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.

Tarántula
Raphael Lyrics

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Como revista de farándula
Me fue atrapando la tarántula
Me dio a beber de su seno
Y poco a poco soltó el veneno
En una guerra psicológica
Me envolvió, me envolvió
Con su mirada tan romántica
Me ha hipnotizado la tarántula

Soy preso de sus entrañas
Encadenado a su telaraña
Me está matando la tarántula
De pasión, de pasión
Vivo encerrado en su prisión
Se ha apoderado de mi corazón
Con su figura de película
Siempre anda en busca de su víctima
Cuidado si te descuidas
Es dulce y rápida su mordida

Me tiene loco la tarántula
Por su amor, por su amor

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Raphael's song Tarántula describe the singer's experience of falling under the spell of a captivating and dangerous woman, represented by the image of a tarantula. The opening lines suggest that the singer has become like a gossip magazine, becoming increasingly fascinated by this woman who ensnares him like a spider would its prey. He drinks from her "bosom" and the venom slowly takes hold, leading to a psychological battle in which he becomes trapped by her hypnotic gaze.

The imagery of the tarantula is used to convey a sense of danger, as she has "taken over" the singer's heart and he is now trapped within her prison. However, there is also a sense of desire and passion, as he is "crazy" for her love. The chorus repeats these themes, with the singer describing how he is "captured" by her embrace and entranced by her movie-star looks. The final lines of the song hint at a warning to the listener - this woman is sweet but dangerous, and if one isn't careful, they too could fall under her spell.

TarántulaRaphael Lyrics

Tarántula
Raphael Lyrics