Several of their songs are titled after heavenly bodies and effects such as the Northern Lights, Polar Star (North Star), and the Southern Cross.
The official name of the band is 403, though it was previously thought to be 403 Forbiddena due to their website's title "研究室403号室 -Forbiddena-" (Laboratory Room 403 -Forbiddena-), which was also a play off the common "403 Forbidden" message sent by Web servers. 403 (Kazuki), Hatanaka, and 1024 were all friends in the same high school, where 403 (Band) was formed. In 2003, they became famous on the web as their songs were used in Clairvoyance's flash video series "Nightmare City".
403 released a CD titled "N.E.W.S." that included their popular songs Southern Cross and Northern Lights at the summer Comiket in August 2006. It also had some of their Eurobeat style songs, as well as their hiphop style Gate of UTK as a bonus track. In 2009, they released a new CD, "Heart" on April 03, that included a rerecording of Northern Lights as a bonus track. Heart (the song) also featured Hatsune Miku as backing vocals. 403 are currently planning a third album yet to be named.
You can find most of their tracks officially downloadable for free at their muzie profile or their soundcloud. Their radio broadcast is held on their ustream channel. The band's official twitter is @team_7
The main members are:
Leader: 403(Yonmaru-san / Kazuki Shiomi) Blog, Twitter
Lyrics, composition, arrangement, mixing, piano, keyboard, guitar, bass, vocals, and chorus direction
Main Vocalist: hatanaka (Yusuke Hatanaka) Blog, Twitter
Vocals and chorus direction
Manager: 1024 (Tetsushi Watanabe) Blog, Twitter
Vocals, chorus, printing official, "in charge of kicking 403's ass"
Guitar: Robert Legacy (Ryuji Akimoto) Blog, Twitter
Lyrics, composition, arrangement, mixing, guitar, vocals, chorus, "Moe-director"
Guest Vocal and Karate director: 鳳蘇芳 (Ootori Suou / Tsushima) Blog
Northern Lights
403 Lyrics
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though the diamond dust is shining bright,
day after day I'm searching for the aim of my being and keeping body and soul together
Someone tell me what to do in future
Someone tell me where to go in future
The hands of time keep ticking away the minutes,and it shaves me of my life
Oh...There's a time to love,there's a time to hate
I'm gazing at the Northern lights and trying not to cry
"Diesen Liebe, Der Welt!"
The Northern Lights - It's the bright rainbow
The Northern Lights - It shines everything
The Northern Lights - In the starly night
Eternal glory! The Northern Lights...
I'm wondering What I was born for?
I'm wondering what I can say?
Day by day I lose my zest for be alive,but I have an eagerness for life still
The life is no exit labyrinth
if so how I went into this life?
The wind of time keep blowing through me with the sorrows,and it robs me of memories
So I shout at the top of my lungs !
"Diesen Liebe, Der Welt!"
Oh Lord ! Man may live for the love,man may die for the love.
"Diesen Liebe, Der Welt!"
The Northern Lights - It's the bright rainbow
The Northern Lights - It shines everything
The Northern Lights - In the starly night
Eternal glory! The Northern Lights...
The Northern Lights is waving tender...
It has watched all with the angel.
The Northern Lights...!!!
For all living, I will open the "Gate of Hope"...
Man cannot be able to hate
the others heartily after all
There's a "Gate Of Hope" together with The Northern Lights
It is supposed to be still enough! Now, still!
Heaven can wait cuz we are alive now!
The Northern Lights knows every thing.
I don't mind that everything is a lie,
as long as you love me forever...
The Northern Lights! The Northern Lights !
The Northern Lights! Shine for us all...!!!
...The "Gate of Hope" is opened
I don't have regret any more...
Now I can believe that we were born
to search for something which only we can do
under The Northern Lights...!
The lyrics of 403’s song Northern Lights delve into themes of existentialism and the search for purpose in life. The main protagonist expresses confusion and a sense of aimlessness in searching for a purpose in life. The lines “day after day I'm searching for the aim of my being” and “I'm wondering What I was born for?” show that the individual is questioning the meaning of their existence. Despite the beauty of the Northern Lights, the singer can only stare and wonder as their mind turns to the deeper, more profound questions of their existence.
The song takes on a spiritual and philosophical approach as it talks about the “Gate of Hope” which symbolizes a gateway to a better and more fulfilling life. The lines, “Man cannot be able to hate the others heartily after all, There's a 'Gate Of Hope' together with The Northern Lights,” suggests that the singer has found redemption and hope through his struggles. The song, therefore, provides a message of hope and inspiration that the search for purpose and meaning in life can be found.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm wondering why I am here now?
Questioning the purpose of existence and the reason for being in the current situation
though the diamond dust is shining bright,
Acknowledging the beauty of nature despite feeling lost and uncertain
day after day I'm searching for the aim of my being and keeping body and soul together
Continuously seeking a reason for being alive and working hard to survive
Someone tell me what to do in future
Asking for guidance and direction for the future
Someone tell me where to go in future
Asking for guidance and direction for the future
The hands of time keep ticking away the minutes,and it shaves me of my life
Time passing by quickly and feeling like life is being drained away
"Diesen Liebe, Der Welt!"
German phrase meaning 'This is love, to the world!'
I'm gazing at the Northern lights and trying not to cry
Looking at the beauty of the Northern Lights while holding back emotions
The Northern Lights - It's the bright rainbow
Describing the Northern Lights as a colorful spectacle in the sky
The Northern Lights - It shines everything
The Northern Lights illuminating the night sky and everything below it
The Northern Lights - In the starly night
The Northern Lights appearing in a night sky full of stars
Eternal glory! The Northern Lights...
Praising the Northern Lights as a symbol of eternal beauty and wonder
I'm wondering What I was born for?
Questioning the purpose of existence and the reason for being alive
I'm wondering what I can say?
Feeling at a loss for words or direction and seeking guidance
Day by day I lose my zest for be alive,but I have an eagerness for life still
Losing motivation to keep going but still holding on to hope for a better life
The life is no exit labyrinth
Life can be a confusing maze with no way out
if so how I went into this life?
Questioning how one ended up in this life situation
The wind of time keep blowing through me with the sorrows,and it robs me of memories
The passage of time brings sadness and takes away memories
"Oh Lord ! Man may live for the love,man may die for the love."
Expressing the power and importance of love in life and death
The Northern Lights is waving tender...
Describing the Northern Lights as a gentle and waving phenomenon
It has watched all with the angel.
The Northern Lights being a witness to everything like an angelic presence
For all living, I will open the "Gate of Hope"...
The artist wants to offer hope to everyone and open the door to possibilities
Man cannot be able to hate the others heartily after all
Realizing that it's difficult to truly hate someone else
There's a "Gate Of Hope" together with The Northern Lights
The Northern Lights being a symbol of hope and promise
It is supposed to be still enough! Now, still!
Desiring peace and stillness in the current moment
Heaven can wait cuz we are alive now!
Focusing on the present moment and enjoying life now
The Northern Lights knows every thing.
Believing that the Northern Lights possess some kind of knowledge or wisdom
I don't mind that everything is a lie, as long as you love me forever...
The power and importance of love in life, even if everything else is uncertain or falsified
Now I can believe that we were born to search for something which only we can do under The Northern Lights...
Finding purpose and meaning for existence and realizing that it's a personal and unique journey
Contributed by Audrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@2525mate2525
小学生の時
DSでうごくメモ帳で100%さんの棒人間バトル作品を見て「Southern Cross」を知りました
そしてNightmare cityを見て感動。
Nightmare cityの続編
Nightmare city catastrophe の音楽の「Northern lights」を聞いた。
もう神曲すぎるんだよなぁ。403さん…感動をありがとうございました。
@KATOKO07
この曲と共にFlashと出会い、終わる時もこの曲を聞けてよかった
@YY-cz9xq
幾つになってもこの曲は忘れられない
@user-xd3lp4mc5v
それわか
@user-im5er5rf4v
確かにな
@namkebi
いいねを124にしてしまった罪悪感
@physetermacrocephalus2209
I agree
@aquarion.12000
@@namkebi 403にしょうぜ
@lostlonelynight
小学生女子ながら、大好きな曲、大好きな作品でした。今はもう大学受験の年で、美大に進学して将来はアニメーターになりたいと考えています。私の夢を作ってくれた一つでもあります。素敵な作品をありがとうございます。これからもずっと大好きです。
@user-vt1pv9tl5n
NightmareCityと重なるシーンが多くてグッとくる
@user-vz4cf8ou7s
まあ、ナイトメアシティのつづきですしね(;_;)(思い出すなぁ…すごくカッコよくて最後の来ないで！のところで鳥肌もんだったのを…)