GANG PARADE is a Japanese idol group. They were formerly known as POP and P… Read Full Bio ↴GANG PARADE is a Japanese idol group. They were formerly known as POP and Pla2me. Their musical style has gone through many stylistic changes since their debut, but most recently has focused on a fusion of electronic sounds with melodic punk music.

The group was initially formed in 2014 as a duo called Pla2me, consisting of former BiS member Kamiya Saki, and Mizuta Mari, who was formerly a solo artist under the name Izukoneko.

After Mizuta Mari announced her graduation from the group in May 2015, four new members were recruited and their name was changed to POP (Period of Plastic 2 Mercy). POP released the album "P.O.P" in the summer of 2015, featuring all the tracks that Saki and Mari had been performing as Pla2me, as well as "pretty pretty good", a new song.

In 2016 the group announced that they would be changing their name to GANG PARADE in order to celebrate their 2nd anniversary. Their first single under this name was WE ARE the IDOL, released on July 19th.

Shigusawa Ao left the group in August 2016. The reasons that made her leave remain unclear but it seems that it was because of problems between her activities and her family.

Inukai Maaya withdrew from the group on October 1st, and was replaced by Can Maika a day later.

On October 6th, GANG PARADE welcomed three new members: Coco Partin Coco, Terashima Yuka and Yui Ga Dokuson. These girls were a part of the finalists to integrate into the new generation of BiS, but stopped their activities with this group on September 26. They were members of SiS (a temporary group and the "rivals" of BiS). The three new members didn’t participate in the recording of their first album as GANG PARADE, Barely Last.

The new, 7-member formation of GANG PARADE re-released "Plastic 2 Mercy", the group's first song under the Pla2me name, and quickly followed it up with the new single "FOUL", in which group founder Kamiya Saki shaved her head.

After the release of "FOUL", Kamiya Saki was removed from GANG PARADE and traded to BiS, while BiS member Aya Eightprince took her place in GANG PARADE. During this "rental" period, GANG PARADE released the single "Beyond the Mountain", and soon after, the album "GANG PARADE takes themselves higher!!", which includes re-recorded versions of "FOUL" and "Plastic 2 Mercy" without Kamiya Saki. For the first time, one of the group's members also played a part in composing the music for the album: member Yumeno Yua wrote a melody part to a demo track created by the producers, and this song became "Futsuu no Nichijou".

The final single to feature Aya Eightprince was "BREAKING THE ROAD", released in February 2018.

After an agency-wide audition in March 2018, GANG PARADE received two new members, Haruna Bad Chiiiin and Tsukino Usagi. Due to events that occurred during the audition bootcamp, Can Maika's stage name was officially changed to "Can GP Maika", signifying that GANG PARADE would be a part of her forever.

On January 3rd, 2020, founding member and leader Kamiya Saki announced that she would graduate from GANG PARADE at the end of their first hall tour.

On February 20th, Haruna Bad Chiiiin suddenly withdrew from the group just a few hours prior to a concert, without giving any explanation.

On March 27th, after the 2020 audition camp, it was announced that GANG PARADE would be split into two separate units, GO TO THE BEDS and PARADISES.

Members:
Kamiya Saki
Yamamachi Miki
Yumeno Yua
Can GP Maika
Coco Partin Coco
Terashima Yuka
Yui Ga Dokuson
Tsukino Usagi

Former Members:
Mizuta Mari
Shigusawa Ao
Inukai Maaya
Aya Eightprince
Haruna Bad Chiiiin

Sugar
GANG PARADE Lyrics

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あの夜に見上げた空
それぞれの星どこへ向かう
僕の知らない世界が
そこにたしかにあって oh good night

ベッドに飛び込んでねむるよねむるよ
君に会えるよしあわせな時間

あくびしながらまどろみ揺れる
ねえ君は何想い僕の隣いるの？
瞼を閉じてすやすや眠る
ねえ君は誰のもの？
このまま眠り続けたいsugar

あの朝に起きた瞬間
僕の隣には誰もいないよ
君の知らない世界が
そこにあって good morning

さぁ早く目覚めたら誓うよ誓うよ
君のことを思い出す時

あくびしながらまどろみ揺れる
ねえ君は何想い僕の隣いるの？
瞼を閉じてすやすや眠る
ねえ君は誰のもの？
このまま眠り続けたいsugar

眠い目こすりほっぺつねってみるよ
醒めないで君のいる世界にまだいたいよ

あくびしながらまどろみ揺れる
ねえ君は何想い僕の隣いるの？
瞼を閉じてすやすや眠る

ねえ君は誰のもの？
このまま眠り続けたいsugar

Overall Meaning

The song "sugar" by GANG PARADE is a reflection on the emotions of a person who is in love, but unsure of the other’s feelings. The lyrics begin with the singer gazing at the night sky and contemplating the direction of their own life and the lives of the stars above. They feel a sense of separation from the world around them, as there is so much that they do not yet understand.

The lyrics then transition to the singer lying in bed next to their love interest. They wonder what the other person might be thinking as they see their eyes close, attempting to sleep. They express a desire to stay in this moment forever, to avoid the uncertainties of the world that lies beyond.

The song continues with the singer waking up alone the next morning and feeling a sense of longing for their loved one. They think about the other person and vow to remember them always. Ultimately, the lyrics express a desire for the singer to remain in this moment of uncertainty and happiness forever, as they find solace in the comfort of their love.

Line by Line Meaning

あの夜に見上げた空
Looking up at the sky on that night

それぞれの星どこへ向かう
Each of the stars were heading in different directions

僕の知らない世界が
A world unknown to me

そこにたしかにあって oh good night
It was surely there, oh good night

ベッドに飛び込んでねむるよねむるよ
Jumping into bed to sleep, to sleep

君に会えるよしあわせな時間
A happy time that I can spend with you

あくびしながらまどろみ揺れる
As I yawn and start to doze off

ねえ君は何想い僕の隣いるの？
Hey, what are you thinking being next to me?

瞼を閉じてすやすや眠る
Closing my eyelids and sleeping soundly

ねえ君は誰のもの？
Hey, who do you belong to?

このまま眠り続けたいsugar
I want to keep sleeping like this, sugar