HALCALI is a Japanese rap-pop duo from Tokyo's Meguro district. Its two mem… Read Full Bio ↴HALCALI is a Japanese rap-pop duo from Tokyo's Meguro district. Its two members, Haruka (Halca) and Yukari (Yucali) also comprise the group's name; a concatenation of "Haru" and "kari". Haruka, born April 21, 1988 and Yukari, born July 18, 1987 originally met as finalists at a hip-hop audition held in a local school in the Meguro district, where both were born.

At their inception, the girls were produced by Oshare Track Factory (OTF) comprised of producing artists Rip Slyme, Ryo-Z and DJ Fumiya and signed to Tokyo-based record label, For-Life Music Entertainment (FLME).

Released in 2003, their debut single, タンデム (Tandem) and accompanying music video paid "double homage" to the RIP SLYME song ステッパーズ・ディライト (Steppers Delight) which originally parodied the song Rapper's Delight by American artists The Sugar Hill Gang as well as various video game and pop-culture references, including the Super Mario Bros. and 宇多田ヒカル (Utada Hikaru). Following the success of this single, were the equally-successful songs エレクトリック先生 (Electric Sensei) and ギリギリ・サーフライダー (Girigiri Surfrider). The latter of which had a PV parodying Michael Jackson's Beat It, gaining the two much publicity.

Their initial album, ハルカリベーコン (HALCALI BACON) was released in 2003, and made Japanese history by reached #5 on the Oricon charts, making it the first album by a female hip-hop artist to enter the top ten. The following year in 2004, their second album 音樂ノススメ (Ongaku no Susume) with FLME before moving to Epic records to release their remix album ハルカリミックス (HALCALI MIX) in 2005 and their 3rd album in 2007, サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi).

So far, the two rapping popstars have released fifteen singles, five original albums, one remix album, and one DVD detailing their performances. Several songs of theirs have reached international doors by way of Japanese animation series' tie-ups. The songs タンデム (Tandem) & ギリギリ・サーフライダー (Girigiri Surfrider) were used as ending themes to the Anime "Ga-Ra-Ku-Ta: Mr. Stain on Junk Alley." LOOK was used as the 2nd ending theme for the Anime "Demashita! Powerpuff Girls Z." Lights, Camera. Action! was used as the opening theme to the Anime "Getsumento Heiki Mina." Tip Taps Tip was used as the 3rd ending theme to "Koukyou Shihen Eureka seveN" (Symphonic Poem Eureka 7). Their most recent and arguably most popular Anime tie-up is their 12th single, Long Kiss Good Bye which was used as the 7th ending theme to Naruto Shippūden.

HALCALI's sound has been progressively and markedly different from their period of inception -- initially being focused upon peppy, high-energy beats with equally fast and furious lyrics, moving onto more creative songs which seem to weave between genres and sounds, a la 音樂ノススメ (Ongaku no Susume), and more particularly サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi)., which included musical genres ranging from rap, pop, electrocore and rock.

As Halca & Yucali have matured, they have taken on the role of writing their own rhymes & lyrics and composing their own music. Their 3rd album, サイボーグ俺達 (Cyborg Oretachi), featured many tracks which were written or co-written by HALCALI. Every single after this album has also been written by or co-written by HALCALI as well.

On May 26, 2010, HALCALI released their long-awaited 4th album, TOKYO GROOVE. The album is a 2disc set compilation album spanning 16 tracks featuring a CD of original songs and a CD of cover songs.

HALCALI have not released new music since their 2012 album ハルカリノオカワリ. The duo is considered to be inactive with both members focusing on other careers.

Tears of Love
HALCALI Lyrics

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Is this love?

あなたの強い愛に触れて
私はそうよ泣いたの

涙をこらえる事だけが
愛だと信じてたのに
強さという優しさで

私をグッと抱きしめて
涙をずっと包んでくれた

私は今震えている私は今怯えている
そうよ心がそっとあなたの胸でささやいている
あなたを信じていいのか信じてゆけるのかでも
誰かの前で涙を流す私は私は見た事無いし

何がこんなに私を
Tears of love 迷わせてるの
静かにこぼれる涙
Tears of love 何が欲しいの

あなたの強い愛が過去を
涙に変えて流すの
全てを許してゆく事が
愛だと信じてたのに
弱さという優しさで
私はそっとうなずいて
心はずっと遠くを見てた

あなたを今包み込むあなたを今愛おしむ
そんなそんな気持ちが私の心にあるなんて
知らずに逃げていた知らずに傷つけてた
心があなたを求めてるそうよあなたあなただけを

あなたの強い愛で明日が
涙にキラリ輝く
素直に心を受け止めて
自分を愛するように
強さという優しさで
あなたをグッと抱きしめて
涙にそっと微笑んでいた

こんなに自分を強く
Tears of love 信じられるの
永いため息の後に
Tears of love 涙を拭くわ

This is love

あなたの強い愛に触れて
私はそうよ泣いたの
涙をこらえる事だけが
愛だと信じてたのに
強さという優しさで

私をグッと抱きしめて
涙をずっと包んでくれた

Overall Meaning

The song "Tears of Love" by HALCALI is a beautiful and emotional ballad that explores the themes of love, vulnerability, and trust. The lyrics describe the experience of being deeply moved and touched by someone's powerful love, so much so that it brings about tears. The singer reflects on the belief that suppressing one's tears is a sign of strength and love itself, but the comforting and gentle embrace of the strong love has caused the tears to flow uncontrollably. The singer also expresses feelings of fear and uncertainty, questioning whether they can trust this love and if it is okay to trust their own emotions and vulnerability.

The lyrics go on to describe the power of this love to transform past mistakes and pain into tears of love. The singer has come to believe that forgiveness and acceptance of all things are hallmarks of true love. The strong love being received is a source of comfort and hope, and the singer acknowledges the desire to envelop their loved one in a warm embrace and express their affection for them, something they had been afraid to do before.

The song has a poignant and moving message that speaks to the idealism and passion of young love, as well as its ability to heal past traumas and fears. The lyrics are full of emotion and depth, and the delivery of the song by HALCALI adds another layer of soulful beauty to the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

あなたの強い愛に触れて
I touched your strong love

私はそうよ泣いたの
And I cried, that's right

涙をこらえる事だけが
I believed that only holding back tears

愛だと信じてたのに
Was love

強さという優しさで
With a kindness called strength

私をグッと抱きしめて
You held me tightly

涙をずっと包んでくれた
And kept me wrapped in tears

私は今震えている私は今怯えている
I am trembling now, I am frightened now

そうよ心がそっとあなたの胸でささやいている
Yes, my heart whispers softly in your chest

あなたを信じていいのか信じてゆけるのかでも
Can I trust you, can I believe in you, but

誰かの前で涙を流す私は私は見た事無いし
I've never seen myself crying in front of anyone