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.
Big Boys Cry
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
With a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh
With a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
'Til them big boys cry
No one's gonna do it like I do 'cause 女はいつでも 愛嬌
But そんなの気にせず shaking my ha, yeah I'm like that
You better clear the floor 'cause I'm coming on through
Yeah 今夜の気分は naughty
行く先々 bar, I be getting numbers
Yeah, it's like that
I do what I want, I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
With a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
With a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
Everybody is mine 'cause I look too fine 足下 気をつけて tipsy
皆 すかさず check when I twist my neck, it's just a fact
Fellas got stars in they're eyes, eyes
とにかく 投げてみな dice, dice
Wanna get, what I got, but I'm too damn hot
No, you can't touch that
I do what I want, I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
With a little oh shoot, baby
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them big boys cry
Make them big boys cry, make them big boys cry, make them big boys cry
Make them big, big boys cry, make them big, big boys cry
Make them big, big boys cry, make them big, big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want, I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
In the song "Big Boys Cry," 安室奈美恵, also known as Namie Amuro, is a confident and empowered woman who is not afraid to do what she wants and likes. The lyric "No one's gonna do it like I do 'cause 女はいつでも 愛嬌" means that no one can do it like her because she has charm as a woman. She implies that everyone should let her do her thing and not worry about her. She wants to keep the party going and dance until the end of time. The chorus, "I do what I want, I do what I like, Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry," is a bold statement telling listeners that she is not afraid to take the lead and make the big boys cry. She wants everyone to have fun and enjoy themselves.
Throughout the song, Namie Amuro flaunts her beauty and confidence, which makes everyone turn their heads. She mentions that she is in a naughty mood and that she will be hitting up bars to get some numbers. The line "Everybody is mine 'cause I look too fine 足下 気をつけて tipsy" means that everyone is checking her out because of how fine she looks. The men have stars in their eyes because they are interested in her. However, Namie Amuro does not want anyone to touch her because she is too hot to handle. She wants the men to look but not touch.
"Big Boys Cry" is a catchy dance tune that empowers women to be confident and have fun. The message behind the song is that women should not be afraid to do what they want and like. They should be proud of who they are and not let anyone bring them down. The chorus "With a little ah, ah, ah, Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah, Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh, 'Til them big boys cry" is a memorable line that sticks with the listener after the song is over. It's a fun way to feel empowered and confident in oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
I do what I want, I do what I like
I act according to my own desires and preferences
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I pursue my goals and desires with intensity and determination until I achieve them, even if it makes powerful men feel vulnerable
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
I will continue to enjoy life to the fullest, regardless of anyone else's expectations or opinions
With a little ah, ah, ah
I add a touch of flirtatiousness and playfulness to everything I do
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
I assert my confidence and enthusiasm without reservation
Little, little ooh, ooh, ooh
I am unapologetically sexy and alluring
'Til them big boys cry
I will not allow male power structures to diminish my strength or confidence
No one's gonna do it like I do 'cause 女はいつでも 愛嬌
Nobody can match my charm and magnetism because I am a woman and always have that flair
But そんなの気にせず shaking my ha, yeah I'm like that
I am uninhibited and true to myself, regardless of others' opinions or expectations
You better clear the floor 'cause I'm coming on through
I am a force to be reckoned with and will not let anything or anyone stand in my way
Yeah 今夜の気分は naughty
Tonight I am feeling daring and mischievous
行く先々 bar, I be getting numbers
I am constantly meeting new people and making connections, especially in bars and social settings
Everybody is mine 'cause I look too fine 足下 気をつけて tipsy
I am so attractive that everyone wants to be with me, but they should be careful not to trip when they are drunk
皆 すかさず check when I twist my neck, it's just a fact
Everyone immediately looks at me whenever I move, because they know I am a natural star
Fellas got stars in they're eyes, eyes
Men are enamored with me and see me as their shining star
とにかく 投げてみな dice, dice
In any situation, I take chances and try my luck
Wanna get, what I got, but I'm too damn hot
Others envy what I have, but cannot match my unique combination of beauty, charm, and charisma
No, you can't touch that
My personal power and allure cannot be duplicated or diminished by anyone else
Just a little oh shoot, baby
I am playful and flirty without being vulgar
Make them big, big boys cry, make them big, big boys cry
I am challenging traditional gender roles and expressing my power to make men feel vulnerable or emotional
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Hayley Michelle Aitken, Nermin Harambasic, Eirik Johansen, Jan Hallvard Larsen, Ronny Vidar Svendsen, Anne Judith Wik, Kanata Okajima
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@noah-vw5vu
I do what I want I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
With a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them Big Boys Cry
Cry, cry, cry, cry, cry, cry
'Til them Big Boys Cry
No one's gonna do it like I do
Cuz 女はいつでも 愛嬌
But そんなの気にせず Shaking my...ha
Yeah I'm like that
You better clear the floor
Cuz I'm coming on through
Yeah 今夜の気分は naughty
行く先々 Bar
I be getting numbers
Yeah it's like that
I do what I want I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
With a little ah, ah, ah
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them Big Boys Cry
Everbody is mine cuz I look too fine
足下 気をつけて Tipsy
皆 すかさず Check
When I twist my neck
It's just a fact
Fellas got stars in they're eyes, eyes
とにかく 投げてみな dice, dice
Wanna get what I got
But I'm too damn hot
No you can't touch that
I do what I want I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them Big Boys Cry
With a little(Oh! Sit Baby)
Just a little yeah, yeah, yeah
Little little ooh, ooh, ooh
'Til them Big Boys Cry
Make them Big Boys Cry
Make them big... Big Boys Cry
I do what I want I do what I like
Pushing up right on it 'til them big boys cry
I do what I want I do what I like
Keep this party rocking 'til the end of time
@noname-dk7ri
ダンサーのレベルも高くて見ててほんと楽しい✨💃👀✨
@downtownarigatou
ライブやMVで曲の良さを何倍にも何十倍にする人だけど、この曲は特にそう感じる、かわいい、キラキラしてる！
@user-hv8qz1bj9m
奈美恵ちゃんっっ！！
たまらない♡
@user-sv6sj9kz4i
超かわいい♥️編集👍
@a-natuuta9647
この緑💚の衣装
好き〜👍😊
安室ちゃんファンではないけど
どんなスタイルの洋服着ても、ヘアスタイルも、メイクも全て似合うと思う
@masamisakano
輝いてる😍
@NA-eo4io
2014年に戻ってほしい😢
@isamim9297
✨✨✨じっとしてられない感じがなやましいね😉😄💓❤️‼️✨✨✨
@VJ-fq1wp
どの角度からみてもかわいさの塊❤️
@user-fh7wr2cj4h
このmvは安室ちゃんがかわいい魔女さんになってるけど、
だれでも魅了させる安室ちゃんは本当の魔女なんだと思う✨✨✨✨