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
Freedom
Girl Next Door Lyrics
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Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieia
まるでルービックキューブを
解きあかしていくように
どこかが揃えば他が...
誰にでもみんなすべて
いい顔しようとすれば
ホントの自分は
きっと霞んでくんだ
Oh-
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieia
それでもきっと心は
嫌われることを嫌い
矛盾と無理を抱えて
笑ってるんだ
Wake up! freedom
目を覚まして
Stand up! freedom
立ち上がれ
Oh- eiao
Oh- eiao
完璧じゃなくていい
自由、素顔、取り戻せ
ポーカーフェイスじゃない
自信、笑顔、取り戻せ
壊れてしまう前に
自由、素顔、取り戻せ
ないものねだりじゃない
自分らしくいたいだけなんだ Oh-
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieia
氷を入れたグラスが
滑り落ちて砕けても
どれが氷でガラスか...
わからない
時には傷つくことを
怖れず触れあうことで
透き通る仮面を
溶かすこともあるんだ
Wake up! freedom
信じることで
Stand up! freedom
解き放て
Oh- eiao
Oh- eiao
Oh- eiao
Oh- eiao
戦ってかまわない
君の素顔見たいんだ
不揃いでかまわない
それがきっと十人十色さ
Oh-
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eia ...
完璧じゃなくていい
自由、素顔、取り戻せ
ポーカーフェイスじゃない
自信、笑顔、取り戻せ
壊れてしまう前に
自由、素顔、取り戻せ
ないものねだりじゃない
自分らしくいたいだけなんだ Oh-
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieiao
Eiaoeieia
The song "Freedom" by Girl Next Door is a heartfelt anthem that encourages listeners to embrace their true selves and break free from societal expectations. The lyrics convey a message of self-acceptance and the importance of embracing one's imperfections. The song likens the process of revealing one's true self to solving a Rubik's Cube, where one part falling into place may mean another part remains unsettled. It highlights the struggle of trying to please everyone and masking one's true identity, ultimately leading to the loss of one's authentic self.
The chorus emphasizes the need to wake up and stand up for freedom. It urges listeners to let go of the fear of being disliked or judged. The lyrics also suggest that it is okay not to be perfect and that true freedom comes from reclaiming one's natural self and embracing one's flaws. The song encourages listeners to abandon their poker face and regain their confidence and genuine smile. It reminds them that wanting to be true to oneself is not a selfish desire but a fundamental need.
This empowering song addresses the internal battle many individuals face between conforming to societal expectations and embracing their authentic selves. It serves as a reminder that true freedom lies in self-acceptance and embracing one's uniqueness.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh-
Expressing a feeling of excitement or anticipation
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
まるでルービックキューブを 解きあかしていくように
Like solving a Rubik's Cube,
どこかが揃えば他が... 揃わない
If one part is aligned, another part is not.
誰にでもみんなすべて いい顔しようとすれば
If everyone tries to put on a nice face for anyone,
ホントの自分は きっと霞んでくんだ
The true self will surely become hazy.
それでもきっと心は 嫌われることを嫌い 矛盾と無理を抱えて 笑ってるんだ
Still, the heart dislikes being disliked and struggles with contradictions and impossibilities, yet manages to smile.
Wake up! freedom 目を覚まして
Wake up! Be awakened
Stand up! freedom 立ち上がれ
Stand up! Rise up
完璧じゃなくていい 自由、素顔、取り戻せ
It's okay not to be perfect. Reclaim freedom and your true self.
ポーカーフェイスじゃない 自信、笑顔、取り戻せ
Not just a poker face, regain confidence and a smile.
壊れてしまう前に 自由、素顔、取り戻せ
Before breaking down, reclaim freedom and your true self.
ないものねだりじゃない 自分らしくいたいだけなんだ
It's not about demanding what's missing; it's just wanting to be true to oneself.
氷を入れたグラスが 滑り落ちて砕けても
Even if a glass with ice slips and shatters,
どれが氷でガラスか... わからない
It's unclear which is ice and which is glass.
時には傷つくことを 怖れず触れあうことで
Sometimes, by not fearing getting hurt and by connecting with others,
透き通る仮面を 溶かすこともあるんだ
It is possible to dissolve the transparent masks.
Wake up! freedom 信じることで
Wake up! By believing
Stand up! freedom 解き放て
Stand up! Set free
戦ってかまわない 君の素顔見たいんだ
I don't mind fighting; I want to see your true face.
不揃いでかまわない それがきっと十人十色さ
It doesn't matter if we're different; that's surely the diversity of ten people.
完璧じゃなくていい 自由、素顔、取り戻せ
It's okay not to be perfect. Reclaim freedom and your true self.
ポーカーフェイスじゃない 自信、笑顔、取り戻せ
Not just a poker face, regain confidence and a smile.
壊れてしまう前に 自由、素顔、取り戻せ
Before breaking down, reclaim freedom and your true self.
ないものねだりじゃない 自分らしくいたいだけなんだ
It's not about demanding what's missing; it's just wanting to be true to oneself.
Oh-
Expressing a feeling of excitement or anticipation
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eia...
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
完璧じゃなくていい 自由、素顔、取り戻せ
It's okay not to be perfect. Reclaim freedom and your true self.
ポーカーフェイスじゃない 自信、笑顔、取り戻せ
Not just a poker face, regain confidence and a smile.
壊れてしまう前に 自由、素顔、取り戻せ
Before breaking down, reclaim freedom and your true self.
ないものねだりじゃない 自分らしくいたいだけなんだ
It's not about demanding what's missing; it's just wanting to be true to oneself.
Oh-
Expressing a feeling of excitement or anticipation
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieiao
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Eiaoeieia
Repetitive sound without a specific meaning
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: 千紗, Kato Kenn
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ルフレのゲーム実況
この耳に残る声が好きだし何より本当にダンス上手だよね...
Asia Argentina
Temazo!
mina
ガルネク、クールな曲も合う😆
Me
女帝薫子懐かしすぎる〜、唐突に聴きたくなった！
PalixOhno
Que buena canciooon
Asia Argentina
y como rayos nao ter more views?
SHAIGAI CHAN
何で当時批判する人多かったのかね？🙂
わたしは何度もPV観て爆音で聴きたくなる曲だと思ってたよ🤍
ふか
当時真似して踊ってた
ゲゲゲの鬼太郎
この踊り素晴らしい！！凄い才能だね。三浦大地と同レベル。
ハチ公
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