As a member of I've Sound, she performed many songs which were included as theme songs of TV anime series and videogames. Mami was usually paired up with co-I've member Kotoko when making soundtracks for anime. Examples of these are Onegai Teacher, Onegai Twins, Starship Operators, Shakugan no Shana, Baldr Force EXE Resolution OVA, and Hayate no Gotoku wherein Kotoko will perform the opening theme while Mami will perform the ending theme or vice versa. In 2002, she and Shimamiya grouped themselves as the band "Healing Leaf" and performed some theme songs for visual novel games, but only one song was featured in the I've Girls Compilation, "Ame ni Utau Ballad" (雨に歌う譚詩曲).
Her debut single, "Radiance", released on February 23, 2005, was used as an opening theme for the anime Starship Operators. Her most successful single was "Joint," released on October 31, 2007, and used as the first opening theme for the sequel of the anime series Shakugan no Shana, Shakugan no Shana II. In autumn 2008, Mami Kawada also established her official website together with her official fan club "M.A.L.L.", which stands for "Mami Artist Lasting Live."
Her debut album, "SEED" was released on March 29, 2006 and reached #12 in the Oricon weekly charts, charting for five weeks selling over 25,000 units. Her second album, "SAVIA" was released on March 26, 2008. However, it didn't do well in the Oricon weekly charts (#15) but after less than six months, she had her second live tour for her second album. Her third album, "LINKAGE" was released on March 24, 2010 and ranked #26 in the Oricon weekly charts.
On January 24th, 2016, Kawada announced that she would be retiring from music. Her final concert was held on May 21st, 2016.
On February 3rd, 2018, it was revealed that Kawada had gotten married to I've composer/arranger Tomoyuki Nakazawa, and had given birth to a child during the two years since her retirement.
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川田まみ Lyrics
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遥か記憶
風に吹かれて 髪が微かに頬を撫でる
遠回りして手に入れたのは 一つの鍵
痛みは強さ 時間は思い出に変わる時
扉を開けた
Fine 手を差し出す君は 僕を照らす光
雨に打たれた冷えた体で寄せ合った夢
夢見る事も過ちのような気がした宵
僕らに夜明け
Rise 朝日昇る 伏せた目をもう一度上げて
Eyes 瞳映す 君の核心を見つめたい
Shine 朝日がさす 僕が見ているのは未来
Fine 手を差し出す君は 僕を照らす光
「一人きり」そう言い捨て困らせた
この両手に余るほど抱えて
Fight 旅立つ朝 あの日背伸びしてた肩に
Bright 小さな手を掛けて 同じ空見上げた
Shine 朝日がさす 僕が見ているのは未来
Fine 手を差し出す君は 僕を照らす光
Ray 君と歩く光 ray この想いを歌おう
La lalalalalala lalala...
These lyrics talk about the journey of self-discovery and the hardships that come along the way. The singer reflects on the memories of the past that are now distant, the struggle to obtain one key that unlocked a door, and the pain that eventually transforms into strength. As the singer looks at the town with a smile, the wind blows and touches their face. The first stanza sets the stage for the rest of the song, as the singer reflects on their past and how they have come to this point.
The next stanza explains how the rain beat down and how the singer and another person had the same dream. However, the singer feels that dreaming is a mistake. Despite this, they are together and awaiting the dawn. The chorus follows with the idea that the shining sun represents the future while the outstretched hand of the other person offers light to guide them on this journey.
The final stanza talks about taking on too many burdens alone and how someone helped by giving them a hand. They had stood shoulder to shoulder with the other person, looking up at the same sky. The chorus is repeated with the addition of the word "ray" and the phrase "Let's sing these feelings." Overall, the song is a message of hope and the importance of having someone else to guide and walk with during the journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
少し笑って街を眺めた
I smiled a little and gazed at the town
遥か記憶
Distant memories
風に吹かれて 髪が微かに頬を撫でる
My hair was gently brushed against my cheek by the wind
遠回りして手に入れたのは 一つの鍵
I took a long way and got a key
痛みは強さ 時間は思い出に変わる時
Pain is strength, and time changes into memories
扉を開けた
I opened the door
Shine 朝日がさす 僕が見ているのは未来
Shine, the morning sun shining, what I'm looking at is the future
Fine 手を差し出す君は 僕を照らす光
Fine, you who extend your hand are the light that illuminates me
雨に打たれた冷えた体で寄せ合った夢
A dream that gathers with a chilled body beaten by the rain
夢見る事も過ちのような気がした宵
The night I felt like dreaming was a mistake
僕らに夜明け
We have a dawn
Rise 朝日昇る 伏せた目をもう一度上げて
Rise, the morning sun is rising, raise my eyes again
Eyes 瞳映す 君の核心を見つめたい
Eyes that reflect, I want to stare at your core
「一人きり」そう言い捨て困らせた
"Alone," said so and troubled
この両手に余るほど抱えて
Hugging the excess in these two hands
Fight 旅立つ朝 あの日背伸びしてた肩に
Fight, on the morning when I depart, my shoulders that I stretched that day
Bright 小さな手を掛けて 同じ空見上げた
Bright, put my small hand and looked up at the same sky
Ray 君と歩く光 ray この想いを歌おう
Ray, the light that walks with you, this feeling let's sing
Shine 朝日がさす 僕が見ているのは未来
Shine, the morning sun shining, what I'm looking at is the future
Fine 手を差し出す君は 僕を照らす光
Fine, you who extend your hand are the light that illuminates me
La lalalalalala lalala...
La lalalalalala lalala...
Writer(s): 川田 まみ, 尾崎 武士, 川田 まみ, 尾崎 武士
Contributed by Cameron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@user-ps9kr5oc5e
人生の中で一番最高の作品だ。特にアニメ第1期OPから始まって最終話に使われたこの曲まで、どの一曲もシャナと似合わない曲がなかった。 どんな曲を聞いてもシャナが思い浮かぶ、、、シャナの時代に生きることができて本当に良かったと思う。
@s.k9774
最後の緋色の空が流れた時ほんとに鳥肌がやばかったな〜
@ekidona...
緋色の空でラストバトルからのこの歌ほんと好き
@user-xw6kd6we4l
うわぁ、本当に好き...
このキスシーンからの神曲...
@user-sc9wf1tl2l
悠二とシャナが対立する流れは個人的に激アツだったけど、そこからのこのシーンは最高だった。
@kanafy7
アニメにハマったきっかけであり、アニメにハマるきっかけを与えてくれたモンストコラボと高校時代の周りの環境に感謝
@momiji1134
もうサムネのシャナの表情も最高。
正直ちゃんと追ってリアタイでみておきたかった思う。
@user-un2ve4zt7w
なんでこんな良い曲なのにカラオケに無いんやろなぁ...
@user-iv1vy8xr6e
昨日見終わった まじで最高のアニメだった
@noname-km5pf
1番平和的に終わったアニメだと思ってる