Alice Nine or アリス九號. (previously known as alice nine. and A9) is a Japanese… Read Full Bio ↴Alice Nine or アリス九號. (previously known as alice nine. and A9) is a Japanese visual kei band consisting of five members: 将 (Shou) on vocals, ヒロト (Hiroto) on guitar, 虎 (Tora) on guitar and backing vocals, 沙我 (Saga) on bass and backing vocals, and Nao on drums.

Drummer Nao formed the band in 2004, recruiting vocalist Shou and guitarist Tora from the band ギブス which had just split up, and they were signed to the PS COMPANY indies label Indie-PSC. Their first single 「名前は、未だ無ひ。」 was released the same year. During their first year, they did small tours with other Japanese bands. Their first oneman tour was held in August 2005 in Japan. After a sold out gig in Tokyo the same year, Alice Nine became more popular in Japan, and went major on KING RECORDS under the management PS COMPANY. In 2007 they were signed in Europe by CLJ Records.

In May 2007, Alice Nine was performing their debut show in America, during the Jrock Revolution Festival at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. In December Alice Nine was doing their first performance ever in Europe. They were one of the five bands at J-ROCK INVASION EPISODE 1 festival in Cologne, Germany.

On June 2, 2009, a blog entry by vocalist Shou announced the changing of their name from アリス九號. and alice nine. to Alice Nine for media reasons. He explained that the Japanese transcription was beginning to lose its purpose as a means to "represent aesthetics" and that the English transcription was closest to the band's original intention.

From March 1st 2015 the band became independent from their label TOKUMA JAPAN COMMUNICATIONS and changed their name to A9. However, in August 2019 they informed that they will change the band's name back to Alice Nine / アリス九號.

Alice Nine have released eight full albums, 絶景色 (2005), Alpha (2007), VANDALIZE (2009), GEMINI (2011), "9" (2012), Supernova (2014), IDEAL (2017) and PLANET NINE (2018).

Their next single will be released in October 2019 and it's titled as 革命開花-Revolutionary Blooming-.

Official site: https://a9-project.com/. They also have a MySpace site for overseas fans.

Q.
Alice Nine Lyrics

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I don't know myself
I'll fade out, You'll fade out with me
Can't you hear my voice?
Like a crying baby, I'm calling you

Nagai tameiki no hate ni nokosareta gimonfu wa mou kesenakute

Nani wo mite waratte, nani wo mite naku no ka tou ni wasureta sa

Tobikau jouhou mo ataerareru kotoba, hoshiku wa nai

I don't know myself
I'll fade out, You'll fade out with me
Can't you hear my voice?
Saa kite kure
Nagaku, amai rensa no naka de bokutachi wa ima musubareteita DNA

Kono me de uketomeru subete machigai janai, hitsuzen dato wa ienai

Nani wo shinjiru no ka, nani wo aisuru no ka dou demo ii sa
Boku wa koko ni atte, iki wo shite ikiteru sore ja dame kai?

Ima, idenshi wo narase

I don't know myself
I'll fade out, You'll fade out with me
Can't you hear my voice?

Saa kite kure
Nagaku, amai rensa no naka de bokutachi wa ima musubareteita DNA

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Alice Nine's song Q. express feelings of confusion and uncertainty. The line "I don't know myself" reflects the struggle of the singer to understand their own identity and purpose, and they feel as if they are fading away without a clear sense of self. The line, "Like a crying baby, I'm calling you" suggests that the singer is seeking comfort, support, and guidance from someone they trust.

The lyrics also touch on the idea of forgetting or being unable to remember certain things. The line "Nani wo mite waratte, nani wo mite naku no ka tou ni wasureta sa" translates to "I have forgotten what makes me laugh, what makes me cry." This line suggests that the singer wants to rediscover the things that bring them joy and sadness. However, they seem to accept that it might not be possible when they say, "Hitsuzen dato wa ienai" - "I can't say it's inevitable."

Overall, the lyrics of Q. express a deep sense of uncertainty and confusion. The singer is searching for answers, but they are not sure where to find them. They are struggling to understand themselves and their place in the world, and they are looking for guidance and support from those they trust.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know myself
The singer is unsure of their own identity or purpose.

I'll fade out, You'll fade out with me
The singer believes they are losing their sense of self and is worried that those around them are also becoming lost or disconnected.

Can't you hear my voice?
The singer is reaching out to someone for help or guidance.

Like a crying baby, I'm calling you
The artist feels vulnerable and helpless, and is hoping for comfort and reassurance from someone they trust.

At the end of a long sigh, unanswered questions remain
Despite deep introspection, the artist is still unsure of certain aspects of their life or self, leading to frustration and despair.

Forgetting what we should be laughing and crying about
The singer may be struggling with depression or feeling numb, unable to enjoy life's moments or feel appropriate emotions.

Words that share the information as it flies by, no desire for it
The singer is overwhelmed by the flood of information in today's world, and feels a sense of apathy or disconnection from it.

Come on, come to me
The artist is pleading for someone to come to their aid or offer support.

Right now, within the sweet long chain, our DNA is interwoven
The artist may be emphasizing the interconnectedness of all people, or asserting that their own identity is fundamentally linked to those around them.

Taking everything in with these eyes, I can't say it's all wrong; it's inevitable
The artist acknowledges that they may not have all the answers, but accepts that certain things in their life are out of their control or cannot be changed.

What to believe in, what to love - whatever is fine
The singer is expressing an openness to different perspectives and ways of experiencing life, perhaps after struggling to find their own sense of purpose or direction.

I'm here, living and breathing - is that not enough?
The artist may be questioning their own worth or purpose, but ultimately asserts that they still deserve to exist and be valued.

Now, let's generate electricity
This line may be a call to action or a playful nod to the technological nature of modern life, encouraging listeners to plug in and engage with the world around them.

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