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.
I Will
原田知世 Lyrics
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You know I love you still
Will I wait a lonely life time
If you want me to I will.
For if I ever saw you
I didn't catch your name
But it never really mattered
I will always feel the same.
Love you with all my heart
Love you whenever we're together
Love you when we're apart.
And when at last I find you
Your song will fill the air
Sing it loud so I can hear you
Make it easy to be near you
For the things you do endear you to me
Oh You know I will
I will
The lyrics of 原田知世's song "I Will" express a deep and enduring love, one that has been present for a long time and continues to persist in the present. The opening lines, "Who knows how long I've loved you / You know I love you still," suggest a love that has been present for an extended period and has not waned over time. The singer then goes on to suggest that they are willing to wait indefinitely for their love, saying, "Will I wait a lonely lifetime / If you want me to I will." This line suggests a willingness to sacrifice personal happiness for the sake of their beloved.
The singer then describes a chance encounter with their beloved, saying, "For if I ever saw you / I didn't catch your name / But it never really mattered / I will always feel the same." This description suggests that their love is not necessarily based on a deep personal connection, but rather a profound feeling of attraction and devotion. The singer goes on to express their love in unequivocal terms, saying, "Love you forever and forever / Love you with all my heart / Love you whenever we're together / Love you when we're apart." This expression of devotion is absolute and all-encompassing, suggesting that the singer's love is one of the defining features of their life.
The final lines of the song describe a future in which the singer and their beloved are reunited, with the beloved's "song" filling the air. The singer expresses a desire to be near their beloved and to hear their voice, saying, "Sing it loud so I can hear you / Make it easy to be near you / For the things you do endear you to me / Oh You know I will / I will." These lines suggest a deep sense of longing and a desire for intimacy and connection with their beloved, a desire that has persisted despite the passage of time and the absence of a deep personal relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Who knows how long I've loved you
I've been in love with you for so long that I've lost track of time
You know I love you still
My love for you has not diminished over time, it still burns bright
Will I wait a lonely life time
I am willing to wait as long as it takes, even if it means a lonely life, for the chance to be with you
If you want me to I will.
I am willing to do anything for you, even if it means sacrificing my own happiness
For if I ever saw you
If I had ever met you before
I didn't catch your name
I may not have known your name or spoken to you before
But it never really mattered
It didn't matter to me that I didn't know your name, because I was in love with you anyway
I will always feel the same.
My feelings for you will never change, they will always remain the same
Love you forever and forever
My love for you will last for eternity, it will never fade away
Love you with all my heart
I love you with every fiber of my being, with all my heart and soul
Love you whenever we're together
Whenever we are together, my love for you grows stronger
Love you when we're apart.
Even when we are not together, I still love you deeply
And when at last I find you
When I finally find you, the one I've been searching for
Your song will fill the air
Your presence will fill me with joy and love, just like a beautiful song in the air
Sing it loud so I can hear you
Express your love to me with every fiber of your being, so that I can hear it loud and clear
Make it easy to be near you
Make it easy for me to be close to you, to feel your love and embrace
For the things you do endear you to me
The things you do make me love you even more, they strengthen the bond between us
Oh You know I will
You can count on me always, I will never give up on you or our love
I will
I will always love you, always be there for you, always cherish you
Writer(s): John Lennon, Paul Mccartney
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