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.

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Janne Da Arc Lyrics

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寝静まった街やむ事のない
雨降る路地なにげに見つけた
夢物語不気味に手招き
生まれて初めて知った快楽
いつの間にか踏み外したレール
他に何も見えなくなっていた
もうこれで後戻りできない
運命的なこいつは天使の導き

それともまさか悪魔のささやきか
どんな未来を築くのかは自分次第
すべて受け止め今切り開け
遠く離れた未来の僕よ
誇り愛せる何かがありますか
もがき苦しみ壁を乗り越えて
華やかに輝け

賢い大人は
目を覚ませよと僕を責める
強がる心に見え隠れする不安と後悔
あの人になりたくて追いかけた
愛しき人さえ失うほどに
僕一人だけが取り残されて
夢見ることはいけない事なの
僕をむしばむ
いびつにつきささるメロディー
逃れられない踊らされるリズム
自分の道は自分で切り開くしかない
アドレナリンを駆け巡らせて
信じ続けて未来の僕よ
いつか誓った揺るぎない約束
今自らの限界壊して華やかに輝け

運命的なこいつは天使の導き
それともまさか悪魔のささやきか
どんな未来を築くのかは自分次第
すべて受け止め今切り開け
遠く離れた未来の僕よ
誇り愛せる何かがありますか
もがき苦しみ壁を乗り越えて
華やかに輝け信じ続けて未来の僕よ

いつか誓った揺るぎない約束
今自らの限界壊して華やかに輝け

Overall Meaning

The song "Answer" by Janne Da Arc describes the struggle of finding oneself and creating a better future. The lyrics describe a rainy night where the singer is lured into a dreamlike state, and for the first time, experiences pleasure. The singer finds himself on a rail, unable to see anything else and without the possibility of turning back. The lyrics then question whether the singer's experience is the work of an angel, or the whispers of a devil. The words then switch to the voice of an older, wiser figure who tells the singer that dreaming is wrong, and that he should wake up from his illusion. However, the singer believes that he needs to trust his instincts and push beyond his comfort zone.

The lyrics also describe the singer's painful journey, where he loses the people he loves, and suffers from anxiety and regret. Nevertheless, he is determined to find a better path for himself and break through his limits. The song's chorus repeats the idea that the singer should accept everything and push forward, in the pursuit of a future where he can be proud of himself and shine.

Overall, the song "Answer" is a powerful anthem that encourages self-discovery, perseverance, and self-empowerment, despite the challenges one might face.

Line by Line Meaning

寝静まった街やむ事のない
The peaceful town where nothing stops, even in the silence of the night

雨降る路地なにげに見つけた
Inadvertently found a rainy alley

夢物語不気味に手招き
A creepy beckoning of a fairy tale

生まれて初めて知った快楽
Discovered a pleasure never known before

いつの間にか踏み外したレール
Unknowingly slipped off the tracks

他に何も見えなくなっていた
Unable to see anything else

もうこれで後戻りできない
No turning back now

運命的なこいつは天使の導き
Is this fate guided by an angel?

それともまさか悪魔のささやきか
Or maybe it's the whisper of a devil?

どんな未来を築くのかは自分次第
What kind of future to build is up to one's self

すべて受け止め今切り開け
Accepting everything, cut open a path today