Vo. IZAM,… Read Full Bio ↴SHAZNA is a well-established band consisting of three members.
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.
SWEET HEART MEMORY
SHAZNA Lyrics
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今の所僕だけのもの
遠くで素足のままはしゃぐ子供たち
とても無邪気だね
夏の夕暮れはモノ悲しく
オレンジの雨が全てを染め
時には小さな涙さえ
ひと夏の想い出に変えてしまう
とめどなく愛し合い
二人の路は果てしなく
耐えまなく続くけど
僕の恋はあてもなく
訳もなく待ちぼうけ
運命の人 夏の日に
この丘で逢えたらな
夕暮れ時に響く音はCicada
新しい季節と恋の訪れを僕に伝える
夏の夕暮れはモノ悲しく
オレンジの雨が全てを染め
時には小さな涙さえ
ひと夏の想い出に変えてしまう
繰り返す日々の真ん中を
色褪せた過去が包んでも
何時かは忘れられる
そうだよ 一人じゃない 君も 僕も
恋人達は何気なく
とめどなく愛し合い
二人の路は果てしなく
耐えまなく続くけど
僕の恋はあてもなく
訳もなく待ちぼうけ
運命の人 夏の日に
この丘で逢えたらな
繰り返す日々の真ん中に
「恋」という支えが欲しいなら
信じ続けていれば
何処かで巡り会える予感がするよ
笑って 笑って 笑って
想い出は いつまでも
ため息まじり
恋は 切なさと愛しさの抱き合わせ
繰り返し 魅せられて 堕ちてゆく
笑って笑って笑って笑って
The lyrics to SHAZNA's song Sweet Heart Memory depict a nostalgic summer evening scene. The singer stands atop a hill and admires the view, feeling as though it is his alone. In the distance, children run around barefoot, carefree and innocent. The orange rain of dusk colors everything with a touch of melancholy. Yet, even the smallest of tears can be transformed into memories that will last a single summer. The lovers around the singer seem to be caught up in a seemingly never-ending love that he cannot seem to find. He waits alone, unsure of what he is waiting for, hoping that he will find his destiny and love one summer day upon the same hill. The cicadas' chirping signals both summer's arrival and the arrival of new love.
As the song progresses, the singer realizes that he is not alone in his longing for love. If he continues to believe, he may someday find what he is looking for. Amidst the repetitive days, the singer hopes to find support in the word "love." He wants someone to love and cherish, and in that love, he will find both pain and joy. As the lyrics repeat the phrase "laughing, laughing, laughing," the singer wishes to embrace every happy moment and cherish the memories that will last forever.
Overall, Sweet Heart Memory catches the essence of summertime nostalgia and unrequited love. Although longing for love can come with a touch of sadness and melancholy, there is always hope for something magical and beautiful to happen, potentially during sunset atop a hill.
Line by Line Meaning
この丘の上の景色は
The view from this hilltop, where I am now, belongs only to me.
今の所僕だけのもの
It is a moment where no one else can see or feel what I see and feel.
遠くで素足のままはしゃぐ子供たち
In the distance, children run around barefoot, carefree and full of innocence.
とても無邪気だね
It is a beautiful and innocent sight, reminding me of the simple joys of childhood.
夏の夕暮れはモノ悲しく
The sunset of a summer evening can be bittersweet, tinged with a hint of sadness.
オレンジの雨が全てを染め
The orange-colored rain paints everything around me with a beautiful glow.
時には小さな涙さえ
Sometimes, even small tears can transform into cherished memories of the summer.
ひと夏の想い出に変えてしまう
Memories of summer can be powerful and transformative, turning sadness into beautiful moments that last a lifetime.
恋人達は何気なく
Lovers embrace each other casually and without thinking, taking each other for granted.
とめどなく愛し合い
Their love is boundless, endless and eternal.
二人の路は果てしなく
Their journey together is infinite, with no end in sight.
耐えまなく続くけど
Although their journey together will be full of challenges and obstacles, their love will persevere.
僕の恋はあてもなく
My love is directionless, without any clear path to follow.
訳もなく待ちぼうけ
I wait anxiously, without any reason or explanation for my longing.
運命の人 夏の日に
I dream of meeting my destined soulmate on a summer day, under the warm sun.
この丘で逢えたらな
I hope to meet them on this hilltop, where the view is so beautiful.
夕暮れ時に響く音はCicada
As the sun sets, the sound of cicadas fills the air, signaling the arrival of a new season and a new chance at love.
新しい季節と恋の訪れを僕に伝える
They are harbingers of a new season and a new chapter of love, and fill me with hope and anticipation.
繰り返す日々の真ん中を
In the midst of repeating days and mundane routines,
色褪せた過去が包んでも
even if faded memories of the past surround me,
何時かは忘れられる
I know that someday, they will fade away and be forgotten.
そうだよ 一人じゃない 君も 僕も
But in the present, I remind myself that I am not alone – you and I are in this journey together.
繰り返し 魅せられて 堕ちてゆく
Once again, I am captivated and charmed, and I fall even deeper in love.
笑って 笑って 笑って
So I laugh, and laugh, and laugh,
想い出は いつまでも
For memories, no matter how fleeting, stay with us forever.
ため息まじり
Even as I heave a small sigh,
恋は 切なさと愛しさの抱き合わせ
Love is a delicate balance of pain and love,
繰り返し 魅せられて 堕ちてゆく
And I find myself falling under its spell, again and again.
Lyrics © TV Asahi Music Co., Ltd.
Written by: IZAM
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