Before debuting in Japan, GIZA (her label), sent her to Cybersound Studio in Boston to record her US debut single, Baby I Like which she released under the pseudonym Mai-K. In October 1999, she released the English-language album Secret of my heart, but it failed to chart. Two months later, she released her debut Japanese single Love, Day After Tomorrow, which went on to sell over 1.4 million copies. At this time, she was only 16 years old. Since then she has scored 7 #1 albums. Only two of her singles have reached the top position on the Oricon charts, however 12 of them peak at #2.
One Life
倉木麻衣 Lyrics
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One Life
負けないで One Life まるで no sugar coffee
負けないで One Life 流行(はや)りじゃない オリジナルでLife
Hey boy! Listen to my heart
満足の後にはまた不満を連れてくるから
今のままじゃ 理想の水あげず
枯れてく花のよう
運命変えるだけの Soul
もって貫く
負けないで One Life まるで no sugar coffee
賭けて Your dream 近道はない
負けないで One Life You can't stop in the ルーレット
流行(はや)りじゃない オリジナルで Life
プレイバックしてはまた 繰り返す過ちに Cry
肝心な時には 逃げる自分に Kicking me out! Ready
君と二人 揺れる感情
ダメージ受けても それでも Try
想像超えた 遥かな愛
燃やし続けて
負けないで One Life まるで no sugar coffee
賭けて Your dream 近道はない
負けないで One Life You can't stop in the ルーレット
終わりじゃない あきらめずに Life
I've gotta everything that you want and baby
I can tell that you like what you see
I've gotta everything that you want and baby
If you tell me I make you believe
I've gotta everything that you want and baby
I can tell that you like what you see
I've gotta everything that you want and baby
If you tell me I make you believe
負けないで One Life まるで no sugar coffee
賭けて Your dream 近道はない
負けないで One Life You can't stop in the ルーレット
流行(はや)りじゃない オリジナルで Life
Everybody needs love Everyday One Life
Baby Let's keep going...
倉木麻衣's song "One Life" is an encouraging anthem that reminds listeners to persevere, pursue their dreams and never give up. The first two lines, "負けないで One Life まるで no sugar coffee" can be interpreted as "Don't give up on your one life, like a cup of coffee without sugar." The following lines suggest that one should live their own unique and authentic life, rather than following trends or trying to conform to society's expectations.
The song's lyrics also touch on the idea that one must face challenges and difficulties in pursuit of their goals. The lines "賭けて Your dream 近道はない" can be translated to "Take a chance on your dreams, there are no shortcuts." It's important to keep fighting for what you believe in, even when it feels like the odds are against you, and to learn from past mistakes and experiences rather than getting discouraged.
In the final verse, the lyrics suggest that the singer has everything their love interest desires and can make their dreams come true if they believe in them. The chorus then repeats the encouraging message to never give up, stay true to oneself and keep pursuing one's dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
負けないで One Life まるで no sugar coffee
Don't give up on your one life like sugarless coffee
負けないで One Life 流行(はや)りじゃない オリジナルでLife
Don't give up on your one life, live it as an original rather than follow trends
Hey boy! Listen to my heart
Hey boy! Pay attention to what I feel
求めてるのはフェアじゃない
What I desire is not fair
満足の後にはまた不満を連れてくるから
After satisfaction comes dissatisfaction again
今のままじゃ 理想の水あげず 枯れてく花のよう
If we stay as we are, we won't give our ideals water and dry up like flowers
運命変えるだけの Soul もって貫く
Hold onto your soul, the only thing that can change your fate
賭けて Your dream 近道はない
Bet on your dreams, there are no shortcuts
負けないで One Life You can't stop in the ルーレット
Don't give up on your one life, you can't stop on the roulette (wheel of fortune)
プレイバックしてはまた 繰り返す過ちに Cry
Play back, and cry over repeating mistakes
肝心な時には 逃げる自分に Kicking me out! Ready
When you need to be brave, kick out the part of yourself that wants to run away! Ready?
君と二人 揺れる感情 ダメージ受けても それでも Try
Our emotions sway when it's just us, even if we're hurt, we still have to try
想像超えた 遥かな愛 燃やし続けて
Continue to burn the love that goes beyond imagination and is far away
終わりじゃない あきらめずに Life
It's not the end, don't give up on life
I've gotta everything that you want and baby
I've got everything you want, baby
If you tell me I make you believe
If you tell me, I'll make you believe
Everybody needs love Everyday One Life
Everybody needs love every day of their one life
Baby Let's keep going...
Baby, let's keep going...
Writer(s): Anderson Tervald Henrik Mats, 倉木 麻衣, 倉木 麻衣
Contributed by Harper Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-rf8sq5lt6m
素敵な時間を有難う御座います
光輝く人生の心✴❤Hideki✴
@you-nm5pi
ONE LIFE大好きなアルバムです🥰❤️ この曲の歌詞が大好きです🥰❤️
@RADMvandegrift
このアルバムツアーは完全にお蔵入りになってしまったのが残念ですね。
09年３月のtouch Me!や先週の「unconditional L♡VE」FCライブの様に
もしこのアルバムもFC限定ライブを１日でもやってくれたら嬉しかったですけど
ま 贅沢を言ってしまえばキリが有りませんね。
@KAZU004554
jun様、モノクロにクールな雰囲気の麻衣ちゃんが、楽曲にピッタリです😌
麻衣ちゃん7thアルバム💿
元旦の日に新聞一面に麻衣ちゃんの「ONE LIFE」リリース告知が掲載されていた事を記憶します😊
人生は一度きり
ぶれない愛を貫く
負けないで
苦くて飲み込む事も出来そうにない
今のままじゃ枯れていく
あきらめない
その苦いコーヒーに愛というsugarを
枯れそうな花に愛というオアシスを
愛を燃やし続けて
オリジナルの「ONE LIFE」でいきていく
麻衣ちゃんの熱いハート❤️感じる一曲です。
🥰🫶💕