Hamasaki started her musical career in 1994 and released her first album "NOTHING FROM NOTHING" in 1995; the album was not successful, and she was subsequently dropped by her record label. In 1998, Hamasaki released her first single, poker face, via the Avex Trax label, after being discovered by label head Masato "Max" Matsuura partying at the Avex-owned club, Velfarre. Hamasaki's debut album, "A Song for ××", was released in 1999, and won her a Gold Disk Award. She has since sold more than 50 million records in Japan alone with the releases of her 9 full-length studio albums, 1 mini-album, 4 compilation albums, 45 singles, and 17 remix albums, becoming the top selling solo and female artist and the 4th top selling Japanese artist in history. With the release of her 40th single "BLUE BIRD", Hamasaki's single sales passed the 20 million mark, making her the first solo and female singer to reach that milestone.
With the release of her 45th single "Rule/Sparkle", Hamasaki currently has 20 consecutive #1 singles (starting from "Free & Easy") and 32 #1 singles in the Japanese ORICON charts. In addition, she is the first Japanese artist to have her first original 8 studio albums top the charts.
Hamasaki released her ninth studio album, GUILTY on January 1, 2008. Shortly after the release, Ayumi revealed that she had become completely deaf in her left ear, and that it is inoperable. It is believed that she suffers from tinnitus, and Ayumi has known about the condition of her left ear since 2007 after an examination. She also stated that she would continue on with her career for her fans, explaining that "nevertheless, I would like to continue as a singer. That's why I would like to continue singing until I reach the limit with my remaining right ear".
In addition to serving as background music for television advertisements, some of Hamasaki's songs have been used as themes for video games and film productions such as television shows and motion pictures. "Depend on you" and its b-side "Two of us" were used as the opening and ending theme, respectively, of the video game Thousand Arms, while the video game Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams used "Startin'" and "rainy day" as its opening and ending theme, respectively. The dorama My Little Chef featured "Voyage" as its theme, while the anime InuYasha featured "Dearest." Finally, Hamasaki's songs "HEAVEN", "Secret", "fated", and "Rule" have been used as the themes for the movies Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, Confession of Pain, Kaidan, and DragonBall Evolution, respectively.
In January 2008, Hamasaki announced on her blog that an inoperable condition, possibly tinnitus or Ménière's disease, had caused complete deafness in her left ear. She had been diagnosed with the condition in 2006 and that the problem dated to 2000, when she developed an ear infection but continued to perform against the advice of doctors. Despite the setback, Hamasaki stated that she wished to continue singing, and that "as a professional", she wanted to "deliver the best performance for everyone". On May 20, 2017, she wrote that she is also losing hearing in her right ear, and had experienced dizziness and nausea. She vowed to continue performing, writing: "The stage is where I belong. It's the only place I really, truly exist. I don't know anything else."
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a song is born
浜崎あゆみ Lyrics
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Tooi mukashi kono hoshi wa umareta
Kurikaesareru rekishi no naka de
Bokura wa inochi uketsuidanda
Watashi ni wa konna basho kara
Kono uta wo utau koto deshika
Tsutaerarenai kedo
Mou ichido dake omoidashite
Bokura no hoshi no arubeki sugata
Soshite douka wasurenaide
Douka douka wasurenaide
Kitto kitto sonna ni ooku no
Koto wa dare mo nozonde nakatta
Sorezore no hana mune ni daite
Itsuka ookiku sakeru you ni to
Watashi ni wa konna basho kara
Kono uta wo utau koto deshika
Tsutaerarenai kedo
Kimi ga moshi honno sukoshi demo ii kara
Mimi wo katamukete kurereba ureshii yo
Mou ichido dake omoidashite
Naki nagara mo umaretsuita
Kimi no yume ya asu e no kibou
Sou subete ga kono hoshi ni aru
Watashi ni wa konna basho kara
Kono uta wo utau koto deshika
Tsutaerarenai kedo
Kimi ga moshi honno sukoshi demo ii kara
Mimi wo katamukete kurereba ureshii yo
Mou ichido dake omoidashite
Bokura no hoshi no arubeki sugata
Soshite douka wasurenaide
Douka douka wasurenaide
The lyrics to "A Song is born" by 浜崎あゆみ (Ayumi Hamasaki) explore the themes of the passage of time and the beauty of life. The opening lines suggest that the Earth has existed for countless millennia and that our human lives are a mere blip on its history. Despite this, the singer then suggests that our lives are important because we carry on the legacy of our ancestors and participate in the ongoing story of humanity. The chorus echoes this sentiment and encourages the listener to remember their dreams and hopes for the future, and to hold onto the fleeting beauty of life.
The second verse expands on these themes by acknowledging that everyone has unique desires and aspirations, represented by the "flowers" that each person holds dear. These personal dreams are precious and should be held close, but the singer hopes that each person can also contribute to the wider world and make a positive impact. The final lines of the song reiterate the importance of remembering the beauty of life and the need to keep moving forward with hope and determination.
Overall, "A Song is born" is a reflective and hopeful song that encourages listeners to contemplate the bigger picture of life and to find meaning in their own experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Haruka haruka suuokunen mono
A long, long time ago this planet was born
Tooi mukashi kono hoshi wa umareta
Many years ago, this planet was created
Kurikaesareru rekishi no naka de
In the repeated history
Bokura wa inochi uketsuidanda
We have received lives
Watashi ni wa konna basho kara
For me, this place is where I sing this song
Kono uta wo utau koto deshika
It's nothing but singing this song
Tsutaerarenai kedo
But I'm unable to convey it
Mou ichido dake omoidashite
One more time, let's remember
Bokura no hoshi no arubeki sugata
What our planet should be like
Soshite douka wasurenaide
And please, don't forget it
Douka douka wasurenaide
Please, please don't forget it
Kitto kitto sonna ni ooku no
Surely, surely, nobody wanted too much
Koto wa dare mo nozonde nakatta
In the end nobody wanted anything extraordinary
Sorezore no hana mune ni daite
Holding each and every flower in our hearts
Itsuka ookiku sakeru you ni to
With hope that someday they'll bloom big
Kimi ga moshi honno sukoshi demo ii kara
If it's alright with you, even for just a little bit
Mimi wo katamukete kurereba ureshii yo
If you listen closely, it makes me happy
Naki nagara mo umaretsuita
Even though I was born crying
Kimi no yume ya asu e no kibou
Your dreams and hopes for tomorrow
Sou subete ga kono hoshi ni aru
Yes, everything is on this planet
Watashi ni wa konna basho kara
For me, this place is where I sing this song
Kono uta wo utau koto deshika
It's nothing but singing this song
Tsutaerarenai kedo
But I'm unable to convey it
Mou ichido dake omoidashite
One more time, let's remember
Bokura no hoshi no arubeki sugata
What our planet should be like
Soshite douka wasurenaide
And please, don't forget it
Douka douka wasurenaide
Please, please don't forget it
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.