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.

Los Jóvenes Enamorados
Raphael Lyrics

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Los jovenes enamoradosVivimos sin mirar atrasPorque a la edad de veinte aÑosAun no hay pasado que aÑorar
Queremos solo sentir intensamenteTodas las horas felices del presenteCon el alma vibrando en los sentidosSabiendonos queridos por otro corazon
Los jovenes enamoradosPlantamos cara al porvenirPorque el amor que hemos logradoLo llevaremos hasta el fin
Pedimos solo a quien no nos comprendaQue si es ceguera no nos quiten la vendaQue el futuro feliz o desgraciadoEstando enamorado nos da igual

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Raphael's song "Los Jóvenes Enamorados" capture the essence of young love and the carefree, optimistic spirit that often accompanies it. The song speaks to the youthful desire to live in the moment, without dwelling on the past or worrying too much about the future. The opening lines declare that young people live "without looking back," as there is no past to long for when one is only twenty years old. Rather than dwelling on the past, the singer of the song (presumably a young person in love) is content to revel in the present, to "feel intensely" the happy moments of his or her life.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the resilience and determination of young love. The young lovers are not afraid of what the future holds because they have each other, and they know that their love will carry them through whatever challenges come their way. They are even willing to extend compassion and understanding to those who cannot see the beauty and strength of their love. The final lines of the chorus assert that the young lovers' happiness or misfortune in the future is irrelevant, as long as they are in love.

Overall, "Los Jóvenes Enamorados" is a celebration of the joy and vitality of young love, and a reflection of the youthful spirit of living in the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

Los jovenes enamorados
We, the young and in love,

Vivimos sin mirar atras
live without looking back,

Porque a la edad de veinte anos
Because at the age of twenty,

Aun no hay pasado que anorar
There is no past to miss.

Queremos solo sentir intensamente
We just want to feel intensely,

Todas las horas felices del presente
All the happy moments of the present,

Con el alma vibrando en los sentidos
With our souls vibrating with emotion,

Sabiendonos queridos por otro corazon
Knowing we are loved by another heart.

Los jovenes enamorados
We, the young and in love,

Plantamos cara al porvenir
Face the future with courage,

Porque el amor que hemos logrado
Because the love we have found,