In 1989, she passed the '3rd BAD' audition. Her famous songs are "DA・KA・RA", "Chotto", and so on... Her second single "DA・KA・RA" sold 1.1 million copies and won the 'Japan Record Grand Prix' newcomer award of the year. Because of her rare public appearances, she was originally known as a phantom singer, like Izumi Sakai of Zard. She is one of the rare Japanese singers that writes all her own material. So far she has released 15 albums and 30 singles.
One of her most popular hits is あなただけ見つめてる from the popular anime "SLAM DUNK". Her songs are frequently featured in Japanese anime such as "Detective Conan".
On May 2007, in order show her support for the idea of the Olympics in Tokyo, Ohguro held a free concert that brought a huge turnout, entitled "Olympics in Tokyo 2016!".
Atsukunare
大黒摩季 Lyrics
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Do you wanna change, do you wanna change
Changing, here we go!
泣きたいのに笑ったり 冷たいふりをしたり
優しい人ぶったり 誤解させたりするのは
やっぱりあなたが好きだから
泣きながらあなたを 諦めようとした過去も
思い出を抱きしめながら 心決めた現在も
Shinin' my life 時間を越えて
この思いあなたに届け
Breakin' a time 言葉よりも
まっすぐに今その胸に
もっと もっと 熱くなれ
いつもと同じ道を歩いて
公園またいで帰るだけなのに
何だか妙に空しくなるのは
あなたに会えない それだけだろうか
未来が見えないと不安になるけど
くっきり見えると怖くなる
I know, you know!
これこそはと信じられる 何かを探していたけれど
正義が社会を救えないなら 愛しかないでしょう
Shinin' my way 壊してしまおう
心を邪魔するものは
Breakin' the night 汚れのない
あなたと生きて行きたい
二度と もう 迷わない
これから全部始めよう ゴリッパな人生などいらない
自由に思いのままに 本気で生きてみたい
だから 今
Shinin' my life 時間を越えて
この思いあなたに届け
Breakin' a time 言葉よりも
まっすぐに今その胸に
もっと もっと 熱くなれ
Everybody go, everybody go, everybody go, find your way
Do you wanna change, do you wanna change
Changing, here we go!
大黒摩季's song "熱くなれ" (Atsuku Nare) expresses the concept of change, and encourages listeners to embrace change in various aspects of their lives for a better future. The lyrics begin with the chorus: "Everybody go, everybody go, everybody go, find your way / Do you wanna change, do you wanna change / Changing, here we go!" These lines reflect the title of the song and the theme of moving forward, as if asking the listeners to go and find their own way to change.
The verse describes some struggles experienced while trying to change, such as trying to smile when crying inside or pretending to be cold to protect oneself. She also talks about wanting to communicate her feelings to someone but not being able to articulate her thoughts effectively. However, she realizes that these struggles arise from her love for someone, and no matter how difficult it may be, she still wants to try to convey her feelings.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics shift towards a positive message. She talks about being tired of always walking the same path, and feeling empty because she can't meet a special person. But she wants to break through the obstacles in life and live with that person more positively. She sings, "Breakin' a time / Straight to your heart now / Let's get more and more passionate," encouraging listeners to overcome the fear of change and continue to grow and live passionately.
Line by Line Meaning
泣きたいのに笑ったり 冷たいふりをしたり
I act cold or make it look like I'm laughing when I really want to cry because I like you.
優しい人ぶったり 誤解させたりするのは
I pretend to be kind or make you misunderstand me because I like you.
やっぱりあなたが好きだから
It's because I really like you.
伝えたい 伝わらない 大事なことだけは
I want to convey something important, even if it doesn't come across well.
泣きながらあなたを 諦めようとした過去も
In the past, I tried to give up on you while crying.
思い出を抱きしめながら 心決めた現在も
Now, I hold onto memories while making up my mind.
Shinin' my life 時間を越えて この思いあなたに届け
I want to shine my life and send my feelings to you beyond time.
Breakin' a time 言葉よりも まっすぐに今その胸に
Breaking through time, I want to send my feelings straight to your heart.
もっと もっと 熱くなれ
I want us to become even more passionate.
いつもと同じ道を歩いて 公園またいで帰るだけなのに
Even though we're just walking the same path and going through the park, it feels empty without you.
何だか妙に空しくなるのは あなたに会えない それだけだろうか
Is feeling strangely empty because I can't see you the only reason?
未来が見えないと不安になるけど くっきり見えると怖くなる
Not knowing what the future holds makes me anxious, but seeing it clearly makes me scared.
I know, you know!
I know you feel the same way!
これこそはと信じられる 何かを探していたけれど
I was searching for something I could truly believe in.
正義が社会を救えないなら 愛しかないでしょう
If justice can't save society, then love is the only way.
Shinin' my way 壊してしまおう 心を邪魔するものは
I want to shine my way and destroy anything that gets in the way of my heart.
Breakin' the night 汚れのない あなたと生きて行きたい
Breaking through the night, I want to live with you, pure and unblemished.
二度と もう 迷わない
I won't hesitate anymore.
これから全部始めよう ゴリッパな人生などいらない
From now on, let's start everything anew. We don't need a tough life.
自由に思いのままに 本気で生きてみたい
I want to live my life freely and passionately.
Everybody go, everybody go, everybody go, find your way
Let's all go and find our own paths.
Do you wanna change, do you wanna change
Do you want to change yourself?
Changing, here we go!
Let's change, starting now!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Maki Ooguro
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