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.
Me love peace !!
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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この鳥 一分一秒
すべてが止まって
静かな気分になってく
太陽が水平線に沈んで 真っ赤に
空高く二つの
曇りが恋して照れてる
Wacha gonna
Wacha gonna do if natty wake
背中にのって 月まで走って行くの
Me wanna peace
Me wanna love
Me wanna dance w/z natty dread
朝まで砂浜
はだしでかけて行きたいよね
はるか遠く離れたこの鳥 南の鳥で
Back Beat karada no shin made
furuete
ほてった肌 楽しい毎日忘れそう
いつまでもここで胸のおく二人で
Wacha gonna
Wacha gonna
Wacha gonna do if natty wake
たぶんきっと驚いて
しかられちゃうよね
Me wanna peace
Me wanna love
Me wanna dance w/z natty dread
いっしょに踊って
笑わせてあげるから
腕時計ちょっと 海に投げて
ライオンの歌 聴くきに山を
登って やさいい JAH の微笑みを
きっとすぐそこに いけるよ探して
Wacha gonna
Wacha gonna
Wacha gonna do if natty wake
背中にのって
月まで走って行くの
Me wanna peace
Me wanna love
Me wanna dance w/z natty dread
朝まで砂浜
はだしてかけて行きたいよね
Wow wow wow...
The lyrics to 安室奈美恵's song Me love peace!! speaks about cherishing moments of peace and quiet to reflect on one's inner thoughts and feelings. The song starts off with the singer talking about how time seems to stand still when watching a bird, gliding across the sky, which helps create a peaceful mood. The sunset's vibrant red hues in the sky and the clashing clouds' affection towards each other create a beautiful atmosphere. "Wacha gonna do if natty wake" asks an imminent question to the listeners, which is, "What will you do when faced with adversity?" "Natty" represents someone who is uncoordinated, so it may signify the challenges of life. Continuing with the theme of overcoming challenges, 安室奈美恵 sings about wanting to dance with "natty dread," symbolizing overcoming conflicts and enjoying life with a positive outlook.
The imagery used in the song is vivid, with lines like "背中にのって 月まで走って行くの" (Jump on my back and let's run until we reach the moon) that highlight the singer's whimsical and carefree attitude. The feeling of warmth and satisfaction as both parties dance together is evident. The singer also talks about throwing their watch into the sea and climbing the mountain to listen to the "lion's song" to show a desire to escape the shackles of time and seek new adventures.
Overall, 安室奈美恵's song Me love peace!! expresses the need for inner peace, positivity, and living life to the fullest while overcoming any mishaps.
Line by Line Meaning
ゆっくりたってく時間
Time passes slowly
この鳥 一分一秒
This bird counts every minute
すべてが止まって
Everything comes to a stop
静かな気分になってく
A feeling of quietness sets in
太陽が水平線に沈んで 真っ赤に
The sun sets below the horizon, turning the sky red
空高く二つの
Two clouds high up in the sky
曇りが恋して照れてる
The clouds are blushing as they fall in love
Wacha gonna
What are you going to do?
Wacha gonna
What are you going to do?
Wacha gonna do if natty wake
What will you do if Natty wakes up?
背中にのって 月まで走って行くの
I want to ride on your back and run to the moon
Me wanna peace
I want peace
Me wanna love
I want love
Me wanna dance w/z natty dread
I want to dance with Natty Dread
朝まで砂浜
On the sandy beach until morning
はだしでかけて行きたいよね
I want to go there barefoot
はるか遠く離れたこの鳥 南の鳥で
This bird, far away in the south
Back Beat karada no shin made furuete
My body shakes to the back beat
ほてった肌 楽しい毎日忘れそう
I forget about the hot skin and enjoy every day
いつまでもここで胸のおく二人で
Always here, the two of us at heart
たぶんきっと驚いて
Maybe, definitely, surprised
しかられちゃうよね
I'll be scolded, won't I?
いっしょに踊って
Let's dance together
笑わせてあげるから
I'll make you laugh
腕時計ちょっと 海に投げて
Throwing the watch into the sea for a moment
ライオンの歌 聴くきに山を登って
Climbing the mountain to listen to the lion's song
やさいい JAH の微笑みを
And Jah's smile
きっとすぐそこに いけるよ探して
I'm sure we can find it right around the corner
朝まで砂浜
On the sandy beach until morning
はだしてかけて行きたいよね
I want to go there barefoot
Wow wow wow...
Wow wow wow...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Marc, Tetsuya Komuro
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
tones amethyst
Can you～でアルバムを締め括るんじゃなくて、ラストにHow to～をもってくることに小室さんの素晴らしいセンスを感じる。
Moon light2
私は最後なぜCAN YOU〜で締めないのか疑問に思ってましたよ〜
なぜ敢えてHow to〜で締めたんでしょう？？？
たくあん眉
@Moon light2 結婚するから女の子になるための方法を考えてみました〜的な解釈爆笑
rizumu ss
このときの声が、素敵過ぎる。
L [500人目標]
How to~の前にI knowを入れてI know how to be a girlにするの小室さんのセンスを感じる
NIGHTMARE
Me Love Peace は個人的に好き
19 kkk
finallyの前のライブで
concentration 20も披露して欲しかった
後期のライブにも違和感なく馴染めそうな曲だよね
Whisper(LS2014)、close your eyes〜(LIVEGENIC)、ときたから
てっきりこのアルバムからLS16-17で何かしら披露があると思ってたのは私だけだろうか…
erieri
寂しくもあるけど
この時代、
とっても元気をもらったので感謝してます。
高木めぐみ
このアルバム、数え切れない程ききました。大好きなアルバムです。
n
今聴くとかなり手が込んでますね。
ヒット曲があったからこそ、当時小室さんが嵌まっていたオルタナを余すことなく味わえます。安室さんもロックが元より好きだったのでHow to〜の曲調になったとか。Can youが大ヒットしたご褒美的な感じですね。