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.

Who Am I
Janne Da Arc Lyrics

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僕の体の中で
得体の知れない自分が
蘇ろうとしてる
薄れゆく記憶の中であぁ
意識が遠くなる
あなたにさえも牙をむける前に
誰かいないのか
手を差し伸べてくれ

僕を助けてよその手で終わらせて
僕の理性が
本能に喰い尽くされるその前に
殺してくれないか
Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!
Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!
Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!
Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!

鏡の中に映る
僕は薄ら笑いを浮かべ
手首切り刻んでる
あたたかい赤に抱かれ
もう何も聞こえない
あなたが僕の名を呼ぶその声も
誰かいないのか
手を差し伸べてくれ
僕を助けてよその手で終わらせて
僕の理性が
本能に喰い尽くされるその前に
殺してくれないか

今はもう何も聞こえない
あなたが僕の名を呼ぶその声も
誰かいないのか
手を差し伸べてくれ
僕を助けてよその手で終わらせて
僕の理性が
本能に喰い尽くされるその前に
殺してくれないか
Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!
Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!
Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!

Oh Who am I? Oh Where is here?
Oh Nobody help me Oh my GOD!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Janne Da Arc's song "Who Am I" expresses the struggle of the singer as they grapple with their own unknown identity. The first verse describes an unfamiliar and unknown personality within the singer that is beginning to surface, and their memories are fading away. The singer is also becoming distant from their loved ones, even to the point of being able to turn on them. They plead with someone, anyone, to help them and to end their suffering.

In the second verse, the singer appears to be self-harming as they cut their wrists and are embraced by warm blood. They continue to feel lost and unheard but are still hoping someone will save them. They repeat their plea for help and for someone to end their life before their rationality is consumed by their primal instincts.

Overall, the lyrics reflect the existential crisis of the singer who is struggling to come to terms with their own identity. They are unsure of who they are, where they are, and why their mind is betraying them. The repeated plea for help also underscores the feeling of being alone and helpless in their struggle.

Line by Line Meaning

僕の体の中で
Within my body

得体の知れない自分が
There's an unknown part of me

蘇ろうとしてる
It's trying to revive

薄れゆく記憶の中であぁ
In fading memories

意識が遠くなる
My consciousness drifts away

あなたにさえも牙をむける前に
Before I bare my fangs at even you

誰かいないのか
Is there no one?

手を差し伸べてくれ
Will you reach out your hand to me?

僕を助けてよその手で終わらせて
Please save me, put an end to it with that hand

僕の理性が
My reason

本能に喰い尽くされるその前に
Before it's devoured by instinct