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.

WIZARD
Janne Da Arc Lyrics

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“恋”という字を見てごらん?
もっと目を凝らして
ほら“下”に“心”があるだろ?
まだまだ修行が足りないね?
純潔につけ込んで
ちょっとイケない
魔法をかけてあげる
「もう止まらない恋に堕ちてる」

ニヤリと笑う仮面の下…
瞳を閉じて‥‥
『バカな奴その気になって…』
微笑みかけて…
髪を撫でクチづけて
後で泣こうが… 俺には関係ない
騙された方がマヌケなだけ

アルファベット並べてみて?
“H”のすぐ後に
ちゃんと必ず“I”があるだろ?
あらゆる偽善と嘘で
邪魔なドレス脱がして
もっとイケない魔法かけてあげる
「今君に“アイ”を捧げる」
舌なめずり仮面の下…
俺は魔法使い…
「上手に腰はフレるかい?」
喰い散らかして‥
朝になれば消えるだけ
後で泣こうが… 俺には関係ない
騙された方がマヌケなだけ

“愛”じゃなくて “I”と知る時
傷ついて何かを学べ
瞳を閉じて‥‥
『バカな奴その気になって…』
微笑みかけて…
髪を撫でクチづけて
後で泣こうが… 俺には関係ない
騙された方がマヌケなだけ
俺は魔法使い…
「上手に腰はフレるかい?」
喰い散らかして‥
朝になれば消えるだけ

後で泣こうが… 俺には関係ない
騙された方がマヌケなだけ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Janne Da Arc's song WIZARD are complex and require a closer analysis to understand the meaning behind the words. The song talks about love and how it can be a destructive force that can be manipulated by those who have the power to do so. The first verse talks about the Chinese character for love and how the kanji includes the characters for "heart" and "under." The singer then talks about how he can use this concept to cast a spell on the listener, making them fall in love.

The chorus of the song is about falling in love and being unable to stop the feelings that come with it. The singer reveals that he is a wizard and can use his magic to make people fall in love with him. He wears a mask and revels in the power he has over others. The second verse continues with the theme of love and how it can be manipulated. The singer talks about using magic to strip away the falsehoods and lies that people cling to and reveal the truth. The song ends with the singer declaring his power and how he will continue to use it to manipulate others.

Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of love and how it can be used for evil purposes by those who have the power to do so.

Line by Line Meaning

“恋”という字を見てごらん?
Can you see the character 'love'?

もっと目を凝らして
Look a little closer

ほら“下”に“心”があるだろ?
Look, the character has the element 'heart' underneath

まだまだ修行が足りないね?
You still have a lot more to learn

純潔につけ込んで
Taking advantage of your purity

ちょっとイケない
It's a little naughty

魔法をかけてあげる
I'll cast a spell for you

「もう止まらない恋に堕ちてる」
"I've already fallen into love and I can't stop now"

ニヤリと笑う仮面の下…
Smiling under my mask with a sneer

瞳を閉じて‥‥
Close your eyes...