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.

another planet ～twilight～
川田まみ Lyrics

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微笑む半月も笑いあう星も
静かに僕たちを包み込む
ただやさしく
やわらかく吹き抜ける夜風
僕らの胸をさらってく
一番星が囁いたんだ
「遊びに行こう!」僕を誘う
君がいつも見せる笑顔のように

キラキラと
遥か遠くへもっと遠くへ
君と夜空を泳ぐ
遥か遠くへ二人遠くで
迎える朝繋いでゆく
目の前広がった見覚えある絵は
あの時見つめてた色に似て
でも一番大切な何かが足りない
あの日と違う僕の今
窓から差した微かな月光(ひかり)
映し出された君の面影
僕は見とれていた
変わらないで笑っていて
遥か遠くへ遥か遠くへ
君と夜空を泳ぐ
遥か遠くへ君のもとへ
あの日の夢探しにゆく

見上げるその先に眩い輝き
気づけば駆け出したあの丘へ
そう今なら

あの星に手が届くような
なぜかそんな気がしたのさ

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 川田まみ's song "another planet ～twilight～" depict a serene and gentle night scene, where the smiling crescent moon and twinkling stars envelop the singer and their loved one. The soft night breeze brushes against their chest, as they are beckoned by the first star to go on an adventure together. The singer compares their loved one's constant smiling face to the shining stars, and they both set off to swim in the night sky, going further and further away. As the morning approaches, they continue to connect and greet each other, looking at the familiar scenery before them, reminiscent of the colors they once gazed at. However, something feels different in the singer's present self compared to that day, as if something important is missing. The faint moonlight coming through the window reflects the image of their loved one, captivating the singer. They express their desire for their loved one to remain unchanged and continue to smile, as they embark on a journey to search for the dreams they had that day.

Line by Line Meaning

微笑む半月も笑いあう星も
Both the smiling crescent moon and the laughing stars

静かに僕たちを包み込む
Quietly envelop us

ただやさしく
In a simple, gentle way

やわらかく吹き抜ける夜風
The soft, blowing night breeze

僕らの胸をさらってく
Steals away our hearts

一番星が囁いたんだ
The first star whispered

「遊びに行こう!」僕を誘う
"Let's go play!" It invites me

君がいつも見せる笑顔のように
Just like the smile you always show

キラキラと
Sparkling

遥か遠くへもっと遠くへ
Far, far away, even farther

君と夜空を泳ぐ
Swimming with you in the night sky