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.
Fashionista
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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I got the swagger
Check me out,
I'm the girl you want
Watch as I make my move
I see it in
You wanna get me
Out of these clothes
Go, you gotta know
This is me, everything,
what you see
Got my stilettos on,
'cause I'm a Fashionista
Fashionista
I got my Cat Eyes on
'Cause everything
I do is incredible
Got to get to number one,
I'm exceptional
(They love me ...)
Fashionista, Fashionista
(They love me ...)
So come on and check my swag
Eyes on me, everybody sees
I got the swagger
Check me out,
I'm the girl you want
Watch as I make my move
I see it in
You wanna get me
Out of these clothes
But I don't wanna let
Go, you gotta know
This is me, everything,
what you see
Got my stilettos on,
'cause I'm a Fashionista
Fashionista
I got my Cat Eyes on
'Cause everything
I do is incredible
Got to get to number one,
I'm exceptional
(They love me ...)
Fashionista, Fashionista
(They love me ...)
So come on and check my swag
1,2,3 and I give it to ya
Give you 4,5,6
and I take it to ya
Let me take it to ya,
let me break it to ya
Got my real diamond pumps
and I'm breakin' it up
Struttin', Struttin',
showin' my bad girl side
Got caviar
nails right on me like,
on me like,
worldwide
'Cause girls
just wanna have some fun!
All the girls they go
Honkin' me always
Phone is ringing like
Boys be callin' like
'Cause they know I am
Got my stilettos on,
'cause I'm a Fashionista
Fashionista
I got my Cat Eyes on
'Cause everything
I do is incredible
Got to get to number one,
I'm exceptional
(They love me ...)
Fashionista, Fashionista
(They love me ...)
So come on and check my swag
Check my
Check my
Check my
So come on and check my swag
The lyrics of 安室奈美恵's song Fashionista celebrates the idea of being a fashion icon and the freedom of expressing oneself through fashion. The song begins with the confident chorus "Eyes on me, everybody sees, I got the swagger... Watch as I make my move," implying the music artist's awareness of her own appeal and swag. She goes on to say that she does not want to be out of her distinct clothes because it is everything that she has got. The song's apparently empowering message is that self-expression and individuality should be celebrated in the context of fashion.
The lyrics mention getting to number one and becoming exceptional, and this could be interpreted as a comment on the music industry and the artist's journey to reach the top. The song encourages the listener to 'check my swag' and appreciate the Fashionista's perspective on style and glamour. Throughout the song, 安室奈美恵 asserts her control over her own image and the eyes that are on her.
Overall, the song Fashionista is a positive portrayal of self-expression and individuality through fashion. The artist's confident and empowering message encourages her fans to be who they are and represent it in the way they present themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Eyes on me, everybody sees
I am the center of attention and everyone is looking at me
I got the swagger
I exude self-confidence and style
Check me out, I'm the girl you want
Take a good look at me, I am the perfect catch
Watch as I make my move
Observe how I navigate through life with grace and determination
I see it in, You wanna get me, Out of these clothes
You are attracted to me and want to see me in less clothing
But I don't wanna let, Go, you gotta know
I am comfortable in my own skin and I won't let anyone change me
This is me, everything, what you see
I am authentic and genuine, and what you see is exactly who I am
Got my stilettos on, 'cause I'm a Fashionista, Fashionista
I am a fashion icon and I don't leave the house without my high heels
I got my Cat Eyes on, 'Cause everything I do is incredible
I am always putting my best face forward, and every action I take is amazing
Got to get to number one, I'm exceptional
I strive for greatness in everything I do, and I am not afraid to work hard for it
(They love me ...) Fashionista, Fashionista (They love me ...)
My fans adore me and support my fashion-forward and confident lifestyle
So come on and check my swag
Take a closer look at me and see just how amazing I really am
1,2,3 and I give it to ya, Give you 4,5,6 and I take it to ya
I am a powerhouse and I can give and take like no other
Let me take it to ya, let me break it to ya
Let me show you what I'm made of and how I can dominate any situation
Got my real diamond pumps and I'm breakin' it up
I have the best of the best and I am not afraid to show it off
Struttin', Struttin', showin' my bad girl side
I am confident in my rebellious and daring side and I am not afraid to show it off
Got caviar nails right on me like, on me like, worldwide
I have the most luxurious and glamorous nails, and I am known for it all around the world
'Cause girls just wanna have some fun!
As a woman, I am all about having a good time and enjoying life
All the girls they go, Honkin' me always
My female friends admire me and always show me love and support
Phone is ringing like, Boys be callin' like
I am popular with the opposite sex and always have people reaching out to me
'Cause they know I am
Everyone recognizes my confidence, style, and greatness
Check my, Check my, Check my, So come on and check my swag
I am daring you to take a closer look at me and see all of the amazing things I have to offer
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jenna Donnelly/Scott Stoddart/Emyli
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Eyes on me, everybody sees
I got the swagger
Check me out, I'm the girl you want
Watch as I make my move
I see it in
You wanna get me
Out of these clothes
But I don't wanna let
Go, you gotta know
This is me, everything, what you see
Got my stilettos on, 'cause I'm a Fashionista
Fashionista
I got my Cat Eyes on
'Cause everything I do is incredible
Got to get to number one, I'm exceptional
(They love me)
Fashionista, Fashionista
(They love me)
So come on and check my swag
Eyes on me, everybody sees
I got the swagger
Check me out, I'm the girl you want
Watch as I make my move
I see it in
You wanna get me
Out of these clothes
But I don't wanna let
Go, you gotta know
This is me, everything, what you see
Got my stilettos on, 'cause I'm a Fashionista
Fashionista
I got my Cat Eyes on
'Cause everything I do is incredible
Got to get to number one, I'm exceptional
(They love me)
Fashionista, Fashionista
(They love me)
So come on and check my swag
1, 2, 3 and I give it to ya
Give you 4, 5, 6 and I take it to ya
Let me take it to ya, let me break it to ya
Got my real diamond pumps and I'm breakin' it up
Struttin' ,showin' my bad girl side
Got caviar nails right on me like, worldwide
'Cause girls just wanna have some fun！
All the girls they go
Honkin' me always
Phone is ringing like
Boys be callin' like
'Cause they know I am
Got my stilettos on, 'cause I'm a Fashionista
Fashionista
I got my Cat Eyes on
'Cause everything I do is incredible
Got to get to number one, I'm exceptional
(They love me)
Fashionista, Fashionista
(They love me)
So come on and check my swag
Check my
So come on and check my swag
@user-pb2ow7cn6t
やっぱり凄い😭😭😭カリスマ性が、、、細かい動きに早い歌詞、、、声量、、、格好良過ぎ！！
@user-jf3li9nr2b
キレキレな照明とキレキレなダンスと安室ちゃんが見事にマッチしていてカッコいいです！
アルバムgenicは最強です！！
@user-wb1hc1vi5h
歌うま過ぎて鳥肌立つ…
@tinaneedsbeauty
いつ聞いても鳥肌が立つ程、アムロちゃんのコンサートは素晴らしい😍❤️❤️❤️
@user-ei8eu6eo8o
安室ちゃんのシルエットだけでも惹き付けられる圧倒的存在感
@user-mx9ir2ck2l
進化し続けて本当に絶頂期に引退した平成最後の伝説のアーティスト。この人が現役時代に青春を送れたことに本当に感謝。
@moonlight2814
レーザーやスポットライトを沢山活用した曲でめっちゃかっこいい！！
@user-rj2bp9dr4e
安室ちゃんの歌の歌詞の意味はわからんけど、聴いてると元気が出ます^_^
@channelwahaha8639
CDリリース前にYouTubeで繰り返し聞きすぎて、途中で終わる曲として覚えていたので、全部が聞けたときは感動して泣いたなぁ。_genic最高傑作です。
@kkkkk-th7hj
クールビューティーパワースピードダンスナンバー！安室ちゃんのパフォーマンス評価するのにいくつ言葉があっても足りない！笑