Shimatani started her career as an Enka singer with the release of her debut single "Ōsaka no Onna" (大阪の女) in 1999, but later decided to get into the dance/pop style for her music. Shimatani's music has also appeared in video games and anime series.
CAMELLIA
島谷ひとみ Lyrics
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虹がみえるわ
恋が残した 癒せぬ痛み
空に放とう
どうか忘れないで
出会い、別れ、繰り返しても
あなたはとても美しい花
哀しみも 優しさを運ぶ蝶になる愛を捧げる あなたこそがCamellia
そっと幸せを描き 夢に咲く
胸に消えない傷跡を残しても
願う 愛する人に めぐり逢える
語りかけてくるわ
冬を越えた花が咲いてる
拭いきれない寂しさだって
新しい自分へと続く道になる
愛を信じて ひらく花よCamellia
いつかあなたの笑顔は 恋に咲く
涙 溢れて煌めきに変わるから
こころ 閉ざすトビラを
あけて行こう
千切れた雲が 光りを届け
照らす 頬笑みだけが輝く
その両手はいつか
いとしい人を抱きしめ
歓び奏でる
世界でひとつの 恋を紡ぐ物語
明日はきっと 誰かが待ってる
世界でひとつの 永遠を誓う物語
出会いの奇跡 あなたを待ってる
愛を捧げる あなたこそがCamellia
そっと幸せを描き 夢に咲く
胸に消えない傷跡を残しても
願う 愛する人に めぐり逢える
The lyrics to 島谷ひとみ's song Camellia -カメリア- describe the beauty and complexity of love. The wind wipes away tears from the face of the singer as she looks up and sees a rainbow in the sky. Even though the pain of lost love remains, the singer decides to release it into the sky. The repetition of meeting and saying goodbye can be troubling, but the person the singer loves is a beautiful flower that blooms even in difficult times. Sadness can also bring kindness, like a butterfly who carries both. The singer dedicates her love to the person they call Camellia and hopes to paint happiness softly in their shared dreams. Even if the scars on her heart remain, she wishes to meet her loved one again.
The second verse suggests hope and growth, like winter blossoms that survive the cold. The sadness the singer feels cannot be erased, but it can lead to a new version of herself. She believes in love and references the Camellia flower again as a metaphor for her opening heart. Through tears, the singer finds the glimmer of hope that leads to a brighter future. The singer then describes two hands embracing in celebration of love and creating a story that only exists between the lovers. The tomorrow is waiting for someone to arrive, and the pieces of a miracle can create an eternal story. In the final refrain, the singer repeats that she dedicates her love to Camellia, still hopes to create happiness with them, and dreams of meeting the person she loves once again.
Line by Line Meaning
風がつつむ涙 顔を上げて
Raise your face covered in tears by the wind
虹がみえるわ
And see a rainbow appearing
恋が残した 癒せぬ痛み
The unhealed pain that love left behind
空に放とう
Let it go into the sky
どうか忘れないで
Please don't forget
出会い、別れ、繰り返しても
Even though meetings and farewells repeat
あなたはとても美しい花
You are a very beautiful flower
哀しみも 優しさを運ぶ蝶になる
A butterfly carrying both sadness and tenderness
愛を捧げる あなたこそがCamellia
You are the Camellia to whom I offer my love
そっと幸せを描き 夢に咲く
Blooming gently in the dream of a happy future
胸に消えない傷跡を残しても
Leaving behind scars in my heart that won't fade
願う 愛する人に めぐり逢える
I wish to meet the one I love
語りかけてくるわ
It speaks to me
冬を越えた花が咲いてる
The flower that bloomed beyond the winter
拭いきれない寂しさだって
Even the loneliness that can't be wiped away
新しい自分へと続く道になる
Becomes the path leading to a new me
愛を信じて ひらく花よCamellia
Camellia, a flower that opens believing in love
いつかあなたの笑顔は 恋に咲く
Someday, your smile will bloom in love
涙 溢れて煌めきに変わるから
Because tears overflow and turn into glitter
こころ 閉ざすトビラを
The door to close one's heart
あけて行こう
Let's open it and go
千切れた雲が 光りを届け
The torn clouds deliver light
照らす 頬笑みだけが輝く
Only the glowing smile shining on my face
その両手はいつか
Your two hands someday
いとしい人を抱きしめ
Will embrace the beloved person
歓び奏でる
And play a symphony of joy
世界でひとつの 恋を紡ぐ物語
A unique love story in the world
明日はきっと 誰かが待ってる
Tomorrow, someone is surely waiting
世界でひとつの 永遠を誓う物語
A unique story that promises eternity
出会いの奇跡 あなたを待ってる
The miracle of meeting is waiting for you
愛を捧げる あなたこそがCamellia
You are the Camellia to whom I offer my love
そっと幸せを描き 夢に咲く
Blooming gently in the dream of a happy future
胸に消えない傷跡を残しても
Leaving behind scars in my heart that won't fade
願う 愛する人に めぐり逢える
I wish to meet the one I love
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOUNCE BACK
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@9tubebaby
島谷ひとみ、歌唱力もあって名曲もあまたあるけど、こんなに島谷ひとみの魅力がぎゅっと詰まったMVはこの曲が1番だと思う。
@tojin
過小評価されすぎ。こんなに名曲なのに。
@user-ld4ir6rs6s
この曲、今また改めて売り出せばヒットしそう！
@hitopyon9
好きだったなぁ～カメリア。確か島谷さんはピアノが引けなくて撮影の前に練習したって昔どこかで聞きました。懐かしい…
@user-ln9te3lh1k
どうしても結婚式で流したい曲！！
最高の名曲です！
@NTTdocom0
島谷ひとみの曲の中で一番好きなMV。
明るくて華やかで元気にさせてくれる。
こんな人をお嫁さんに出来たら…と思わせてくれるような素敵なMV
@9tubebaby
むっちゃわかります、それ！
@yutakaendo9109
色褪せない、好きな曲
@jeong4596
歌も美しくて歌手の笑顔も幸せに見えますね。本当に大好き、島谷ひとみ！
@kie7243
ちょっとトルコ行進曲入ってる感じで、テンポ良くて好きです♥元気になれる。