Its original 4 members were chosen from a Bemani Audition set by 前田尚紀 (Naoki Maeda), and debuted as BeForU in 2001 with their first song DIVE, which was notable as being the first J-Pop song in the Dance Dance Revolution series. Originally formed by 小坂りゆ (Riyu Kosaka), Noria, 代真 (Yoma) and 前原しゆな (Shiyuna Maehara), after the departure of the last in 2004, auditions were made again and 3 new members joined: 南さやか (Sayaka Minami), 外花りさ (Risa Sotohana) and 有沢みはる (Miharu Arisawa), known as the BeForU NEXT.
In 2006, they were signed to the Avex label, and released their first major single Red Rocket Rising later that year. In 2007, due to personal problems and health problems, Yoma and Miharu Arisawa left the group, and on December 30th of the same year, Noria and Risa Sotohana had their "graduations" from BeForU, to start their upcoming solo careers. On January 2008 were introduced three new members, 立花彩野 (Ayano Tachibana), 西内裕美 (Hiromi Nishiuchi) and 福下恵美 (Megumi Fukushita). In April 2008, Sayaka Minami left the group, leaving Riyu, Ayano, Hitomi, and Megumi as the final members of BeForU. In October 2009, their official site got closed, and as their major contract ended, apart from the start of Riyu Kosaka's start as a "free" artist announcement, future plans for BeForU got unknown, leading into an undefinite hiatus for them.
チカラ
BeForU Lyrics
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Is held in the arms of everyone
Is there an important person who can share the feelings?
The power to take the past and believe in it
I want to have right now!
I'll always be by your side!
We'll struggle along it and someday we'll get there
Just a little bit of courage will move us
It's fine to go the long way
We'll be together, until we reach the other side... Yeah!
"I'm living in solitude",
If you're like that, you're afraid of everyone
I'll look for friends who accept you the way you are
I'm staring at my form living in the future
At the present, looking ahead!
From now on you won't be alone!
Don't you worry
I'll be by your side, forever and ever!
Even on roads this long,
If we walk, we'll leave footprints behind
We were given definite courage
While having adventures,
Together we'll set out on a journey!
No matter what happens
With this "Infinite Power",
We'll be together, until we reach the other side! Yeah!
Clutching our firm wills against our chests,
We'll head towards tomorrow
An invisible power changes us
Towards our everlasting future...
We'll fight with all our strength
We'll cross the rainbow that passes over tomorrow
Together, let's overcome this!
Let's go!!
Let's go!!
Let's go!!!
The song "チカラ (LIVE BAND style)" by BeForU is a powerful and inspiring song about the struggles that come with life and the importance of having someone to lean on. The lyrics describe the common fears and complaints about the future and present that everyone experiences in their lives. However, the song encourages the listener to find someone important to share these feelings with and to take the power of the past and believe in oneself.
The song emphasizes the importance of not giving up, even when the road is long and difficult. With just a little bit of courage and the support of someone else, it is possible to face any challenge that comes one's way. The lyrics also express the desire to find friends who will accept one for who they are and the importance of looking towards the future while remaining present in the moment.
The song's chorus is a call to action, encouraging the listener to take that first step towards their dreams and to not be afraid of the challenges that come their way. The song ends with a powerful message of hope and strength, acknowledging the struggles that come with life, but also underscoring the importance of facing them head-on with the power of infinite strength.
Line by Line Meaning
The future fears and the present complaints
Everyone holds on to worries about the future and complaints about the present.
Is held in the arms of everyone
These worries and complaints are something shared by everyone.
Is there an important person who can share the feelings?
Is there someone important who can understand and share these worries and complaints?
The power to take the past and believe in it
The strength to look back at the past and have faith in it.
I want to have right now!
I want that strength right now!
I'll always be by your side!
I will always be there for you!
However long the road is,
No matter how difficult the journey may be,
We'll struggle along it and someday we'll get there
We will continue to work hard on the journey and eventually reach our destination.
Just a little bit of courage will move us
Even the smallest amount of bravery can help us move forward.
It's fine to go the long way
It's okay to take the longer route.
We'll be together, until we reach the other side... Yeah!
We will be with each other until we reach the end of our journey. Yeah!
"I'm living in solitude",
"I am living alone."
If you're like that, you're afraid of everyone
If that's how you feel, you will be afraid of everyone.
I'll look for friends who accept you the way you are
I will find friends who accept you for who you are.
I'm staring at my form living in the future
I am looking at the person I will become in the future.
At the present, looking ahead!
In the present moment, focusing on the future!
From now on you won't be alone!
From now on, you will not be alone!
Don't you worry
Don't worry about anything.
I'll be by your side, forever and ever!
I will always be with you, forever and ever!
Even on roads this long,
Even on these seemingly endless journeys,
If we walk, we'll leave footprints behind
If we keep going, we will make progress and leave our mark.
We were given definite courage
We were given a strong sense of bravery.
While having adventures,
As we experience new things,
Together we'll set out on a journey!
We will start a journey together!
No matter what happens
No matter what obstacles we face,
With this "Infinite Power",
With our unlimited potential,
We'll be together, until we reach the other side! Yeah!
We will be with each other until we reach the end of our journey. Yeah!
Clutching our firm wills against our chests,
Holding onto our strong determination,
We'll head towards tomorrow
We will move forward towards the future.
An invisible power changes us
An unseen force transforms us.
Towards our everlasting future...
Towards our permanent and never-ending future...
We'll fight with all our strength
We will fight with all of our energy.
We'll cross the rainbow that passes over tomorrow
We will overcome the challenges of the future.
Together, let's overcome this!
Let's conquer this obstacle together!
Let's go!!
Let's do this!!
Let's go!!
Let's do this!!
Let's go!!!
Let's do this!!!
Contributed by Molly S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dさん
未知の不安や今の不満を誰もが抱え
その思いを分かち合える大事な人がいる?
過去を受け止めて信じるチカラ今持って欲しい!
いつだって側にいるから!
どんなに長い道だっていつかはたどりつけるんだ
少しの勇気が僕らを動かす
遠回りしたっていい
一緒にあの彼方まで… Yeah!
“孤独に生きる”そんな自分に誰もが恐れ
そんな自分を受け入れてくれる仲間を探す
未来に生きる姿見つめてる現在いま、前を向いて!
これからもひとりじゃないから!
心配しないで側にいるよ ずっとずっと!
こんなに長い道だって歩けば、足跡残るから
確かな勇気を僕らに与えた
冒険しながら一緒に旅に出よう!
どんな事が起きても
“無限のチカラ”で一緒にあの彼方まで Yeah!
ずっと負けない心堅い意思胸に抱き
僕らは明日へと進む見えないチカラが変えてく
消えない未来へ…立ち向かう強さ持って
明日をこえる虹を渡ろう一緒に乗り越えていこう!
いあ
未知の不安や今の不満を誰もが抱え
その思いを分かち合える大事な人がいる?
過去を受け止めて信じるチカラ今持ってほしい!
いつだって側にいるから!
どんなに長い道だっていつかはたどりつけるんだ
少しの勇気が僕らを動かす
遠回りしたっていい
一緒にあの彼方まで…
“孤独に生きる”そんな自分に誰もが恐れ
そんな自分を受け入れてくれる仲間を探す
未来に生きる姿見つめてる現在(いま)、前を向いて!
これからもひとりじゃないから!
心配しないで
側に居るよ ずっとずっと!
こんなに長い道だって歩けば、足跡残るから
確かな勇気を僕らに与えた
冒険しながら一緒に旅に出よう!
どんなことが起きても
“無限のチカラ”で一緒にあの彼方まで!
ずっと負けない心
堅い意志胸に抱き
僕らは明日へと進む
見えないチカラが変えてく
消えない未来へ・・・
立ち向かう強さ持って
明日をこえる虹を渡ろう
一緒に乗り越えていこう!
Let's go!! Let's go!! Let's go!!
モッチノッチ
何度聴いても素晴らしい曲。
Dさん
未知の不安や今の不満を誰もが抱え
その思いを分かち合える大事な人がいる?
過去を受け止めて信じるチカラ今持って欲しい!
いつだって側にいるから!
どんなに長い道だっていつかはたどりつけるんだ
少しの勇気が僕らを動かす
遠回りしたっていい
一緒にあの彼方まで… Yeah!
“孤独に生きる”そんな自分に誰もが恐れ
そんな自分を受け入れてくれる仲間を探す
未来に生きる姿見つめてる現在いま、前を向いて!
これからもひとりじゃないから!
心配しないで側にいるよ ずっとずっと!
こんなに長い道だって歩けば、足跡残るから
確かな勇気を僕らに与えた
冒険しながら一緒に旅に出よう!
どんな事が起きても
“無限のチカラ”で一緒にあの彼方まで Yeah!
ずっと負けない心堅い意思胸に抱き
僕らは明日へと進む見えないチカラが変えてく
消えない未来へ…立ち向かう強さ持って
明日をこえる虹を渡ろう一緒に乗り越えていこう!
Shadow Drifter
I miss BeForU. I'm sad that the band got disbanded.
安全第一猫
懐かし過ぎるなー😢
17年前の青春時代を思い出す(><)
あの時は本当楽しかったなー😢この曲と共に一生の思い出だな😭
カズ
よく友達とゲーセンでBeForUの曲で熱くなってたの思い出しちゃうわ。
やっぱりゆちゃんの曲いいわ
あさき氏
ねー!
小坂ちゃんの声と現役あさきやっちゃってるよ
ARISE garage
最&高ですね。
【RyuTube】リュウトピアン1号
KONAMIドラムマニアでこればかりやってたなー😢
ScreamoEmo
💓💓 I've replayed this so much I feel I'm going to break the replay button
Jasson Cordones
Same!