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!".
I Can't Stop The Rain
大黒摩季 Lyrics
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心 急ぐ雨音 聞かないように
Keep on TV
甘いKiss を描きながら
ひとりきりに怯えながら
演じた女(ひと)に追いこされて
本当のわたしがまた邪魔するの
I can't stop the rain
いっそ 役者になりたい
I can't stop the rain
I can't stop my pain
愛していたいの
あなたの自由を
理解してるなんて
嘘ねあの日みたいに
本気でケンカしたら
わかり合えるかな
長い夜はいけないわね
やけに深く考えて
今の優しいあなたを見て
そして また 上手に 微笑むわ
I can't stop the rain
I can't stop my pain
抱かれて眠りたい
I can't stop the rain
I can't stop my pain
またどこにもいないの
逢いたいよ
I can't stop the rain
I can't stop my pain
いっそ 役者になりたい
I can't stop the rain
I can't stop my pain
愛していたいの
雨の日には
ひとりにしないで
The lyrics of 大黒摩季's song "I Can't Stop The Rain" reflect a feeling of loneliness and apprehension that comes with rainy days. The main character seems to be trying to distract herself by keeping the TV on and imagining a sweet kiss, hoping to block out the sound of the rain. She is scared of being alone, but at the same time, she feels like her true self, the one behind the actress she portrays, is hindering her progress. She can't control the uncontrollable, just like how she can't stop the rain or the pain that accompanies it.
Despite this vulnerability, she longs to be loved and understood, even if it means accepting her loved one's freedom or engaging in a real fight to understand each other's feelings. She realizes that she has been overthinking things, but as she witnesses her partner's kindness and beauty, she can't help but smile gracefully. Ultimately, she wants to be held close and to not be left alone to face the rain.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of longing, fear, and vulnerability, while also exploring the complexities of love and self-expression. It reminds us that sometimes we can't control our emotions, and all we can do is hold onto the ones we love and cherish the moments we have with them.
Line by Line Meaning
雨が降る日はなぜか淋しい
On rainy days, for some reason, I feel lonely
心 急ぐ雨音 聞かないように Keep on TV
I turn up the TV to drown out the sound of the rain beating on my heart
甘いKiss を描きながら ひとりきりに怯えながら
As I imagine sweet kisses, I'm afraid to face this alone
演じた女(ひと)に追いこされて 本当のわたしがまた邪魔するの
I'm being chased by the person I'm pretending to be, and my true self is getting in the way again
I can't stop the rain / I can't stop my pain
I can't prevent this rain, nor can I stop the sadness inside me
いっそ 役者になりたい
I wish I could become an actress
愛していたいの あなたの自由を 理解してるなんて 嘘ねあの日みたいに
I want to love you, but when you say you understand and respect my freedom, it's like those lies you told me back then
本気でケンカしたら わかり合えるかな
If we were to have a real fight, would we finally understand each other?
長い夜はいけないわね やけに深く考えて
I can't afford to spend long nights thinking so deeply
今の優しいあなたを見て そして また 上手に 微笑むわ
I look at the gentle person you are now, and I smile again
抱かれて眠りたい またどこにもいないの 逢いたいよ
I want to sleep in your arms, but you're nowhere to be found - I miss you
雨の日には ひとりにしないで
On rainy days, please don't leave me alone
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: 摩季 大黒
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