The Kimaguren duo are: ISEKI (real name Iseki Yasumasa (井関靖将)) as vocalist, guitarist, and main composer, and KUREI (real name Kurei Yuuki (榑井勇輝)) as vocalist and main lyricist.
ISEKI and KUREI originally met in 1996 (when they were 16) at a swimming school in Zushi. They both spent a lot of time living in Zushi, although they have lived in different places: ISEKI spent time living in Singapore when he was an infant and KUREI lived in Canada/Europe from when he was 5 until he was 9. KUREI also went to the Yokohama International School from age 9 and was an exchange student to Tasmania when he was 13. The pair separated for university: KUREI left for America and studied medical sciences at Syracuse University in New York State, while ISEKI stayed in the province and studied law at Meiji Gakuin University at Yokohama.
In May 2005, the pair formed Kimaguren. Originally it was to be a solo project featuring only ISEKI, but KUREI also joined (he wanted to be in a band since he was 17). ISEKI's original name for his solo project was Kimagure (きまぐれ; Whim), but at one of their early performances at live houses, their name appeared by mistake as Kimaguren (キマグレン) (with an extra letter/katakana character), hence they decided to use this name instead. Their first release was in March 2006 with the single Omoi Omoi, which they self-released.
In July 2007, the pair released a mini-album called LIFE under the indies label UNDER HORSE RECORDS (known for such acts as MONKEY MAJIK and GReeeeN). In summer of 2007 they were signed to major label Universal, and songs from this mini-album started to receive tie-ups (most notably Tokoshie NTT DoCoMo CM song and Sony Ericsson CM song), which was added to the massively successful compilation album Ai no Uta). In February 2008 they debuted with the single Aenai Uta, and later in May became widely successful after their single LIFE (a cut from their mini-album) was used as the au Smart Sports CM song. Their debut album ZUSHI was released in July.
More information can be found at their official website, www.kimaguren.com.
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キマグレン Lyrics
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涙流す夜もそばにいるよ
いつの日にか描いた夢は
手と手をとって一つになる
From the time we met years
流れたな
寄り添いながら歩いた Lovers
そろそろか？
Resolution is not
an easy decision
Love を maintain する事に挑戦
Life を共にすることは必然
終生 BOTH 愛情変わらぬことを
Pledge to you
幸せになるように願いを
このままずっと変わらぬように君と
永久(とこしえ)を誓うの
泣いてる時も、怒った顔も
笑いあった日々もここにあるよ
いつの日までも続いてくように
指切りするよ 約束だよ
愛、築き、Together 歩き
見てきたものや聴いた事
Love I love walk along,
long so long ahead we go
Words はいらないと思う事
一緒にいられない時間長くなるほど
At times 喧嘩もするけど
Eternally 過ごすよ For life
これからは永遠に変わることなく
永久(とわ)の愛を誓う
心を共にて乗り越える
不器用な君や わがままな僕
すれ違いがあっても気にしないよ
年をとっても
しわくちゃになっても
そばにいるよ 星になっても
悲しい時も 嬉しい時も
悲しい時も 嬉しい時も
ここからは手をとりあい
幸せになろうね
These lyrics convey a message of unwavering love and commitment between two individuals. The first paragraph expresses the singer's dedication to being there for their partner during both sad and happy times, even on nights when tears are shed. They mention their shared dreams and the desire to become one by holding hands.
The second paragraph reflects on the journey of their relationship over the years. The singer mentions walking together as lovers and wonders if it's time to take the next step, but they reassure themselves that they just need a little more time. They acknowledge that maintaining love is not an easy decision but are determined to challenge themselves and share their lives together. They pledge to maintain unwavering affection for each other throughout their lives.
The third paragraph highlights the memories they've created together. It mentions both the moments of laughter and tears, emphasizing that all those days and emotions will remain with them. They promise to stay together forever by pinky swearing, symbolizing a sacred promise. They declare their dedication to building a love that will last eternally and share a wish to be happy together, unchanged.
The final paragraph focuses on the future and how they plan to face whatever comes their way. They mention that words are unnecessary when they spend a long time apart, as the bond they share is unbreakable. They acknowledge that arguments may happen, but they are committed to spending eternity together, overcoming any obstacles. They accept each other's flaws and promise to stay together, even as they age and change physically, emphasizing that they will be there for each other in both happy and sad moments. The lyrics end with a renewed pledge to hold hands and strive for happiness from this point forward.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: YUUKI KUREI (PKA KUREI)
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