Raphael were a visual kei band from Japan. Forming in 1997, the members wer… Read Full Bio ↴Raphael were a visual kei band from Japan. Forming in 1997, the members were only 15 when the band was formed. They were signed to a major label in 1999, and their major debut single, "Hanasaku Inochi Aru Kagiri", was a moderate success, reaching number 25 on the Oricon charts. They were known for their impressive style, which had an aggressive, progressive tone, with angelic melodies by frontman Yuki. By the summer of 2000, they were at their career peak, and their albums were selling pretty well for such a young band. However, on Halloween 2000, the guitarist and main songwriter of the band, Kazuki, died at the young age of 19. Soon after that, the band decided it was time to split. The vocalist (Yuki) and the drummer (Kazuhiro) formed Rice later that year, while the bassist (Yukito) embarked on a solo project. The band was resurrected for a short time in 2012 with all remaining members to celebrate Kazuki's 13th memorial.

A Cantar
Raphael Lyrics

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Será que ya nos conocemos
Que se ha juntado tu piel y mi piel
Que te he contado algún secreto
Por eso me vienes a ver
Vienes a ver a un caballero a un hombre libre
Que te ha sido fiel
Igual de viejo que sincero, igual de loco, igual

Igual, igual que ayer pero mas fiero
Pero mas tierno, con mas verdad
Con mas dulzura que veneno y algo de miedo pero igual
Igual, igual, igual, igual de loco por cantar

Vienes buscando tus recuerdos porque mi voz te ha dicho
Sin querer, toda la vida en unos versos
Por eso te he venido a ver
Lloremos ahora como niños, después riamos hasta enloquecer
La vida sigue siendo un juego igual y yo la quiero igual

Igual, igual que ayer pero mas fiero
Pero mas tierno, con mas verdad
Con mas dulzura que veneno y algo de miedo pero igual
Igual, igual, igual, igual de loco por cantar

Igual, igual que ayer pero mas fiero
Pero mas tierno, con mas verdad
Con mas dulzura que veneno y algo de miedo pero igual
Igual, igual, igual, igual de loco por cantar
Pero yo igual, igual, igual, igual que ayer pero mas fiero
Pero mas tierno, con mas verdad

Con mas dulzura que veneno y algo de miedo pero igual
Igual, igual, igual, igual de loco por cantar

Overall Meaning

In "A Cantar," by Raphael, the singer reflects on a relationship where he feels a deep connection with his partner. He wonders if they already know each other well because their skin has intertwined, and he has shared some secrets with her. She has come to see him because he is a faithful and honest man with whom she feels secure. Even though life can sometimes be scary, with a hint of fear, he has not changed in his love for singing.

The lyrics reveal the deep emotions shared by two people in a relationship where they are comfortable being their authentic selves. The desire to sing and be happy, even in the face of fear, is a powerful representation of their connection. They let themselves feel and show their emotions - to cry like children in one moment and laugh until they go mad with joy in the next. The lyrics convey that life's ups and downs are all part of the game, and they love it all the same.

Line by Line Meaning

Será que ya nos conocemos
Have we met before?

Que se ha juntado tu piel y mi piel
Our skin has touched.

Que te he contado algún secreto
I have shared some secrets with you.

Por eso me vienes a ver
That's why you come to see me.

Vienes a ver a un caballero a un hombre libre
You come to see a gentleman, a free man.

Que te ha sido fiel
Who has been faithful to you.

Igual de viejo que sincero, igual de loco, igual
As truthful, crazy and old as always.

Igual, igual que ayer pero mas fiero
Just like yesterday, but more fierce.

Pero mas tierno, con mas verdad
But more tender, with more truth.

Con mas dulzura que veneno y algo de miedo pero igual
With more sweetness than poison, and some fear, but still the same.

Vienes buscando tus recuerdos porque mi voz te ha dicho
You come looking for memories because my voice has told you.