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.
D DROP
Janne Da Arc Lyrics
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イマイチやる気のない
気怠いデスクワークと
いつものコンビニランチ
Tuesday Wednesday
昔のダチと飲めば
同じ思い出話 after5もむなしくて
多分 きっと誰もが
夢見てる
Please! Please get me shaking!
Remember Dream
何も怖くなかった
あの頃を取り戻して
Just forget the bad feelings!
Remember Dream
立ち止まってないで
今すぐ Wake up! My soul!
Thursday Friday
時計気にしてばかり
唯一のお楽しみは
ドラクエのレベルアップ
Welcome! Weekend
お休みの決まり事
ダラダラ昼まで寝て
愛しのペットとデート
本当はきっと誰もが
いくつもの不安や思いを押し殺して
夢見てる
Please! Please get me shaking!
Remember Dream
明日だけを見つめて
輝き放つ未来へ
Just forget the bad feelings!
Remember Dream
ほらくすぶってないで
はじけろ! Blazing passion!
多分 きっと誰もが
悲しい現実と理想の中で苦しんで
夢見てる
Please! Please get me shaking!
Remember Dream
明日だけを見つめて
輝き放つ未来へ
Just forget the bad feelings!
Remember Dream
ほらくすぶってないで
はじけろ! Blazing passion!
Please! Please get me shaking!
Remember Dream
何も怖くなかった
あの頃を取り戻して
Just forget the bad feelings!
Remember Dream
立ち止まってないで
今すぐ wake up! My soul!
The lyrics to Janne Da Arc's song D DROP address the feeling of being stuck in a monotonous routine and longing for the past when things were more exciting and carefree. The first verse describes the mundanity of a typical workweek, with the singer feeling unenthused and tired. They reminisce with old friends over drinks, but even that fails to provide the same excitement as it used to. The second verse is more optimistic, focusing on the anticipation of the weekend and the joys of leisure time. The singer recognizes that everyone struggles with balancing their dreams and aspirations with the harsh reality of life but holds onto hope for a brighter future. They call upon themselves to "remember their dream" and "just forget the bad feelings" to find motivation and passion for life.
The chorus, repeated multiple times throughout the song, encourages the listener to connect with their inner child, the time when they weren't afraid of anything and saw the world with eyes full of wonder. It urges the listener to remember their dreams and not give up on them, even in the face of hardship. The final lines of the chorus implore the listener to "shake" themselves awake from their doldrums and "blaze with passion" towards their future.
Overall, the lyrics of D DROP express a relatable sentiment of feeling stuck in a rut and longing for excitement and purpose. The song encourages the listener to hold onto their dreams and not give up, even when they face adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Cool down! Monday
Take it easy on a Monday
イマイチやる気のない 気怠いデスクワークと いつものコンビニランチ
A sluggish day at work with the usual convenience store lunch, lacking in motivation
Tuesday Wednesday 昔のダチと飲めば 同じ思い出話 after5もむなしくて
Meeting up with old friends and reminiscing about the past, even though after work drinks bring a feeling of emptiness
多分 きっと誰もが 悲しい現実と理想の中で苦しんで 夢見てる
It's likely everyone suffers in the gap between their sad reality and their dreams
Please! Please get me shaking! Remember Dream 何も怖くなかった あの頃を取り戻して Just forget the bad feelings!
Please give me the energy to remember when I wasn't afraid of anything and let go of negativity
Remember Dream 立ち止まってないで 今すぐ Wake up! My soul!
Remember to keep dreaming and never stop, and awaken your soul right now
Thursday Friday 時計気にしてばかり 唯一のお楽しみは ドラクエのレベルアップ
Obsessing about time on Thursdays and Fridays, with the only joy being leveling up in Dragon Quest
Welcome! Weekend お休みの決まり事 ダラダラ昼まで寝て 愛しのペットとデート
The weekend routine of sleeping late and having a date with a beloved pet
本当はきっと誰もが いくつもの不安や思いを押し殺して 夢見てる
The truth is that everyone is dreaming while suppressing many anxieties and thoughts
輝き放つ未来へ Just forget the bad feelings! Remember Dream ほらくすぶってないで はじけろ! Blazing passion!
Look towards a shining future, forget negativity, and let your passion burst forth
Please! Please get me shaking! Remember Dream 明日だけを見つめて 輝き放つ未来へ Just forget the bad feelings!
Please give me the energy to remember to focus only on tomorrow, towards a future that shines and to let go of negativity
はじけろ! Blazing passion!
Burst forth with blazing passion!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: yasu/you/shuji
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