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
Strange Things
Girl Next Door Lyrics
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Leather straps bound my arms
I couldn't reach you
When I died all was wild
Poppies grew in my head
Everyone was red like the dead
Stranger things have happened
Stranger things have happened...like this
When I died something pried my eyes wide open
I saw stars all around whispering my name
When I died my past flashed before me
My future was a stage I couldn't leave yet
Stranger things have happened
Stranger things have happened like this
What am I doing here?
You adore me
Stranger things have happened
Stranger things have happened like this
What am I doing here?
You restore me
If not for you, I wouldn't be here
If not for you, I would leave here
If not for you, the circus would have skipped this town
If not for you, I would have drowned
If not for you, If not for you
If not for you, I would have died...near here
Stranger things have happened
Stranger things have happened like this
Stranger things have happened...like this
Stranger things have happened
Stranger things are happened now
What am I doing here?
Thank you for the strange things
The lyrics to Girl Next Door's song Strange Things are a poetic exploration of life and death, and the strange ways in which we experience both. The opening lines, "When I died you came to me / Leather straps bound my arms / I couldn't reach you" suggest a dreamlike state or an otherworldly experience, in which the singer is unable to fully connect with the person they are addressing. The reference to "leather straps" could also be interpreted as a symbol of restraint or confinement, further reinforcing the idea of a state of transition or limbo.
The next verse goes on to describe a hallucinatory vision of "poppies" and "red" figures, hinting at some deeper, unknown meaning. The chorus then brings the listener back to reality with the declaration that "Stranger things have happened / Stranger things have happened like this", suggesting that the singer has experienced something truly surreal or inexplicable.
The final verse provides a reflection on the nature of life and the role of the person being addressed in the singer's journey. The repeated refrain of "If not for you" anchors the song in a clear message of gratitude, emphasizing the role that others play in our lives, particularly when we are facing difficult or overwhelming circumstances. The final lines, "Thank you for the strange things", bring the song to a hopeful and optimistic conclusion, suggesting that even in moments of confusion or distress, we can find meaning and connection with others.
Line by Line Meaning
When I died you came to me
When I was at my lowest point, you were there for me
Leather straps bound my arms
I was restrained and unable to move or free myself
I couldn't reach you
I couldn't connect with you, despite wanting to
When I died all was wild
My situation was chaotic and out of control
Poppies grew in my head
I was consumed by a sense of numbness or detachment from reality
Everyone was red like the dead
The people around me were devoid of life and energy
Stranger things have happened
Unusual or unexpected events have occurred before
Stranger things have happened like this
My experiences have shown me that anything is possible
When I died something pried my eyes wide open
A shocking or traumatic event forced me to see things clearly
I saw stars all around whispering my name
I felt overwhelmed or surrounded by the beauty of the world
When I died my past flashed before me
I was forced to confront my mistakes and regrets
My future was a stage I couldn't leave yet
I was trapped in a particular narrative or trajectory
You adore me
You have always cared for me deeply
You restore me
You have helped me heal and find peace
If not for you, I wouldn't be here
Your support and encouragement kept me going
If not for you, I would leave here
In your absence, I would have given up or succumbed to my struggles
If not for you, the circus would have skipped this town
My life would have been devoid of excitement or adventure
If not for you, I would have drowned
You rescued me from a dangerous or overwhelming situation
If not for you, If not for you
I owe everything to you
If not for you, I would have died...near here
Without your intervention, things would have turned out much worse
Stranger things are happening now
My life is still full of surprises and unexpected twists
Thank you for the strange things
I am grateful for the unique experiences and challenges you have brought into my life
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