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.

Sweet Angel
SHAZNA Lyrics

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熱い砂浜で恋をする
南風に魅せられた Angel
眠れない夜の真ん中で
波の音に包まれてた Sweet Angel
乾いた白い砂をまきあげ
走り出す僕達に
なんの約束もない自分を
信じて生きる事が

辛くなる日もあるよ
でもねくじけちゃダメさ
灼熱(しゃくねつ)の空の下で
貴方に出逢い恋した
泣けちゃう程切なすぎる
片想いだけど
めまいのしそうな
日差しあびてたたずんでた
貴方は素敵な贈り物
淋しさに負けた時は
少しだけ甘えさせて
ちっぽけな優しさが支えになるよ
熱い砂浜で恋をする
南風に魅せられた Angel
眠れない夜の真ん中で
波の音に届けられた Sweet Angel

熱い砂浜で恋をする
南風に魅せられた Angel
眠れない夜の真ん中で
波の音に包まれてた Angel
熱い砂浜で恋をする
南風に魅せられた Angel
眠れない夜の真ん中に
舞い降りてきた天使の
Sweet dream Kiss me...
Shining heart Kiss me...
Shining heart
南風に魅せられた Angel
Kiss me... Shining heart

Kiss me... Shining heart
波の音に届けられた Sweet Angel

Overall Meaning

The song "Sweet Angel" by SHAZNA is a love song that describes a romance on a hot sandy beach. The lyrics convey the image of an angel that the singer fell in love with on a sleepless night in the middle of the beach. The two wander around the beach without any promises to keep, just living by believing in themselves. The singer admits that there are days when holding on to this belief becomes difficult, but then encourages himself to never give up on such emotions.

The lyrics continue, describing how the singer fell hopelessly in love with the angel under the scorching sun. Even though it is just an unrequited love, he can't help but stand under the dizzying heat and admire the angel. The singer acknowledges the angel as a wonderful gift and admits that there are times when he leans on her when he feels lonely. In conclusion, the lyrics express the genuine feelings of the singer towards the angel.

Line by Line Meaning

熱い砂浜で恋をする
Falling in love on a hot sandy beach

南風に魅せられた Angel
Angel captivated by the southern wind

眠れない夜の真ん中で
In the middle of a sleepless night

波の音に包まれてた Sweet Angel
Sweet Angel wrapped in the sound of the waves

乾いた白い砂をまきあげ
Raising dry white sand

走り出す僕達に
For us who started running

なんの約束もない自分を
Ourselves with no promises

信じて生きる事が
Believing in living

辛くなる日もあるよ
There are also difficult days

でもねくじけちゃダメさ
But we must not give up

灼熱(しゃくねつ)の空の下で
Under the scorching hot sky