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.

survive?
Janne Da Arc Lyrics

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贅沢しないハメも外さない
平穏が僕を愛して
人を出し抜くあざとく生きる
掟破りは出来ない
善良だねと持ち上げられて
見せ掛けの拍手に踊る
それなのに何故僕が見えない
栄光はやがて悪を愛した

僕も目指すゴールは同じ
高嶺に咲く花
何故に辿り着けない
それとも道が違う
限り無く白い世界で僕は誓う
灰になりやがて朽ち果てる
まで涙見せないと
白く粉雪の舞うこの大地
問いかけてみる
勝利の意味そして僕の強さを

モラルが大事礼儀も守る
平凡が僕を愛して
それなのに何故僕はいらない
名声はいつも悪を愛した
僕の心にも棲む悪魔
むき出せばすぐに
望みに手が届くの夢は叶えられるの
限り無く黒い世界が僕を誘う
邪魔な理性は今すぐに拾てて
さぁ歩き出せと
白く粉雪の舞うこの大地
問いかけてみる
正義の意味そして僕の強さを

ここでくたばれば思うつぼ
やりきれないから
奈落の底落ちても
天国へ這い上がれ
限り無く広い世界で僕は誓う
灰になりやがて朽ち果てる
まで涙見せないと
白く粉雪の舞うこの大地

問いかけてみる
生きていく意味そして僕の強さを

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Survive" by Janne Da Arc deal with the struggle to maintain a sense of morality and ethics in a cutthroat world. The song's protagonist recognizes the importance of living peacefully and maintaining good manners but feels overshadowed by those who will go to any lengths to succeed. The desire for fame and glory, which is often associated with evil deeds, is something that the singer also finds alluring, recognizing that it will be the key to achieving his goals. As he looks at an unreachable flower on a high cliff, he wonders if he will ever be able to achieve his dreams or if his path is ultimately futile.

Line by Line Meaning

贅沢しないハメも外さない
I don't indulge in extravagance, nor do I break the rules

平穏が僕を愛して
Peacefulness is what I love

人を出し抜くあざとく生きる
I live cunningly to outwit others

掟破りは出来ない
I can't break the rules

善良だねと持ち上げられて
People praise me as if I'm kind-hearted

見せ掛けの拍手に踊る
I dance to the applause that's only for show

それなのに何故僕が見えない
And yet, why am I invisible?

栄光はやがて悪を愛した
Glory eventually falls for evil

僕も目指すゴールは同じ
My goal is the same

高嶺に咲く花
The flower that blooms on a high peak

何故に辿り着けない
Why can't I reach it?