1) angela is a JPop duo
2)… Read Full Bio ↴Angela is the name of more than one artist
1) angela is a JPop duo
2) Angela is a German 60's singer
3) ANGELA is a Konami Beatmania artist
4) Angela is bossa nova artist
1) angela is a JPop duo from Okayama, Japan composed of atsuko (lyrics, vocals, musical composition) and KATSU (musical composition and arrangment, keyboards, guitar).
angela has released a grand total of nineteen singles (six on a major label), one maxi single, one promotional CD, four mini CD albums, and five full-length CD albums (one on a major label). Additionally, their music has been featured on other anime-related soundtrack CDs.
Ironically, atsuko and KATSU did not realize that they were both born in the same town of Okayama until they went to the same music school in Tokyo. There, their same origin allowed them to bond together into the earliest incarnation of angela. They decided to work together, and they have come a long way since then.
Originally, angela was an independent band, performing in clubs and otherwise since 1993 and in 1999 they made their debut with the single memories, however this release went largely unnoticed. In 2002, they were signed by KING RECORDS after one of their representatives heard a song that Katsu had improvised from the ever-popular Zankoku na Tenshi no Thesis. After that, their debut single, Asu e no brilliant road became the cornerstone of success for angela. This was success that granted them several popular singles for the Uchuu no Stellvia and Sokyuu no Fafner anime series and a popular album, Sora no Koe -- success that granted them even a live concert in the United States at Otakon 2004 in Baltimore, Maryland.
angela's newest album, "I/O", was released in November on King Records and is available.
They are also known for the parapara dance routine which accompanies Asu e no brilliant road that "is very popular in Tokyo" according to angela.
angela performed at Sakuracon 2005 in Seattle, Washington, and will be performing at CN Anime 2005 in Toronto, Ontario
Their live concerts consist of a background layer of music, arranged by KATSU beforehand. At the concert, atsuko performs a vocal track live, as KATSU performs a guitar track live. Therefore, the songs in all of their concerts are pre-determined to a greater extent than other bands.
さよならの時くらい微笑んで
Angela Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
あたしがするだけの事
誰かの為に生きる
そして昇華出来たら
何を残し 人は逝くの
せめて記憶にとどめてね
さよならの時くらい微笑んで
最後かも..って 知ってるよ
心配しないで 充足の時
通じた心の声
「守る」と聴こえたような
奪うのは幼いから? 土へ海へお還り
空の綺麗さ 命の儚さ
強さは信じる事ですか?
心をせき止めてた この想い
涙になって 伝わって
分かり合う術ほど 手探りで
何もしない なんて出来ない
巡ってく 命尊くて
あなたに託すこのバトン
受け取って
さよならの時くらい微笑んで
最後かも..って 知ってるよ
「与える喜び」を呑み込めば
心配しないで 充足の時
先に逝くだけだよ 少しだけ
迷わない様に ねぇ微笑んで
ねぇ受け取って 命のバトン
The lyrics of Angela's song "さよならの時くらい微笑んで" reflect themes of selflessness, living for others, and passing on a legacy. The singer expresses a sentiment of doing what they can do, carrying out their responsibilities, and living for someone else's sake. The idea of leaving something behind when one passes away is pondered upon, with a plea to at least be remembered in memory before saying goodbye with a smile, acknowledging that it could be the last time. The concept of finding joy in giving and embracing contentment is highlighted as a way to alleviate worries and find fulfillment in life.
The lyrics also touch upon the notion of a shared understanding and communication of hearts, possibly indicating a feeling of being guided by a voice or intuition that urges to protect rather than take away. The vulnerability of youth and the inevitable cycles of life and death are contemplated, alongside the beauty of the sky and the fleeting nature of life. There is a questioning of whether strength lies in belief, and the singer reveals emotions that have been held back flowing as tears, attempting to convey feelings through tears and searching for ways to empathize and connect with others even in uncertainty.
As the lyrics progress, there is a sense of passing on a precious baton of life and responsibility to someone else who is deemed worthy of carrying it forward. The act of receiving this symbolic baton is encouraged to be done with a smile, especially during the moment of saying goodbye, acknowledging the possibility that it might be the final farewell. The singer reassures the recipient of the baton that if they embrace the joy of giving, they will find contentment and need not worry. A tender plea is made to the recipient to not hesitate or lose their way, but instead to smile and accept the responsibility with grace and readiness to continue the cycle of life and passing on the baton of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
あたしに出来る事を
Acknowledging what I can do
あたしがするだけの事
Doing all that I can do
誰かの為に生きる
Living for someone else's sake
そして昇華出来たら
And if I can elevate it
何を残し 人は逝くの
What will people leave behind when they go
せめて記憶にとどめてね
At least, remember me in your thoughts
さよならの時くらい微笑んで
Smile at the time of goodbye
最後かも..って 知ってるよ
Knowing that this could be the end
「与える喜び」を呑み込めば
If you can embrace the joy of giving
心配しないで 充足の時
Don't worry, it's a time of fulfillment
通じた心の声
The voice of our connected hearts
「守る」と聴こえたような
Sounded like it said 'protect'
奪うのは幼いから? 土へ海へお還り
Taking back because it's too young? Returning to the earth and sea
空の綺麗さ 命の儚さ
The beauty of the sky, the fleeting nature of life
強さは信じる事ですか?
Do you believe in strength?
心をせき止めてた この想い
These feelings held back in my heart
涙になって 伝わって
Becoming tears and conveying
分かり合う術ほど 手探りで
As we search for a way to understand each other
何もしない なんて出来ない
I can't just do nothing
巡ってく 命尊くて
The preciousness of the passing life
あなたに託すこのバトン
Passing this baton to you
受け取って
Accept it
先に逝くだけだよ 少しだけ
Just going a little ahead
迷わない様に ねぇ微笑んで
Smile so you won't lose your way
ねぇ受け取って 命のバトン
Come on, take the baton of life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: atsuko
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind