1) GIRL NEX… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 2 bands with the name Girl Next Door:
1) GIRL NEXT DOOR (ガール・ネクスト・ドア) is a 3-person group formed by 千紗 (CHISA, vocals), 鈴木大輔 (Daisuke Suzuki, composer and former "day after tomorrow member) and 井上裕治 (Yuji Unoue, Guitar). GIRL NEXT DOOR (also abbreviated as ガルネク (GARUNEKU) ) was created celebrating the 20th anniversary of the popular Japanese music label "avex trax" in early 2008. Even though they were formed in March, the group debuted on June holding a special live at SHIBUYA-AX.
Their debut was based a 3-monthly singles release campaign. the first one; 偶然の確率 (Guuzen no Kakuritsu), was released on September 23rd and debuted in the 3rd position of the Oricon Daily Singles Chart. Keeping its position for the rest of the week, the single debuted with around 30,000 units sold during the first week, and the last numbers reporting a total of 58,000 copies overall.
Their second single and third single were entitled "Drive away /幸福の条件" and "情熱の代償/ESCAPE" respectively. As seen, both singles were double a-sides. Both also debuted in the third position of the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart just like 偶然の確率. Their 3rd single, 情熱の代償 was selected as the theme song for the drama ギラギラ ("GIRA GIRA"). making it their first dorama tie-in.
Their self-titled debut album, GIRL NEXT DOOR was released on December 24th and sold over 110,000 copies in it's first week and sold more than 200,000 units overall.
A new single campaign was announced just about when their fourth single, Seeds of dream was about to be released. two more singles were going to be released during the year, Seeds of dream being the first of them, released on April 15th.
The second single, Infinity was selected as the theme song for the drama アタシんちの男子 ("Atashinchi no Danshi") and it's going to be released on June 10th. While the 3rd single, Be your wings will be released in August 5th and is going to be the theme song a new video game for the "Tales of..." series, to be packaged as their 1st 3 A-side single, Be your wings / FRIENDSHIP / Wait for you.
You can see their official website here.
2. Los Angeles-based Girl Next Door was an alternative/trip-hop-styled duo comprised of vocalist and guitarist Kat Green and multi-instrumentalist Billy Lincoln. Debuting in 1998 with the self-released Remembering Analogue LP, GND drew comparisons ranging from Morcheeba to Craig Armstrong. The album did well locally, and in 1999 the duo returned with the Transition EP, which featured a remix of Analogue's "Gorgeous." ~ Johnny Loftus, Rovi
They released another album Transitions in 2000. They later went on to form the project bella nova
FRIENDSHIP
Girl Next Door Lyrics
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I'm your friend!
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
想い出花火、いまも胸に輝いてる
毎日のように遊んだ
踊り疲れた後は、
階段でおしゃべりして
恋愛話に時を忘れた
まるでみんな、
永遠を信じてるように
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
あの夏、花火
まわしながらはしゃいでいた
恋や、夢や、笑顔や涙
赤や、緑、黄色や青
Good-bye friend, dear friend
想い出花火、いまも胸に輝いてる
ヒカリの輪が描く軌跡が
こころ結ぶ絆になる
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
Do your best! Do my best!
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
Do your best! Do my best!
自分に負けそうな時、
いつも支えてくれてた
あの日の君のコトバ、
ずっと憶えているよ
「それは、自分で越えるしかない」
なぐさめたりするだけが、
友情じゃない
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
あの夏、君は
きっとそれに気づいていた
いつかやがて別々の道
歩き始める日が来ること
Do your best! Do my best!
教えてくれた
それがホントの優しさだ、と
だからたとえ離れていても
寂しくない、そう思える
写真立てから見つめてる
あの日のふたりが伝えてる
また会う日まで変わらずに
この笑顔で、会いたいね
You're my friend!
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
あの夏、花火
まわしながらはしゃいでいた
恋や、夢や、笑顔や涙
赤や、緑、黄色や青
Good-bye friend, dear friend
想い出花火、いまも胸に輝いてる
ヒカリの輪が描く軌跡が
こころ結ぶ絆になる
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
Do your best! Do my best!
You're my friend!
I'm your friend!
Do your best! Do my best!
You're my friend!
The song "Friendship" by Girl Next Door is a bittersweet reflection on a special friendship that has stood the test of time. With its upbeat pop melody and catchy chorus, the song celebrates the fun and carefree moments of youth, while also acknowledging the inevitable changes and challenges that come with growing up. The lyrics speak of the memories shared with a close friend, from playing together every day to chatting on the stairs about love and life. The chorus repeats the lines "You're my friend! I'm your friend!" as a reminder of the strength of the bond between them, even as they go their separate ways.
The song also touches on the theme of perseverance, with lyrics like "Do your best! Do my best!" and a reference to a conversation the two friends had about overcoming obstacles. The song suggests that true friendship goes beyond just having fun together; it requires supporting each other through tough times and encouraging each other to succeed. The final lines express a hope for future reunions and a desire to keep the memory of their friendship alive.
Line by Line Meaning
You're my friend!
Expressing love and gratitude for the friendship.
I'm your friend!
Acknowledging the reciprocation of the love and gratitude for the friendship.
想い出花火、いまも胸に輝いてる
Memorable fireworks still shining in the heart.
終電ギリギリまで、毎日のように遊んだ
Played and hung out almost daily till the last train.
踊り疲れた後は、階段でおしゃべりして
Chatted on the stairs after dancing till tired.
恋愛話に時を忘れた
Forgot time talking about love.
まるでみんな、永遠を信じてるように
Everyone seemed to believe in eternity.
あの夏、花火まわしながらはしゃいでいた
Played while watching fireworks that summer.
恋や、夢や、笑顔や涙 赤や、緑、黄色や青
Love, dreams, smiles, and tears in red, green, yellow, and blue.
Good-bye friend, dear friend
Saying a heartfelt goodbye to a dearly loved friend.
ヒカリの輪が描く軌跡がこころ結ぶ絆になる
The trajectory drawn by the circle of light becomes the bond connecting our hearts.
Do your best! Do my best!
Encouraging each other to do their best.
自分に負けそうな時、いつも支えてくれてた
Always supported in times of feeling lost or hopeless.
あの日の君のコトバ、ずっと憶えているよ
Remembering your words from that day till now.
「それは、自分で越えるしかない」
Saying, "You have to overcome it yourself."
なぐさめたりするだけが、友情じゃない
Comforting alone is not friendship.
いつかやがて別々の道 歩き始める日が来ること
The day will come when we walk separate paths.
それがホントの優しさだ、と
That's true kindness.
寂しくない、そう思える
Not feeling lonely, being comforted by the thought.
写真立てから見つめてる あの日のふたりが伝えてる
Looking at the picture frame, the two of us tell a story.
また会う日まで変わらずに この笑顔で、会いたいね
Until we meet again, let's keep this smile and meet again.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Chisa, Kato Kenn, Daisuke Suzuki
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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歌詞(自分用)
you are
思い出
終電
毎日
踊り
階段
恋愛
まるで
you are
あの夏
恋や
赤や
goodbye
思い出
ひかり
こころ
#
自分に
いつも
あの日
ずっと
それは
なぐさめ
you are
あの夏
いつか
歩き
do your best
教えて
だから
寂しく
写真立てから 見つめて↑る
あの日の
また会う日まで 変わらず↑に
この
you are
あの夏
恋や
赤や
goodbye
思い出
ひかり
こころ
@user-cc2rx4hk5z
今でもふと聴きたくなる千紗の声。
元気もらえます！
@shinnichi2982
今日も車の中でずっと聞いてた。
飽きないね
@user-oh8do8un6v
このグループは改めて聞き直すといいですね。今の時代の歌は才能がありません。
@user-fe7yk3st7t
懐かしすぎる！復活してくれ〜
@yaegarman
このバンドは全うな評価をされて良かったと思う。
@11439749
千紗さんの声と鈴木さんのアレンジに目が向きやすかったのですが、よくよく見ると真空管アンプであるマーシャルによって増幅された、井上さんのギターの音があります。デジタルが全盛の時代の音にアナログの技術によって作られた音を上手に絡められるのは、井上さんのギターテクニックが優れているからでしょう。
14 January 2021
@RohankuntoOnisan
久しぶりに聞いても元気出る！
@cfhky
この曲がめっちゃ好き
@user-vn7tp7ll9v
この曲は、最高ですし、好きですし、レーシングゲームにふさわしい曲ですよね。
@omochigetdayoon
このグループのアレンジは小室サウンドを彷彿とさせるものがあるな