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.
Prelude to Suicide
小柳ゆき Lyrics
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I feel the air freezin'
I hear the silence
cut by footsteps
in this moment
the sound of heartbeats'
so close
no one will care
affection, nowhere to fill
resolution, no matter at all
still alone with my grief
here I'm moaning to be free
just filling up the
hole in my heart
I'm searching where my soul
belongs
maybe someone to hold on to
even a desire for revenge
only turns to fatal loneliness
I'm whirling,
in the spinning wheel
but I know now's the time to
move on
there was a choice
to live or die
it seems unclear
as time goes by
the pressure to win
leads to series of fights
the dead is quiet
he's in relief
devotion, no one deserves it
conviction, don't mean anything
still alone with my grief
here I'm moaning to be free
just filling up the
hole in my heart
I'm searching where my soul
belongs
maybe it's a place full of gray
even a desire for revenge
only turns to fatal loneliness
I'm here,there may be a reason
and I know now's the time
to reveal
The lyrics of "Prelude to Suicide" by 小柳ゆき (Yuki Koyanagi) delve into themes of loneliness, longing, and the struggle to find meaning and purpose in life. The song begins with a depiction of a bleak and desolate moment, as the singer sees a familiar face but still feels a chilling emptiness in the air. The silence is broken by the sound of footsteps, highlighting the solitude and isolation that the singer experiences. The lyrics express a yearning for affection and resolution, but despite this longing, the singer remains alone with their grief.
The chorus further emphasizes the singer's search for fulfillment and their desire for someone to hold onto, even contemplating the possibility of seeking revenge. However, the lyrics suggest that these desires ultimately lead to a fatal loneliness. The singer feels trapped in a continuous cycle, described as a "spinning wheel," but acknowledges that it is now time to move on.
The second verse introduces the idea of a choice between living and dying, but this choice becomes increasingly unclear as time passes. The pressure to succeed and win in life results in a series of fights and struggles. In death, there is finally a sense of quiet and relief for the deceased, contrasting with the singer's ongoing isolation and grief. The lyrics highlight the futility of devotion and conviction, indicating that they hold no value or meaning.
Ultimately, the singer acknowledges their loneliness and the need to be free from their pain. They search for a place where their soul can belong, even if it is a gray and ambiguous place. The idea of seeking revenge is again mentioned, but it is emphasized that it only leads to further loneliness. The final line suggests that the singer is still searching for a reason for their existence but now recognizes that it is time to reveal themselves, suggesting a desire for self-discovery and finding purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
I see your face
I observe the image of your visage
I feel the air freezin'
I perceive the coldness of the atmosphere
I hear the silence
I discern the absence of sound
cut by footsteps
interrupted by the sound of walking
in this moment
within this particular instance
the sound of heartbeats'
the audible rhythm of cardiac pulsations
so close
proximate in proximity
no one will care
nobody will demonstrate concern
I still breathe or bleed
I am still inhaling and exhaling or experiencing hemorrhaging
affection, nowhere to fill
tenderness has no place to be satisfied
resolution, no matter at all
determination holds no significance
still alone with my grief
continuously isolated with my sorrow
here I'm moaning to be free
at this location, I am softly expressing my desire for liberation
just filling up the
merely occupying the
hole in my heart
emptiness within my emotional core
I'm searching where my soul
I am seeking the location where my essence
belongs
truly belongs
maybe someone to hold on to
perhaps an individual to grasp onto
even a desire for revenge
even a yearning for retribution
only turns to fatal loneliness
solely transforms into deadly isolation
I'm whirling,
I am spinning rapidly
in the spinning wheel
within the rotating mechanism
but I know now's the time to
however, I am currently aware that it is the appropriate moment to
move on
progress forward
there was a choice
there existed a decision
to live or die
to exist or perish
it seems unclear
it appears uncertain
as time goes by
while time progresses
the pressure to win
the force to be triumphant
leads to series of fights
results in a sequence of confrontations
the dead is quiet
the deceased remains silent
he's in relief
he experiences consolation
devotion, no one deserves it
dedication, nobody merits it
conviction, don't mean anything
certainty, holds no significance
still alone with my grief
still solitary with my sorrow
here I'm moaning to be free
at this place, I am lamenting to be liberated
just filling up the
simply occupying the
hole in my heart
emptiness within my emotional core
I'm searching where my soul
I am seeking the location where my essence
belongs
truly belongs
maybe it's a place full of gray
perhaps it is a location abundant with uncertainty
even a desire for revenge
even a yearning for retribution
only turns to fatal loneliness
solely transforms into deadly isolation
I'm here,there may be a reason
I am present, there could potentially be a purpose
and I know now's the time
and I am currently aware that it is the appropriate moment
to reveal
to disclose or expose
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Written by: hibino norihiko
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