SHAZNA is a well-established band consisting of three members.
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Vo. IZAM, Gu. AOI, Ba. NIY.

SHAZNA was formed by IZAM in 1992 when he recruited the original bassist to start a Culture Club tribute band. That bassist was later replaced by his older brother, NIY. In 1993, AOI and former member Katsura joined the band and they released their first demo ENMITY.
In 1996, after releasing two well-received mini-albums (MELTY CASE and Raspberry Time) Katsura left SHAZNA to join the visual kei band, BAISER. Thus SHAZNA became the trio that we know today.

In June of 1997 they released their first video collection, Lavender Color, which reached No. 1 on the Oricon charts. Later that same year SHAZNA signed to major label BMG FUNHOUSE and released their first major mini-album, Promise Eve.

1998 was truly the "Year of SHAZNA". They released their immensely popular album Gold Sun and Silver Moon and held a four performance tour titled "MOONLIGHT DREAM" A Midsummer Night's Dream, the most notable live being held at the famous Nippon Budokan. Their faces and music graced everything from magazine covers to commercials to television dramas.

In 1999, with a slew of releases (now under TOSHIBA EMI) that had a decidedly different look and sound than SHAZNA fans were used to and expected from their idols, their popularity took a nosedive. Their fanbase and popularity further decreased with the scandal of IZAM's brief marriage to then 19-year-old model, Hinano Yoshikawa.

SHAZNA officially disbanded in 2000 with each member pursuing solo careers.

~Solo SHAZNA
IZAM has had perhaps the most active and successful solo career, appearing in a number of movies and television shows as well as in a musical, modeling, and releasing two albums, two singles, and a book - "Mirror Boy". In November of 2006 IZAM was married for the second time to actress Miho Yoshioka and on April 17, 2007 he became the father of a healthy baby boy.

AOI has continued with his musical career, playing solo acoustic lives as well as contributing guitar to IZAM's solo releases. He also formed his own band, RAG DOLL. On January 3, 2008 AOI married actress Akira Morimoto after a year-and-a-half relationship. His first child, a daughter, was born on June 6, 2008.

NIY has also contributed his bass skills to IZAM's solo releases aside from his activities with his own band, FANBLE.

~SHAZNA Reborn!
In 2006 SHAZNA announced that they were reuniting and resuming activities. Their first live back together at Tokyo Shibuya duo MUSIC EXCHANGE on September 5, 2007 was a sold out, standing room only success. They released their first new single in seven years in April, 2007 entitled Kokoro 1/2. It was followed by the release of the album 10th Melty Life on August 8, 2007, the 10th anniversary of the release of Melty Love.
Since then they have played a few scattered lives while fans anxiously await their next release.

~Side Project
In November of 2007 IZAM and AOI formed a side band, donning red sweat suits and calling themselves Alcali-5. On Valentine's Day 2008 they released a mini-album, ALCALIST, and continue to perform periodic lives.

Romance
SHAZNA Lyrics

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眠りの中でも
あなたの心に私はいますか
夢の中いつも
追いかけている僕は
あなた以外見失いそう
はじまりは雨の中
雨やどりした先で
交わした言葉を覚えていますか?

夢の中で見る2人の微笑は
セピア色に色づいていた
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
もう一度声を聴きたい
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
温もりを感じたままで
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
ふるえる様なすれ違い
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
ため息はもう届かない
Ah 二人過ごした
時の流れは早すぎて
思い出が今涙であふれてる
Ah あの夕やけも
はじめて交わしたくちづけも
時が過ぎれば
すべて忘れてしまうのか...
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.

Ah 二人過ごした
時の流れは早すぎて
思い出が今涙であふれてる
Ah あの夕やけも
はじめて交わしたくちづけも
時が過ぎれば (時の流れに)
すべて消えてしまうだけど
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you.
眠りの中でも
あなたの心に私はいますか?
Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you

Dear my Lover...
I Loved only you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of SHAZNA's "Romance" are an expression of love and longing for someone who is no longer present. The singer wonders if they still exist in the person's heart and reminisces about the moments they shared together, including the first kiss, while acknowledging the passing of time and the possibility that memories may eventually fade away.

The first few lines suggest that the singer may be dreaming or asleep, but their thoughts are consumed by the person they love. They recall meeting in the rain and exchanging words, and in their dreams, the image of the two of them smiling together is colored sepia. The chorus repeats the phrase "Dear my Lover, I Loved only you" several times, emphasizing the singer's past commitment and desire for the relationship to continue.

The final verse poses the same question as the beginning, wondering if their presence still exists in the other person's heart. The repeated use of the phrase "Dear my Lover" throughout the song creates a feeling of intimacy and longing, while the melancholic undertones express a sense of sadness and finality.

Overall, the lyrics of "Romance" express a deep and heartfelt longing for lost love and the bittersweet memories that remain.

Line by Line Meaning

眠りの中でも
Even in your sleep

あなたの心に私はいますか
Am I in your heart?

夢の中いつも
Always in my dreams

追いかけている僕は
I'm chasing after you

あなた以外見失いそう
I might lose sight of everything else but you

はじまりは雨の中
It all started in the rain

雨やどりした先で
Under shelter from the rain

交わした言葉を覚えていますか?
Do you remember the words we exchanged?

夢の中で見る2人の微笑は
The smiles we have in my dreams

セピア色に色づいていた
Are tinged with sepia color