Ruriko's later work displays a superior grasp of black music, as well as greater range and depth in general, but she hasn't completely forsaken those flashy guitars. She appeared on the 1993 and 1994 broadcasts of Japan's popular New Year's Eve TV music show Kouhaku Uta Gassen [produced by NHK, and broadcast in Canada and elsewhere on New Year's Day as The Japanese Red and White Show]. She also has numerous other appearances on Japanese TV to her credit.
Rough Cut Diamond
久宝留理子 Lyrics
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答えが欲しいわけじゃない わかってるの
いつもと同じ時間で同じ顔をつくる
そんな化粧にどんな意味があるのよ
乱れない顔に疲れて少し笑ってみても
見慣れた景色がかすんでゆくばかりね
流行の服着てみたって 心はハヤラなくて
鏡の中に自分が見つからない
本当の自分じゃないのに
毎日もどかしいのに
心いらいらするのに
誰にも降りそそいでいる光を反射して
自分だけの色にいつか 輝いてゆくのよ
Move on up 立ち上がれ
Move on up 踊り出せ私はこの街で光る
Move on up 起き上がれ
Move on up 歌い出せきっと輝くの
Rough cut diamond
ショーウィンドゥ見つめてみても 答えはないと嘆き
入口ばっかり探して抜け出せない
頭たてにふることしか出来ないことに気づき
"NO" と言える明日を探してる
夢がないわけじゃないのに
誰のせいでもないのに
どっかへ行っちゃいたいのに
心はみ出しているのに
他の人と違うことにおびえない勇気で
自分だけの未来いつか切り開いてくのよ
Move on up 立ち上がれ
Move on up 目を覚ませ私はこの星で光る
Move on up 起き上がれ
Move on up 叫び出せ信じ続けるの
Rough cut diamond
Move on up 立ち上がれ
Move on up 踊り出せ 私はこの街で光る
Move on up 起き上がれ
Move on up 歌い出せきっと 輝くの
Rough cut diamond
The lyrics to Rough Cut Diamond by 久宝留理子 talk about the struggles of finding oneself and moving forward in life while feeling lost and out of place. The singer feels trapped talking constantly about someone else and putting on a facade with their makeup, but they long for something more authentic. They feel tired of being stuck in the same routine and want to break free from it. The singer doesn't know where to go or what to do, but they know they want to find their own path in life and be their true self. Through their struggles, they hope to eventually shine brightly like a rough cut diamond.
The song encourages the listener to move forward and find their own path. It talks about the importance of being true to oneself and having the courage to pursue our dreams, even if it means breaking away from the norm. Musically, the song features a pop-rock vibe with energetic beats and guitar riffs that drive the message of hope and perseverance across.
Overall, the lyrics depict a relatable story of facing difficult situations in life and finding the motivation to move forward towards a brighter future. It's a song that encourages us to hold on to our dreams and believe in ourselves even when everything seems hopeless.
Line by Line Meaning
口を開くたびにいつも彼の話ばかりで
Every time I open my mouth, I always talk about him
答えが欲しいわけじゃない わかってるの
I don't want answers, I know that
いつもと同じ時間で同じ顔をつくる
Creating the same face at the same time as always
そんな化粧にどんな意味があるのよ
What's the point of makeup like that?
乱れない顔に疲れて少し笑ってみても
Even if I try to smile a little after being tired of keeping a composed face
見慣れた景色がかすんでゆくばかりね
The familiar scenery just keeps fading away
流行の服着てみたって 心はハヤラなくて
Even though I wear trendy clothes, my heart is not fluttering
鏡の中に自分が見つからない
I can't find myself in the mirror
こんな私は違うのに
I am different from this
本当の自分じゃないのに
I'm not my true self
毎日もどかしいのに
Every day is frustrating
心いらいらするのに
My heart is restless
誰にも降りそそいでいる光を反射して
Reflecting the light shining down on everyone
自分だけの色にいつか 輝いてゆくのよ
I will shine in my own color someday
Move on up 立ち上がれ
Move on up, stand up
Move on up 踊り出せ私はこの街で光る
Move on up, dance, I shine in this city
Move on up 起き上がれ
Move on up, wake up
Move on up 歌い出せきっと輝くの
Move on up, start singing, I will definitely shine
Rough cut diamond
Rough cut diamond
ショーウィンドゥ見つめてみても 答えはないと嘆き
Even when I look at the show window, there is no answer and I sigh
入口ばっかり探して抜け出せない
I can't escape just by searching for the entrance
頭たてにふることしか出来ないことに気づき
I realize that I can only shake my head up and down
"NO" と言える明日を探してる
I'm looking for a tomorrow where I can say "NO"
夢がないわけじゃないのに
It's not like I don't have dreams
誰のせいでもないのに
It's not anyone's fault
どっかへ行っちゃいたいのに
I want to go somewhere
心はみ出しているのに
My heart is overflowing
他の人と違うことにおびえない勇気で
With the courage to not be afraid of being different from others
自分だけの未来いつか切り開いてくのよ
I will someday forge my own future
Move on up 目を覚ませ私はこの星で光る
Move on up, wake up, I shine on this star
Move on up 叫び出せ信じ続けるの
Move on up, scream out, I will continue to believe
Rough cut diamond
Rough cut diamond
Move on up 立ち上がれ
Move on up, stand up
Move on up 踊り出せ 私はこの街で光る
Move on up, dance, I shine in this city
Move on up 起き上がれ
Move on up, wake up
Move on up 歌い出せきっと 輝くの
Move on up, start singing, I will definitely shine
Rough cut diamond
Rough cut diamond
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