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.
liar
Janne Da Arc Lyrics
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僕はキザなセリフ並べ 強がってた
そうしてないと君が
離れてしまいそうで
君とつり合いのいい服を着たり
大人びたあのふるまいも
僕にない人格で
無理にかざったMODE
うなづくだけで 来たけれど
強がる術を 君に教えられた
今は 何かも ハッタリと
知ったかぶりでもいいんじゃない?
現在を そうすることで 弱い僕も
変えられるのなら
「男らしく... イサギよく...」
もう少しサマになった気もするのに
君の理想高すぎて
かすんだまま見えない
小悪魔的な笑顔に
踊らされたとは思わない
軽くリセット?!
それはないんじゃない
いつも ここで流す涙は
みんな同じ味がするから
いつか 嘘ついて強くなれた過去を
笑いとばそうぜ
今まであいづちだけや
うなづくだけで 来たけれど
強がる術を 君に教えられた
今は 何もかも ハッタリと
知ったかぶりでもいいんじゃない?
現在を そうすることで 弱い僕も
変えられるなら
いつも ここで流す涙は
みんな同じ味がするから
いつか 嘘ついて強くなれた過去を
笑いとばそうぜ
The lyrics of Janne Da Arc's "Liar" describe the singer's struggle to balance his desire to be honest with his feelings and the fear of losing the one he loves. From the moment he met her, he's been trying to come up with the perfect lines to impress her and seem strong. The singer realizes that he needs to act in a certain way to keep her interested, and he puts on a facade, dressing up in clothes and acting more maturely than his personality really allows. He's had to pretend to agree with everything she's said, but he's learned how to put on a brave front and lie effectively thanks to her.
However, the singer realizes that he's just trying to be someone he's not, and he's tired of pretending. He knows that he's going to have to be upfront and honest with her soon, but the fear of losing her is too much to take. He doesn't want to admit to himself that he's been lying to both himself and her this whole time, because he knows how much it would hurt her to find out. But he also realizes that he's not alone in this struggle and that everyone has their secrets and struggles to keep up appearances, and he wants to laugh it all off.
All in all, the lyrics describe the internal conflict of the singer, the pressure to conform to societal ideals, keeping up appearances, and the struggle to be authentic and honest with oneself and others.
Line by Line Meaning
君との出会いから
僕はキザなセリフ並べ 強がってた
そうしてないと君が
離れてしまいそうで
Since meeting you, I've been putting on airs and acting tough, because I'm afraid you'll leave me if I don't.
君とつり合いのいい服を着たり
大人びたあのふるまいも
僕にない人格で
無理にかざったMODE
I've been forcing myself to wear clothes and behave in a way that I think you'll like, even though it's not really who I am.
今まで あいづちだけや
うなづくだけで 来たけれど
強がる術を 君に教えられた
今は 何かも ハッタリと
知ったかぶりでもいいんじゃない?
Until now, I've just been nodding and agreeing with you, but you taught me how to put up a front. Is it okay if I pretend to know everything now, even if it's all just a show?
現在を そうすることで 弱い僕も
変えられるのなら
If pretending to be someone I'm not can make me stronger, then maybe it's worth it.
「男らしく... イサギよく...」
もう少しサマになった気もするのに
君の理想高すぎて
かすんだまま見えない
You have such high standards for what a man should be, even though I feel like I've been trying my best to meet them. Sometimes it feels like I'll never quite measure up to your expectations.
小悪魔的な笑顔に
踊らされたとは思わない
軽くリセット?!
それはないんじゃない
I don't think I've been tricked by your devilish smiles. A quick reset to fix our problems won't work either.
いつも ここで流す涙は
みんな同じ味がするから
いつか 嘘ついて強くなれた過去を
笑いとばそうぜ
We've all shed the same tears, so let's laugh off the past where we lied to become stronger.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: yasu/shuji
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Xunials
IM SO HAPPY I GET TO HEAR ALL THESE MASTERPIECES, HOW DID A LOT OF PEOPLE NOT NOTICE HOW GREAT YOU PLAY!?!?!?!
Sasox
Can't believe no one comented. Awesome version my friend, filling all the details from the original.
Glad to hear it!