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.
Sexy Girl
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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Hey baby, let me see your pretty, pretty eyes on me
Hey baby もっとシャイな 自分を脱ぎ捨てて大胆に keep it
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy hips on me
Hey baby, let me see your shiny, shiny lips on me
Hey baby もっと強く your own style 押し出して keep it
I won't lose my way みんなとは違うこの価値観
Don't hurry アナタのまっすぐな眼差しは
必ず答え導き出すから
Ladies 流されずに
Now ladies 私である為に
So you can find out that
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy back to me
Hey baby, let me see your pretty, pretty eyes on me
Hey baby もっとシャイな 自分を脱ぎ捨てて大胆に keep it (keep on moving)
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy hips on me
Hey baby, let me see your shiny, shiny lips on me
Hey baby もっと強く your own style 押し出して keep it
(We're gonna keep it comin')
あなたがあなたらしくある為に
Don't lose your mind 100年色褪せないその feeling
Give your best shot 女の強さって言っても
Every girlie, tough ain't enough
But you've got me by your side now
Ladies 諦めずに
Now ladies 歩みを止めないで
So you can find out that
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy back to me
Hey baby, let me see your pretty, pretty eyes on me
Hey baby もっとシャイな自分を脱ぎ捨てて大胆に keep it (keep on moving)
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy hips on me
Hey baby, let me see your shiny, shiny lips on me
Hey baby もっと強く your own style 押し出して keep it
(Pride means never having regret hold you)
上向いて 私がついてるから
(Take any chance もう目の前に)
I believe you'll never stop and stay, it's gonna happen to you
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy back to me
Hey baby, let me see your pretty, pretty eyes on me
Hey baby もっとシャイな 自分を脱ぎ捨てて大胆に keep it (keep on moving)
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy hips on me
Hey baby, let me see your shiny, shiny lips on me
Hey baby, もっと強く your own style 押し出して keep it
(We're gonna keep it comin')
The theme of 安室奈美恵's song Sexy Girl is to encourage women to embrace their own style and be confident in their own skin. The lyrics urge ladies not to be swayed or lose their sense of self by societal pressures and expectations. It emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself, having a positive attitude and taking risks. 安室奈美恵's asks for a bold and daring attitude to be delivered and to be confident enough to boldly and unapologetically show off your natural beauty. The lyrics emphasize that strength is not just about being tough but also about being confident and being true to oneself.
The lyrics inspire a sense of empowerment for women, emphasizing the importance of not being afraid to be oneself and to have the confidence to embrace style and personality rather than following trends or conforming to societal norms. The song encourages women to stand out and be proud of themselves for their uniqueness. The upbeat tempo and catchy rhythm of Sexy Girl adds an element of fun and confidence to the song, reflecting the message of self-confidence and individuality.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy back to me
The singer is encouraging their partner to show off their attractive back to them.
Hey baby, let me see your pretty, pretty eyes on me
The singer wants their partner to give them a seductive look with their beautiful eyes.
Hey baby もっとシャイな 自分を脱ぎ捨てて大胆に keep it
The singer wants their partner, who tends to be shy, to discard their hesitations and embrace their boldness.
Hey baby, let me see your sexy, sexy hips on me
The singer is asking their partner to display their alluring hips to them.
Hey baby, let me see your shiny, shiny lips on me
The singer wants their lover to kiss them passionately with their appealing lips.
Hey baby もっと強く your own style 押し出して keep it
The singer wants their partner to embrace their unique style and showcase it confidently.
誰かの Honey でいるってだけじゃなくて
The singer warns against not identifying oneself by being someone else's sweetheart.
I won't lose my way みんなとは違うこの価値観
The singer likes to stick to their own unique view of things and not get influenced by others.
Don't hurry アナタのまっすぐな眼差しは
The singer believes in their partner's capability to find the right path in due time, given their straightforward looks.
必ず答え導き出すから
The singer reassures their partner that they'll eventually find the right answer.
Ladies 流されずに
The singer is addressing the female audience, urging them not to go with the crowd.
Now ladies 私である為に
The singer wants the ladies to find their authentic selves.
So you can find out that
The singer wants the female audience to discover that they have what it takes to be themselves.
あなたがあなたらしくある為に
The singer reiterates the importance of being true to oneself.
Don't lose your mind 100年色褪せないその feeling
The singer advises not to let go of the feelings that remain unchanged even after a hundred years.
Give your best shot 女の強さって言っても
The singer acknowledges that being a strong woman is not easy.
Every girlie, tough ain't enough
The singer reminds their female audience that being tough is not the only trait they should possess.
But you've got me by your side now
The singer assures the female audience that they have their support.
Ladies 諦めずに
The singer encourages the ladies not to give up.
Now ladies 歩みを止めないで
The singer advises the ladies to keep moving forward.
Pride means never having regret hold you
The singer describes pride as a feeling of not having regrets.
上向いて 私がついてるから
The singer wants their partner to look up and not give up, ensuring that they would always have their back.
Take any chance もう目の前に
The singer wants their partner to seize every opportunity that comes their way.
I believe you'll never stop and stay, it's gonna happen to you
The singer has faith that their partner will never stop and that they will succeed in the end.
We're gonna keep it comin'
The singer ends on an upbeat note, assuring that the positivity will continue indefinitely.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ryosuke Imai, Usk Trak
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mellxp_q
ヒーローは相変わらず、ヒーローだ
@user-ij6hd9gb9w
いつ見てもカッコよくて可愛いですね💕歌いながら踊って途中途中歌に集中しながら踊りに加わるのがタイミングの擦れも無くて完璧で神ですね😊
@champagne2519
Super hot diva Namie no.1👍👍👍👍🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@tomohinpanpapa3434
3:30髪の躍動感よ
指先から髪までダンスしてるの好き
@kana1123
この曲めっちゃ高くてカラオケで歌ったら死にそうになるのに、これを地声で歌ってさらにピンヒールで踊るなんてやっぱ安室ちゃんにしかできなさすぎて本当に見惚れちゃう😭❤️👏
@user-oh2ug3tc3l
可愛すぎる❤︎
@moibius3
감사합니다.
@FinalSpace
당신의 지원에 감사드립니다
@CATY_843
😍I Love Amuro💃✨💃✨
@mickey06809
安室奈美恵ちゃん
今でも変わらず私は安室奈美恵ちゃんが大好き💗です。スタイルバツグンに良い。歌は超一流アメリカの歌手にも劣ららないです。
私この曲も大好き💗ですなのでYou Tubeで聴けて観れて凄く嬉しいです。ありがとう御座います。