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.
Shooting Star
Alice Nine Lyrics
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遠い空 地平の先 君を想う
近くにいる時は 優しさも見逃して
「もう一度」瞳の中
浮かぶ星に 願いをかけ
Shooting star
(in starry night＆starlight)
流れ 流れ 消えて
目を閉じて 御伽話の星座みたいに
祈ってる Two stars
迷子にならないように
暗闇をかき分けて
探してた光を今 君のもとへ
息を切らす
Shooting star
(in starry night＆starlight)
流れ 流れ 消えて
大切な願い乗せて翔けた
一人では輝けないと
愛しい人を目指して走った
Be with you (Let me be with you)
どうか どうか 今は
空白の時計を早めても
抱きしめるから
星の行く先 変わらず
笑っていて Darling
まるで 凍てつく真空の温度を
乗り越え 出会えた
幾光年の距離すら重なって
Shooting star
流れ 流れ 消えて
大切な人へ巡り落ちた
もう二度と離れないよと
速度を増した 鼓動を重ねた
Be with you (Let me be with you)
どうか どうか 今は
空白の時計を止めても
抱きしめるから
泣く様に笑い 二人で歩んでく
Distance
心から 永遠を星に願おう
The lyrics of Alice Nine's song "Shooting Star" are a plea to a loved one to stay close and not be lost in the darkness. The song starts with the sound of rain fading away and the summer wind caressing the cheeks. The singer is imagining the distant sky, beyond the horizon, and thinking about the loved one. The lyrics reveal the pain of being apart from each other when they are close, not being able to notice the kindness, and wishing to see the person again. The singer sends a wish to the shooting stars, hoping that they will unite with the loved one. The chorus "Shooting star" describes how the stars keep disappearing and reappearing, symbolizing the highs and lows of the relationship. The singer's voice is full of longing, urging the loved one to be with them and not fade away.
In the second verse, the singer imagines the loved one as a lost child, wandering in the darkness. The singer is searching for the light that shines for them and is directed towards the loved one's direction. The singer notices their heartbeat has increased, and they feel breathless. However, the stars have united them, and their love shines bright. In the chorus, the shooting stars carry their wishes and dreams towards the loved one. The singer acknowledges that they cannot shine alone and are running towards the loved one. The bridge describes how the two have come together despite the cold, empty vacuum of space and their vast distance. The song ends with a wish to the stars, hoping that their love will last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
雨音遠ざかり 夏の風 頬撫でて
The sound of rain fading away as the summer breeze brushes against my cheek.
遠い空 地平の先 君を想う
I think of you beyond the distant horizon and the vast sky.
近くにいる時は 優しさも見逃して
When you're near, I tend to overlook your kindness.
「もう一度」瞳の中
Once more, in my eyes.
浮かぶ星に 願いをかけ
I make a wish on a shooting star.
Shooting star
(in starry night＆starlight)
A shooting star in the starry night and starlight.
流れ 流れ 消えて
Drifting, drifting, disappearing.
大切な人へと落ちてゆく
I fall towards the person who is dear to me.
目を閉じて 御伽話の星座みたいに
Closing my eyes, it's like a fairytale constellation.
祈ってる Two stars
I am praying for two stars.
迷子にならないように
暗闇をかき分けて
探してた光を今 君のもとへ
息を切らす
So I won't lose my way, I push through the darkness and finally find the light that leads me to you. I am out of breath.
大切な願い乗せて翔けた
I flew with my precious wish on my back.
一人では輝けないと
愛しい人を目指して走った
I ran towards my beloved because I cannot shine alone.
Be with you (Let me be with you)
Be with you (Let me be with you)
どうか どうか 今は
空白の時計を早めても
抱きしめるから
Please, just for now, even if it means moving the hands of the clock, hold me tight.
星の行く先 変わらず
笑っていて Darling
The destination of the stars remains unchanged. Keep smiling, darling.
まるで 凍てつく真空の温度を
乗り越え 出会えた
幾光年の距離すら重なって
As if overcoming the freezing temperature of space, we met each other. Even with light-years between us, our paths have intersected.
もう二度と離れないよと
速度を増した 鼓動を重ねた
I won't let go of you again. Our hearts beat faster together.
泣く様に笑い 二人で歩んでく
Distance
心から 永遠を星に願おう
Laughing almost to the point of tears, we walk together. Distance: Let's wish for eternity from the bottom of our hearts.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: SHOU
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@AnaPaula-gk6mj
2021 e eu senti saudades dessa música e relembrei o quão maravilhosa ela é
@user-gr8vo8mw8i
大好きな曲、やな事があった時に聞くと
心が休まる
優しい曲💖😘
@user-ok9jw4fu1z
素敵なメンバーばかりで、見て聞いて最高です。
@radbunnie2297
Amo este groupo y el video. I wish there was eng subs please.
@annnc2997
Love this song !!!!
@blueharrington1893
Love this song🎶
@torihalstead3592
So I love this song it actually brought me to tears
@blueharrington1893
Thanks for sharing, so nice always makes me smile when I listen to shooting star💫keep shooting for the stars 🤘☮️💜🍀😜🤟💫
@aminayamanaka5803
Harte breaking song. Love it so much ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤💔❤❤❤
@shaimamaliki4235
oh my god so amazing and warm song