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
Fine after rain
Girl Next Door Lyrics
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街の雑踏(ノイズ)が息を潜め
Pauseをかけたみたい
ラッシュアワーのホームすり抜け
目指す場所はいつもの景色
誰にも負けないように
ヒール響かせて、胸を張って、
溜め息を閉じ込めた
と囁く心を
精一杯の笑顔で支えては
ユメの置き場所だけは
なくさないのが
せめてものプライド
なにかがある...信じ続けた
ありふれてく日々の中でも
人波に流されて、消えそうになる
あの私を見失いたくなくて
雨宿りもせずに、雫に涙隠し
立ち尽くしていたら...キミがいた
さし出された傘、
不意にあふれだした
こらえてた思いが
名前も聞かずに泣き続けた
なんにも云わずにいてくれたね
いまキミはどこにいるの?
いつか会えるかな?
ありがとうの気持ちを、届けたい
おなじこの街のどこかにキミがいる
もう傘はいらない
降りやんだ通り雨
目を醒ます街
止まっていたMelodyが流れ出す
These lyrics are from the song "Fine after rain" by Girl Next Door. The song starts by describing a sudden shower of rain, which quiets down the noise of the city and creates a pause-like atmosphere. The singer navigates through the rush hour crowd, heading towards a familiar place. They assert their determination, wearing heels, standing tall, and holding back their sighs. However, their heart whispers that things were not supposed to be this way.
Amid the mundane days, the singer feels like they are being swept away by the crowds, almost disappearing. They don't want to lose sight of who they used to be in that moment. They hide their tears within the raindrops and stand still, until someone unexpected appears. This person offers an umbrella, causing the singer's suppressed feelings to overflow. They cried without saying anything, and this person silently stayed by their side. Now, the singer wonders where this person is and if they will meet again someday.
They want to convey their gratitude to this person and hope to find them somewhere in this same city. The rain has stopped, and the city is awakening. The Melody that had been dormant starts to play once again.
Overall, "Fine after rain" is a song about finding solace and unexpected support during difficult times. It highlights the importance of not losing oneself and the strength that can be gained from someone's presence.
Line by Line Meaning
降り出した通り雨
As the sudden rain starts to fall
街の雑踏(ノイズ)が息を潜め
The noise of the bustling city quiets down
Pauseをかけたみたい
It feels like a pause has been placed
ラッシュアワーのホームすり抜け
Slipping through the crowded rush hour platform
目指す場所はいつもの景色
The destination is the usual view
誰にも負けないように
To not lose to anyone
ヒール響かせて、胸を張って、
Strutting with the sound of heels, chest held high
溜め息を閉じ込めた
Holding back a sigh
こんなはずじゃなかった
It wasn't supposed to be like this
と囁く心を
Whispering thoughts in my heart
精一杯の笑顔で支えては
Supporting with a heartfelt smile
ユメの置き場所だけは
Only the place for dreams
なくさないのが
I won't lose it
せめてものプライド
It's my only pride
なにかがある...信じ続けた
There's something... I kept believing
ありふれてく日々の中でも
Even among the ordinary days
人波に流されて、消えそうになる
Being swept away by the crowd, almost disappearing
あの私を見失いたくなくて
Not wanting to lose sight of that me
雨宿りもせずに、雫に涙隠し
Without taking shelter from the rain, hiding tears in the drops
立ち尽くしていたら...キミがいた
As I stood there frozen... there you were
さし出された傘
The umbrella that was offered
不意にあふれだした
Suddenly overflowing
こらえてた思いが
The feelings I have held back
名前も聞かずに泣き続けた
Continuing to cry without even knowing your name
なんにも云わずにいてくれたね
You stayed with me without saying anything
いまキミはどこにいるの?
Where are you now?
いつか会えるかな?
Will we ever meet?
ありがとうの気持ちを、届けたい
I want to convey my feelings of gratitude
おなじこの街のどこかにキミがいる
Somewhere in this same city, you exist
もう傘はいらない
I don't need an umbrella anymore
降りやんだ通り雨
The rain on the street has stopped
目を醒ます街
The city that opens my eyes
止まっていたMelodyが流れ出す
The melody that had stopped starts to play
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 千紗, Kato Kenn
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