ALI PROJECT is a Japanese music duo well known for their strong Gothic Loli… Read Full Bio ↴ALI PROJECT is a Japanese music duo well known for their strong Gothic Lolita image and various opening and ending themes of famous Anime shows such as Rozen Maiden, Code Geass or .hack/Roots.
The duo consists of Arika Takarano (real name: Ari Hironaga, born 28th September 1963 in Kumamoto, Japan, vocals & lyrics) and Mikiya Katakura (born 1st August in Obihiro, Hokkaido, Japan, music).
Never listed as official members, but always mentioned in the albums' booklets, violinists Yu Sugino and Tuyoshi Watanabe are a vital part of this duo.

Katakura met Takarano in 1985 when he just graduated from music school and was looking for a singer. As ARI PUROJEKKUTO, they released their first song Sakura no Hana ha Kuruizaki on a compilation CD named Rebel Street IV ~Some Girls one year later. Their first album Gensou Teien was released in 1988.
However, they made their major debut in 1992 as ALI PROJECT.

In the late 90s, they decided to shift their artistry to a much darker direction which Takarano referred to as a switch from Shiro Ari to Kuro Ari, they stick to the Kuro Ari concept ever since.

ALI PROJECT makes music regularly to this date which is generally highly influenced by Classical music, yet Katakura's love for experimenting is obvious. He makes heavy use of synthesizers and likes to intergrate key elements from other, often contemporary music styles and genres such as Rock, Metal, Hip Hop or even Drum 'n' Bass.
Their music's distinct sound is driven by a well-made mix of synthetic and organic, always complemented by Takarano's highly complex lyrics and clean vocals.
They developed a signature sound for Anime related work though.

ビアンカ
ALI PROJECT Lyrics

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ほかに人形なら
豪華な子もいたけど
リボンひとつ
飾ったあなたを選んだ

鼓動分けるように
抱きしめて眠ったの
夢や秘密語って

いっしょに空を見てた

見えない羽に
包まれた年月

ビアンカビアンカ
あなたと私は心結ぶ双子たち
パローレパローレ
小さなおしゃべり
忘れずにいたいずっと

恋に傷つくたび
服の色をかえたの
そして白いシフォンの
花嫁衣装着せる

あの人のこと
打ち明けたそのとき

ビアンカビアンカ
いつかママになり膝で眠る女の子
ビアンカビアンカ
あなたの名で呼ぶ
想い出をつなぎそっと

ビアンカビアンカ
時の薄闇で私だけが年をとる
ビアンカビアンカ
あなたの瞳はまた深くなるの

ビアンカビアンカ
あなたと私は心結ぶ双子たち
パローレパローレ

小さなおしゃべり
忘れずにいたい

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ALI PROJECT's song Bianca are about the deep bond between two girls named Bianca (presumably the singer and someone close to her). The singer talks about how despite there being other dolls with fancier decorations, she chose the one with just one ribbon (presumably referring to her friend who may not have a lot of material wealth but has something else special about her). They share their dreams and secrets with each other and spend time looking at the sky together, wrapped in the comfort of each other's company. The singer changes the color of her clothes every time she gets hurt in love, but at the same time, she dresses up her friend in a beautiful bridal gown and confides in her about her relationships. As they age, the singer realizes that she is the only one who is growing older while her friend remains forever young in her memory.

The symbolism in the song lies in the fact that the dolls and the ribbons represent the superficial and materialistic aspects of life, while the deep connection between the two girls is something they cherish and hold on to forever. The lyrics of Bianca portray a sense of nostalgia and longing for a time when everything was simpler and the bonds between people were strong and genuine.

Line by Line Meaning

ほかに人形なら
If there were other dolls,

豪華な子もいたけど
even luxurious ones, too,

リボンひとつ
with only one ribbon,

飾ったあなたを選んだ
I chose you who were decorated.

鼓動分けるように
As if to share our heartbeat,

抱きしめて眠ったの
I held you tightly and slept,

夢や秘密語って
Sharing our dreams and secrets,

いっしょに空を見てた
We looked at the sky together.

見えない羽に
Wrapped in invisible wings,

包まれた年月
We spent our time together.

ビアンカビアンカ
Bianca, Bianca,