Mami Kawada (川田まみ), born on February 13, in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture, J… Read Full Bio ↴Mami Kawada (川田まみ), born on February 13, in Sapporo, Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan, is a former J-Pop singer signed to Geneon Entertainment Inc. Her vocal talent was first discovered by Eiko Shimamiya (島みやえい子), who was her teacher at vocal school in Sapporo, Hokkaido. She was then introduced to "I've Sound," a music production group. Where Kawada became attached to Shimamiya.

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.

昼下がりの午後
川田まみ Lyrics

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キモチトドケカゼニノッテ
昼下がりの午後
太陽も雲間で一休み
暖かな土の香り二人包み込んだ
隣でうつろな君に
胸の内想いを込めて...【トドケ】
今にも眠ってしまいそうな君に
呟いてみたのに

【キモチトドケ】
君はいつも気づかないで
寝ぼけた目で外を見てるだけ
【コッチムイテ】
雨上がりの道
水溜り小さく波を打つ
映し出す【fu～映した】
空模様が【揺れている】
押しては引いてゆく
【寄り添う二人】
何気なく手を解いて
目の奥に願いを込めて...【トドケ】
ふらり歩く君の一歩後ろから
背中を見つめても
【キモチトドケ】
やっぱり君は気づかずに
目を細めて空を見てるだけ
【ウシロムイテ】
こんなにも側にいるはずなのに...

あきれるほどくだらない
わかっててもまた
風に思いを乗せて
今にも眠ってしまいそうな君に
呟いてみたのに
【キモチトドケ】
君はいつも気づかないで
寝ぼけた目で外を見てるだけ
【コッチフリムイテ】
ふらり歩く君の一歩後ろから
背中を見つめても
【ah... キモチトドケ】
やっぱり君は気づかずに
目を細めて空を見てるだけ
【ah... イツカトドケ】

キモチトドケ ...
キモチトドケ...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "昼下がりの午後" by 川田まみ depict a peaceful afternoon moment shared between two people. As the sun takes a break within the clouds, the warm scent of the earth surrounds them, creating a cozy atmosphere. The singer, feeling the fleeting nature of the moment, tries to convey their emotions to the person beside them, whose expression is constantly changing. They pour their feelings into their heart, but it seems like the other person is on the verge of falling asleep and doesn't notice. The singer whispers their thoughts to the sleepy person, who absentmindedly looks outside with drowsy eyes.

The scene then shifts to a post-rain road, with small puddles creating tiny ripples. The reflective surface captures the shifting sky. The two people, leaning on each other, nonchalantly let go of holding hands. With a wish hidden deep within their eyes, they walk together, with the singer observing the other person's back. However, despite their efforts, it seems like the person they are with doesn't notice their presence. They simply squint their eyes and look at the sky.

The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and longing, as the singer tries to reach out to the other person emotionally but feels unnoticed and overlooked. It reflects the bittersweetness of unrequited feelings and the desire for a deeper connection.

Line by Line Meaning

キモチトドケカゼニノッテ
My feelings are carried by the wind

昼下がりの午後
In the afternoon sun

太陽も雲間で一休み
The sun takes a break between the clouds

暖かな土の香り二人包み込んだ
The warm scent of the earth enveloped us

隣でうつろな君に胸の内想いを込めて...【トドケ】
I fill my heart with feelings for the distant you by your side...【Reaching out】

今にも眠ってしまいそうな君に呟いてみたのに
Even though I whispered to you, who seems about to fall asleep at any moment

【キモチトドケ】
【My feelings reach out】

君はいつも気づかないで寝ぼけた目で外を見てるだけ
You never notice, just looking outside with sleepy eyes

【コッチムイテ】
【Look this way】

雨上がりの道水溜り小さく波を打つ
The road after the rain, small puddles create ripples

映し出す【fu～映した】空模様が【揺れている】
Reflecting the changing sky