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Toshi · Pata · Heath · Yoshiki
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"I'll Kill You" · "Orgasm" · "Kurenai" · "Endless Rain" · "Week End" · "Silent Jealousy" · "Standing Sex" · "Say Anything" · "Tears" · "Rusty Nail" · "Longing" · "Forever Love" · "Crucify My Love" · "Dahlia" · "Scars" · "The Last Song" · "I.V."
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