She initially debuted in 1992 as the lead singer of SUPER MONKEY'S, with fellow Okinawa Actors School classmates MAX as back dancers. After the group disbanded, she eventually had her solo debut in 1995 on the Avex Trax label with the Tetsuya Komuro produced single "Body Feels EXIT", which was an instant hit. The following singles "Chase the Chance", "Don't wanna cry" and "You're my sunshine" all sold 1 million copies during a short period of time. In 1996, Namie released her debut solo album "SWEET 19 BLUES" which sold 3.8 millions of copies throughout Japan and broke sales records at the time. It is the 12th most selling album of all time in Japan. At the end of 1996 she won the Grand Prix Award, the highest honor at the Japan Record Awards, for "Don't wanna cry". Another monumental release for Amuro was 1997's "CAN YOU CELEBRATE?", which was the best selling release of the year, and remains the best-selling physically released single by a solo female artist in Japan.
In 1997, Namie shocked everyone when she announced that SAM (from the band TRF) and she were getting married and that she was pregnant. Namie took a break from the entertainment business and her son, Haruto, was born on May 19, 1998.
Her comeback single, "I HAVE NEVER SEEN", released on December 23rd the same year, gave Amuro a warm welcome back to the industry. "I HAVE NEVER SEEN" became Amuro's 9th number-one single.
On March 17th, 1999, Amuro released her 12th single, "RESPECT the POWER OF LOVE". On the same day, Emiko Taira, Amuro's mother, was murdered. All promotional activites for the single grinded to a halt as Amuro flew to Okinawa to identify Emiko's body. A short break followed for Amuro to recover.
A few months later, Amuro began to work with producer Dallas Austin, known for his work with American hip-hop/R&B trio, TLC. This shift was in part to Amuro's personal desire to create more R&B and Hip-Hop oriented music. In 2001, Amuro parted ways with long-time producer Tetsuya Komuro, as part of her musical direction shift. From this point on, Amuro always would be in complete creative control of her career. Around this time, Amuro made a few attempts at writing lyrics for her songs, including her single "Say the word", which hit #3 on the Oricon charts, and remained a fan-favorite with Amuro performing the song over numerous tours, including her final tour, which included 20 songs that garnered the most fan votes.
Amuro and SAM would divorce in 2002, and Amuro would completely mmerse herself in her work, hardening her R&B and Hip-Hop sound, collaboriating with a number of artists under a sonic project entitled "SUITE CHIC". "SUITE CHIC" helped empower Amuro to not "be stuck in the past" with her music, as she felt mentally constricted by her name at the time. Feeling liberated after releasing a SUITE CHIC album, Amuro would continue to refine her sound and image with the following albums "STYLE" in 2003, and "Queen of Hip-Pop" in 2005.
"PLAY", released on June 27, 2007, became Amuro's highest-selling studio album since her 2000 album, "GENIUS 2000", sold 540,000 copies, and contained another fan-favorite release, "Baby Don't Cry", which reached #3 on the Oricon charts.
2008 marked a new peak in Amuro's career. In March, she released a new single, "60s70s80s", which became her 10th #1 single, the first one for Amuro since 1998's "I HAVE NEVER SEEN".
Amuro released her third "best of" album "BEST FICTION", on July 30, 2008. "BEST FICTION" proceeded to spend 6 weeks at the #1 position on the Oricon charts, had the highest first-week album sales of any release in 2008, became the #2 best overall-selling album of that year, and has sold more than 1.4 million copies since its release.
Namie started a new arena tour called Namie Amuro BEST FICTION 2008-2009 tour. It ran from October 25, 2008 to May 31, 2009. This was her first tour Amuro held sans songs produced by Tetsuya Komuro.
From 2009 on, Amuro would steadily release chart-topping studio albums. Straying from the traditional methods of the Japanese music industry yet again, Amuro decided to utilize a strategy of focusing on touring as means of promotion, rather than TV and commercial appearances. What resulted was a beneficial business move, while fulfilling Amuro's long-time preference to perform over giving interviews. This cultivated a very loyal and diverse fanbase that would consistently result in sold-out shows whenever Amuro toured.
From 2010 to 2018, as Amuro performed relentlessly long tours every year, Amuro remained consistent and dedicated to giving performances she felt she could be proud of, and in the process, quietly withheld that after a vocal cord injury in 2010, Amuro's vocal cords slowly were deteriorating. Amuro later revealed this was the deciding factor in her retirement, as she did not want to perform at a level she personally could not accept.
After her 25th anniversary concert in Okinawa, Amuro announced that she would retire from the industry on September 16th, 2018. The masses, aggrieved with this announcement, even created the name "Amuloss" for the emotion that was felt, knowing Amuro would leave a great void in the music industry.
A greatest hits album, "Finally" would be released in November of 2017 and would go on to sell over 2.5 million copies and be the best-selling album in Japan for both 2017 and 2018. Starting in March 2018, "namie amuro Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~" would result in Amuro breaking both ticket and Blu-ray/DVD sales records. With shows in all 5 major Japanese domes, including and a handful of shows outside of Japan, nearly 800,000 were in attendance. Pre-orders alone for the Blu-rays/DVDs would exceed the best-selling concert video release at that time. Combined DVD and Blu-ray sales for "namie amuro Final Tour 2018 ~Finally~" have sold over 1.74 million since its release in late August 2018.
Better Days
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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春咲く花のように揺れてた
笑顔 ナミダ みんな捧げて
ずっと そばに居るよって
いつも 優しかったのに
あんな 困らせるつもり
そうよ まるで無かったのに
何処へでも行く すべてを越えて
月も星座も 砂漠も海も
連れ戻すのよ この手に抱いて
二人暮らした 素晴らしい日々
時がすべてを連れ去っても
輝き想い出にできない
昨日 あした 永遠の愛
きっと 戻って来るって
いつも 信じているから
(だって) だって貴方は私の
そうよ まるで魂そのもの
足を照らして 導いていて
月も星座も 砂漠も海も
めぐり逢うのよ 初めてのように
そこから先は 素晴らしい日々
何処へでも行く すべてを越えて
月も星座も 砂漠も海も
連れ戻すのよ この手に抱いて
二人暮らした 素晴らしい日々
Better days (just to bring back better days)
Better days better days (I'll go wherever you are)
Moon and the stars (just to bring back better days
I'll go wherever you are)
笑顔の 明日の 二人を捜すの
I'll go wherever you are
Follow the moon and the stars, cross over desserts and seas
To bring you back here with me
I'll change the world if I could
Bring back the love we mistook
I'll do whatever it takes just to bring back better days
I'll go wherever you are
Cross over desserts and seas to bring you back here with me
I'll change the world if I could
Bring back the love we mistook
I'll do whatever it takes just to bring back better days
I'll go wherever you are (yeah yeah)
Desserts and seas to bring you back here with me
I'll change the world if I could
I'll do whatever it takes just to bring back better days
The song "Better Days" by Namie Amuro is a heartfelt and emotional ode to a lost love that the singer is determined to find again. The lyrics speak of being blown by the wind and swaying like a flower in bloom, and of sacrificing one's own tears and smile for those who are loved. The singer promises to go wherever necessary to find their lost love, and to never stop believing that they will come back. The song speaks to the powerful connection between two people in love, and the lengths to which one will go to reunite with their beloved.
The song is filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that paint a picture of longing and determination. The idea of being blown by the wind like a flower speaks to both vulnerability and resilience, while the references to the moon and stars, desert and sea suggest a journey full of obstacles and challenges. The singer's determination to find their love despite these challenges is palpable throughout the song, and speaks to the power of love to overcome even the greatest barriers.
In summary, "Better Days" is a beautiful and heartfelt song about the power of love to overcome distance and adversity. It is a powerful testament to the resilience of the human heart, and a reminder that even when faced with obstacles, hope and determination can prevail.
Line by Line Meaning
貴方からの風に吹かれて
Blown by the wind from you
春咲く花のように揺れてた
Shaking like a spring blooming flower
笑顔 ナミダ みんな捧げて
Offering smiles and tears to everyone
ずっと そばに居るよって
Saying you will always be by my side
いつも 優しかったのに
You were always kind
あんな 困らせるつもり
I didn't mean to trouble you like that
そうよ まるで無かったのに
Even though it seemed like I didn't care
何処へでも行く すべてを越えて
Going anywhere and overcoming everything
月も星座も 砂漠も海も
Even the moon, stars, desert, and sea
連れ戻すのよ この手に抱いて
I'll bring you back, holding you in my arms
二人暮らした 素晴らしい日々
The wonderful days we spent living together
時がすべてを連れ去っても
Even if time takes everything away
輝き想い出にできない
I can't turn it into shining memories
昨日 あした 永遠の愛
Yesterday, tomorrow, eternal love
きっと 戻って来るって
I'm sure you'll come back
いつも 信じているから
I always believe in you
(だって) だって貴方は私の
Because you are mine
そうよ まるで魂そのもの
Yes, you are like my soul
足を照らして 導いていて
Lighting the path and guiding me
めぐり逢うのよ 初めてのように
Meeting again like the first time
そこから先は 素晴らしい日々
From there on, it'll be wonderful days
Better days (just to bring back better days)
Better days (just to bring back better days)
Better days better days (I'll go wherever you are)
Better days better days (I'll go wherever you are)
Moon and stars (just to bring back better days
Moon and stars (just to bring back better days
I'll go wherever you are)
I'll go wherever you are)
笑顔の 明日の 二人を捜すの
Looking for a future with smiles and the two of us
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ricciano Lumpkins, Gary White
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
猫に真珠
You're a dreamer
時には 驚くほど無邪気で
You are stronger
そう君が 思うよりもずっとずっと
変わらない Smile 諦めない
どんな時にも
だからこそ I'm proud of you
But everyday's a winding road
思うように全てを
手に出来ずに 立ち止まるけど
涙も悲しみも忘れて
歩いてこう Brighter day
君だけの Story 心に
綴ってよ Night and day
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ 顔上げて一緒に 行こうよ
Brighter day
You're a fighter
時には 傷だらけのまま
You're a winner
その手は 痛みも優しさに変える
眩しいくらい 輝く Eyes
どんな言葉も
負けるほど You're standin' out
But everyday's a winding road
夢見た未来と
違う現在に 立ち止まるけど
涙も悲しみも忘れて
歩いてこう Brighter day
いつの日か Glory その手に
掴むまで Fight and pray
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ どこまでもこのまま 行こうよ
Brighter day
Sky's the limit まだ見ぬ世界
飛び立って味わう 未知を
You know that life goes on and on
例え迷っても
振り向かずに 選んだ道を
涙も悲しみも忘れて
歩いてこう Brighter day
君だけの Story 心に
綴ってよ Night and day
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ 顔上げて一緒に 行こうよ
Brighter day
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ どこまでもこのまま 行こうよ
Brighter day
Koji KINJO
ドライブ中に聴くとワクワク感は半端ないよね、ほんといい曲です。
猫に真珠
You're a dreamer
時には 驚くほど無邪気で
You are stronger
そう君が 思うよりもずっとずっと
変わらない Smile 諦めない
どんな時にも
だからこそ I'm proud of you
But everyday's a winding road
思うように全てを
手に出来ずに 立ち止まるけど
涙も悲しみも忘れて
歩いてこう Brighter day
君だけの Story 心に
綴ってよ Night and day
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ 顔上げて一緒に 行こうよ
Brighter day
You're a fighter
時には 傷だらけのまま
You're a winner
その手は 痛みも優しさに変える
眩しいくらい 輝く Eyes
どんな言葉も
負けるほど You're standin' out
But everyday's a winding road
夢見た未来と
違う現在に 立ち止まるけど
涙も悲しみも忘れて
歩いてこう Brighter day
いつの日か Glory その手に
掴むまで Fight and pray
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ どこまでもこのまま 行こうよ
Brighter day
Sky's the limit まだ見ぬ世界
飛び立って味わう 未知を
You know that life goes on and on
例え迷っても
振り向かずに 選んだ道を
涙も悲しみも忘れて
歩いてこう Brighter day
君だけの Story 心に
綴ってよ Night and day
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ 顔上げて一緒に 行こうよ
Brighter day
I'll be there for you
I'll be there for you
さあ どこまでもこのまま 行こうよ
Brighter day
t RYO-TA
奈美恵様には何度も何度も励まされました...
最近なんだか寂しいことが多いけど、曲を聴くたびにこれからも頑張ろうとそう思います。
岩ちゃん剛典
やっぱりこの曲大好き💕
Capitano Koizo
この曲を聴いて、今日も頑張ろう、明日も頑張ろう、辛いけど前を向かなきゃ、と何度思ったかわからない(T_T)
安室ちゃんは、普通なら味わう事がない程、ツラい事や苦しい事を経験して、なおこんな曲をたくさん歌ってくれるから、マジのガチで心に響いて泣く(T_T)
まりも
この曲大好きで、Liveで号泣しました
いつ聴いても泣ける
優しく沁みます✨
しょうこ ごとう
いつ聞いても大好き❤
ライブ編集嬉しすぎます、ありがとう!
miino
大好き過ぎて毎回にやける この歌大好き
ハワードグリーン
たくさん…素敵な曲があるけど。
これが一番好き(*´ー`*)
y y
歌い終わった後にちょっと照れるの可愛い🥰