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.
OASIS
Janne Da Arc Lyrics
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組織の歯車 僕もアンドロイド
捧げ尽くしたyesマン 容赦もなく
「あなたはもういらないから
今日で消えて、、、」
今さら何を目指して生けばいいの?
この世の中どこ行けど 闇の世界
夢見ることも忘れ
洗脳 MOTHER BRAIN ウイルス増殖
forever and ever
僕の未来 広がる大地
オアシスを 僕に返して
眠り奪う 終わらない夜
求めた 夢のメロディー 蜃気楼
何か得る度 大事な物を失くし
いつから僕は
大人になったのだろう?
昔 描いた夢 闇の魔物に喰われ
崩壊 MOTHER BRAIN データ消去
forever and ever
僕の未来 広がる大地
オアシスよ 今黄泉がえれ
僕の総て 零に戻して
時空の彼方 果てない旅路へ
forever and ever
僕の未来 広がる大地
オアシスよ 今黄泉がえれ
僕の総て 零に戻して
時空の彼方 果てない旅路へ
The lyrics of Janne Da Arc's song OASIS convey a sense of disillusionment with reality and conformity. The singer feels trapped and suffocated by the expectations of society, embodied by the "reality, common sense, and education" that bind them. They liken themselves to an android, a cog in the organizational machine, and a "yes man" whose loyalty is not reciprocated. The idea of being disposable and erased is presented graphically in the line "you are no longer needed, so disappear today." This message seems to be coming from an outside source or authority, perhaps a boss or a system.
The singer asks themselves what they should aim for in life now that they are aware of the limits and darkness of the world. They have lost the ability to dream and have been brainwashed by the "MOTHER BRAIN" and its viruses. This reference to a popular video game from the 1980s adds a futuristic and dystopian flavor to the song. The singer yearns for an oasis, a place of refuge and peace, where they can reclaim their lost dreams and melodies. They are willing to travel to the ends of time and space to find it.
Overall, the lyrics of OASIS suggest a disillusionment with the adult world and a longing for a simpler, more idealistic existence. The singer seems to be rebelling against the pressures of conformity and seeking a way to reclaim their own identity and imagination. The song combines elements of science fiction and fantasy to create a surreal and melancholic atmosphere.
Line by Line Meaning
現実・常識・教養に縛られ
Feeling trapped and constrained by societal norms, traditions, and expectations
組織の歯車 僕もアンドロイド
Feeling like just a small cog in a larger corporate machine and losing one's individuality in the process
捧げ尽くしたyesマン 容赦もなく
Having sacrificed oneself completely for a job or organization, only to be cast aside without mercy
「あなたはもういらないから 今日で消えて、、、」
Receiving the brutal news that one is no longer needed and must depart immediately
今さら何を目指して生けばいいの?
Feeling lost and unsure about what one should be aiming or striving for in life
この世の中どこ行けど 闇の世界
Feeling like the world is full of darkness, no matter where one turns
僕はいつのまにか 夢見ることも忘れ
Realizing that one has stopped dreaming, feeling uninspired and unmotivated
洗脳 MOTHER BRAIN ウイルス増殖
Feeling like one's thoughts and individuality have been suppressed or taken over, like a computer virus or a brainwashing machine
forever and ever
Forever and always, for all eternity
僕の未来 広がる大地
Envisioning a future full of possibilities
オアシスを 僕に返して
Asking for an oasis, a place of rest and peace, to be returned to one
眠り奪う 終わらない夜
Experiencing sleepless nights that seem to never end
求めた 夢のメロディー 蜃気楼
Chasing after a dream or a melody that seems like a mirage or an illusion, always out of reach
何か得る度 大事な物を失くし
Feeling like every time one gains something, they also lose something equally important
いつから僕は 大人になったのだろう?
Questioning when and how one became an adult, feeling like the transition happened too fast or too suddenly
昔 描いた夢 闇の魔物に喰われ
Feeling like one's childhood dreams and ambitions have been devoured or obliterated by the darkness of the world
崩壊 MOTHER BRAIN データ消去
Experiencing a total collapse or destruction of one's sense of self or identity, as if one's data has been erased by a malfunctioning computer
僕の総て 零に戻して
Wishing to return to a blank slate or to start from scratch, to reset oneself completely
時空の彼方 果てない旅路へ
Embarking on a journey that spans time and space, with no end in sight
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: ka-yu, yasu
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