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.
Shut Up
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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Can you receive my words and mind?
Yes, it's so hard to live freely, come on
Is it real life?
Where is your life?
Ask'em, but they say nothing
言葉を探しても 報われないなら いっそ
Shut up
誰にも頼らず
Shut up
生きていけるから
Shut up
だからお願い 放っておいて
邪魔をしないで
Shut up
確かなものなど
Shut up
いくつもないでしょ?
Shut up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
I understood the method of life
期待はしない方が楽
調子良いこと 言うだけ言って
You hidin' 本心
ちょっと wait, wait
それって誰かの命令?
何度も I'd heard about
ねえ感じ悪いんじゃない?
Can't you tryna find up
他の言い方
説明する気も失せるから
一つだけアドバイス
不快にさせるなら
Shut up
誰にも頼らず
Shut up
生きていけるから
Shut up
だからお願い 放っておいて
邪魔をしないで
Shut up
確かなものなど
Shut up
いくつもないでしょ?
Shut up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
悩みなさそうって pardon?
なんなら変わってみる?
生きたいように 生きられない
誰だって感じてる stress
But that's none of your business
次から次へと
意見変えるけど
そんなの自分が
ないのと同じじゃない
人の気持ちが分からない?
それでも土足で
深入りする気なら
Shut up
誰にも頼らず
Shut up
生きていけるから
Shut up
だからお願い 放っておいて
邪魔をしないで
Shut up
確かなものなど
Shut up
いくつもないでしょ?
Shut up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
巻き込まないで
Don't care about me
Don't say anymore ah
Go away
Shut up, shut up
Shut up, I say "shut up"
素直に話しても 伝わらないなら ずっと
Shut up
誰にも頼らず
Shut up
生きていけるから
Shut up
だからお願い 放っておいて
邪魔をしないで
Shut up
確かなものなど
Shut up
いくつもないでしょ?
Shut up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
Shut up
誰にも頼らず
Shut up
生きていけるから
Shut up
だからお願い 放っておいて
邪魔をしないで
Shut up
確かなものなど
Shut up
いくつもないでしょ?
Shut up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
Shut up
The lyrics to 安室奈美恵's song Shut Up is a message about living life on one's own terms, without relying on anybody else or letting others dictate how to live. The singer addresses both girls and boys, asking them to listen to her words and mind, even though it's difficult to live freely. She questions whether it's real life, and wonders where their life is. She says that if they can't find the answers they're looking for and if they're not being rewarded for their search, they might as well shut up and live their own life without interference from anyone else.
The song carries a universal message about finding one's own voice and not being swayed by others' opinions or expectations. The singer encourages listeners to focus on what truly matters and not get caught up in petty conflicts or arguments that don't add value to their lives. The lyrics touch on themes of self-reliance, individualism, and the pursuit of personal happiness.
Overall, Shut Up is an empowering message for listeners to shut out the noise and distractions of the outside world, and focus on living life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
Girls, boys hear me up
Everyone listen to me, regardless of gender
Can you receive my words and mind?
Are you able to understand the message I'm trying to convey?
Yes, it's so hard to live freely, come on
Freedom is difficult to attain, but let's try our best
Is it real life?
Is this really how life is supposed to be?
Where is your life?
What is the purpose of your life?
Ask'em, but they say nothing
People are often quiet when asked about the meaning of life
言葉を探しても 報われないなら いっそ
If searching for words yields no results, then perhaps it's best to...
Shut up
Be quiet and stop talking
誰にも頼らず
Do not rely on anyone else
生きていけるから
Because I can live on my own
だからお願い 放っておいて
So please leave me alone
邪魔をしないで
Do not interfere
確かなものなど
There aren't many things that are certain
いくつもないでしょ?
There aren't that many, are there?
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
Don't get involved in pointless arguments
I understood the method of life
I have come to understand how life works
期待はしない方が楽
It's easier not to have expectations
調子良いこと 言うだけ言って
Just saying positive things isn't enough
You hidin' 本心
You are hiding your true feelings
ちょっと wait, wait
Hold on a minute
それって誰かの命令?
Is that someone else's order?
何度も I'd heard about
I've heard this many times before
ねえ感じ悪いんじゃない?
Don't you feel like that's a bad thing to do?
Can't you tryna find up
Can't you try to understand
他の言い方
A different way of saying it
説明する気も失せるから
I don't even feel like explaining it anymore
一つだけアドバイス
I only have one piece of advice
不快にさせるなら
If it makes someone uncomfortable
悩みなさそうって pardon?
You seem like you have no worries, excuse me?
なんなら変わってみる?
Do you want to try changing, just in case?
生きたいように 生きられない
We can't always live the way we want
誰だって感じてる stress
Everyone feels stress
But that's none of your business
But it's not your concern
次から次へと
One after another
意見変えるけど
Changing opinions
そんなの自分が
That's just my personal opinion
ないのと同じじゃない
It's the same as not having one at all
人の気持ちが分からない?
Don't you understand how someone else feels?
それでも土足で
Even then, rudely interfering
深入りする気なら
If you're going to get involved deeply
Don't care about me
You don't care about me
Don't say anymore ah
Please don't say anything else
Go away
Just leave
素直に話しても 伝わらないなら ずっと
If being honest won't get the message across, then forever...
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Naoymt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
ひとみ 福山
Girls, Boys Hear me up
Can you receive my words ＆ mind?
Yes, It's so hard to live freely
Is it real life?
Where is your life?
Ask'em, But they say nothing
言葉を探しても
報われないなら いっそ
Shut Up 誰にも頼らず
Shut Up 生きていけるから
Shut Upだからお願い 放っておいて
邪魔はしないで
Shut Up 確かなものなど
Shut Up いくつもないでしょ?
Shut Up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
I understood the method of life
期待はしない方が楽
調子良いこと 言うだけ言って
You hidin' 本心ちょっと wait, wait
それって誰かの命令？
何度もI'd heard about
ねえ感じ悪いんじゃない？
Can't you tryna find up
他の言い方
説明する気も失せるから
一つだけアドバイス
不快にさせるなら
Shut Up 誰にも頼らず
Shut Up 生きていけるから
Shut Up だからお願い放っておいて
邪魔はしないで
Shut Up 確かなものなど
Shut Up いくつもないでしょ？
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
悩みなさそうって pardon?
なんなら変わってみる？
生きたいように 生きられない
誰だって感じてる stress
But that's none of your business
次から次ヘと意見変えるけど
そんなの自分がないのと同じじゃない
人の気持ちが分からない？
それでも土足で深入りする気なら
Shut Up 誰にも頼らず
Shut Up 生きていけるから
Shut Up だからお願い放っておいて
邪魔はしないで
Shut Up 確かなものなど
Shut Up いくつもないでしょ？
Shut Up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
巻き込まないで
Don't care about me
Don't say anymore ah...
Go away
Shut up / Shut up
Shut up / I say "Shut up"
素直に話しても 伝わらないならいっそ
Shut Up 誰にも頼らず
Shut Up 生きていけるから
Shut Up だからお願い放っておいて
邪魔はしないで
Shut Up 確かなものなど
Shut Upいくつもないでしょ？
Shut Up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
Shut Up 誰にも頼らず
Shut Up 生きていけるから
Shut Up だからお願い放っておいて
邪魔はしないで
Shut Up 確かなものなど
Shut Up いくつもないでしょ？
Shut Up
つまらない争いに巻き込まないで
champagne샴페인
Perfect singing skills, perfect stage manners, Everything is god perfect...Yes, she's the best!!
(完璧な歌唱力、完璧な舞台マナー、何一つ足りないものがないですね)
3:59 she's cool until the end❤❤
Charles Lee
2:42 one of the greatest moments in all her tours
セバスチャンミカエリス
本当にカッコイイという言葉しか出て来ない
サポートバンドの方達が羨ましすぎる
ii mayu
今朝、久しぶりにこの曲を聴いて「なんていい曲だったんだろう😃✨」と思ったところにこの配信❗️
すごく嬉しいです😆
ありがとうございます✨✨
★ゆいちゃん★
大好きな曲✨
安室ちゃんの歌声聴いてると、こっちも熱くなってきてシャーラップ‼️って叫んでしまう！笑
理不尽な事があって悩んでいた時この曲に救われました‼︎
ㅅㄹ
와 가창력.. 역시 이런 가사인 줄 알았어요(영어자막 감사합니다) 나미에언니 개멋있어❣
kasumin nuu
最後の表情が特に好き。
chantal murray
Thank you so much for these lyric videos
SuperBobodo
Nice music!!! ^^beautiful performance of Namie~ Smile
GeorgeWales
Queen Amuro namie
Great voice 👍 good song
Perfect 🥰 💞
I miss you namie