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.
Hana no You ni
Angela Lyrics
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ふらっと空散歩した
そんな夢ばかり見てしまうんだよ
時間だけが過ぎていく
一目瞭然な everyday
やりたい事まだぼんやりしてんだ
誰かと僕を比べないで
それなりに自分らしくありたいんだ
迷い無く生きてみたい
しゃんと真っ直ぐに
背筋伸ばしぐっと stand up
光は平等に降り注ぐ
少しでも近づきたい
僕の中の闇を照らせぐっとlight up
ずっとずっと輝いていたい
うらおもてを気遣って
本当を見失いそう
言葉がきっと邪魔してんだ
黙ってるただそこに居るだけで
力を与えられる人になりたい
花は咲きやがて散るだろう
でも命は繰り返す
潔くも美しくぐっと look up
憧れは成長してく
少しでも近づきたい
僕の中で育つ種ぐっと掴んで
ずっとずっと大切にしたい
こうやって閉ざした
固い殼を破るため
いつだってもがいてる
簡単さ自分次第
タイミングと新たな一歩
目指して目指してみて上ヘ
誰かが言った事真に受けて
左右されるばかりじゃ
ちっとも進めない
そんなんじゃいけない
深呼吸したなら
花のように太陽へ向かい
迷い無く生きてみたい
しゃんと真っ直ぐに
背筋伸ばしぐっと stand up
光は平等に降り注ぐ
少しでも近づきたい
僕の中の闇を照らせぐっとlight up
ずっとずっと輝いていたい
The lyrics of Angela's song "Hana no You ni" convey a message of self-discovery, perseverance, and embracing one's true self. The song starts by describing a dream-like state where time passes without clear direction. The singer expresses a desire to live their life authentically and not be compared to others. They long to face the sun like a flower, without hesitation or doubt, standing tall and shining brightly. The lyrics emphasize the idea that everyone deserves to be touched by the light, and the singer wants to overcome their inner darkness and always shine brightly.
The second verse refers to the singer's struggle with societal expectations and the fear of losing sight of their own truth. They express a desire to become someone who can uplift others simply by being present. The lyrics use the metaphor of a flower blooming and eventually fading, symbolizing the cyclical nature of life. The singer aims to pursue their dreams with courage and beauty, looking up without hesitation. They want to reach for their aspirations, holding onto the seeds that grow within them, and cherish them forever.
Overall, the song encourages listeners to break free from the constraints of others' opinions, trust their instincts, and pursue their dreams with unwavering determination. It highlights the importance of embracing one's uniqueness, finding inner strength, and striving to constantly shine and grow.
Line by Line Meaning
流れる雲乗り込んで
Jumping on the flowing clouds
ふらっと空散歩した
Casually took a walk in the sky
そんな夢ばかり見てしまうんだよ
I keep having dreams like that
時間だけが過ぎていく
Only time keeps passing
一目瞭然な everyday
It's clearly evident everyday
やりたい事まだぼんやりしてんだ
I'm still vague about what I want to do
誰かと僕を比べないで
Don't compare me to someone else
それなりに自分らしくありたいんだ
I want to be true to myself in my own way
花のように太陽へ向かい
Like a flower heading towards the sun
迷い無く生きてみたい
I want to live without hesitation
しゃんと真っ直ぐに
Confidently and straight
背筋伸ばしぐっと stand up
Stand up with a straight back
光は平等に降り注ぐ
The light falls equally
少しでも近づきたい
I want to get closer, even just a little
僕の中の闇を照らせぐっとlight up
Light up the darkness within me
ずっとずっと輝いていたい
I want to keep shining forever and ever
うらおもてを気遣って
Worrying about the inside and the outside
本当を見失いそう
Seems like I'm losing sight of the truth
言葉がきっと邪魔してんだ
Words are surely getting in the way
黙ってるただそこに居るだけで
Just being there silently
力を与えられる人になりたい
I want to become someone who gives strength
花は咲きやがて散るだろう
Flowers will surely bloom and eventually scatter
でも命は繰り返す
But life repeats
潔くも美しくぐっと look up
Gracefully and beautifully, look up
憧れは成長してく
My aspirations are growing
少しでも近づきたい
I want to get closer, even just a little
僕の中で育つ種ぐっと掴んで
Grasp the seeds growing within me
ずっとずっと大切にしたい
I want to cherish them forever and ever
こうやって閉ざした
Like this, closed off
固い殼を破るため
To break through the tough shell
いつだってもがいてる
Always struggling
簡単さ自分次第
Simplicity depends on oneself
タイミングと新たな一歩
Timing and a new step
目指して目指してみて上ヘ
Aim, aim, and aim higher
誰かが言った事真に受けて
Taking what someone said to heart
左右されるばかりじゃ
Just being influenced
ちっとも進めない
Not progressing at all
そんなんじゃいけない
That's not good
深呼吸したなら
If you take a deep breath
花のように太陽へ向かい
Like a flower heading towards the sun
迷い無く生きてみたい
I want to live without hesitation
しゃんと真っ直ぐに
Confidently and straight
背筋伸ばしぐっと stand up
Stand up with a straight back
光は平等に降り注ぐ
The light falls equally
少しでも近づきたい
I want to get closer, even just a little
僕の中の闇を照らせぐっとlight up
Light up the darkness within me
ずっとずっと輝いていたい
I want to keep shining forever and ever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ATSUKO
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