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.

Galactic material
Angela Lyrics

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動力全開で大気圏突破
流星群脇目に船は行く
目指すべき銀河果てしなく遠く
何万光年先が僕を待ってる?
星座の海を君と航海して
宇宙(そら)のオーラ浴びればほら
悩んでた昨日の自分が
小さく見えて笑えたんだ

Galactic material まだ知らない
星の欠片を君に見せてあげたい
リゲルの足元踏まれぬように
息を殺して煌めく方へ
瞬きさえもったいないくらい

天の川挟んでヴェガとアルタイル
宇宙シアターで見た悲劇の話
塵とガスから僕らは生まれた
出逢えたのは
ビッグバンから決まってた
気を抜くな!
ブラックホールが手招く
回避したらキスをしよう
Galactic material ほうき星に
負けないくらい光速に近づこう
アンドロメダ越えた最初の人類
君が居れば恐くないよ
だって「永遠」さえ追い越しそうさ

幾重に連なる紫の星雲
アトラス頼りの人生だけど
少しだけ自信がつきそうさ
こんな遠くまで来れたことで
Galactic material ほうき星に
負けないくらい光速に近づこう
アンドロメダ越えた最初の人類

君が居れば恐くないよ
惑星アンジェラスが見えてきた

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Angela's song "Galactic material" talk about the excitement of space travel and the greater possibilities that come with it. The first verse talks about breaking through the atmosphere at full power, with the ship heading towards the never-ending galaxy. The singer wonders what lies thousands of light-years away, as the ship sails across the sea of stars with the breeze of the universe. The singer feels a sense of joy as they are no longer confined to the past and their worries become smaller in the vastness of space. The chorus suggests that there is still much to learn about the wonders of the universe and the singer has many things they want to show the person they are with, such as the beauty of a shooting star.

The second verse talks about the constellations Vega and Altair, and how a tragic story was witnessed in a galaxy theater. The lyrics mention that humans were born from dust and gas, and it was predetermined that they would meet by the Big Bang. The singer warns not to let their guard down, as they may be lured into a black hole - a dangerous reminder of the dangers of space exploration. However, if they avoid it, the singer suggests a kiss instead. The last stanza talks about the confidence gained as they travel across the purple nebula, feeling hopeful that they can overcome the challenges of life with the courage to reach such a momentum. Finally, the lyrics mention the planet "Angelus" in sight, as if it is the final destination.

Line by Line Meaning

動力全開で大気圏突破
With full force, the ship breaks through the atmosphere

流星群脇目に船は行く
Ignoring the meteor shower, the ship keeps on moving

目指すべき銀河果てしなく遠く
The galaxy we aim for is endlessly far away

何万光年先が僕を待ってる?
What waits for me tens of thousands of light-years away?

星座の海を君と航海して
We navigate through the sea of constellations together

宇宙(そら)のオーラ浴びればほら
When we bathe in the aura of space

悩んでた昨日の自分が小さく見えて笑えたんだ
Yesterday's troubled self seems small now and we can smile

Galactic material まだ知らない
We don't know the galactic material yet

星の欠片を君に見せてあげたい
I want to show you the fragments of stars

リゲルの足元踏まれぬように
So we don't get stepped on by Regulus

息を殺して煌めく方へ
We hold our breath and head towards the sparkling direction