Before that, she worked with Nathan Morris and Shawn Stockman of Boyz II Men in recording Intimacy. The odd thing was at that time, she knew how to speak in English, but not understanding it.
Yuki had the opportunity to sing the American National Anthem during the 2006 World Baseball Classic in Tokyo.
Precious Time
小柳ゆき Lyrics
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非常階段 きしんでる
ふたりで耳を 手すりにあてて
遠くなる音を 聞いていた
やがて空が開き 朝が降りてくるよ
握った手に明日が来る
こうしている この時に 生まれた意味を知るの
Precious light, it's precious time
遠くに響いている 街の鼓動より強く流れてる からだの中を
今この想い just in the precious time
眼を閉じてると なぜかこわくて
もたれた肩 見つめてる
ビルの谷を抜ける風が髪を揺らす
昨日じゃない 明日でもない今
Precious light, it's precious time
君が照らしているよ 小さな胸の勇気
Precious light, it's precious time
生きてて初めてだよ 信じられる涙は
遠い空 眺めて悩んだ答えが今 ここにあるから
Precious light, it's precious time
こうしている この時に 生まれた意味を知るの
Precious light, it's precious time
遠くに響いている 街の鼓動より強く流れてる からだの中を
今この想い just in the precious time
The lyrics of 小柳ゆき's song "Precious Time" express the appreciation of the present moment and finding the meaning in the time we have. The song begins with the singer observing the morning, acknowledging the slight cold as she waits for it to start. The clunky sound of the emergency staircase signals the start of a new day. With her companion, she puts her ears on the railing, listening to the echoes of the distance. Eventually, the sky clears up, and morning arrives. Holding hands, they look forward to tomorrow.
The chorus emphasizes the value of time. The singer acknowledges the precious light and the precious time that she experiences at this moment. It encourages the listener to reflect on the meaning of this moment and the purpose of their journey. The city's heartbeat vibrates farther than the body, and the feelings of the present are moving strongly. The singer reflects on the importance of this moment, just in the precious time.
The second verse delves into the fear of closing one's eyes and the comfort of leaning on someone's shoulder. The wind that passes through the valley of buildings shakes their hair. The now's significance stands out by reminding the listener that it is neither yesterday nor tomorrow. The precious time is felt in the courage of a small heart, felt in tears for the very first time. The answer to yesterday's concerns lies here in today's present time.
Line by Line Meaning
朝を待つには ちょっと寒いね
It's a little chilly waiting for morning
非常階段 きしんでる
The emergency stairs are creaking
ふたりで耳を 手すりにあてて
We put our ears against the railing together
遠くなる音を 聞いていた
We listened to the sounds growing further away
やがて空が開き 朝が降りてくるよ
Soon the sky will open and morning will descend
握った手に明日が来る
Tomorrow will come in our clasped hands
Precious light, it's precious time
This light is precious, this time is precious
こうしている この時に 生まれた意味を知るの
To understand the meaning born in this moment like this
遠くに響いている 街の鼓動より強く流れてる からだの中を
Flowing stronger than the distant sounds of the city's heartbeat within my body
今この想い just in the precious time
This feeling now, just in this precious time
眼を閉じてると なぜかこわくて
For some reason, when I close my eyes, it's scary
もたれた肩 見つめてる
I'm looking at my shoulders that are leaning on something
ビルの谷を抜ける風が髪を揺らす
The wind passing through the valley of buildings is shaking my hair
昨日じゃない 明日でもない今
It's not yesterday or tomorrow, it's now
君が照らしているよ 小さな胸の勇気
You're shining on the courage in my small heart
生きてて初めてだよ 信じられる涙は
For the first time in my life, these tears that I can believe in
遠い空 眺めて悩んだ答えが今 ここにあるから
Because the answer I thought about while gazing at the distant sky is here now
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Hideya Nakazaki
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