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.
Heaven's Place
Janne Da Arc Lyrics
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Mou nemuta sou de
Kasuka ni nagareru dare ka no uta to
Yoru dake mote amashita mama
Asa ni narou toshiteru no ni mada nemurenai yo
Sore wa sabishii kara ja nakute kimi no
Nekao o mada mite itai kara
Kokochirou ku iki ga fureau kurai chika kuni oide
Kimi no yume o kikasete... dare ni mo iwanai yo
Hazukashi ga razu ni sotto oshiete
Moshi kimi ga kowai yume no naka de
Maigo ni natte naite tara
Kiss de namida o fuite
Doko ni itemo fukae ni ikuyo
Te hajime ni kimi no koe kara suki ni natte...
Ima ja ki no tsuyo samo suneta kao mo kirai na
Toko fukumete zenbu suki
?nee...? ja nakute boku no namae o yonde mite
Sono me wa tsumi dakara boku no
Ude no naka ni toji komeru
Kimi no yume o kikasete... dare ni mo iwanai yo
Hazukashi ga razu ni sotto oshiete
Chikai mirai no yume o mite
Futari ga musuba rete ita nara
Sore wa kitto yume janai kara
Mou sobani iruyo
Asa yake mitai na konna kimochi wasureteita
Kimi to deae takara sunao ni nareruyo
Me ni mienai tenshi ima nara shinjirareru kamo
Kima gure janai kara ima wa jira shitari shinaide...
Kimi no yume o kikasete... dare ni mo iwanai yo
Hazukashi ga razu ni sotto oshiete
Moshi kimi ga kowai yume no naka de
Maigo ni natte naite tara
Kiss de namida o fuite
Doko ni itemo fukae ni ikuyo
Chikai mirai no yume o mite
Futari ga musuba rete ita nara
Sore wa kitto yume janai kara
Mou sobani iruyo
Koru ga kite mo koko ni iru kara...
Tsugi no asa mo futari de matou
The lyrics of the song "Heaven's Place" by Janne Da Arc describe a person who is unable to sleep, listening intently to someone's distant song as it gently flows through the night. While the world around this person slumbers, they are still awake, unable to find peace because they cannot take their eyes off the one they love. They long for a closer connection with this person, even if it's just through a brief kiss, and they dream of a future together. They are willing to hold onto these moments, to stay awake all night, without feeling lonely or sad; they just want to be close to their beloved.
The song's lyrics beautifully describe the feeling of being in love and longing for someone close. The singer wants to be close enough to kiss the one they love, and in doing so, they can wipe away their tears and find comfort. However, this song also brings up the fear of losing this person, and the singer is willing to hold onto every moment they have together.
It's clear that the song is about the journey of love, its ups, and downs, and the moments in-between that are worth holding onto. Overall, the lyrics of "Heaven's Place" create a sense of longing, hope, and comfort that anyone in a relationship can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Tooku no sora no tsuki wa
The moon in the faraway sky
Mou nemuta sou de
Seems to be asleep already
Kasuka ni nagareru dare ka no uta to
Flowing faintly with someone's song
Yoru dake mote amashita mama
I was carried away only by the night
Asa ni narou toshiteru no ni mada nemurenai yo
Even though I am supposed to sleep until sunrise, I still can't fall asleep
Sore wa sabishii kara ja nakute kimi no
Not because of loneliness, but because I still want to see your
Nekao o mada mite itai kara
Face resting comfortably
Mijikai kiss nara chika sugiru hon ga ii
If it's a short kiss, I prefer it to be too close for comfort
Kokochirou ku iki ga fureau kurai chika kuni oide
Come closer, until we can feel each other's breaths
Kimi no yume o kikasete... dare ni mo iwanai yo
Tell me about your dreams... I won't tell anyone
Hazukashi ga razu ni sotto oshiete
Tell me gently without hesitation
Moshi kimi ga kowai yume no naka de
If you get lost and start crying in a scary dream
Maigo ni natte naite tara
Become a lost child and start crying
Kiss de namida o fuite
Wipe away your tears with a kiss
Doko ni itemo fukae ni ikuyo
No matter where we go, let's go together
Te hajime ni kimi no koe kara suki ni natte...
In the beginning, I fell in love with your voice...
Ima ja ki no tsuyo samo suneta kao mo kirai na
But now, I hate your sullen face
Toko fukumete zenbu suki
But I still love everything about you
?nee...? ja nakute boku no namae o yonde mite
Say my name, not just 'hey'
Sono me wa tsumi dakara boku no
Those eyes are full of sin, so
Ude no naka ni toji komeru
Close yourself in my arms
Chikai mirai no yume o mite
Dream of our promised future
Futari ga musuba rete ita nara
If we were bound together
Sore wa kitto yume janai kara
It won't just be a dream, for sure
Mou sobani iruyo
I'm already right here by your side
Asa yake mitai na konna kimochi wasureteita
I had forgotten this feeling, like a sunrise
Kimi to deae takara sunao ni nareruyo
But now that I've met you, I can be myself
Me ni mienai tenshi ima nara shinjirareru kamo
I might be able to believe in an invisible angel now
Kima gure janai kara ima wa jira shitari shinaide...
Because I'm not alone now, I won't do anything dangerous
Koru ga kite mo koko ni iru kara...
Even when it gets cold, I'll be here...
Tsugi no asa mo futari de matou
We'll wait together for the next morning
Contributed by Gabriel O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.