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.
Hands On Me
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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Bombard assault attack
Go hard, yeah, I like it like that
You scared? Don't be, I won't bite
Unless that's what you like
Back up and enjoy it
Hands up, I surrender, I can still holla!
Look like city's sinking
Go ahead get the distance
Till they hear me screaming!
Oh, ooh, oh, ooh, oh
Beat it like a drum
Beat it like a drum
Drum
Drum
Drum
Now put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
I know I, I feel enticed
Go hard now you know what I like
The crowd, they see,let them see
And there is an area for me
Back up and enjoy it
Hands up I surrender
I can still holla!
Oh, ooh, oh, ooh, oh
Beat it like a drum
Beat it like a drum
Drum
Drum
Drum
Now put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
And, when the lights come up in here
We can't stop the way we feel
We keep on going, going
Until the night is over
Boy we keep on going, going
Never over!
Beat it like a drum
Beat it like a drum
Girl put your hands on me
Boy put your hands on me
Boy put your hands on me
Boy put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Beat it like a drum
Drum
Drum
Drum
Beat it like a drum
Hey!
Drum!
Hey!
Beat it like a drum!
The lyrics of "Hands On Me" by 安室奈美恵 are a clear invitation to take action, go hard, enjoy the moment and beat it like a drum. The song is an upbeat, energetic and sensual dance track, aimed at young partygoers who are willing to surrender to the rhythm and to their desires.
The first verse sets the tone for the song: "Bombard assault attack, go hard, yeah, I like it like that". The singer is challenging her partner to be daring, to take control and to push the limits. She is not afraid to show her own excitement and suggests that fear should not be an obstacle to pleasure. The chorus reinforces this idea, with the repeating command to "put your hands on me" and to "beat it like a drum". The drumming sound is both a metaphor for sexual activity and a signal to dance and move.
The second verse adds more details to the scenario: the singer is performing on stage, in front of a cheering crowd. She enjoys the attention and the sensation of being desired. Her partner is encouraged to join her in this adventure, to let go of inhibitions, and to surrender to the rhythm. The bridge introduces a new element of drama, with the metaphor of the sinking city and the call to scream louder. The final section of the song repeats the chorus and emphasizes the never-ending nature of the pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
Bombard assault attack
Let's continue with this intense and forceful approach
Go hard, yeah, I like it like that
Keep pushing and giving it your all, because that's what I find attractive
You scared? Don't be, I won't bite
Don't be afraid to be in my presence, I won't harm you
Unless that's what you like
But if that's what you're into, let me know
Back up and enjoy it
Just relax and enjoy the ride
Hands up, I surrender, I can still holla!
I'm giving myself up to you, but I still have a voice and can express myself
Oh, ooh, oh, ooh, oh, ooh, oh, ooh
Just some vocalizations
Look like city's sinking
The energy and intensity is so high that it feels like the city is shaking
Go ahead get the distance
Get as far away as you need to, until you can still hear me screaming
Till they hear me screaming!
I want to make my presence and energy known to everyone around
Beat it like a drum
Keep the beat and keep the energy high
Now put your hands on me
Get physical and touch me
I know I, I feel enticed
I'm feeling very sexually attracted and pulled in by this energy
Go hard now you know what I like
Keep pushing and being forceful, because you know that's what I want
The crowd, they see,let them see
Let the audience around us see how we're interacting
And there is an area for me
There's a space for me in this energy and interaction
And, when the lights come up in here
When the party is over and the lights turn on
We can't stop the way we feel
We can't control our emotions and attraction
Until the night is over
We'll keep going and pushing until the party is done
Boy we keep on going, going
We'll continue this energy and interaction
Never over!
It's never truly over, we'll always have this memory and feeling
Girl put your hands on me
I want the woman to touch me
Boy put your hands on me
I want the man to touch me
Put your hands on me
Touch me and interact with me physically
Hey!
Vocalization
Drum!
Keep the beat going
Hey!
More vocalization
Beat it like a drum!
Keep the interaction and intensity going, like a constant beat
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adam Kapit, Anesha Birchett, Antea Shelton, Fredrik Odesjo
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@luster2776
We keep on going
Bombard Assault Attack
Go hard, yeah, I like it like that
You scared? Don't be I won't bite
Unless that's what you like
Back up and enjoy it
Hands up
I surrenderI can still holla!
Look like city's sinking
Go ahead Get the distance
Till they hear me screaming!
Beat it like a drum
Beat it like a drum
Drum
Drum
Drum
Now put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
I know I, I feel enticed
Go hard Now you know what I like
The crowd, they see; let them see
And there is an area for me
Back up and enjoy it
Hands up I surrender
I can still holla!
Beat it like a drum
Beat it like a drum
Drum
Drum
Drum
Now put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
And, when the lights come up in here
We can't stop the way we feel
We keep on going going
Until the night is over
Boy we keep on going going
Never over!
Beat it like a drum
Beat it like a drum
Girl put your hands on me
Boy put your hands on me
Boy put your hands on me
Boy put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Put your hands on me
Beat it like a drum
Drum
Drum
Drum
Beat it like a drum
Hey!Drum!Hey!
Beat it like a drum!
@mamko2711
何だかカッコよすぎて涙が出る(TT)マジでカッコいい‼️
@user-jf3li9nr2b
キレが流石すぎて…観ていると次第に惹き付けられる！
安室ちゃんに勝る歌とダンスは今の歌手と比べたら無い気がしますね。
最高ですね！！
@capitanokoizo3904
こんなに難しい動きを楽しそうに踊ってしまう安室ちゃんホントにスゴイ🎵
改めて、ピンヒールは完全に安室ちゃんの一部なのだと思い知ります!
@user-ln4km7pd3m
この曲好き❤️❤️❤️
@user-ln4km7pd3m
イイネありがとうございます^ - ^
@user-ln4km7pd3m
イイネありがとうございます^ - ^
@user-ln4km7pd3m
イイネありがとうございました^ - ^
@rizumuss1783
クオリティーが高すぎる
@user-yr5po5br9o
ほんとにさりげなくやるの
さすが女優よ
@user-ky5kq1pl9c
これだけ踊って歌えて流石安室ちゃん🎉❤❤