Angela is the name of more than one artist
1) angela is a JPop duo
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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.

Beginning
Angela Lyrics

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どんな険しい道が待とうとも
吹きすさぶ風に阻まれても
あなたとなら

偶然を積み重ねて
人は出逢い繰り返し
その心のよりどころを
見つけてゆくのでしょう

「二人なら大丈夫だから」
あなたの言葉を
信じていれば
それだけが導いてくれる
まだ知らない世界へと
どんな険しい道が待とうとも
吹きすさぶ風に阻まれても
巡る季節待ってはくれない
ただ進む前へ手をとって
行きましょう
恐くないあなたとなら

生まれては死にゆくだけ
でもゴールは見えないから
一瞬先の闇の中に
何があるのでしょう
追いかけて求め続けてく
あなたの背中に
強さを感じて戻れない
そう知ってるから
振り向かない私達

名前も無い場所に立ってる
ここから全てが始まるの
持て余す様な勇気は無いけど
ひとかけらでいいと言ってくれた
どんな険しい道が待とうとも
吹きすさぶ風に阻まれても
巡る季節待ってはくれない
ただ進む前へ手をとって

行きましょう
恐くないあなたとなら

Overall Meaning

"Beginning" by Angela is a song about the power of love and support in overcoming obstacles and facing the unknown. The lyrics describe the journey of two people who meet by chance and gradually build a relationship based on shared experiences and trust. The song opens with the lines "No matter how difficult the road ahead may be, even if it's blocked by strong winds, as long as I'm with you..." This sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing that even in the face of adversity, the two protagonists can rely on each other to persevere.

The chorus emphasizes the fleeting nature of time and the importance of moving forward together, hand in hand. The lyrics state that "the passing seasons won't wait for us, so let's go forward, without fear, as long as we have each other." The song also touches on the existential uncertainty of life, wondering what lies in the darkness beyond the present moment. However, the lyrics convey the idea that the singers draw strength and comfort from each other, making them unafraid to face the future together.

Overall, "Beginning" is a touching and optimistic song that celebrates the transformative power of human connection. It conveys a message of hope in the face of uncertainty and highlights the importance of mutual support in overcoming life's challenges.

Line by Line Meaning

どんな険しい道が待とうとも
No matter what difficult road lies ahead

吹きすさぶ風に阻まれても
Even if we're obstructed by howling winds

あなたとなら
With you by my side

偶然を積み重ねて
Coincidence upon coincidence

人は出逢い繰り返し
People repeatedly encounter each other

その心のよりどころを
And find a place to rest their heart

見つけてゆくのでしょう
As they continue to search

「二人なら大丈夫だから」
"As long as we're together, we'll be okay."

あなたの言葉を
Your words

信じていれば
If I believe in them

それだけが導いてくれる
Will guide me forward