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.

Il Ira Loin
Raphael Lyrics

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Il ira loin
il ira loin celui-là
Peut etre bien jusqu'au bout
Au bout de ses rêves
Mais sur le bout des lèvres
Reste le mauvais goût
Monter en grade monter en graine
Et le mal qu'on se donne

Quand ça monte de partout
Qu'on se voit faire son trou

A passer en pionniers
Et à jouer des coudes
On voit bien le paysage
Mais au dernier palier
Quand la tour s'écroule
On oublie
Ce qu'on fait ici

Le rodéo ne s'arrête jamais
Mais les cow-boys s'allongent
Devenus veaux
Et bien appliqués
A tirer sur la longue
Venez chercher venez chercher
Les visas pour le rêve
Car les derniers s'ront bons derniers
Quinze mille pieds sous les bombes

Les présidents-robots ont donné le signal
C'est l'heure du passage
Dans les peuples endormis du bout de la semaine
On oublie
De quoi il s'agit

Il ira loin,
il ira loin celui là
Mais qu'il y aille sans moi
Il ira loin,

il ira loin celui là
Mais qu'il y aille sans moi

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Raphaël's song Il Ira Loin paint a picture of someone chasing their dreams, hoping to climb the ranks and succeed in their endeavors. The song acknowledges the hard work and sacrifices that come with this pursuit, as well as the bitter taste that may be left in one's mouth despite achieving success. The lyrics caution against losing sight of oneself and one's purpose, especially when surrounded by the pressures and distractions of others.

The second verse further explores the theme of chasing dreams, contrasting the excitement and beauty of the journey with the harsh reality of the destination. The image of cowboys on a never-ending rodeo underscores the relentlessness of the pursuit, but also the toll it can take on individuals. The lyrics suggest that in the hunt for success, one may lose sight of what truly matters and what it means to be alive.

Line by Line Meaning

Il ira loin
He will go far

il ira loin celui-là
That one will go far

Peut etre bien jusqu'au bout
Perhaps even all the way

Au bout de ses rêves
To the end of his dreams

Mais sur le bout des lèvres
But on the tip of his tongue

Reste le mauvais goût
Remains the bad taste

Monter en grade monter en graine
Climbing the ranks, growing up

Et le mal qu'on se donne
And the harm we do ourselves

Quand ça monte de partout
When it's going up everywhere

Qu'on se voit faire son trou
When we see ourselves making our way

A passer en pionniers
To pass as pioneers