There are two artists who have used this name: a modern singer and Steffani… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists who have used this name: a modern singer and Steffanie Borges, the singer of 1985's Urusei Yatsura theme tunes.

1. ステファニー (aka romanised Stephanie), is a Japanese singer who debuted in 2007 with the single "君がいる限り" and is with Sony Music Japan. She has an Armenian-American father and a Japanese mother, and lived in California until she was 14. When she was in California she sent demo material to music producer Joe Rinoie, who was very impressed with her. Because of this she traveled to Japan in 2002. Currently she is enrolled at Aoyama Gakuin University and studies law. Initially, before she debuted, not even her face was revealed. Reputedly she can sing in five octaves.

Artist Profile
Real Name: Unknown
Birthday: 1987.08.05
Height: 165cm
Blood Type: AB

Discography
Singles:
・「君がいる限り」 - 2007.05.30
・「because of you」 - 2007.08.29
・「Winter Gold」 - 2007.12.12
・「フレンズ」 - 2008.01.30
・「Changin'」 (ステファニー feat. 田中ロウマ) - 2008.07.23
Albums:
・「Stephanie」 - 2008.03.05

Sites: http://Steph.Jp (official - requires Flash)

2. Steffanie Borges is a Japanese-American who also fronted the Japanese metal bands Pink Noise and Show-Ya. Her "Hideaway" album contains both "Born to Be Free" and "Rock the Planet" in English.

KISSES
ステファニー Lyrics

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時が経っても
変わることがなくて
真っすぐなfeeling
胸が病むほどに
期待募らせてはそう
不安になったりして
そしたら
つきささるsmile

私をさらうの
切ないキスなら
何度交わしたんだろう
そのたび何かに打たれてた
悲しい夜も
会えない日も飛び越えて
oh that kiss just
never fades away
時にはちょっと
可愛げないかもね
強がりだから
I'm sure that it's obvious
わかりやすいことでしょう
you know that
I do love you baby
だからsay say say
つきささるphrase
聞かせて欲しいよ
優しいキスなら
何度でも足りないの
わがままに抱き締めていて
この瞬間を
心に焼き付けて
oh this kiss will
never fade away
remember the times
we came along
still we have
so much more to share
ただ君を愛せる今を
つかんでいたい
all the time
all the way

切ないキスなら
何度交わしたんだろう
そのたび何かに打たれてた
悲しい夜も
会えない日も飛び越えて
oh so I can have
that kiss from you
優しいキスなら
何度でも足りないの
わがままに抱き締めていて
この瞬間を
心に焼き付けて

oh this kiss will
never fade away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "KISSES" by ステファニー depict a love that is unwavering and pure, with the singer experiencing a genuine and intense feeling that doesn't change with time. Despite fueling her expectations until it becomes almost painful, she also grows anxious and uncertain about the state of her heart. However, the love she holds is unbreakable, and she finds comfort in the moments when her lover's smile makes everything better.

The song's title itself is symbolic of the intimate and affectionate moments between two people in love. The word "kisses" implies not just one kiss, but multiple occasions of the act. The lyrics highlight two types of kisses- the bittersweet kind and the gentle kind. The former is a reminder of past sorrows that the singer and her lover faced together, whereas the latter instills a sense of warmth and satisfaction. She treasures every moment, even the difficult ones, that contributed to shaping their relationship, and wishes to hold onto the present, cherishing it forever in her heart.

Overall, "KISSES" celebrates the beauty of love that lasts, over time and distance. It reminds us that even in moments of doubt and apprehension, true love will always endure and shine through.

Line by Line Meaning

時が経っても
Even as time goes on,

変わることがなくて
Nothing changes,

真っすぐなfeeling
This feeling is straight forward,

胸が病むほどに
So much that my heart aches,

期待募らせてはそう
As I build up expectations,

不安になったりして
I inevitably become anxious,

そしたら
But then,

つきささるsmile
Your smile arrives,

私をさらうの
And takes me away,

切ないキスなら
Even if it's a painful kiss,

何度交わしたんだろう
I wonder how many times we've shared it,