Kalafina (カラフィナ) was a Japanese neoclassical pop group produced by composer… Read Full Bio ↴Kalafina (カラフィナ) was a Japanese neoclassical pop group produced by composer Yuki Kajiura under Sony Music Associated Records Inc., best known for performing all seven theme songs for the Kara no Kyoukai animated movie series and the ending themes to the Madoka Magica animated series and movies. Established in late 2007, Kalafina consists of Wakana Ootaki (大滝若菜 · FictionJunction WAKANA) At that time, Wakana was already involved in Yuki Kajiura's FictionJunction project and Hikaru was selected via audition. The original lineup included three more members. Maya Toyoshima, who was also selected via audition, and Keiko Kubota. Maya leaving in 2009, Keiko in 2018 and Hikaru in 2018.

Their debut single oblivious, which contained the first three Kara no Kyoukai themes, was released on January 23, 2008. Re/oblivious, a remix mini-album, followed exactly three months later. Kalafina’s second single and first double A-side sprinter / ARIA consisted of the fifth and fourth Kara no Kyoukai theme songs, respectively, along with an instrumental version of oblivious. Their third single fairytale includes the sixth Kara no Kyoukai theme, a non-anime tie-in song, serenato, and an instrumental version of sprinter. Their first album, entitled Seventh Heaven, consisted of 13 tracks featuring the seven Kara no Kyoukai theme songs and was released in March of 2009 along with their fourth single Lacrimosa (Kuroshitsuji ED2 Theme). Their fifth single, storia, the theme song for NHK show Rekishi Hiwa Historia, was released in July of 2009. Their sixth single, entitled progressive, was released on October 28, 2009. They have released four full albums to date: Seventh Heaven (2009), Red Moon (2010), After Eden (2011), and Consolation (2013). Their next single will be featured in the third Madoka Magica movie.

In addition to their numerous Japan tours, Kalafina has begun performing internationally, primarily as guests of honor at anime conventions. So far they have held concerts and panel discussions in the United States (Boston, Los Angeles, Chicago), Hong Kong, Germany, and Malaysia, and will be performing in Indonesia this summer.

They officialy disbanded in 2019.

Neverending
Kalafina Lyrics

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振り向いた風の欄干に
残された誰かの面影
追いついた筈の曲がり角
いつもその先で笑ってる
見た事の無い記憶が
足首の骨の中に
痛まない刺のように
ちりちりと鈴を鳴らす

never-ending song
僕らの胸にいつでも
広がる空
雲の中光を隠し
懐かしさを歌ってる

月の声、夜に鳴く鳥の
銀色の羽を集めてた
君のこと見失ったのは
昨日燃え尽きた森の中
探したいものを探し
哀しみを甘く求め
この胸は切なさへと
いつも帰って行くんだろう
カンテラが
夜の海にただ淡く弧を描いて
もういない人を
未来の光のように照らす
never-ending song
消えてはまた始まるよ
別れのうた
寂しくて切なくて

やがて優しい
君の声で

Overall Meaning

Kalafina's "Neverending" is a song about nostalgia, memories and the pain that comes with trying to find something that has been lost. The lyrics convey a sense of longing as the singer reflects on their past encounters and strives to make sense of their current situation. The opening stanza describes the image of someone's face remaining on the edge of a balcony that the singer once passed by. This hints at someone that the singer has lost and with whom they long to be reunited.

The chorus of "Neverending" is a reminder that the memories of those we have lost never fade and that they will always remain in our hearts. It also talks about how the sky, hidden behind clouds, can still hold the same wistful sentiments. The second verse talks about how even on the darkest of nights, the moon and the call of a night bird can provide comfort, providing a bittersweet reminder of what was lost in the past. Finally, the chorus repeats, emphasizing that even though we may lose things we hold dear, we should never forget them as they continue to shape our lives.

Overall, "Neverending" is a touching and deeply emotional piece. Its lyrics meditate on the universality of loss and the power of memory to bring both pain and healing. Through its haunting melody and evocative words, the song reminds us to hold onto the memories that make our lives meaningful and connect us to the people and places we have loved.

Line by Line Meaning

振り向いた風の欄干に
Someone's trace left behind on the railing of the wind that turned back

追いついた筈の曲がり角
A bend we thought we caught up with

見た事の無い記憶が
Memories never seen before

足首の骨の中に
Inside the bones of our ankles

never-ending song
A song that never ends

僕らの胸にいつでも
Always in our hearts

広がる空
The expansive sky

雲の中光を隠し
Hiding the light in the clouds

懐かしさを歌ってる
Singing of nostalgia

月の声、夜に鳴く鳥の
The voice of the moon, the birds that chirp at night

銀色の羽を集めてた
Collecting silver feathers