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.

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川田まみ Lyrics

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I want to meet.
I want to believe.
I want to touch it.
I...

深海を彷徨う影
恐怖と迷いと猜疑心
そっと傘を広げた

心隠してるjellyfish
手探りで追う夢
行方すら知らぬまま
天と地も見失い
光の道差す方へ ...

愛されたいと願い
愛する事恐れた
こんなにも愛おしいのに
君は信じてたい
真実が曖昧に
変わってしまうくらいなら
何にも知る事ない
光も届かぬ方へ ...

I want to meet.
I want to believe.

I want to touch it.
I...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "jellyfish" by 川田まみ express the yearning for connection, believing in love, and the fear of vulnerability. The song reflects the emotions of someone wandering in the depths of the sea, surrounded by fear, doubt, and suspicion. The mention of a hidden heart in the metaphorical form of a jellyfish emphasizes the desire to protect oneself from getting hurt.

The lyrics also touch upon the pursuit of dreams in uncertainty, as the person feels lost without knowing the destination. The line "天と地も見失い光の道差す方へ" suggests a longing for a path illuminated by light, even though the person feels disconnected from both heaven and earth.

The second verse reveals conflicting emotions regarding love. The person yearns to be loved but also fears loving someone else. They find it bittersweet that something so precious can become ambiguous and changeable, leading to a state of not wanting to know anything at all and escaping towards a place where even light cannot reach.

Overall, the lyrics of "jellyfish" convey a deep sense of longing, fear, and the complexity of human emotions, addressing the desire for connection, belief, and touch, but also the fear of vulnerability and the uncertainty that comes with love.

Line by Line Meaning

I want to meet.
I desire to encounter someone or something.

I want to believe.
I yearn to have faith in something or someone.

I want to touch it.
I long to physically connect with something or someone.

I...
There is an unfinished thought or desire.

深海を彷徨う影
A shadow that wanders in the deep sea.

恐怖と迷いと猜疑心
A mixture of fear, hesitation, and suspicion.

そっと傘を広げた
Gently opening an umbrella.

心隠してるjellyfish
A jellyfish that keeps its emotions hidden.

手探りで追う夢
Chasing dreams blindly, feeling one's way.

行方すら知らぬまま
Without even knowing one's own whereabouts.

天と地も見失い
Losing sight of heaven and earth.