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.
I pray to stop my cry -little sea style-
川田まみ Lyrics
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mienai you ni me wo fuseru no
todokanai ne chiisa na sakebi wa yami ni kesare
taerarenai kodoku osou
yasashii egao misenaide kore ijou
kasoku shite iku itoshisa ga tomaranai kara
I just pray that "Stop my tears."
namida no ato ni wa
kesenai omoi ga kawaita hikari hanatsu
anata no soba de ikite yukeru nara
donna kanashimi mo
norikoete yukeru no ni...
kakaete iru negai no omosa ni oitsukenai
modokashisa ga mune wo tsubusu
itai kurai anata e no omoi fukurande'ku
sakerarenai sabishii yoru
kanau no naraba mou ichido dakishimete
anata ga fureta nukumori ga hanarenai kara
I just pray that "Stop my lies."
namida no kotae wa
ashita wo uranau yami ni toikakete miru
kurushii kurai massugu na omoi
tsutaerareru you na
tsuyoi yuuki ga hoshii...
I just pray that "Stop my cry."
namida no tsubu ni wa
anata e to mukau omoi ga yurameite iru
yurusareru nara mitsumetsudzuketai
itsuka kono mune ga
kowarete shimau hi made
The lyrics of I pray to stop my cry -little sea style- by 川田まみ/I've paint a sorrowful image of the singer trying to suppress her memories and longing for the warmth of someone dear to her. The white pages are slowly filling up with sad memories that she doesn't want to see, and she's lowering her gaze as if to avoid acknowledging them. The small cries that won't reach anyone are being swallowed by the darkness, and the unendurable loneliness is attacking her. She pleads with herself to not show a gentle smile anymore because the ever-increasing love won't let her stay still.
The singer hopes that after crying, there will be an undrying light shining from the dry emotions, and that she will be able to overcome all her sadness with the one she loves by her side. She carries the weight of her wishes and prays not to be crushed in her heart, that is bursting with pain for the person she cherishes. The feelings for her beloved are so overwhelming that they're becoming painful and causing her sleepless nights. If her wish comes true, she wants to hold onto her lover's warmth forever because it's the only thing that won't leave her.
Line by Line Meaning
shiroi PEEJI umete yuku kanashii kiokutachi
Sad memories are being buried under a white page, as if they don't exist.
mienai you ni me wo fuseru no
I'm closing my eyes as if to make everything invisible.
todokanai ne chiisa na sakebi wa yami ni kesare
My small cries cannot reach anyone, as they are being erased by the darkness.
taerarenai kodoku osou
I'm being attacked by an unbearable loneliness.
yasashii egao misenaide kore ijou
Please don't show me your gentle smile anymore.
kasoku shite iku itoshisa ga tomaranai kara
My love for you keeps accelerating and it won't stop.
I just pray that "Stop my tears."
I'm praying to be a stronger person who can overcome sadness and not cry anymore.
namida no ato ni wa
After the tears,
kesenai omoi ga kawaita hikari hanatsu
Unforgettable memories are emitting a dry light that cannot be put out.
anata no soba de ikite yukeru nara
If I can live by your side,
donna kanashimi mo
Any kind of sadness,
norikoete yukeru no ni...
I can overcome it...
kakaete iru negai no omosa ni oitsukenai
I can't handle the weight of the wishes I'm carrying.
modokashisa ga mune wo tsubusu
The frustration is crushing my heart.
itai kurai anata e no omoi fukurande'ku
My feelings for you are getting stronger to the point where it hurts.
sakerarenai sabishii yoru
I'm trapped in a lonely night that I can't escape from.
kanau no naraba mou ichido dakishimete
If it can come true, I want to hold you once again.
anata ga fureta nukumori ga hanarenai kara
I won't let go of the warmth that I felt from you.
I just pray that "Stop my lies."
I'm praying to have the courage to face the darkness of tomorrow and stop living in denial.
namida no kotae wa
The answer to my tears,
ashita wo uranau yami ni toikakete miru
I'll challenge the darkness of tomorrow to find out.
kurushii kurai massugu na omoi
My honest feelings are so painful.
tsutaerareru you na
I want to communicate them.
tsuyoi yuuki ga hoshii...
I wish for strong courage...
I just pray that "Stop my cry."
I'm praying to be able to embrace my true feelings and not keep crying anymore.
namida no tsubu ni wa
In each tear drop,
anata e to mukau omoi ga yurameite iru
My feelings for you who I'm facing are flickering.
yurusareru nara mitsumetsudzuketai
If I'm allowed to, I want to keep gazing at them,
itsuka kono mune ga kowarete shimau hi made
Until someday when my heart breaks.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@Lief3376
0:00 1. Yumi Matsuzawa - Snow 『Snow』
7:27 2. Ayana - Last Regrets 『Kanon』
13:41 3. KOTOKO - Heart Of Hearts 『Heart Of Hearts』
19:23 4. Aki - Ride 『Doushin ~Sanshimai no Etude~』
24:04 5. Healing Leaf - Ame ni Utau Tanshikyoku 『Ame ni Utau Tanshikyoku ~A Rainbow After the Rain~』
29:38 6. Kaori Utatsuki - Senecio 『Please Teacher!』
35:41 7. Aki - One Small Day 『Sweet Palace』
40:37 8. Momo - Velocity Of Sound 『Sonic Princess』
47:13 9. Eiko Shimamiya - Cover Link 『Rensa Byoutou』
52:57 10. KOTOKO - Imaginary Affair 『Konata yori Kanata made』
57:44 11. KOTOKO to Kaori - Natsukusa no Senro 『Railway ~Koko ni Aru Yume~』
1:03:29 12. KOTOKO - Feel In Tears 『Heart Of Hearts』
1:08:14 13. Mami Kawada - Kaze to Kimi wo Daite 『Miss You』
1:14:23 14. KOTOKO - Jumping Note 『Utau Tumbling Dice』
1:18:58 15. C.G Mix - True Eyes 『STEAL!』
1:23:47 16. KOTOKO to Aki - Ren'ai Chu! 『Ren'ai Chu!』
1:28:10 17. Mami Kawada - Vacillate 『Futari no Aniyome』
1:33:41 18. Eiko Shimamiya - Suna no Shiro ~The Castle Of Sand~ 『Aka』
1:39:58 19. SHIHO - Ever stay snow 『Snow Drop』
1:45:00 20. KOTOKO - sensitive 『Gimai ~Haitoku no Chigiri~』
1:49:58 21. Ayana - Freak of nature: start 『original work / Hatsuyuki Sakura』
1:55:03 22. Kaori Utatsuki - Bokura ga Mimamoru Mirai 『Hajirahi』
2:00:07 23. Eiko Shimamiya - Now and Heaven 『original work』
2:06:16 24. KOTOKO - went away 『Natsuiro no Sunadokei』
@user-lv8lt8gu4g
As though I discovered this in the 00's, I only realised 10 years how great this actually was and is. I mostly listen to I've when it gets winter again, probably because of the sad atmosphere which the joyfull vibes make up for it. And then the anime's Air, Clannad, Kanon.. Thank you so much to everyone at I've and Key!
@Lief3376
0:00 1. Yumi Matsuzawa - Snow 『Snow』
7:27 2. Ayana - Last Regrets 『Kanon』
13:41 3. KOTOKO - Heart Of Hearts 『Heart Of Hearts』
19:23 4. Aki - Ride 『Doushin ~Sanshimai no Etude~』
24:04 5. Healing Leaf - Ame ni Utau Tanshikyoku 『Ame ni Utau Tanshikyoku ~A Rainbow After the Rain~』
29:38 6. Kaori Utatsuki - Senecio 『Please Teacher!』
35:41 7. Aki - One Small Day 『Sweet Palace』
40:37 8. Momo - Velocity Of Sound 『Sonic Princess』
47:13 9. Eiko Shimamiya - Cover Link 『Rensa Byoutou』
52:57 10. KOTOKO - Imaginary Affair 『Konata yori Kanata made』
57:44 11. KOTOKO to Kaori - Natsukusa no Senro 『Railway ~Koko ni Aru Yume~』
1:03:29 12. KOTOKO - Feel In Tears 『Heart Of Hearts』
1:08:14 13. Mami Kawada - Kaze to Kimi wo Daite 『Miss You』
1:14:23 14. KOTOKO - Jumping Note 『Utau Tumbling Dice』
1:18:58 15. C.G Mix - True Eyes 『STEAL!』
1:23:47 16. KOTOKO to Aki - Ren'ai Chu! 『Ren'ai Chu!』
1:28:10 17. Mami Kawada - Vacillate 『Futari no Aniyome』
1:33:41 18. Eiko Shimamiya - Suna no Shiro ~The Castle Of Sand~ 『Aka』
1:39:58 19. SHIHO - Ever stay snow 『Snow Drop』
1:45:00 20. KOTOKO - sensitive 『Gimai ~Haitoku no Chigiri~』
1:49:58 21. Ayana - Freak of nature: start 『original work / Hatsuyuki Sakura』
1:55:03 22. Kaori Utatsuki - Bokura ga Mimamoru Mirai 『Hajirahi』
2:00:07 23. Eiko Shimamiya - Now and Heaven 『original work』
2:06:16 24. KOTOKO - went away 『Natsuiro no Sunadokei』
@DavidEuEs
Gracias Mion
@danielsales4902
Goat
@yayayhappy
thx
@tiffii5706
I listened to this stuff in the early 2000s. Memories.
@EkenLCH
1:55:03
está rola me acompañó las madrugadas en mis estudios , cuánto tiempo ha pasado , wow !!!!
@LuizAlleman
feels like I'm back in the mid 2000's
@pepitochorlito
^^ Muchos de estos juegos son difíciles de conseguir.
Bonita musica.
@EkenLCH
Went away by Kotoko
x está rola conocí "natsuiro no sunadokei" en ovas y novela visual