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
Love Addict
中島美嘉 Lyrics
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腕の中で 明日の男を思う
疲れた肩 タバコふかし 見えた煙が
消える頃に 私の肌はもう乾く
リズムに合わせておどる その汗は
限界の狭間を越えては 襲う
手に染まる愛を喰らい 飛べるのさ
探し出せその手で欲望
打ち焦がせその手で愛情
信じて宿る愛は美しい
解き明かせその身で唇
突き上げよその身で感情
愛に狂う女は美しい
拭った風頬を殴り涙を誘う
癖になって今夜も逃げられないわ
毛を舐める猫のように擦り寄って
塞がった心を後押ししてる
飛び散った月追越しきめるのさ!
偉大な愛の力がここに与えられた
切り落とせ踊れない願望!
踏み躙れ必要ないプライド!
信じて宿る愛は美しい
巻き起こせ限りない快感!
取り上げろ迷わない抵抗!
愛に狂う女は美しい
切りの亡いこんな 愛などに 振り回されているわ 残酷に
愛のカタチならば否定出来ない 私の証だわ!
リズムに合わせておどる その汗は
限界の狭間を越えては 襲う
手に染まる愛を喰らい 飛べるのさ
一瞬の儚い者に指令は下された
探し出せその手で欲望
打ち焦がせその手で愛情
信じて宿る愛は美しい
解き明かせその身で唇
突き上げよその身で感情
愛に狂う女は美しい
The lyrics to 中島美嘉's song Love Addict describe the intense passion and desire that comes with being in a love addiction. The first verse paints a picture of the singer lying in bed, breathless and waiting for their lover to arrive, while thinking of the person they'll be with the next day. As the song continues, the singer describes the feeling of being overcome by their addiction, dancing to the rhythm of their lover's sweat, and consuming every drop of love that drips onto their hands. The chorus urges the singer to embrace their desires, unlock their passions, and let their body feel the intense emotions of love addiction.
The second verse describes the singer's inability to resist the addiction, with tears trickling down their face as they succumb to its overwhelming force. They compare their own feelings to that of a cat licking its fur, overcome by the desire and need to be close to their lover. The bridge of the song acknowledges the cruel nature of this addiction but asserts that it is an undeniable part of the singer's identity.
Overall, the lyrics of Love Addict reveal the all-consuming nature of love addiction and the intense emotions and desires that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
潜るベッド 息切らしてヤツがやって来る
I lie in bed, out of breath, waiting for my lover to come to me.
腕の中で 明日の男を思う
I hold my lover and think about the man I will be with tomorrow.
疲れた肩 タバコふかし 見えた煙が 消える頃に 私の肌はもう乾く
As I smoke a cigarette with tired shoulders, the smoke disappears – by then, my skin is already dry.
リズムに合わせておどる その汗は 限界の狭間を越えては 襲う
As I dance to the rhythm, my sweat attacks me as it crosses the line of my limits.
手に染まる愛を喰らい 飛べるのさ 一瞬の儚い者に指令は下された
I devour the love that colors my hands and fly – the command is given to those who are fleeting for just a moment.
探し出せその手で欲望 打ち焦がせその手で愛情 信じて宿る愛は美しい
Find your desire with your own hands, scorch your love with your own hands, and believe in the beautiful love that resides in you.
解き明かせその身で唇 突き上げよその身で感情
Unravel your lips with your own body, push up your emotions with your own body.
愛に狂う女は美しい
Women who go mad with love are beautiful.
拭った風頬を殴り涙を誘う 癖になって今夜も逃げられないわ
The wind I wiped away hits my cheek and invites tears – it's become a habit and I can't escape tonight.
毛を舐める猫のように擦り寄って 塞がった心を後押ししてる 飛び散った月追越しきめるのさ!
Like a cat licking its fur, I rub up against my lover, who pushes my closed-off heart – I'll surpass the scattered moon with him!
偉大な愛の力がここに与えられた
The power of great love is given here.
切り落とせ踊れない願望! 踏み躙れ必要ないプライド!
Cut off the wish that can't dance! Don't trample on the pride that isn't needed!
巻き起こせ限りない快感! 取り上げろ迷わない抵抗!
Stir up endless pleasure! Don't hesitate to take away resistance!
切りの亡いこんな 愛などに 振り回されているわ 残酷に
I'm being toyed with cruelly by this love that has no end.
愛のカタチならば否定出来ない 私の証だわ!
If it's the shape of love, I can't deny it – that's my proof!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: 美嘉 中島
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@azami6922
「Love Addict」歌詞
歌：中島美嘉
作詞：中島美嘉
作曲：大沢伸一
潜るベッド 息切らしてヤツがやって来る
腕の中で 明日の男を思う
疲れた肩 タバコふかし 見えた煙が
消える頃に 私の肌はもう乾く
※リズムに合わせておどる その汗は
限界の狭間を越えては 襲う
手に染まる愛を喰らい 飛べるのさ
一瞬の儚い者に指令は下された※
△探し出せその手で欲望
打ち焦がせその手で愛情
信じて宿る愛は美しい
解き明かせその身で唇
突き上げよその身で感情
愛に狂う女は美しい△
拭った風頬を殴り涙を誘う
癖になって今夜も逃げられないわ
毛を舐める猫のように擦り寄って
塞がった心を後押ししてる
飛び散った月追い越しきめるのさ!
偉大な愛の力がここに与えられ
切り落とせ踊れない願望!
踏み躙れ必要のないプライド!
信じて宿る愛は美しい
巻き起こせ限りない快感!
取り上げろ迷わない抵抗!
愛に狂う女は美しい
切りの亡いこんな 愛などに 振り回されているわ 残酷に…
愛の型ならば否定出来ない 私の証だわ!
(※くり返し)
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@user-ze4uv5tr2g
色褪せない名曲…
大好きすぎる。
こうして聴けることに感謝。
@user-qy7tv3tx5c
もう20年なんだ。
大沢さんの曲、アレンジもさる事ながら中島美嘉さんの圧倒的なリズム感が凄すぎて神曲。
@johnjolinaJolie
中島美嘉の楽曲の中でこれが一番好きだわ
フルで聴けるとはいい時代になったねえ
@shintaroguri
この曲の前奏が冬場に薪ストーブの炎を見ながら部屋でこの曲を聴いて紅茶と洋菓子でくつろぎたいです。
@aerialcity23
曲の完成度的には中島美嘉の最高傑作だと思う。
イントロアウトロ共に1分以上あるのに冗長に感じさせないのが素晴らしい。むしろこの曲には必要不可欠な要素に思える。
@user-kl8kw8lr8w
作詞：中島美嘉
が驚異的
@OtoguchiAi
ジャジーで、ミュージカルで、都会的。
いつ聴いても褪せない。オシャレすぎる。
@harris717
すごく完成度の高い曲。
サビが歌い出しにくる曲とか、短く切り取りやすい曲が今どきは多いけど、こういう壮大な曲はやっぱり良さがあるよね。
@kittych66
「信じて止まぬ愛は」のとこ毎回鳥肌立つ。こんな少女と大人と女神と悪魔と幽霊が混ざって爆発したようなビジュアルの色気は誰が何をどうやっても出せないだろうなぁ
@completebilingual
信じて宿る愛 じゃない？