(中森明菜, Akina Nakamori) is a Japanese pop singer and actress born on 13 July… Read Full Bio ↴(中森明菜, Akina Nakamori) is a Japanese pop singer and actress born on 13 July 1965 in Kiyose, Tokyo, Japan. She was one of the most popular singers in 1980s Japan. Best known for 難破船 (Nanpasen), Nakamori made her debut on May 1, 1982 with the single スローモーション (Slow Motion). One of her best-known performances remains that of Desire where she came out in a white kimono and wig, leaving everyone with a very strong image of her. Her own image was always more mature than that of her companions, and her voice much lower and huskier.

She attempted suicide in July 1989 in her then-boyfriend 近藤真彦 (Masahiko Kondo)'s apartment after discovering that 松田聖子 (Seiko Matsuda), her main competition, and her boyfriend were having an affair together. Afterward, she disappeared from the public eye and is rumored to have spent her days drinking heavily in Hawaii. Her career since her suicide attempt has never regained the popularity she experienced in the early- to mid-1980s. But she kept performing even after 1996. Her performances before Japanese audiences continue to be of high quality. Her 2000, 2002 and 2003 concerts attracted large numbers of fans. She still performs and releases original songs (as of 2005). She is also on the New Year’s TV show Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

The Heat ～musica fiesta～
中森明菜 Lyrics

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暮れなずむ黄金の
太陽(ひかり)浴びて
輝き始めてゆく情熱のRhyme
目眩(めまい)さえ誘うような
灼熱のClime
失いかけていた
思い出の軌跡(あと)
落ちてくまほろば

貴方に溶けてく
探していたものなら
目を閉じれば良い
Shala da la get on the viento
感じて musica fiesta
重なる鼓動の Bass beat
響くよ Rhythm of the heat

幾重にも刻まれて
漂いゆく
赤い月の言葉は
閉ざされたまま
静かに時を超え
たゆとう水面(みなも)に
見えない行き先さえ
微笑んだまま
Shala da la get on the viento
感じて musica fiesta
重なる鼓動の Bass beat
響くよ Rhythm of the heat
Shala da la get on the viento
感じて musica fiesta
重なる鼓動の Bass beat
響くよ Rhythm of the heat

Shala da la get on the viento
感じて musica fiesta
重なる鼓動の Bass beat
響くよ Rhythm of the heat
Shala da la get on the viento
感じて musica fiesta

重なる鼓動の Bass beat
響くよ Rhythm of the heat

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Heat ～musica fiesta～" by Akina Nakamori convey a sense of passion and intensity. The opening lines describe a golden sun setting and the beginning of a shining passion, symbolized by the rhyme. The lyrics suggest that this passion is so powerful that it even induces dizziness, like the scorching climate. The song speaks of lost memories that are fading away, creating a sense of nostalgia. It implies that these memories are converging into a mythical place, melting into the listener's being. It suggests that if one wants to find what they have been searching for, they only need to close their eyes.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the experience of the musical celebration and the rhythm that resonates with the beating hearts. It encourages the listener to feel the music fiesta and embrace the overlapping pulsation of the bass beat. The lyrics mention the words of a red moon, which remain locked away, signifying something mysterious and unattainable. It suggests that even though the destination may be unseen, it continues to smile on the tranquil surface of the water, indicating hope and serenity. Overall, the song captures the atmosphere of a passionate celebration, the longing for lost memories, and the allure of the unknown.

Line by Line Meaning

暮れなずむ黄金の太陽(ひかり)浴びて
Basking in the setting golden sun

輝き始めてゆく情熱のRhyme
The beginning of a radiant passionate rhyme

目眩(めまい)さえ誘うような灼熱のClime
An incandescent clime that even induces dizziness

失いかけていた思い出の軌跡(あと)
The faint traces of memories almost lost

落ちてくまほろば貴方に溶けてく
Falling into a paradise, melting into you

探していたものなら目を閉じれば良い
If you seek something, just close your eyes

Shala da la get on the viento
Shala da la get on the wind

感じて musica fiesta
Feel the music fiesta

重なる鼓動の Bass beat
The overlapping beats of a bass

響くよ Rhythm of the heat
Resonating, the rhythm of the heat

幾重にも刻まれて漂いゆく
Faintly engraved, floating away