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.

Kirei na Yozora
Angela Lyrics

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あたしはいつも空を
光る空を見上げてた
飛び立つ翼手に入れ
この空見下ろしてみたいの
未来はどうあがいてても
必ず訪れるから
誰も見たことのない景色を
望んでしまう

とどまる事を知らない
不安を抱えた夢を
今は心赴くままに抱こう
泣いて笑う度に思う
あたしが生きてる意味を人はまるで
色とりどりの星のようだね

あたしにしか出来ない
伝え方ってあるはずよ
歌を奏でるように
自然に優しくありたい
時にこの空の大きさに
ただ唖然としちゃうけど
流れゆく世界の真ん中で
立ち止まれない
振り返ることは出来ない
どんなに寂しい夜も
逃げない泣かない
あたしの代わりは居ない
夜空を見上げれば思う
あたしが生きてる意味を人はまるで
色とりどりの星のようだね
飾り立てたような綺麗な夜空
そしてまたあたしは見上げた

未来はどうあがいてでも
必ず訪れるから
誰も見たことのない景色を
望んでしまう
とどまる事を知らない
不安を抱えた夢を
今は心赴くままに抱こう
泣いて笑う度に思う
あたしが生きてる意味を人はまるで
色とりどりの星のようだね
振り返ることは出来ない
どんなに寂しい夜も
逃げない泣かない
あたしの代わりは居ない
夜空を見上げれば思う

あたしが生きてる意味を人はまるで
色とりどりの星のようだね

Overall Meaning

The song "Kirei na Yozora" by Angela is a beautiful ballad that talks about the desire for exploration and the pursuit of a purpose in life. The singer describes how she has always been looking up at the sky, admiring its beauty, and dreaming of having wings to fly and see the world from above. She acknowledges that even though the future can be uncertain and challenging, it always comes, and she wishes to see new, unexplored landscapes.

The singer recognizes that she cannot stop and is driven by her curiosity and the anxiety of carrying her dreams. She is adamant about pursuing her goals and holding onto her dreams, even though they may seem impossible at times. She also acknowledges that every time she cries or laughs, she is reminded of her existence, and how she is like a colorful star in the night sky, unique and shining.

The overall message of this song is about persevering, pursuing dreams, and finding purpose in life. It encourages individuals to stay determined and motivated, holding onto their deepest desires, even when times are tough.

Line by Line Meaning

あたしはいつも空を
I always look up at the sky

光る空を見上げてた
Looking up at the shining sky

飛び立つ翼手に入れ
I want to fly and see this sky from above

この空見下ろしてみたいの
I want to see this sky from above

未来はどうあがいてても
No matter how hard we struggle, the future will come

必ず訪れるから
Because it will surely come

誰も見たことのない景色を
I yearn for scenery no one has seen before

望んでしまう
I can't help but wish for it

とどまる事を知らない
I don't know how to stand still

不安を抱えた夢を
I hold on to my dreams, filled with anxiety

今は心赴くままに抱こう
Now, I will embrace them wholeheartedly