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.
Wishing On The Same Star
安室奈美恵 Lyrics
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導かれるまま步んできた道
悲しみに負けないように
忘れないよどんな時も
We'll never really be apart
We'll be wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
ひとつに結ばれたい ふたりがいる
Wishing on the same star (wishing on the same star)
Looking at the same moon
どこまでも果てしないから
夢の続きへと二人でもどろう
うちつける激しい雨が
あがるように祈りましょう
We wait for lovely clear sky
We'll be wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
そらへと差しだした この指のむこう
ひとつに結ばれたい ふたりがいる
Wishing on the same star (wishing on the same star)
Looking at the same moon
こころは こころを 求めあう ぬくもりを
手をつなぎ 歩いてゆく
Hey, wishing on a same star
We'll be wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
そらへと差しだした この指のむこう
ひとつをもとめあえる ふたりがいい
Sitting on the same star
Talking about the same dream
We'll be wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
空を見上げて優しい気持ち思い出すから
ひとつに結ばれたい そんなときも
Wishing on the same star (wishing on the same star)
Looking at the same moon
Same star (same star), same moon (same moon)
Thinking about you, baby, always loving you
Same star, ooh
Wishing on a same star
The lyrics to 安室奈美恵's song Wishing On The Same Star express a deep desire to be with someone and never be parted. The singer reflects on the road she has walked and the trials she has faced, vowing to never lose hope or forget the love she feels. The chorus speaks to the idea that no matter how far apart two people may be, they can look up at the same star and share a moment together. The singer hopes to be united with her loved one and continues to pray for clear skies and a happy future.
Through her lyrics, 安室奈美恵 communicates a sense of longing and hopefulness. She celebrates the idea that even if we may be physically separated from those we love, we can still feel connected through shared experiences like wishing on the same star or looking at the same moon. The song speaks to the powerful emotions of love and the desire for connection that many of us feel, and is a beautiful tribute to the enduring nature of relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
心からあなたをおもう
Thinking of you from the bottom of my heart
導かれるまま步んできた道
Walking the path led by fate
悲しみに負けないように
Not giving up to sadness
忘れないよどんな時も
Never forget, no matter when
We'll never really be apart
We won't really be separated
We'll be wishing on the same star
We'll make a wish on the same star
Looking at the same moon
Looking at the same moon
そらへと差しだした この指のむこう
Beyond these extended fingers, towards the sky
ひとつに結ばれたい ふたりがいる
Two people who want to be together
どこまでも果てしないから
Because it is endless
夢の続きへと二人でもどろう
Let's return to the continuation of the dream together
うちつける激しい雨が
The intense rain will stop
あがるように祈りましょう
Let's pray for it to stop
We wait for lovely clear sky
We wait for a beautiful clear sky
こころは こころを 求めあう ぬくもりを
Hearts seeking warmth from each other
手をつなぎ 歩いてゆく
Holding hands and walking together
Hey, wishing on a same star
Hey, making a wish on the same star
ひとつをもとめあえる ふたりがいい
Two people who can seek the same thing
Sitting on the same star
Sitting on the same star
Talking about the same dream
Talking about the same dream
空を見上げて優しい気持ち思い出すから
Looking up at the sky, remembering gentle feelings
ひとつに結ばれたい そんなときも
Wanting to be together, even at such times
Same star (same star), same moon (same moon)
Same star, same moon
Thinking about you, baby, always loving you
Thinking of you, baby, always loving you
Same star, ooh
Same star, ooh
Wishing on a same star
Making a wish on the same star
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Realsongs
Written by: Diane Warren
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@triste31
Kokoro kara anata wo omou
Michibikareru mama arunde kita michi
Kanashimi ni makenai you ni
Wasurenai yo donna toki mo
We'll never really be apart
I [love] you with all of my heart
The path that we walked to will remain guiding us
So that I won't give into the sadness,
I won't forget [you] at any time
We'll never really be apart
* We'll be wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
Sora e to sashidashita
Kono yubi no mukou
Hitotsu ni musubaretai
Futari ga iru
Wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
We'll be wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
I reached out to the sky,
which was beyond my fingers
I want to be joined into one
We are together
Wishing on the same star
Looking at the same moon
Dokomade mo hateshinai kara
Yume no tsuzuki e to futari de modorou
Uchitsukeru hageshii ame ga
Agaru you ni inorimashou
We wait for lovely clear sky
It will last forever, so let's go back together
to the continuation of a dream
Let's pray for the fierce rain that beats down to end
We wait for lovely clear sky
* repeat
@saesae5219
安室ちゃんって本当にライブシーンでこそ、より一層輝きを増すよなぁ～✨（いつも輝いてるけど）
安室ちゃんの活動していた頃の記録をこうやって動画でUPし続けてくれるのは本当にありがたいし、安室ちゃんは平成のポップクイーンとして後世に語り継いでいくべき人だと思っているので感謝感激です。ファンからすると、やっぱり一人でも多くの人に安室ちゃんの魅力を知ってもらいたい🤗
@923shio9
忘れないよこの先もずっと🤩💖😍
@Banmeshiii
さすがに伝説
@capitanokoizo3904
2：38の笑顔、銀河を照らすほど
輝いてる✨
尊い・・・😭💓
@champagne2519
Yes..she's amazingly beautiful👍👍❤❤❤❤❤❤
@capitanokoizo3904
@@champagne2519
Thanks🎶
ありがとうございます(^^)
@ri.4105
この曲大好き😭
はにかみ笑顔かわいすぎるやろ😭
@islove8111
聞いた瞬間鳥肌たちましたがこのライブ動画ではずっとソワソワさせて頂いています🥺✨好きな曲だったので幸せな気持ちです♡
@champagne2519
Beautiful song, great diva Namie..especially when she sings this song on the moon🌙 ..she's incredibly beautiful❤❤❤❤❤
@user-ms1zb9fg8h
いつもありがとうございます！そしてお帰りなさい。