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.

Shelly
SHAZNA Lyrics

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色鮮やかな虹を見てると
くすんだ心あらわれるよう
僕のまぶたが濡れたときには
空を見上げ詩をくちずさむ
くせになってるどうしてなのか
気分がとっても晴れるから
泣ける毎日もハリがあるから
いいかもしれない

逃げ出したくて
どうしようもないくらい
そんなときにはいつも詩をうたう
響きわたる声にのせ
生きるきざしに彩りを
夢のかけらを拾い
Oh Shelly Say For a Life
叶えたくて
Oh Shelly Say For a Life
夢ふくらんでゆくよ
空は今日も僕に希望をくれる
夢咲かずに
Oh Shelly Say For a Life
夢の地図広げいつか
Shelly Say For a Life
夢の休日をとって好きな詩をうたう

逃げ出したくて
どうしようもないくらい
そんなときにはいつも詩をうたう
響きわたる声にのせ
生きるきざしに彩りそえて
なんの悩みもないままに
夢のかけらを拾い
Oh Shelly Say For a Life
叶えたくて
Oh Shelly Say For a Life
夢ふくらんでゆくよ
空は今日も僕に希望をくれる
夢咲かずに
Oh Shelly Say For a Life
夢の地図広げいつか

Shelly Say For a Life
夢の休日をとって好きな詩をうたう

Overall Meaning

In SHAZNA's song Shelly, the lyrics suggest a theme of hope and positivity through the struggles of life. The vibrant colors of the rainbow are seen and yet the heart is filled with dullness, causing the singer to gaze up at the sky and recite poetry. Interestingly enough, the act of reciting poetry has become a habit for the singer, as it lifts their spirits, even on days where tears fall. The lyrics mention wanting to run away from life but always finding solace in music and poetry. The singer seems to envision a life where they can freely pursue their dreams, sing about their hopes and have a chance to breathe life into their aspirations. This dream seems to be inspired by the idea of Shelly, who has a life where her dreams are given wings to fly.

The lyrics also suggest that the singer might often feel trapped in their everyday life, but is still seeking a way out. They have found that singing and reciting poetry are activities that help to ease their mind and soul. The song encourages taking chances, pursuing dreams wholeheartedly, and finding the beauty in life's journey. The two poetry recitations in this song could be viewed as a source of healing, helping someone get through tough times, as they seek to find a renewed purpose in life.

Line by Line Meaning

色鮮やかな虹を見てると
When I see a brightly colored rainbow, my cloudy heart becomes apparent.

くすんだ心あらわれるよう
My dull and gloomy emotions are revealed.

僕のまぶたが濡れたときには
Whenever my eyes become wet with tears,

空を見上げ詩をくちずさむ
I look up at the sky and hum a poem.

くせになってるどうしてなのか
I don't know why, but it's become a habit.

気分がとっても晴れるから
Maybe it's because it lifts my mood so much.

泣ける毎日もハリがあるから
Even on days when I cry, there is still a sense of perseverance.

いいかもしれない
Maybe it's not so bad after all.

逃げ出したくて
Sometimes I feel like running away,

どうしようもないくらい
When things seem unbearable.

そんなときにはいつも詩をうたう
But at those times, I always sing a poem.