When Ninomiya joined Johnny's Entertainment, he was a member of a temporary unit named M.A.I.N. (which consisted of fellow Arashi members, 松本潤 (Matsumoto Jun) and 相葉雅紀 (Aiba Masaki), as well as fellow “Johnny” 生田斗真 (Ikuta Toma) before the formation of Arashi.
Ninomiya has his own radio show called Bay Storm since October 4, 2002. The show currently airs every Sunday on Japan's BayFM, in which he often plays his own renditions of Arashi songs as well as songs by other artists.
Pretender
二宮和也 Lyrics
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それは予想通り
いざ始まればひとり芝居だ
ずっとそばにいたって
結局ただの観客だ
感情のないアイムソーリー
それはいつも通り
君とのロマンスは人生柄
続きはしないことを知った
もっと違う設定で もっと違う関係で
出会える世界線 選べたらよかった
もっと違う性格で もっと違う価値観で
愛を伝えられたらいいな
そう願っても無駄だから
グッバイ
君の運命のヒトは僕じゃない
辛いけど否めない でも離れ難いのさ
その髪に触れただけで 痛いや いやでも
甘いな いやいや
グッバイ
それじゃ僕にとって君は何?
答えは分からない 分かりたくもないのさ
たったひとつ確かなことがあるとするのならば
｢君は綺麗だ｣
誰かが偉そうに
語る恋愛の論理
何ひとつとしてピンとこなくて
飛行機の窓から見下ろした
知らない街の夜景みたいだ
もっと違う設定で もっと違う関係で
出会える世界線 選べたらよかった
いたって純な心で 叶った恋を抱きしめて
｢好きだ｣とか無責任に言えたらいいな
そう願っても虚しいのさ
グッバイ
繋いだ手の向こうにエンドライン
引き伸ばすたびに 疼きだす未来には
君はいない その事実に cry
そりゃ苦しいよな
グッバイ
君の運命のヒトは僕じゃない
辛いけど否めない でも離れ難いのさ
その髪に触れただけで 痛いや いやでも
甘いな いやいや
グッバイ
それじゃ僕にとって君は何?
答えは分からない 分かりたくもないのさ
たったひとつ確かなことがあるとするのならば
｢君は綺麗だ｣
それもこれもロマンスの定めなら 悪くないよな
永遠も約束もないけれど
｢とても綺麗だ｣
The lyrics to "Pretender" by 二宮和也 depict a bittersweet love story. The singer acknowledges that their relationship with their love interest is predictable and feels like a one-person play. Despite being by their side all the time, the singer realizes they are just a spectator. They apologize for not having genuine emotions, but it is something that has become their usual state. They come to the realization that their romance with this person is not meant to continue.
The song explores the concept of longing for a different scenario and a different connection with their love interest. The singer wishes they could have met under different circumstances or had different personalities and values. They yearn to be able to express their love in a more meaningful way. However, they acknowledge that it is futile to hope for such changes and resign themselves to say goodbye.
Overall, "Pretender" delves into the complexities of unrequited love and the longing for a different outcome in a relationship. It touches upon themes of self-reflection, acceptance, and the realization that sometimes things cannot be forced or changed.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Satoshi Fujihara
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