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.

El Dia Que Me Quieras
Raphael Lyrics

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Acaricia mi ensueño,
El suave murmullo
De tu suspirar,
Como ríe la vida,
Si tus ojos negros
Me quieren mirar.
Y si es mío el amparo
De tu risa leve,

Es como un cantar,
Ella aquieta mi herida,
Todo, todo se olvida.

El día que mi quieras,
La rosa que engalana,
Se vestirá de fiesta,
Con su mejor color.
Y al viento las campanas,
Dirán que ya eres mía
Y locas las fontanas,
Se contarán tu amor.

La noche que me quieras,
Desde el azul del cielo,
Las estrellas celosas,
Nos mirarán pasar.
Y un rayo misterioso,
Hará nido en tu pelo,
Luciérnaga curiosa
Que verá que eres
Mi consuelo.

Música.

La noche que me quieras,
Desde el azul del cielo,
Las estrellas celosas,
Nos mirarán pasar.
Y un rayo misterioso,
Hará nido en tu pelo,
Luciérnaga curiosa

Que verá que eres
Mi consuelo.

Overall Meaning

The opening stanza of the song "El Dia Que Me Quieras" by Raphael has an ethereal and sonorous quality to it, and speaks of the singer's dream and desire for his beloved. He speaks of the soothing sound of her sighs as they lull him into a peaceful state of mind. He then talks of the joy he experiences when he looks into her black eyes, which are symbolic of mystery and allure in Latin culture. The singer then delves into a metaphorical description of how her laughter is a healing balm for his wounds and worries, and how it makes him forget everything else.

The second stanza speaks of a rose that will bloom on the day the singer's beloved reciprocates his feelings. The rose, in this case, symbolizes their love, which will be in full bloom and celebrated by all. The bells will ring and announce that she now belongs to him, and the fountains will dance crazily in celebration of their love. The stanza ends with a romantic flourish, with the singer declaring that the stars will look down with envy when they see the love he shares with his beloved.

The third and final stanza is a continuation of the romantic and poetic imagery that the singer employs throughout the song. He describes how their love will be unlike other ordinary love stories and that they will be watched over by a mysterious and magical ray of light. The ray of light will create a canopy in her hair, thus making her a curious firefly that will light up his life. The song ends on this note of romantic mystery, with the singer expressing his love and adoration for his beloved.

Line by Line Meaning

Acaricia mi ensueño
Your touch caresses my dreams

El suave murmullo
The gentle murmur

De tu suspirar
of your sighs

Como ríe la vida
As life laughs

Si tus ojos negros
If your black eyes

Me quieren mirar.
Want to look at me.

Y si es mío el amparo
And if I have the shelter

De tu risa leve
Of your light laughter

Es como un cantar
It is like a song

Ella aquieta mi herida
It soothes my wound

Todo, todo se olvida
Everything, everything is forgotten.