Akiko Kobayashi (小林明子, born November 5, 1958), also known by her alias Holi… Read Full Bio ↴Akiko Kobayashi (小林明子, born November 5, 1958), also known by her alias Holi, is a Japanese singer, songwriter, composer and arranger.
Her smash hit debut song, "Koi ni Ochite -Fall in love-" (恋におちて -Fall in love-) from 1985s popular show "Kinyōbi no Tsumatachi e" made her famous in Japan.

She debuted as a writer in 1984, writing the song "Moon Eyes" for folk duo Bread & Butter. Then, in 1985, she released her debut single "Koi ni Ochite -Fall in love-" (恋におちて -Fall in love-). The song became an instant hit, and earned Kobayashi a nomination for best newcomer at the 27th Japan Record Awards. Staff that worked on the recording began to compare Kobayashi's voice to that of Karen Carpenter, lead singer of The Carpenters, and suggested she approach Richard Carpenter. After hearing her demo tape, and enjoying the melody and vocals, Richard announced that her album "City of Angels" would be released in 1988.

In 1991, Kobayashi relocated to the United Kingdom and released an album under the name "holi". Soon after, she released a cover album of The Carpenters' songs. In 2001, she married a British accountant.

優しくだまして
小林明子 Lyrics

抱きしめて優しい嘘で
動かないで
くちづけて優しい嘘で
ここにいたいの
言わなくていいの素敵な女
あなたの胸にいること
言わなくていいの私といて
かげりなくだましてほしい
いまはいいのでもいつかは
私しかみえなくなる

抱きしめて優しい嘘で
動かないで
くちづけて優しい嘘で
ここにいたいの
言わなくていいの素敵な女
あなたに触れていること
言わなくていいの私といて
さりげなくだましてほしい
いまはいいのでもいつかは
私しかまてなくなる
ねえ、ふたリ
最後の愛にいられるように
ねえ、ふたリ
最後の愛にいられるように

抱きしめて優しい嘘で
動かないで
くちづけて優しい嘘で
ここにいたいの
抱きしめて優しい嘘で
動かないで
くちづけて優しい嘘で

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Written by: よしあきさがら

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