Nakashima had dreamed of becoming a singer since she was a child. She decided not to attend high school or college, and pursued her dream in a musical career. She was chosen out of three thousand girls as the heroine of the 2001 fall season drama, 傷だらけのラブソング (Kizudarake no Love Song, Scarred Love Song) from Fuji TV Station. In November, she made her sensational debut under Sony Music Associated Records with the song STARS, which was also the theme song of the drama. STARS is Nakashima's best-selling single to date, with sales nearing 470 000 copies since its release in November of 2001.
Her second single, CRESCENT MOON, was limited to only 100 000 copies. Amazingly, it sold out on the first day of its release.
In March of 2002, she released her third single ONE SURVIVE and her first video compilation DVD, FILM LOTUS. In May her fourth single HELPLESS RAIN. In August her fifth single, WILL, was released, tying up sales of over 200 000 copies. She released her first album, TRUE, in August of 2002. TRUE peaked at #1 on the Oricon 200 Album Chart in Japan, and has sold 1,174,000 copies since its release.
In 2003, she released five singles, 愛してる (Aishiteru, I Love You), Love Addict, 接吻 (Seppun, Kiss), FIND THE WAY and 雪の華 (Yuki no Hana, Flowers of Snow), a mini-album, RESISTANCE, and a full-length album, LOVE. LOVE went on to sell over 1.5 million copies, surpassing the sales of her debut.
During the next two years, Nakashima released another five singles: SEVEN, 火の鳥 (Hi no Tori, Phoenix), LEGEND, 桜色舞うころ (Sakura Iro Mau Koro, When the Colors of Cherry Blossoms Flutter), and ひとり (Hitori, Alone). She also released another mini-album, 朧月夜～祈り (Oborodzukiyo～Inori, A Misty, Moon-lit Night ～ Prayer), and her third full-length album, MUSIC. Her compilation album BEST, which was released in December 2005, surpassed the 1.2 million sales mark, and is the second best-selling album in Mika's career after LOVE.
Nakashima was chosen to play one pf the main roles in the live-action movie NANA in 2005, and also sang its theme song, GLAMOROUS SKY under the name NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA.
In December of 2006, Nakashima released 一色 (Hito Iro, A Single Color) for the NANA 2 movie under the name NANA starring MIKA NAKASHIMA, as well as a NANA album titled THE END, which marked the conclusion of her association with NANA.
Nakashima released another five singles, CRY NO MORE, ALL HANDS TOGETHER, MY SUGAR CAT, 見えない星 (Mienai Hoshi, A Star that Can't Be Seen), and 素直なまま (Sunao Mama, Gentle Ways). that led up to the release of her fourth album in 2007, YES.
During the last part of 2007 and during 2008, Nakashima released five singles, LIFE, 永遠の詩 (Eien no Uta, Song of Eternity), SAKURA ～花霞～ (SAKURA ～Hanagasumi～, SAKURA ～Mist of Flowers～, I DON'T KNOW, which was a collaboration with the comedy group 森三中 and released under the artist name MICA 3 CHU (pronounced Mika San Chū), and ORION. She then released her fifth album in November of 2008, entitled VOICE.
In the current era, which began in March of 2009 with the release of the compilation album NO MORE RULES., Nakashima has released two singles entitled Over Load and CANDY GIRL. The single 流れ星 (Nagare Boshi, Shooting Star) will be released on November 4th, and the single ALWAYS will be released in January of 2010.
Nakashima is known to make cover versions of English songs, such as AMAZING GRACE, THE ROSE, WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD and YOU'D BE SO NICE TO COME HOME TO.
Apart from singing and sometimes modeling, Nakashima has been involved in several commercial campaigns, including KANEBO Cosmetics 「KATE」, Meiji Seika Kaisha, Ltd. 「BODA」「GALBO」「FRAN」, SONY 「Hi-MD Walkman」, and ROHTO 「ROHTO Zi:φ」.
Official Website: www.mikanakashima.com
Justice
中島美嘉 Lyrics
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口裏合わせの作戦会議
今回は相手が悪かったの oh no
(Ready) 捨てることを恐れるなら
(Ready) 新しいものは手に入らない
(Ready) 今の私は止められない are you ready to fight
It's my justice 私以外誰がやる?
It's my justice 私じゃなきゃできない
It's my justice そちらの正義は何? きかせて
It's my justice 私以外誰がやる?
It's my justice 他に手出しさせない
It's my justice バカな奴だと今
笑ってな
どこに逃げてもどこに隠れても
長引くだけよ 早く出ておいて
こんな事さっさと終わらせましょう oh no
(Ready) 捨てられるのは怖いでしょ
(Ready) 失敗もたまには味わって
(Ready) 反省できたら合格点 are you ready to fight
It's my justice 私以外誰がやる?
It's my justice 私じゃなきゃできない
It's my justice そちらの正義は何? きかせて
It's my justice 私以外誰がやる?
It's my justice 他に手出しさせない
It's my justice バカな奴だと今
笑ってな
ケンカを売られて
黙ってきたけど
その恥ずかしい生き方
改めるチャンスよ
It's my justice 今は膝はつかない
It's my justice 思い通りにさせない
It's my justice 最後の言葉くらい
目を見て?
It's my justice 私以外誰がやる?
It's my justice 私じゃなきゃできない
It's my justice そちらの正義は何? きかせて
It's my justice 私以外誰がやる?
It's my justice 他に手出しさせない
It's my justice バカな奴だと今
笑ってな
The lyrics of 中島美嘉's song "Justice" delve into themes of strength, resilience, and standing up for oneself in the face of adversity. The opening lines highlight a sense of frustration and betrayal, as the singer describes a situation where deceitful and cowardly individuals surround her, engaging in coordinated schemes behind her back. The phrase "今回は相手が悪かったの oh no" suggests a sense of exasperation and a realization that the opponent this time is particularly challenging.
The chorus serves as a defiant declaration of the singer's determination to uphold her own sense of justice. The repeated refrain "It's my justice" conveys a message of self-empowerment, implying that no one else can fulfill this role but herself. The lines "私じゃなきゃできない" emphasize the singer's belief in her unique ability to take action and make things right, questioning the validity of others' sense of justice in comparison.
Amidst the relentless challenges and frustration, the lyrics also touch on the idea of facing one's fears and embracing change. The lines "捨てることを恐れるなら" and "今の私は止められない" communicate a sense of readiness to confront obstacles and evolve. The mention of learning from failures and self-reflection as a path to growth adds depth to the narrative of overcoming obstacles.
As the song progresses, the singer asserts her refusal to be silenced or manipulated by external forces. The call to put an end to lingering conflicts and to step out boldly echoes a desire for resolution and closure. The lyrics denote a turning point, urging a shift from passive acceptance to active confrontation, as seen in the lines "改めるチャンスよ" and "It's my justice 今は膝はつかない."
Overall, "Justice" portrays a message of self-assertion, determination, and the unwavering pursuit of personal integrity. The lyrics convey a strong sense of defiance against injustice and a resolve to overcome challenges with courage and resilience. The recurring motif of reclaiming agency and rejecting external control underscores the singer's unwavering commitment to upholding her own principles of justice and empowerment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Lori Fine, Coldfeet, Mika Nakashima
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Kiki Kong
あの手この手で卑怯者だらけ
口裏合わせの作戦会議
今回は相手が悪かったの
Oh, no
(READY)
捨てることを恐れるなら
(READY)
新しいものは手に入らない
(READY)
今の私は止められない
I'm ready to fight
(It's my Justice)
私以外だれがやる？
(It's my Justice)
私じゃなきゃできない
(It's my Justice)
そちらの正義は何？
きかせて
(It's my Justice)
私以外だれがやる？
(It's my justice)
他に手出しさせない
(It's my Justice)
バカな奴だと今 笑ってな
どこに逃げてもどこに隠れても
長引くだけよ、早く出ておいて
こんな事さっさと終わらせましょう
Oh, no
(READY)
捨てられるのは怖いでしょ
(READY)
失敗もたまには味わって
(READY)
反省できたら合格点
I'm ready to fight
(It's my Justice)
私以外誰がやる
(It's my Justice)
私じゃなきゃできない
(It's my Justice)
そちらの正義は何
きかせて？
(It's my Justice)
私以外誰がやる
(It's my Justice)
他に手出しさせない
(It's my Justice)
バカなやつだと今 笑ってな
ケンカを売られて
黙ってきたけど
その恥ずかしい生き方
改めるチャンスよ
(It's my Justice)
今は膝はつかない
(It's my Justice)
思い通りにさせない
(It's my Justice)
最後の言葉くらい
目を見て？
(It's my Justice)
私以外誰がやる
(It's my Justice)
私じゃなきゃできない
(It's my Justice)
そちらの正義は何
きかせて？
(It's my Justice)
私以外誰がやる
(It's my Justice)
他に手出しさせない
(It's my Justice)
バカなやつだと今
笑ってな
Anita Stenholm
I love that she isn't afraid to try different genres and change up her sound. I'm never bored by her. Her voice is so magical and oh my God she looks so good in this video!!! 😍
Love this new single!✨
Captain Kenny Wong
Its sad that she has ear problem and deaf, but she still loves singing so i really appreciate her devotion for singing. Im still a big fan of hers
Jean Kate
@Captain Kenny Wong I think you mean Ayumi Hamasaki. Mika just halt all activities to correct the deterioration on her ears. Back she's back now so it means her doctors approved and she's ok now.
いちご
中島美嘉さんって本当に…。
カッコイイ曲調の楽曲も世界観を壊さずに歌い上げる!!
聴き惚れてしまいますね！！！
newアルバム本当に ありがとうございます！
Hen Hen
Her voice 😱
So powerful 🔥
Javier Reyes Castillo
Gracias a mi abuelo Japones puedo entender la letra, soy de México y me siento orgulloso de Japón y las grandes canciones que llegan a otros países. Aprenderé mas japones por que me siento orgulloso que mi abuelo sea japones. (Escribo en español por que mi teclado no esta en japones)
Keep Calm and Carry Dawn.
This person is one of my most admired humans in existence. I won't pretend that this song is amazing, but I love it with all my soul. She is a beautiful human being inside and out, with talent, creativity and style.
supreme. ny
美嘉さん 何でも自分のスタイルにするし本当 格好良すぎる👏👏👏🔥
Judson Putnii
I love her new style and classic style
Captain Penguin
love her so much! she could be way much popular!