Born in 1967 in Nagasaki, Japan, she first auditioned for and took the lead role in Kadokawa Pictures' film 『伊賀忍法帖』 or 'The Protocols of a Ninja' at the age of 14.
In 1982 she took the leading role as Hoshiizumi in the TV drama 『セーラー服と機関銃』 or 'A Sailor Uniform and Machine Gun', while simultaneously making her singing debut with 『悲しいくらいほんとの話』 or 'An Unhappy Story'.
In 1983 Harada's film debut in 'The Little Girl Who Conquered Time' earned her a permanent place as one of the leading lights in Kodawa Pictures' works.
In 1987 Harada decided to become independent from Kadokawa Pictures, establishing the promotional offices of 'Shorn Harada' with her sister the actress Kawako Harada, while continuing to make regular film, TV drama, commercial and narratory appearances.
After meeting 鈴木慶一 (Keiichi Suzuki) the music producer and vocalist in popular Japanese new-wave group Moon Riders, Tomoyo began to concentrate more on her singing career. Signing with For Life Records in 1990, to this day Tomoyo has found great succes in both writing and recording.
In 2005 Tomoyo announced her marriage to the illustrator and fashion designer Tsuwaki Edo.
Are You There?
原田知世 Lyrics
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Are you there with another girl?
Instead of me
I hear your laughter and there¥s something I¥ve got to know
Are you there with another girl?
Instead of me
I¥m standing on your doorstep
Should I ring your doorbell
Or just walk away
My friends all say that you were never true
Hiding in the shadows
I see two silhouettes in back through your window shade
Are you there with another girl?
When I am gone
I can¥t believe you¥d break the promises that you made
If you¥re there with another girl
I can¥t go on
I only know I love you and I couldn¥t say goodbye
So if there¥s another I don¥t want to know
If you should go
Oh I would surely die
Oh I would surely die
Love requires faith
I¥ve got a lot of faith but
I hear the music coming out of your radio
I only know I love you and I couldn¥t say goodbye
So if there¥s another I don¥t want to know
If you should go
Oh I would surely die
Oh I would surely die
You would never leave me
Hurt me or deceive me
I¥m a fool to doubt you
Worry so about you
Love requires faith
I¥ve got a lot of faith but
I hear the music coming out of the radio
I hear the music coming out of your radio
I hear the music coming out of your radio
I hear the music coming out of your radio
The lyrics of "Are You There?" by 原田知世 revolve around the themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and trust issues. The opening line of the song, "I hear the music coming out of your radio," sets the scene for a painful realization that the person she loves may be with someone else. The singer is uncertain and afraid, as illustrated by the line "I'm standing on your doorstep, and I don't know what to do."
The tone of the song is melancholy and vulnerable, as the singer pleads for honesty and reassurance. She can't bear the thought of losing the person she loves but also can't live with the uncertainty and doubt. The lyrics "Love requires faith, I've got a lot of faith, but I hear the music coming out of the radio" show that she is trying to believe in her love but is struggling to hold on to that faith.
Overall, the lyrics of "Are You There?" convey the pain and confusion of a broken heart and the desperate desire for honesty and reassurance in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I hear the music coming out of your radio
I can hear the music you're playing over the radio.
Are you there with another girl?
Instead of me
I suspect you're spending time with another woman, instead of being with me.
I hear your laughter and there's something I've got to know
Are you there with another girl?
Instead of me
I noticed you laughing and wonder if you're with someone else instead of me.
I'm standing on your doorstep
And I don't know what to do
Should I ring your doorbell
Or just walk away
I'm standing outside your door and I'm unsure if I should knock, or just leave.
My friends all say that you were never true
Hiding in the shadows
My friends believe that you've been dishonest and hiding something from me.
I see two silhouettes in back through your window shade
Are you there with another girl?
When I am gone
I saw two shadows in your window and I'm worried that you're with someone else when I'm not around.
I can't believe you'd break the promises that you made
If you're there with another girl
I can't go on
I'm devastated to think that you'd go back on your promises, and if you're with someone else, I can't handle it.
I only know I love you and I couldn't say goodbye
So if there's another I don't want to know
If you should go
Oh I would surely die
Oh I would surely die
I can't bring myself to leave you, even if you're with someone else. If you were to leave, it would break me.
Love requires faith
I've got a lot of faith but
I hear the music coming out of your radio
Love requires trust, and even though I have faith in you, seeing you with someone else makes me doubt it.
You would never leave me
Hurt me or deceive me
I'm a fool to doubt you
Worry so about you
I want to believe that you would never hurt or deceive me, but I can't help worrying and doubting you.
I hear the music coming out of your radio
I hear the music coming out of your radio
I hear the music coming out of your radio
Despite my worries, I can still hear the music you're playing on the radio.
Writer(s): Hal David, Burt F Bacharach
Contributed by Juliana A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.