Horie Yui was born on September 20, 1976 in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. Her r… Read Full Bio ↴Horie Yui was born on September 20, 1976 in Katsushika, Tokyo, Japan. Her real name is Horie Yoshiko (堀江由子), and she is affectionately referred to "Hocchan" by most of her fans. She is currently one of the most popular and prolific voice actresses (seiyuu) in the industry.

The role of popular heroine Multi the android in the Playstation version and anime adaptation of the classic bishoujo game To Heart helped launch a good start for Horie. The biggest turning point in her career was her role as the heroine Narusegawa Naru in the 2000 anime adaptation of the popular Akamatsu Ken manga series Love Hina.

Following the release of her first single, 「my best friend」 in 1998, she now has 19 singles, 10 studio albums and 2 BEST albums credited solely to her name. In addition, she is often associated with character and insert songs from the various anime projects she gets involved in, most recently of which are the opening and ending songs for the anime series 「Ｇｏｌｄｅｎ　Ｔｉｍｅ」. Her songs are described to be generally "bright" and "cheerful" although some tracks have traces of melancholy as well.

夏の約束
堀江由衣 Lyrics

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森の中迷路迷い込んだ
まるでそんな出会い
夏の空太陽地平線と
目の前は彼方遠い世界
(全身) 全力で走って
(未知の) 夢に向かって
(全て) 目に映るもの
君がいたから輝いた世界

駆け出した鮮やかに
少し大人になったような
煌めく日々
いつでも繋がっている
ココロがあるから
またすぐに会えるはず

変わらないでいたい
このままがずっと続けばいい
木漏れ日の草原湖上の花火
ずっと終わらずに続けばいい
(前進) 一歩踏み出して
(道に) 迷う時には
(全て) 打ち明け合えば
同じココロなんだってわかるから
眩しくて胸痛い程
大好きだって気持ち知った光の中
このまま時が過ぎても
色褪せない思い
ずっと重ねてゆきたい

忘れない (忘れない)
この胸に (この胸に)
君と (走る) 鼓動 (通い)
合った日々が宝物みたいに光る
駆け出した鮮やかに
少し大人になったような
煌めく日々
変わらず繋がっている
ココロがあるから

またすぐに会えるはず
ここで待ってる

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from 堀江由衣's song 夏の約束 (Summer Promise) depict a meeting in a forest, as if it were destined. The singer describes the summer sky, the sun, and the horizon in front of her, feeling that they belong to a distant world. She expresses the exhilaration of running with all her might towards an unknown dream, and how everything she sees shines brightly because of the presence of the person she cares about. The vivid and vibrant days make her feel like she has grown up a little.

The lyrics also convey the idea of the heart always being connected, suggesting that even when they are physically apart, they can meet again soon. The singer expresses a desire for things to remain unchanged, embracing the feeling that the present moment can continue forever. She mentions idyllic scenes like the sun shining through the trees and fireworks on the lake, wishing for them to never end. The lyrics emphasize the importance of taking a step forward and being open and honest when lost on the journey, as it allows for understanding and a deeper connection.

Overall, the lyrics of 夏の約束 convey a sense of nostalgia, youthfulness, and the power of heartfelt connections. It depicts a summer encounter that leaves a lasting impression and a desire for things to remain unchanged, symbolizing the longing for the beautiful moments to be treasured and the hope of future meetings.

Line by Line Meaning

森の中迷路迷い込んだ
I got lost in a maze within a forest

まるでそんな出会い
It felt like such an encounter

夏の空太陽地平線と
The summer sky, the sun, and the horizon

目の前は彼方遠い世界
Before me lies a distant world

(全身) 全力で走って
(With all my body) I run with all my strength

(未知の) 夢に向かって
(Towards unknown) dreams

(全て) 目に映るもの
(Everything) that comes into my sight

君がいたから輝いた世界
Because you were there, the world shone

駆け出した鮮やかに
I ran off brightly

少し大人になったような
As if I matured a little

煌めく日々
The sparkling days