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.
INITIATIVE
川田まみ Lyrics
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伝えたい、でも怖い
震えた指先から決意と迷い
恋してる
「傷つきたくはないけど、傷つけたくない･･･」
甘いだけじゃ恋は前に進まないの
また一つ叶えられる一歩になれる
求めてもずっと戸惑った夢に
信じる力をくれた
君の手をとり歩き出すよ
今知りたい、こたえを待てない
もどかしい瞬間を超えたい
すぐ立たなきゃ気持ちは巡る
恋すると
選び続けてきたけど、選ばれてみたい...
ほろ苦い恋ばかりでも進めないの
大きな願いだとしても誰かに支えられたなら
少しずつだけどまた一歩踏み出す
勇気へと変えて
時に駆け引きするように楽しむくらいで
恋はすぐに溶けちゃうから止まれないの
本当の幸せの形
君は何を望んでるの？
同じ答えは出せなくてもそれ以上の喜びを
臆病なこの願いでも誰かに届けられたなら
また一つ叶えられる一歩になれる
求めてもずっと戸惑った夢に
信じる力をくれた
君の手をとり歩き出すよ
The lyrics of INITIATIVE by 川田まみ reflect the hesitations and fears that come with love. The persona in the song wants to express their feelings but is afraid of getting hurt or hurting someone else. They are wracked with indecision, and their trembling fingers reflect the struggle within them. The song's theme is about taking the initiative and overcoming one's fears to pursue love.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of taking initiative in love. The persona admits to being timid and hesitant, but believes that if their timid desire can reach someone, they can take a step towards fulfilling their dream. They derive courage from the person they love and decide to walk hand in hand with them towards the future.
The song also touches on the bittersweet nature of love, where the persona wants to be chosen by the person they love instead of always being the one who chooses. They want to move past the pain and uncertainty of love and towards a happy ending. The lyrics further imply that love should be enjoyed and not just a painful experience to endure.
Line by Line Meaning
手を挙げても言葉にできない
I want to express myself but I can't even lift my hands or say a word.
伝えたい、でも怖い
I want to tell you how I feel but I'm scared.
震えた指先から決意と迷い
I'm determined yet hesitant, my fingers are trembling.
恋してる
I am in love.
「傷つきたくはないけど、傷つけたくない･･･」
I don't want to get hurt, but I don't want to hurt you either.
甘いだけじゃ恋は前に進まないの
Love can't move forward on sweetness alone.
臆病なこの願いでも誰かに届けられたなら
If I can convey this timid wish to someone,
また一つ叶えられる一歩になれる
it will be a step towards one more fulfillment.
求めてもずっと戸惑った夢に
In the dreams I've always longed for, I've been confused.
信じる力をくれた
You gave me the power to believe.
君の手をとり歩き出すよ
I'll take your hand and walk forward.
今知りたい、こたえを待てない
I want to know now, I can't wait for an answer.
もどかしい瞬間を超えたい
I want to surpass these frustrating moments.
すぐ立たなきゃ気持ちは巡る
If I don't act soon, my feelings will linger.
恋すると
When you fall in love,
選び続けてきたけど、選ばれてみたい...
you keep choosing, but you also want to be chosen...
ほろ苦い恋ばかりでも進めないの
You can't move forward with just bittersweet love.
大きな願いだとしても誰かに支えられたなら
Even if it's a big wish, if someone supports me,
少しずつだけどまた一歩踏み出す
I'll take a step forward, little by little.
勇気へと変えて
I'll turn it into courage.
時に駆け引きするように楽しむくらいで
Enjoy love like a game of give and take sometimes.
恋はすぐに溶けちゃうから止まれないの
Love won't stop because it melts away quickly.
本当の幸せの形
What is the true form of happiness?
君は何を望んでるの？
What do you wish for?
同じ答えは出せなくてもそれ以上の喜びを
Even if we can't have the same answer, we can still find greater joy.
Contributed by Riley A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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歌詞つき
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手を挙げても言葉にできない
伝えたい、でも怖い
震えた指先から決意と迷い
恋してる
「傷つきたくはないけど、傷つけたくない…」
甘いだけじゃ恋は前に進まないの
臆病なこの願いでも誰かに届けられたなら
また一つ叶えられる一歩になれる
求めてもずっと戸惑った夢に
信じる力をくれた
君の手をとり歩き出すよ
今知りたい、こたえを待てない
もどかしい瞬間を超えたい
すぐ立たなきゃ気持ちは巡る
恋すると
選び続けてきたけど、選ばれてみたい…
ほろ苦い恋ばかりでも進めないの
大きな願いだとしても誰かに支えられたなら
少しずつだけどまた一歩踏み出す
勇気へと変えて
時に駆け引きするように楽しむくらいで
恋はすぐに溶けちゃうから止まれないの
本当の幸せの形
君は何を望んでるの?
同じ答えは出せなくてもそれ以上の喜びを
臆病なこの願いでも誰かに届けられたなら
また一つ叶えられる一歩になれる
求めてもずっと戸惑った夢に
信じる力をくれた
君の手をとり歩き出すよ
@Wiiruu
Awesome nightcore Qilin❤️
@Qilin70
Thank you my friend😊
@user-px9dm1wd3b
原曲が神なだけあってNightcoreも引き立つな
@Bruce4760811
https://youtu.be/7kSy8OFKLCo
原曲 koko ni aru zou
@glassheart1294
川田まみさんの優しい声がいいね。
@INVYoutube
Nice work!
@Qilin70
Thanks😊
@user-gr9ov6rg6f
川田まみさんも今となっては懐かしいな
@Windows98R
とある禁書目録のイメージが強いな、懐かしい
@legacyuwu
So nice 💕