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.
Contrail ～軌跡～
川田まみ Lyrics
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斜め上かすめてく
類を焼く日差し 時も忘れ見上げた
あんな風に飛べたなら...
耳を澄まして
始まりのホイッスルがこの胸の羽を揺らした
蒼を抜け！
飛び立てば 夢中になれる何かに
ほら、出会える！って奇跡 ギュッと近づいた
つま先で覗いた未来に
そっと引くコントレイル 夢の軌跡
いつも通う道 大好きなあの浜辺も
わざと遠回りした
茜色の空 優しさが君みたいで
ふと瞳伏せたっけ
心の中で燻ってる
Heat消せないなら いっそ燃やそう
焚け、強く！
眩しいよ 夢中で翔た彼方に
汗と想いで弾けた明日が待っている
ちゃんとさよならだね 昨日に
君ともう一度...
望む地平線
夏の蒸れた空気が今を包む
仲間の笑い声 泣いた日も全部
胸いっばい詰めてこう
飛び立とう 夢中になれる何かに
ほら、出会える！って奇跡 ギュッと抱きしめて
たまにはね迂曲も 自分流
思うまま描こう夢の軌跡
ほら、出会えた！って... 君に 今日も近づいた
手と手 重ねあった未来に
架け渡そうコントレイル 夢の軌跡
The Japanese song "Contrail ～軌跡～" by 川田まみ talks about the desire to fly and escape from everyday life. The opening line of the song translates to "The wind and birds caress the sky, almost inviting me," setting the tone for the desire to soar. The singer wants to forget about time and reality and fly high in the sky, imagining what it would feel like to fly like the wind. The song then talks about embracing the dream, as it will lead to something amazing. The singer wants to believe that miracles can happen and that by following their dreams, they will find unexpected connections and opportunities.
The song also explores the idea of memories and nostalgia. The singer reminisces about a loved one and a favorite spot by the beach, suggesting that these memories can be comforting during tough times. The lyrics also suggest a willingness to embrace change and the unknown, as represented by the unpredictability of the sky and the flight of birds.
Overall, "Contrail ～軌跡～" is a song about the desire for freedom and adventure, the power of dreams, and the beauty of memories and the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
風と鳥達が撫でる空 誘うように
The wind and the birds caress the sky, beckoning us to fly
斜め上かすめてく
Their movement is diagonal, skimming the air
類を焼く日差し 時も忘れ見上げた
Basking in the scorching sun, losing track of time while looking up
あんな風に飛べたなら...
If only we could soar through the air like that...
耳を澄まして
Listen closely
始まりのホイッスルがこの胸の羽を揺らした
The whistle of the beginning shook the feathers of my heart
蒼を抜け！
Break through into the blue!
飛び立てば 夢中になれる何かに
Take off and become addicted to something
ほら、出会える！って奇跡 ギュッと近づいた
Surprise! The miracle came closer and hugged tightly
つま先で覗いた未来に
Peeking into the future on tiptoes
そっと引くコントレイル 夢の軌跡
The contrail softly pulls, a trail of dreams
いつも通う道 大好きなあの浜辺も
The everyday path and that beloved beach
わざと遠回りした
Deliberately taking the long way
茜色の空 優しさが君みたいで
The crimson sky, gentle like you
ふと瞳伏せたっけ
I suddenly looked down
心の中で燻ってる
It smolders in my heart
Heat消せないなら いっそ燃やそう
If the heat can't be put out, let's just set it on fire
焚け、強く！
Burn brightly!
眩しいよ 夢中で翔た彼方に
It's dazzling, soaring to the other side lost in a dream
汗と想いで弾けた明日が待っている
Tomorrow, bursting with sweat and thoughts, awaits us
ちゃんとさよならだね 昨日に
Tomorrow is a definite farewell to yesterday
君ともう一度... 望む地平線
Once again with you... hoping for the horizon
夏の蒸れた空気が今を包む
The muggy air of summer envelops the present
仲間の笑い声 泣いた日も全部
The laughter of friends and all the days we cried
胸いっばい詰めてこう
Let's pack it all into our hearts
飛び立とう 夢中になれる何かに
Let's fly off and become addicted to something
ほら、出会える！って奇跡 ギュッと抱きしめて
Look, the miracle we can meet! Embrace it tightly
たまにはね迂曲も 自分流
Sometimes take a detour in your own way
思うまま描こう夢の軌跡
Draw freely the trajectory of your dreams
ほら、出会えた！って... 君に 今日も近づいた
Surprise! We met again... and today we came closer to you
手と手 重ねあった未来に
The future where our hands are interlocked
架け渡そうコントレイル 夢の軌跡
Let's connect the contrail, a trail of dreams
Writer(s): Tomoyuki Nakazawa
Contributed by Aria T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@fade_ruriwo9694
風と鳥達が撫でる空 誘うように
斜め上かすめてく
頬を焼く日差し 時も忘れ見上げた
あんな風に飛べたなら…
耳を澄まして
始まりのホイッスル(beat)がこの胸の羽を揺らした
蒼を抜け！
飛び立てば 夢中になれる何かに
ほら、出会える！って奇跡 ギュッと近づいた
つま先で覗いた未来に
そっと引くコントレイル 夢の軌跡(ライン)
いつも通う道 大好きなあの浜辺も
わざと遠回りした
茜色の空 優しさが君みたいで
ふと瞳伏せたっけ
心の中で燻ってる
heat消せないなら いっそ燃やそう
焚け、強く！
眩しいよ 夢中で翔た彼方に
汗と想いで弾けた明日が待っている
ちゃんとさよならだね 昨日に
君ともう一度…
望む地平線(ライン)
夏の蒸れた空気が今を包む
仲間の笑い声 泣いた日も全部
胸いっぱい詰めてこう
飛び立とう 夢中になれる何かに
ほら、出会える！って奇跡 ギュッと抱きしめて
たまにはね迂曲も 自分流
思うまま描こう夢の軌跡(ライン)
ほら、出会えた！って…君に 今日も近づいた
手と手 重ねあった未来に
架け渡そうコントレイル 夢の軌跡(ライン)
@dekukun5436
Kaze to toritachi ga naderu sora sasou you ni
nanameue kasumeteku
hoho o yaku hizashi toki mo wasure miageta
anna fuu ni tobeta nara
mimi o sumashite
hajimari no beat ga kono mune no hane o yurashita ao nuke?
tobitateba muchuu ni nareru nanika ni
hora, deaeru? tte kiseki gyutto chikazuita
tsumasaki de nozoita mirai ni
sotto hiku kontoreiru yume no rain
itsumo kayou michi daisuki na ano hamabe mo
wazato toomawarishita
akaneiro no sora yasashisa ga kimi mitai de
futo hitomi fuseta kke
kokoro no naka de kusubutteru
heat kesenai nara isso moyasou
take, tsuyoku?
mabushii yo muchuu de kaketa kanata ni
ase to omoi de hajiketa asu ga matte iru
chanto sayonara da ne kinou ni
kimi to mou ichido
nozomu rain
natsu no mureta kuuki ga ima o tsutsumu
nakama no waraigoe naita hi mo zenbu
mune ippai tsumetekou
tobitatou muchuu ni nareru nanika ni
hora, deaeru! tte kiseki gyutto dakishimete
tama ni wa ne ukyoku mo jibunryuu
omou mama egakou yume no rain
hora, deata? tte kimi ni kyou mo chikazuita
te to te kasane atta mirai ni
kakewatasou kontoreiru yume no rain
@user-zh9zb2jv9y
まみさんのMVはダーク系な世界観が多いから、こういう感じのもっと見たかったなぁって思います。
@m_s307
本当にその通りです。こういう感じの方が、本来の川田まみさんに近い気がしますし、何より綺麗さが引きだっています。他のPV、PV撮影者の趣味でやたら目が睨んでいて怖いですし……。
@user-zh9zb2jv9y
@Sumi0 めちゃ共感です…ContrailのMVいいですよね。
@sntvebwselcgvssssntjamv9039
.Feast-Dalam Hitungan (Band)
@user-bq3if5dq1f
あおかなを丁度思い出してた時にこれは最高！
@omoide-m
神曲。
@huihui1842
やっぱり歌唱では最後まで貫禄を見せつけてるよな、平成どころか今世紀の伝説枠だわ😆😆😆
@coregamerht7042
爽やかな川田さんも好きです^^
@sogilbert7469
One of the first animes I ever watched
I was 14 back then
@johnanas3543
Mami kawada is my childhood fave anime singer. Knowing what she looks like, is checking a checklist of the things I want to do irl.