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.

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遠くの空の月はもう眠たそうで
かすかに流れる誰かの唄と
夜だけもてあましたまま
朝になろうとしてるのに
まだ眠れないよ
それは淋しいからじゃなくて
君の寝顔をまだ見ていたいから
短い kiss なら近すぎる方がいい

心地良く息が触れ合うくらい
近くにおいで
君の夢を聞かせて
誰にも言わないよ
恥しがらずにそっと教えて
もし君が恐い夢の中で
迷子になって泣いてたら
Kissで涙をふいて
どこにいても迎えにいくよ

手初めに君の声から
好きになって今じゃ
気の強さもすねた顔も
嫌いなとこふくめて全部好き
「ねぇ」じゃなくて
僕の名前を呼んでみて
そのめは罪だから
僕の腕の中に閉じこめる
君の夢を聞かせて
誰にも言わないよ
恥しがらずにそっと教えて
近い未来の夢を見て
二人が結ばれていたなら
それはきっと夢じゃないから
もうそばにいるよ

朝焼けみたいな
こんな気持ち忘れていた
君と出会えたから素直になれるよ
目に見えない天使
今なら信じられるかも
気まぐれじゃないから
今はじらしたりしないで
君の夢を聞かせて
誰にも言わないよ
恥しがらずにそっと教えて
もし君が恐い夢の中で
迷子になって泣いてたら
Kiss で涙をふいて
どこにいても迎えにいくよ
近い未来の夢を見て
二人が結ばれていたなら
それはきっと夢じゃないから
もうそばにいるよ

夜が来てもここにいるから
次の朝も二人で待とう

Overall Meaning

The first verse of the song talks about a moon that looks tired and a faint song being sung in the distant sky. The night seems to be dragging on, even as the morning is about to come. The singer is unable to sleep not because they are lonely, but because they want to keep looking at their lover's sleeping face. They express that a short kiss is better when it's closer and they want to feel the warmth of each other's breath. They call out to their lover to come closer and tell them their dreams, assuring them that they won't tell anyone and will wipe away their tears with a kiss if they get lost in a scary dream.

The second verse starts with the singer admitting that they fell in love with their lover's voice first, and now they love everything about them, including their strong will and their sulky face. They ask their lover to call them by their name instead of using a term of endearment (such as "ne" or "darling"), which they find sinful but would love to hear nonetheless. They want to be held in their lover's arms and be told their dreams, even the ones about a near future where they are together. They assure their lover that they won't tease them anymore and that they can believe in the invisible angel watching over them. They promise to be there for their lover even in the darkest of nights and to wait for the morning together.

Overall, the song's lyrics revolve around the themes of love, comfort, and protection. The singer wants to be close to their lover, both physically and emotionally, and assure them that they are there for them. The moon, the sky, and the dreams are used as symbols to convey feelings of tiredness, distance, and uncertainty. The song's calm and soothing melody, combined with its heartfelt lyrics, make it a popular choice among fans of J-pop and rock.

Line by Line Meaning

遠くの空の月はもう眠たそうで
The moon in the distant sky looks sleepy

かすかに流れる誰かの唄と
Someone's faint singing can be heard

夜だけもてあましたまま
Left to wait through the night

朝になろうとしてるのに
Even though morning is approaching

まだ眠れないよ
I still can't sleep

それは淋しいからじゃなくて
It's not because I'm lonely

君の寝顔をまだ見ていたいから
It's because I want to keep looking at your sleeping face

短い kiss なら近すぎる方がいい
For a short kiss, being closer is better

心地良く息が触れ合うくらい
To the point where our breaths touch comfortably

近くにおいで
Come closer

君の夢を聞かせて
Tell me about your dreams