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.
TRAP
Janne Da Arc Lyrics
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夢中で捕えた 赤いランドセル
『恐くはないから
僕と一緒においで』
欲しいものならば
何でも買ってあげる
I don't kill. I don't hit.
But, I won't miss you.
No pleasure? No sex? No pain?
Nonfiction? Nobody knows.
I just want to hear your scream.
But, I have never taken drugs!
やがて眠りつく 小さな髪飾り
目覚めた理性と 一緒に閉じ込めた
I don't kill. I don't hit.
But, I won't miss you.
What can I do?
No pleasure? No sex? No pain?
Nonfiction? Nobody knows.
I'm wealthy. I have power.
But, I feel loneliness
every day.
I just want to hear your scream.
But, I have never taken drugs!
人の皮をかぶる悪魔は誰?
隣人? それもよくあるオチ
目に映る誰もが兇器に見えた
甘い言葉に気を付けろ
まっすぐなネクタイ
白い歯がキレイね
朝のごあいさつ さわやか×2
I don't kill. I don't hit.
But, I won't miss you.
What can I do?
No pleasure? No sex? No pain?
Nonfiction? Nobody knows.
I'm wealthy. I have power.
But, I feel loneliness
every day.
I just want to hear your scream.
But, I have never taken drugs!
悲劇はなぜ前ぶれなしに来る?
悪魔はいつもそばに隠れ
最悪のシナリオはあなた次第
隙だらけの後ろ姿
I don't kill. I don't hit.
But, I won't miss you.
What can I do?
No pleasure? No sex? No pain?
Nonfiction? Nobody knows.
I'm wealthy. I have power.
But, I feel loneliness
every day.
I just want to hear your scream.
But, I have never taken drugs!
人の皮をかぶる悪魔は誰?
隣人? それもよくあるオチ
目に映る誰もが兇器に見えた
甘い言葉に気を付けろ
The song "Trap" by Janne Da Arc paints a picture of a disturbed individual who is trying to lure someone into his world. The lyrics begin with the singer stating that he is in a deserted alleyway, and his breathing is heavy. He has a red school bag that he caught in his madness, but he attempts to reassure someone, insisting that they shouldn't be afraid of him. He says he will buy them anything they want. He then reveals his disturbing tendencies by stating that he likes to hear people scream, but he has never taken drugs.
The singer then speaks about waking up with a hairpin; they are now joined by their sense of reason. Here, the lyrics become more chilling as the singer admits to being wealthy and having power but feels lonely and wants to hear someone scream. He speaks of how tragedy comes without warning, and everyone who looks dangerous to him has turned into a lethal weapon. The song then ends with the same lines about the devil being anyone and that sweet words should be watched out for.
The lyrics of "Trap" deal with serious themes, such as mental illness, power dynamics, and control over others. It's a warning that there are people out there pretending to be something they're not, and we need to be careful.
Line by Line Meaning
人気のない道 僕の息は荒く
Breathless, I walk down a deserted road.
夢中で捕えた 赤いランドセル
I caught hold of a red schoolbag in a frenzy.
『恐くはないから 僕と一緒においで』
Since there's nothing to be afraid of, come with me.
欲しいものならば 何でも買ってあげる
If you want something, I'll buy it for you.
I don't kill. I don't hit. But, I won't miss you. What can I do?
I don't commit violence, but I won't let you escape me. What else can I do?
No pleasure? No sex? No pain? Nonfiction? Nobody knows. I just want to hear your scream. But, I have never taken drugs!
I don't know what I want, but I know I want to hear you scream. I'm not influenced by drugs or fantasy.
やがて眠りつく 小さな髪飾り 目覚めた理性と 一緒に閉じ込めた
I put away a small hair ornament and locked it with my awakened rationality.
I'm wealthy. I have power. But, I feel loneliness every day. I just want to hear your scream. But, I have never taken drugs!
Although I'm wealthy and powerful, I feel lonely every day. All I want is to hear you scream, but I'm not dependent on drugs.
人の皮をかぶる悪魔は誰? 隣人? それもよくあるオチ 目に映る誰もが兇器に見えた 甘い言葉に気を付けろ
Who wears the skin of the devil? Your neighbor? That's a common misconception. Everyone who meets your gaze might seem like a weapon. Beware of sweet words.
まっすぐなネクタイ 白い歯がキレイね 朝のごあいさつ さわやか×2
"Your tie is straight, and your teeth are white." Such refreshing morning greetings (x2).
悲劇はなぜ前ぶれなしに来る? 悪魔はいつもそばに隠れ 最悪のシナリオはあなた次第 隙だらけの後ろ姿
Why do tragedies happen suddenly? The devil is always hiding nearby. The worst scenario depends on you. Your exposed back is vulnerable.
Lyrics © LYNNE GREEN-MELINCOFF D/B/A HOFFMAN HOUSE MUSIC
Written by: kiyo, yasu
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