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.

Risas y lágrimas
Raphael Lyrics

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Tu boca, tu boca de rosaCon ansias de felicidadSonriente, primorosa,Cuentan los mas bellos sueÑos de tu corazon
Tus ojos, tus ojos de cieloLos he visto llorarSon tus risas, son tus lagrimasDe amor, de amor, de amor
Mil recuerdos despiertan en miTu ansiedad, tu frenesi,Pues yo tambien el amor sentiY de tanto amar, llore y rei
Tu cara, tu cara de noviaUn buen dia estaraTan radiante, tan hermosaQue tus risas y lagrimas sean de felicidad

Overall Meaning

In Raphael's song Risas y lágrimas, he sings about the beauty of a woman's mouth, which he compares to a rose. He mentions that she is eagerly seeking happiness, and her smile is charming and lovely. Her dreams and desires are reflected in her smile, and they inspire hope and joy in others.

The song continues with Raphael talking about the woman's eyes, which he describes as being like the sky. He admits that he has seen her cry, but to him, her tears are a reflection of her love, and signify both joy and pain. He then recalls memories of his own experiences with love, and how he too felt the anxiety and passion that the woman is currently experiencing.

Finally, he compliments her face, predicting that one day she will look so radiant and beautiful on her wedding day that her tears and laughter will be the result of pure happiness.

Overall, Raphael's lyrics celebrate the beauty of a woman who is emotional, vulnerable, and in love. The song captures the ups and downs of love and the importance of persevering through both happy and difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

Tu boca, tu boca de rosa
Your lips, your pink lips

Con ansias de felicidad
Eager for happiness

Sonriente, primorosa,
Smiling, charming,

Cuentan los mas bellos sueÑos de tu corazon
They tell the most beautiful dreams of your heart

Tus ojos, tus ojos de cielo
Your eyes, your sky-blue eyes

Los he visto llorar
I've seen them cry

Son tus risas, son tus lagrimas
They are your laughs, they are your tears

De amor, de amor, de amor
Of love, of love, of love

Mil recuerdos despiertan en mi
A thousand memories awake in me

Tu ansiedad, tu frenesi,
Your anxiety, your frenzy,

Pues yo tambien el amor senti
As I too have felt love