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.
Sit! Stay! Wait! Down!
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ you can't go!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの doggey-dog
顔見るだけで okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々 (bow-wow-wow)
Tell me 何が欲しいのか or 只の反抗期
多分きっとこのまま
直らないかもわがまま
右往左往 ups & downs
これじゃ恋どころじゃない
目が離せない程 you drive me crazy
しまっておきたくなる程 lovely!
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ you can't go!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの doggey-dog
顔見るだけで okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々 (bow-wow-wow)
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
Gimme a, gimme a break! Oh boy!
寝てる間に
Shh こっそり抜け出す
もうお手上げかもね
ってやっぱ天使の寝顔
忘れられた Ex!
You got it all, all, all, all
今は you are my baby
いつまでも側にいて all I need is you
I'm happy when you are happy!
これは baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ you can't go!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの doggey-dog
顔見るだけで okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々 (bow-wow-wow)
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
これは baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ you can't go!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの doggey-dog
顔見るだけで okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々 (bow-wow-wow)
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
The lyrics to 安室奈美恵's song "Sit! Stay! Wait! Down!" convey a playful and affectionate relationship between the singer and her partner, comparing their dynamic to that of a dog and its owner. The lyrics suggest conflicting emotions, where the singer is torn between loving and nurturing her partner ("これは baby への愛護?") and wondering if their actions are driven by ego ("それとももしかしてエゴ?"). Regardless, the singer expresses the inability to let go of her partner ("どちらにせよ you can't go!") and the happiness they bring into her life.
The verses mention the confusion and frustration the singer feels towards her partner's behavior, questioning if they are unsure of what they truly want or just going through a rebellious phase ("Boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy 訳が解らない / Tell me 何が欲しいのか or 只の反抗期"). The lyrics also acknowledge that their relationship may be difficult and filled with ups and downs, but it is not something she can easily give up ("多分きっとこのまま / 直らないかもわがまま / 右往左往 ups & downs / これじゃ恋どころじゃない").
Despite the challenges, there is an undeniable love and attraction between the singer and her partner. The chorus emphasizes the comforting and healing presence of her partner ("君は癒しの doggey-dog / 顔見るだけで okey-dokey") but also acknowledges that they can sometimes cause trouble or create difficulties ("だけど困らせるの時々").
Overall, "Sit! Stay! Wait! Down!" portrays a complicated yet affectionate relationship, where the singer struggles with their partner's behavior but cannot let go of the love they share.
Line by Line Meaning
これは baby への愛護?
Is this an expression of love towards the baby?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
Or could it possibly be ego?
どちらにせよ you can't go!
Either way, you can't leave!
Bow-wow-wow
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの doggey-dog
You are a healing doggy-dog
顔見るだけで okey-dokey
Just by looking at your face, everything is okay
だけど困らせるの時々 (bow-wow-wow)
But sometimes you cause trouble (bow-wow-wow)
Boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy 訳が解らない
Boy, oh boy, oh boy, oh boy, I don't understand the meaning
Tell me 何が欲しいのか or 只の反抗期
Tell me what you want or is it just a rebellious phase
多分きっとこのまま
Maybe, certainly, like this
直らないかもわがまま
It might not change, it might be selfish
右往左往 ups & downs
Confused, with ups and downs
これじゃ恋どころじゃない
With this, it's not a place for love
目が離せない程 you drive me crazy
I can't take my eyes off you, you drive me crazy
しまっておきたくなる程 lovely!
So lovely that I want to keep you to myself!
Gimme a, gimme a break! Oh boy!
Give me a, give me a break! Oh boy!
寝てる間に
While you're asleep
Shh こっそり抜け出す
Shh, I'll slip away quietly
もうお手上げかもね
Maybe I'll give up now
ってやっぱ天使の寝顔
No, actually, it's an angel's sleeping face
忘れられた Ex!
Forgotten ex!
You got it all, all, all, all
You got it all, all, all, all
今は you are my baby
Now, you are my baby
いつまでも側にいて all I need is you
Stay by my side forever, all I need is you
I'm happy when you are happy!
I'm happy when you are happy!
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
これは baby への愛護?
Is this an expression of love towards the baby?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
Or could it possibly be ego?
どちらにせよ you can't go!
Either way, you can't leave!
Bow-wow-wow
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの doggey-dog
You are a healing doggy-dog
顔見るだけで okey-dokey
Just by looking at your face, everything is okay
だけど困らせるの時々 (bow-wow-wow)
But sometimes you cause trouble (bow-wow-wow)
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
Sit, stay, wait, down
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
Good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy, good boy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Michico, T Kura
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@user-ez4xt8ri5c
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Boy oh, boy oh, boy, oh boy...
訳が解らない
Tell me 何が欲しいのか
Or 只の反抗期
多分きっとこのまま
直らないかもわがまま
右往左往 Ups&Downs
これじゃ恋どころじゃない
目が離せない程 You drive me crazy
しまっておきたくなる程 Lovely!!!
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
gimme a gimme a break! Oh boy!
寝てる間に
Shhhhhh... こっそり抜け出す
もうお手上げかもね
ってやっぱ天使の寝顔
忘れられた Ex!
You got it all
All, all, all, all
今は You are my baby
いつまでも側にいて All I need is you
I'm happy when you are happy!!!
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
good boy...
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
@user-ez4xt8ri5c
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Boy oh, boy oh, boy, oh boy...
訳が解らない
Tell me 何が欲しいのか
Or 只の反抗期
多分きっとこのまま
直らないかもわがまま
右往左往 Ups&Downs
これじゃ恋どころじゃない
目が離せない程 You drive me crazy
しまっておきたくなる程 Lovely!!!
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
gimme a gimme a break! Oh boy!
寝てる間に
Shhhhhh... こっそり抜け出す
もうお手上げかもね
ってやっぱ天使の寝顔
忘れられた Ex!
You got it all
All, all, all, all
今は You are my baby
いつまでも側にいて All I need is you
I'm happy when you are happy!!!
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
good boy...
これは Baby への愛護?
それとももしかしてエゴ?
どちらにせよ You can't go!!!
Bow-wow-wow
君は癒しの Doggey-dog
顔見るだけで Okey-dokey
だけど困らせるの時々
Bow-wow-wow
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
Sit
Stay
Wait
Down
@user-aa-ii
かわいい
@iimayu9804
大好き💖
@capitanokoizo3904
楽しそうな安室ちゃん😍
可愛い💘
@mym7636
安室さんの歌でこのうた一番好きかもしれない🎵
@kz-of8ff
聞いた当初はmichico節がきいてるカッコイイ曲だと思ってたけど音源もライブも何回も聴いて、観てるうちにおしゃれでコミカルでキュートな曲って認識に変わった一曲。LIVE GENICのItからこの曲の三曲の流れが小悪魔感出てて好きだったなぁ。
@user-ct3uw4gh3m
もう本当に美しい…私にとって安室ちゃんは女神様です♡ お母さんが安室ちゃん好きで私も影響された ありがとうお母さん😊 お母さんが好きじゃなかったらこんなにファンにならなかったし尊敬してなかった。大人になったらカッコよくて可愛い優しい人になりたい
@nt-jr7sx
安室ちゃんは愛犬家だからこそ、楽しそうに歌ってる姿がより一層輝いて見える✨😄❤
@parkhaespin505
몇달만에 영상 보네요ㅎ 멋진 무대보고 노래도 듣고 good~ ^^♡ 원츄~ 👍
@SuperBobodo
good video of Namie's concert~!!! Lovely Namie^^ beautiful dancing Dress...