In the 90's, Aran primarily focused on writing lyrics for others artists, most notably for Being Inc. artists B'z and TUBE. For a while, she was married to Being's president Nagato Daiko.
HANNYA
亜蘭知子 Lyrics
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どんな 溜息を 漏らしたの
貴方は あの娘の耳もとに
どんな言葉を 囁いたの
床に砕けた ワイン・グラス
胸に拡がる 血のような染み
見たこともない顔の女が
鏡の中で 手招きしてる
ーあれは嫉妬に狂う般若ー
I get no control...
Hannya′s living in my mind
Hannya's weeping through the night
Hannya′s living in my mind
Hannya always gives me misery...
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya's screaming through the night
Hannya′s living in my mind
Hannya always gives insanity...
女は命かけて 愛して
男は スキを見ては裏切る
せめて 噂が伝わる前に
言い訳くらい 考えるものよ
夢の中にまで 出てきてあの娘は
息の根さえも 止めようとする
貴方の首に 腕を回して
勝ちほこった 笑顔を見せる
ー般若の面が はずれないー
I hate you so...
Hannya′s living in my mind
Hannya's weeping through the night
Hannya′s living in my mind
Hannya always gives me misery...
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya′s screaming through the night
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya always gives insanity...
These lyrics are from the song "HANNYA" by 亜蘭知子 (Aran Chiko) and they delve into the theme of a toxic and tumultuous relationship. The song portrays a woman who is deeply in love with a man, but he constantly betrays her. The opening lines raise questions about the girl's feelings as she is held by this man, wondering what kind of sighs she would let out. The lyrics also question what kind of words the man whispered into her ear, painting a picture of their intimate moments.
The shattered wine glass on the floor and the blood-like stain spreading across the chest symbolize the emotional pain and turmoil caused by their relationship. The mention of a faceless woman beckoning in the mirror suggests the presence of jealousy, which drives her to madness. The line "Hannya's living in my mind" refers to the Hannya mask of a jealous and vengeful woman from Japanese folklore, reflecting the singer's own feelings of envy and anger towards her partner.
The chorus repeats the idea that Hannya is living inside her mind, weeping and causing misery and insanity. It captures the emotional toll this relationship has taken on her, highlighting her distress, sorrow, and the inner chaos she experiences. The lyrics also touch on the theme of betrayal, as the woman loves with all her heart while the man takes advantage of every opportunity to deceive her.
Overall, the lyrics of "HANNYA" paint a vivid and emotional portrait of a toxic relationship filled with love, betrayal, jealousy, and the resulting pain and instability it brings.
Line by Line Meaning
貴方に抱きしめられ あの娘は どんな 溜息を 漏らしたの
When you embraced that girl, what kind of sigh did she let out?
貴方は あの娘の耳もとに どんな言葉を 囁いたの
What words did you whisper in that girl's ear?
床に砕けた ワイン・グラス 胸に拡がる 血のような染み
The broken wine glass on the floor, a stain spreading like blood in my chest
見たこともない顔の女が 鏡の中で 手招きしてる
An unfamiliar face of a woman beckoning from within the mirror
あれは嫉妬に狂う般若 I get no control...
That is a Hannya driven by jealousy, I get no control...
Hannya′s living in my mind Hannya's weeping through the night Hannya′s living in my mind Hannya always gives me misery...
Hannya is living in my mind, Hannya's weeping through the night, Hannya always brings me misery...
Hannya's living in my mind Hannya's screaming through the night Hannya′s living in my mind Hannya always gives insanity...
Hannya is living in my mind, Hannya's screaming through the night, Hannya always brings insanity...
女は命かけて 愛して 男は スキを見ては裏切る
Women love with their lives at stake, while men betray at the first opportunity
せめて 噂が伝わる前に 言い訳くらい 考えるものよ
At least think of an excuse before the rumors spread
夢の中にまで 出てきてあの娘は 息の根さえも 止めようとする
That girl appears even in my dreams, trying to take my last breath
貴方の首に 腕を回して 勝ちほこった 笑顔を見せる
Wrapping my arms around your neck, I show a proud smile
般若の面が はずれない I hate you so...
The Hannya mask won't come off, I hate you so...
Writer(s): Masatoshi Nishimura, Tomoko Yoshiura (pka Tomoko Aran)
Contributed by Nolan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@mrweatherby
English lyrics:
What kind of sigh has uttered
The girl that you hugged?
What words did you whisper
Into her ear?
Broken wine glasses on the floor
A blood-like spot spreading on her chest
A woman with a face you've never seen before
Is waving at you in the mirror
That's hannya going mad in her jealousy
I get no control…
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya's weeping through the night
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya always gives me misery…
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya's screaming through the night
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya always gives insanity…
A woman risks her life to love devotedly
A man sees her love, then betrays her
At least until any rumours have spread
He thinks of some kind of an excuse
The girl that's coming out from your dreams
Is about to kill you
She will twist your neck and your arms
And then show you her victorious face
Hannya is getting out of control
I hate you so…
(×5):
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya's weeping through the night
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya always gives me misery…
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya's screaming through the night
Hannya's living in my mind
Hannya always gives insanity…
@ymotechnopopfan
Anata ni dakishimerare ano musume wa
Donna tameiki o morashita no
Anata wa ano musume no mimimoto ni
Donna kotoba o sasayaita no
Yuka ni kudaketa wain gurasu
Mune ni hirogaru chi no yōna shimi
Mita koto mo nai kao no onna ga
Kagami no naka de temanekishiteru
- are wa shitto ni kuruu hannya -
Em I get no control em
Hannya s living in my mind
Hannya s weeping through the night
Hannya s living in my mind
Hannya always gives me misery
Hannya s living in my mind
Hannya s screaming through the night
Hannya s living in my mind
Hannya always gives insanity
Onna wa inochi kakete aishite
Otoko wa suki o mite wa uragiru
Semete uwasa ga tsutawaru mae ni
Iiwake kurai kangaeru mono yo
Yume no nakani made detekite ano musume wa
Ikinone sae mo tomeyou to suru
Anata no kubi ni ude o mawashite
Kachi hokotta egao o miseru
- hannya no men ga hazurenai -
I hate you so
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@PhilMante
The song is about a legendary Japanese demon, named Hannya. It is said in Japanese folklore, that if a woman is wearing the Hannya mask, She's jealous or envious. The song is about an envious girlfriend who thinks her boyfriend is into more attractive women, and she's jealous and wishes she could be as pretty as the girl her boyfriend is thinking of. It drives her crazy.
@AndyRossism
Any info on these things always welcome, thanks!
@GabrielMartinez-pe6ln
I was thinking this is where Billie ellish got bad guy from
@pastelxenon
@@GabrielMartinez-pe6ln no not at all
@4zUko
most excellent
@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music
What do you have to do to become a legendary Japanese demon?
@skyfire8950
This song really has those 80s horror movie soundtrack vibes, I could totally see this playing in the background as somebody’s running from Freddy or Jason down a dimly-lit suburban street.
@pastaman64
I was listening to this song's album on the bus, and since it's really early I'm just kind of half asleep. Waking up to suddenly heat this song was an... interesting experience.
@CondeSermor
yo me puse este album para dormir sin saber de esta cancion. Estar somnoliento y a la vez empezar a prestar atencion a esta cancion, fue como decis, interesante.
@moseswilliams615
This song makes me scared lol. Like there is a physical threat nearby.