Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク) was a japanese rock band. They were able to mix an e… Read Full Bio ↴Janne Da Arc (ジャンヌダルク) was a japanese rock band. They were able to mix an edgy, crisp sound with catchy melodies－satisfying both hardcore rock/metal fans and those who prefer simple melody.

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.

マリアの爪痕
Janne Da Arc Lyrics

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マリア愛して死ぬまでだまして
マリア白い肌に爪立てて
もう一度

ネオンの海にDive
溺れてくペシミスト
何もかもかりそめの言葉
赤い唇誘って

一夜限りのDance
天使のレプリカント?
わだかまりからまわり
すべてあの夜に淫れて溶けた
君の肩に微笑むマリアのタトゥー
君を抱けば今生きてると思えた
夜を迎える度蘇る
マリア愛して死ぬまでだまして
マリア白い肌に爪立てて
もう一度
うたかたの恋じゃなく
本当の愛を求めて
今でもまだうずいてる
胸にマリアの爪痕

馴れた息づかい
君は蛇使い
花びらは濡れたままひらく
欲しがる僕は飢えたまま
君の肩に微笑むマリアのタトゥー
君を抱けば愛に触れた気がした
朝に消えた女神夢幻?

マリアうつろな世界に君だけ
マリア白い肌に爪立てて描いた
マリア愛して死ぬまでだまして
マリア白い肌に爪立てて
もう一度
霧の様な世界で一つだけの真実

君の残した傷跡
それはマリアの爪痕

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song マリアの爪痕 by Janne Da Arc present a story of a deep and intense love that is expressed through the image of Maria, who represents the ideal of the beloved woman. The singer of the song is immersed in a world of fleeting emotions and temporary pleasures and longs for a true and lasting love that he hopes to find in Maria. The lyrics describe the singer's desire to be with Maria and to feel the touch of her skin, symbolized by the image of her white skin scratched by his nails. The singer sees in Maria the embodiment of the ideal woman and is willing to love her until his death, even if he has to deceive her in the process.

The lyrics also describe the singer's longing for a deeper connection with Maria, which he hopes to find by transcending the transient and superficial aspects of their relationship. The singer feels a sense of nostalgia whenever he thinks of Maria, and her image lingers in his mind as a tattoo on her shoulder. The image of Maria's tattoo symbolizes the singer's desire to carry with him the memory of their love, even if it is just a fleeting moment in an otherwise meaningless existence. The lyrics express the singer's desire to find true love and to leave a lasting mark on the world, symbolized by Maria's scratch on his chest.

Line by Line Meaning

マリア愛して死ぬまでだまして
Maria, I love you until I die, but I keep it a secret

マリア白い肌に爪立てて
Scratching Maria's white skin

もう一度
One more time

ネオンの海にDive
Dive into the sea of neon

溺れてくペシミスト
The pessimist drowning

何もかもかりそめの言葉
Everything is temporary talk

赤い唇誘って
Red lips inviting

一夜限りのDance
A one-night dance

天使のレプリカント?
An angelic replicant?

わだかまりからまわり
Entangled in misunderstandings

すべてあの夜に淫れて溶けた
Everything melted in the licentiousness of that night