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.
Violet Sauce
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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Who is hot?
Collaboration
(C'mon ah ah yeah)
Dip it in the sauce (hey, hey)
Dip it in the sauce (hey, hey)
Dip it in the sauce (hey, hey)
Dip it in the violet sauce
単純な rule でも癖んなる
そんな遊びしない? (you wanna know how to play)
先ず2枚の cards
"Joker" が "Ace of heart"
今から投げる coin の合図で start
Show me your everything
I'll give you what you need
I know the way to please you, you, you
後少しくらい
危険で hot な spice
味わってみたいなら
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce すぐに病み付き
Dip it in the violet sauce
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce ほらこんな風に
Dip it in the violet sauce
何がしたいのか分かんないなら
ここで join da game (everyone ain't need a ticket)
温くて sweet な trap
はまりたいなら
Burn it up, turn it up こっそり耳元で
Show me your everything
I'll give you what you need
I know the way to please you, you, you
後少しくらい
危険で hot な spice
味わってみたいなら
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce すぐに病み付き
Dip it in the violet sauce
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce ほらこんな風に
Dip it in the violet sauce
揺れる candle lights
回る hard knock life
まるで変わり映えのない日々なら
Oh baby don't worry
You ready? Come wit' me
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce すぐに病み付き
Dip it in the violet sauce
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce ほらこんな風に
Dip it in the violet sauce
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce すぐに病み付き
Dip it in the violet sauce
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce ほらこんな風に
Dip it in the violet sauce
(Enjoy my playland)
ここからその mind control
何処にも無い秘密の toys
欲しいんなら knock my door
さあ hear me say oh oh oh oh
前菜から cool な course
じっくり味わえばどう?
仕上げはこの violet sauce
さあ hear me say oh oh oh oh
Violet sauce
Violet sauce
Violet sauce oh oh oh oh
Violet sauce
Violet sauce
Violet sauce oh oh oh oh
The song "Violet Sauce" by Amuro Namie is about experiencing pleasure and taking risks. It is also about playing a game where the rules are simple yet addictive. The lyrics describe dipping something in a secret and delicious recipe sauce that is violet in color; a flavor that once tasted becomes addictive. Throughout the song, the singer invites the listener to participate in the game and enjoy the pleasure that comes with it. She speaks of mind control and secret toys that can be experienced if one is willing to play along. The song talks about a safe and warm trap that can be created if the player falls into the game. The lyrics are playful, suggestive, and seductive, inviting the listener to experience the same level of dangerous pleasure.
Line by Line Meaning
You know what?
Are you aware of what I'm about to say?
Who is hot?
Who is attractive or trendy?
Collaboration
Working together on this project
(C'mon ah ah yeah)
Encouragement for everyone to join in
Dip it in the sauce (hey, hey)
Place whatever you're eating into the sauce repeatedly
Dip it in the sauce (hey, hey)
Place whatever you're eating into the sauce repeatedly
Dip it in the sauce (hey, hey)
Place whatever you're eating into the sauce repeatedly
Dip it in the sauce
Covering your food with sauce
Dip it in the violet sauce
Put your food in the purple sauce
単純な rule でも癖んなる
Although the rules are simple they are tricky
そんな遊びしない? (you wanna know how to play)
Don't you want to play this game? (Do you want me to teach you how to play?)
先ず2枚の cards
First, you get two cards
"Joker" が "Ace of heart"
The cards are a Joker and an Ace of Hearts
今から投げる coin の合図で start
Now, let's start with the signal of the coin throw
Show me your everything
Reveal your true self to me
I'll give you what you need
I'll provide what you desire
I know the way to please you, you, you
I know what will satisfy you
後少しくらい
Just a little bit more
危険で hot な spice
The hot and dangerous spice
味わってみたいなら
If you want to try and taste it
Dip it in the sauce 秘密の recipe
Covering your food with this secret recipe sauce
Dip it in the sauce, taste it and feel it
Cover your food with the sauce, and savor the taste
Dip it in the sauce すぐに病み付き
Become addicted to the taste of this sauce instantly
Dip it in the violet sauce
Cover your food with the purple sauce
何がしたいのか分かんないなら
If you don't know what you want to do
ここで join da game (everyone ain't need a ticket)
Come join the game here (Everyone is welcome)
温くて sweet な trap
Warm and sweet trap
はまりたいなら
If you want to be hooked
Burn it up, turn it up こっそり耳元で
Secretly whispering, turn the heat up
揺れる candle lights
The flickering candle lights
回る hard knock life
The relentless life of ups and downs
まるで変わり映えのない日々なら
If everyday life doesn't change
Oh baby don't worry
Don't worry, baby
You ready? Come wit' me
Are you ready to join me?
ここからその mind control
Start controlling your mind here
何処にも無い秘密の toys
Secret toys that can't be found anywhere else
欲しいんなら knock my door
If you want it, knock on my door
さあ hear me say oh oh oh oh
Now listen to me say, oh oh oh oh
前菜から cool な course
Cool course from appetizers
じっくり味わえばどう?
How about savoring it slowly?
仕上げはこの violet sauce
And the finishing touch is this violet sauce
Violet sauce
Purple sauce
Violet sauce
Purple sauce
Violet sauce oh oh oh oh
Purple sauce oh oh oh oh
Violet sauce
Purple sauce
Violet sauce
Purple sauce
Violet sauce oh oh oh oh
Purple sauce oh oh oh oh
(Enjoy my playland)
(Have fun in my playground)
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Nao'ymt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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You know what?
Who is hot?
Collaboration
(C'mon Ah Ah Yeah)
Dip it in the sauce(hey, hey)
Dip it in the sauce(hey, hey)
Dip it in the sauce(hey, hey)
Dip it in the sauce
Dip it in the violet sauce
単純なRuleでも癖んなる
そんな遊びしない?
(You wanna know how to play)
先ず2枚のCards
”Jorker”か”Ace of heart”
今から投げるCoinの合図でStart
Show me your everything
I'll give you what you need
I know the way to please you, you, you
後少しくらい
危険でHotなSpice
味わってみたいなら
Dip it in the sauce
秘密のrecipe
Dip it in the sauce
Taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce
すぐに病み付き
Dip it in the violet sauce
Dip it in the sauce
秘密のrecipe
Dip it in the sauce
Taste it and feel it
Dip it in the sauce
ほらこんな風に
Dip it in the violet sauce※
何がしたいのか分かんないなら
ここでJoin da game
(Everyone ain't need a ticket)
温くてSweetなTrap
はまりたいなら
Burn it up, Turn it up こっそり耳元で
Show me your everything
I'll give you what you need
I know the way to please you, you, you
後少しくらい
危険でHotなSpice
味わってみたいなら
(※くり返し)
揺れる Candle lights
回る Hard knock life
まるで変わり映えのない日々なら
Oh baby Don't worry
You ready? Come wit' me
(※くり返し×2)
(Welcome to Sin City)
ここからそのMind Control
何処にも無い秘密のToys
欲しいんならKnock My Door
さあHear me say Oh Oh Oh Oh
前菜からCoolなCourse
じっくり味わえばどう?
仕上げはこのViolet Sause
さあHear me say Oh Oh Oh Oh
Violet Sauce…
@shio0604
引退して１年後の１２月頃からコロナが流行り出して現在に至る。
最高のタイミングで引退出来たと思う。
@Intwo_
バイソとても好きな楽曲！カッコいいなぁ…。
@user-iv2xu5yj5m
ベスト3に入る好きなパフォーマンス！
@user-ug5bz5up1z
PLAY TOURのviolet sourceが1番好きだが、こちらもまたいい！
全部いい！
@LeeoGoneWild
This is absolutely one of my favorite performances from Namie, EVER. I loved loved loved this so much. I’m glad she performed it in this concert and I watch this performance on a daily basis at the gym to motivate me. The band was so good too.
@923shio9
良いなあ安室ちゃん😍🤩💖
@auraaura5150
かっこいいよなぁ…
@user-xn1om7yk7o
violet sauce神戸公演で初下ろししてくれて痺れた記憶が懐かしい❤️まだ、ニーハイじゃないのも👢
ピンクパンサー集めたなー😆
@steppyzio1
オープニングはニーハイだったのに使い分けたのなんでだったんでしょうね笑
@user-xn1om7yk7o
@@steppyzio1 さん❤︎
ピンクの編み上げ衣装の時はニーハイですよね。ニーハイが世の中に流行り始めたのが2006年頃からとあったので安室ちゃんのブーツ歴史の中でもまだ切り替えの時で、ニーハイがメインではなかったんですかね⁈今となってはミニにはニーハイの方がより決まってる感じしますが👢なんにせよ、カッコいい❣️