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.
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Angela Lyrics
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Itsuka ( ayamachi ) wo yuruseru nara
( Aishi kata ) wo shiru mae ni ( tatakai kata ) wo oboeta
Bukiyou na boku no buki wa nani?
Tada shinu dake no jinsei na no ni naze tsuyoku naritai no?
( Omoi no take ) wa chiisana hako ni shimatta mama
Kantan ni fumikowasarete shimatta
Boku ja nai boku ja nai boku ja nai
Iiwake wo sagashite kizutsuku kakuritsu wa
ZERO ja nai ZERO ja nai ZERO ja nai
Itsuka ( ayamachi ) wo yuruseru nara
Itsuka ( kawareru ) to omoeru nara
Yaranakya ikenai koto bakari tsugi kara tsugi he to oshiyoseru
Yaritai koto wa nannimo dekitenai
Soredemo ( ikanakya ikenai ) to anmoku no RUURU dake de
( Sekinin ) to ( boku ) wo ganjigarame ni shitai nara
( Nigetai ) sore mo oshikoroshite
( Kokoro ) wa tozashite shimau hou ga kantan da
Boku ja nai boku ja nai boku ja nai
Itsu ikanaru toki ni otona ni nare to iu no?
Shiritakunai shiritakunai hontou wa shiritai
Boku no karada na no ni kaji wo torenai
Boku no kokoro na no ni seigyo dekinai
Mou sukoshi dake jibun wo shiretara
( Aishiteru ) no tsukaikata wo oboetai…
Boku ja nai boku ja nai boku ja nai
Iiwake wo sagashite kizutsuku kakuritsu wa
ZERO ja nai ZERO ja nai ZERO ja nai
Itsuka itsuka itsuka ( ayamachi ) wo yuruseru nara
Itsuka ( kawareru ) to omoeru nara
The lyrics of Angela's song "Boku ja nai" talks about the struggles of the singer to find their true identity and belonging in society. The opening lines of the song repeat the phrase "Boku ja nai," meaning "I'm not myself," showing the singer's personal turmoil. The singer then goes on to wonder what their purpose is and what they should fight for. The line "Tada shinu dake no jinsei na no ni naze tsuyoku naritai no?" translates to "Why do I want to become stronger even if I am only living to die?" The song then mentions the difficulties of life and feeling overwhelmed by responsibilities, despite wanting to be free.
The chorus of the song repeats "Iiwake wo sagashite kizutsuku kakuritsu wa ZERO ja nai," which translates to "There is no chance of finding an excuse without getting hurt." This emphasizes the need to face difficulties and responsibilities with courage and strength. The song also touches on the desire to love and be loved, but feeling like they are incapable or unworthy of it.
Overall, the song "Boku ja nai" reflects on the struggles of self-identity, societal expectations, and personal desires. It encourages listeners to face challenges with courage and honesty, even if it means getting hurt.
Line by Line Meaning
Boku ja nai boku ja nai boku ja nai
I am not me, I am not me, I am not me
Itsuka (ayamachi) wo yuruseru nara
If I can forgive (my mistakes) someday
(Aishi kata) wo shiru mae ni (tatakai kata) wo oboeta
Before I learned (how to love), I learned (how to fight)
Bukiyou na boku no buki wa nani?
What is the weapon of a clumsy me?
Tada shinu dake no jinsei na no ni naze tsuyoku naritai no?
Why do I want to become strong in a life where I only die?
(Omoi no take) wa chiisana hako ni shimatta mama
My pile of (feelings) is still in a small box
Daiji ni daiji ni shiteta no ni
Even though I thought it was important
Kantan ni fumikowasarete shimatta
I was easily pushed down
Iiwake wo sagashite kizutsuku kakuritsu wa
The probability of finding excuses and getting hurt is not zero
ZERO ja nai ZERO ja nai ZERO ja nai
It's not zero, it's not zero, it's not zero
Itsuka (kawareru) to omoeru nara
If I can think someday (I can change)
Yaranakya ikenai koto bakari tsugi kara tsugi he to oshiyoseru
Pushed from one task to another, there's nothing I can avoid doing
Yaritai koto wa nannimo dekitenai
I can't do anything about what I want to do
Soredemo (ikanakya ikenai) to anmoku no RUURU dake de
Still, just silently following the rules of what needs to be done
(Sekinin) to (boku) wo ganjigarame ni shitai nara
If you want to trap (responsibility) and (me) together
(Nigetai) sore mo oshikoroshite
I want to escape but even that will kill me
(Kokoro) wa tozashite shimau hou ga kantan da
It's easier to just shut (my heart) down
Itsu ikanaru toki ni otona ni nare to iu no?
When do I become an adult?
Shiritakunai shiritakunai hontou wa shiritai
I don't want to know, but I really want to know
Boku no karada na no ni kaji wo torenai
Even though it's my body, I can't handle the pain
Boku no kokoro na no ni seigyo dekinai
Even though it's my heart, I can't control it
Mou sukoshi dake jibun wo shiretara
If I can just know myself a little bit more
(Aishiteru) no tsukaikata wo oboetai...
I want to learn how to use the phrase 'I love you'...
Itsuka itsuka itsuka (ayamachi) wo yuruseru nara
Someday, someday, someday if I can forgive (my mistakes)
Itsuka (kawareru) to omoeru nara
If I can think someday (I can change)
Contributed by Noah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-hj9eo8dq1f
カッコいい曲😊リピートで聴いても全然飽きない😊
@cyouyannpei1221
大人なあっちゃんがぁ⤴️😍 この楽曲も大好きです。
それにしても、もう何人のあっちゃんに惚れてしまったんだろう。
こんな美人がこの世に存在する事が奇跡‼️😅
@user-bu2sp4wl3r
革命機ヴァルヴレイヴにはangelaのこの曲ですよね✨️
いつ聴いても良い曲です！
@kenzo5636
脚本家が逃げたぞ、追え！
@dramajpn
每年都期待angela來台灣開演唱會！
@TanTakaMen
知っていた曲なのにこんなに知名度ないのか…？？
@starvinmcmarvin
Luv this song, 🥰
@KK-jz9ld
革命機ヴァルヴレイヴ
@haussdes
好きなきょくだな
@iannorr648
And because this song I remember Rukino Saki's moment when the sword pierce her heart.