members :
Yasu (currently in Acid Black Cherry) as vocalist
ｙｏｕ on guitar
松本和之/DAMIJAW (Kazuyuki Matsumoto / ka-yu) on bass
ｋｉｙｏ on keyboards
shuji on drums
Osaka 1989. At the age of 14, Yasu and Ka-yu, who went to school together, decide to form a band. The two recruit Kiyo and Chiba. The formation is Yasu on vocals, Ka-yu on bass, Chiba on drums and Kiyo on keyboard. For unknown reasons, Ka-yu then leaves the band and is replaced by Ino. In 1990, the band is given the name Okyan Teiisu.
In 1991, you joins the group as the new guitarist. The name Janne Da Arc is now adopted, inspired by a character from the manga Violence Jack, created by Go Nagai.
Chiba leaves the group for several months in 1992, and Shuji becomes the backup drummer for the band until Chiba returns. In that same year, Ka-yu returns, and the group begins their time as an indies band in the Japanese rock scene, recording their first demo tape in November. Two more demo tapes follow in 1993 and 1994. In 1995, Chiba leaves the band for good and Shuji becomes the permanent drummer.
In 1997, the 4 song demo tape Resist is recorded. Starting in 1998, we see the bands first CD releases: a trio of mini albums. The releases started with Dearly, followed by a re-recorded version of Resist (with 2 new songs), and finally CHAOS MODE in March of 1999.
After the release of CHAOS MODE, 1999 also brought about a turning point in the history of Janne Da Arc. The band was finally signed to a major label, Avex Trax, and their debut single as a major group, RED ZONE was released that May. The band then embarks upon their first tour as a major group, CHAOS ZONE. 2000 brings their first major album, D.N.A..
From then on, they were a major player in the rock scene as one of the best selling bands.
On January 26, 2007 the band announced that Janne Da Arc would be put on hiatus and the band members would be working on their solo projects.
シルビア
Janne Da Arc Lyrics
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目が覚めた
約束しては いつも必ず僕が
遅れて行くのにね
ちょっと 鏡を長く見て
いつもより
慣れないシャツに 早く着替えて
さぁ 君の待つ公園へ
君に捧げる言葉と指輪に
少しの不安と強い誓い
シルビア 君をそばに
感じるたび幸せになれる
シルビア 差し伸べた手をとって
Please Please stay
by my side forever
恋や愛をばかにしてた 僕だから
自分の弱さ 知らないままに
ただ強さはきちがえてた
すべて 無駄にしてきたからこそ
迷わず歩ける 君がいるなら
どんな壁も乗り越えて
だから シルビア 僕のそばで
笑うだけでまた強くなれる
シルビア 差し伸べた手をとって
Please Please stay
by my side forever
すべて 無駄にしてきたからこそ
迷わず歩ける 君がいるなら
どんな壁も乗り越えて
シルビア 僕のそばで
笑うだけでまた強くなれる
シルビア 差し伸べた手をとって
Please Please stay
by my side forever
今は シルビア
僕と君の白い翼まだ小さいから
シルビア 僕の手離さないで
Let's Let's just fly away
to the sky
The lyrics of Janne Da Arc's "シルビア" depict the unwavering love of the singer for Sylvia. The song begins with the singer waking up earlier than the bright sunlight, as he remembers his late-night preparations for today's meeting with Sylvia. Despite his constant tardiness, he eagerly dresses up in his favorite shirt and leaves for the park where Sylvia is waiting for him. The singer's unease and firm commitment to their relationship are evident in the words and ring he has brought for Sylvia. He expresses how he feels happy whenever Sylvia is around, and wishes for her to stay by his side forever.
The second verse reveals how the singer has always been ignorant towards love and relationships. However, now that he has Sylvia in his life, he feels that he can overcome any obstacle. He believes that Sylvia's presence gives him strength, and he can face any challenge as long as she is beside him. The lyrics emphasize the importance of their relationship, which has given him direction and purpose, and he finds solace in being with her. The final verse speaks to their future together, as they both have the potential for greatness, and with time and support, they can let their dreams soar.
Line by Line Meaning
眩しい 朝日よりも早く
I woke up earlier than the dazzling morning sun.
目が覚めた
My eyes opened wide.
約束しては いつも必ず僕が 遅れて行くのにね
You always make me late even though we have an appointment.
ちょっと 鏡を長く見て いつもより 慣れないシャツに 早く着替えて
I looked at myself in the mirror for a little longer and quickly changed into a shirt I'm not used to wearing.
さぁ 君の待つ公園へ
Now, I'm heading to the park where you're waiting for me.
昨日は なかなか眠れなくて 君に捧げる言葉と指輪に 少しの不安と強い誓い
Yesterday, I couldn't sleep well. I wrote a letter and got a ring for you, expressing my slight anxiety and strong promise.
シルビア 君をそばに 感じるたび幸せになれる
Sylvia, whenever I feel you're near me, I become happy.
シルビア 差し伸べた手をとって Please Please stay by my side forever
Sylvia, please take my outstretched hand and stay by my side forever.
恋や愛をばかにしてた 僕だから
Because I mocked love and romance.
自分の弱さ 知らないままに ただ強さはきちがえてた
Unaware of my own weakness, I mistook strength for something else.
すべて 無駄にしてきたからこそ 迷わず歩ける 君がいるなら どんな壁も乗り越えて
Because I've wasted everything, I can walk without hesitation. With you by my side, I can overcome every obstacle.
だから シルビア 僕のそばで 笑うだけでまた強くなれる
That's why Sylvia, just by smiling by my side, I can become stronger.
すべて 無駄にしてきたからこそ 迷わず歩ける 君がいるなら どんな壁も乗り越えて
Because I've wasted everything, I can walk without hesitation. With you by my side, I can overcome every obstacle.
シルビア 僕のそばで 笑うだけでまた強くなれる
Sylvia, just by smiling by my side, I can become stronger.
シルビア 差し伸べた手をとって Please Please stay by my side forever
Sylvia, please take my outstretched hand and stay by my side forever.
今は シルビア 僕と君の白い翼まだ小さいから
Now Sylvia, our white wings are still small.
シルビア 僕の手離さないで Let's Let's just fly away to the sky
Sylvia, please don't let go of my hand, let's fly away to the sky together.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: YASU
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