Ken Hirai (平井堅 Hirai Ken, born January 17, 1972) is a Japanese R&B and pop… Read Full Bio ↴Ken Hirai (平井堅 Hirai Ken, born January 17, 1972) is a Japanese R&B and pop singer. Since his debut, Hirai has worked as a model, actor, composer, lyricist, singer, and spokesperson.

During his career, Hirai has released 32 singles and 11 albums until October 2010. According to Oricon, his single Hitomi wo Tojite (Close Your Eyes) became the best-selling single of 2004 in Japan, while his compilation album Ken Hirai 10th Anniversary Complete Single Collection '95–'05 "Utabaka" became the best-selling album of 2006 in Japan.

Signing with Sony, he released his first single in 1995, but to no great success. Hirai used the next four years to consolidate his style and take time out - he only released one single each in 1997 and 1998 and did not produce any new music during 1999. Fans waited until 2000 for a third album from Hirai, The Changing Same. It was the first single, "Rakuen" (楽園, Paradise), that established him as a major player in the Japanese sales charts and overseas. He was the first Japanese artist to take the classic test of a true R&B performer - playing at the Apollo Theater in New York, where he got a warm reception. Capitalizing on a strong fan base in Asia, Hirai appeared at the MTV Music Summit in Taiwan in August 2000. Hirai was voted "Best New Japanese Act" in a pop poll organized by the RTHK radio station in Hong Kong.

She is!
平井堅 Lyrics

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Mune no tanima misete shisen wo kanjiru to
Sugoku iya na kao shite wa niramitsukete iru She's so sticky

Kare to no FOTOGURAFU tatekaketa mama de
Boku wo heya ni sasotte wa ocha wo irete iru

Jibun wo hikitatete kureru tomodachi tsurete manzokuge ni machi wo aruku

* Babe demo ne kimi-tte hontou wa ne sensai de soumei de
Sabishigari ya no material girl kamo ne
Ai-tte hontou wa ne kokoro no shakudo de kimi ga hakarina yo

BATSU ga waruku naru to namida ga deru you ni dekite iru sono hitomi wa
Uso de nurete iru She's so nasty

Otoko no kazu dake koe wo kaeru kedo
Shoubu kimeru PAFYUUMU dake kesshite kawaranai

Nugaseru tame no DORESU KOOTO de tsutsumi manzokuge ni yoru wo oyogu

Babe demo ne kimi-tte hontou wa ne junsui de binkan de
Yumemita gari no romantic girl dayo ne
Ai-tte hontou wa ne kirei na KAABU ja egakenai mono sa

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 平井堅's song She is! depict the complexity of a woman's personality. The opening lines express how she pretends to be indifferent and distant, but her heart yearns for someone's attention. The singer of the song is caught up in her seductiveness and vulnerability, as he is torn between her contrasting aspects. The line "She's so sticky" suggests that she is hard to resist or let go of, despite her apparent detachment.

The song's chorus is where the singer explores different aspects of her personality. He believes that the woman he is with is sophisticated and straightforward despite coming off as materialistic or shallow. He also acknowledges her insecurities and her need for love, a more profound connection that is based on emotions rather than worldly possessions.

The last stanza of the song talks about how the singer is always drawn to her, even though he knows that she can be manipulative and dishonest. The line "She's so nasty" could refer to the woman's negative or destructive qualities, which attract the singer. It could also imply that the singer is aware of the woman's flaws but still chooses to be with her.

Line by Line Meaning

Mune no tanima misete shisen wo kanjiru to
When she shows me the depth of her heart and I feel her gaze

Sugoku iya na kao shite wa niramitsukete iru She's so sticky
Even with an unpleasant expression, I am captivated by her. She has a magnetic quality.

Kare to no FOTOGURAFU tatekaketa mama de
With a photograph of him, I invited her over and made tea for us.

Boku wo heya ni sasotte wa ocha wo irete iru
She invited me to her room and we sat down for tea.

Jibun wo hikitatete kureru tomodachi tsurete manzokuge ni machi wo aruku
She took me by the hand, brought some friends along, and we walked around town, content and satisfied.

Babe demo ne kimi-tte hontou wa ne sensai de soumei de
Although you are charming and sweet, you are actually a master of your own clear and honest intentions.

Sabishigari ya no material girl kamo ne
You might seem like a lonely material girl.

Ai-tte hontou wa ne kokoro no shakudo de kimi ga hakarina yo
But when it comes to love, you weigh it with the balance of your heart.

BATSU ga waruku naru to namida ga deru you ni dekite iru sono hitomi wa
When something bad happens, tears fill her eyes, and her gaze becomes wet with lies. She can be deceptive.

Uso de nurete iru She's so nasty
She is soaked in lies and can be nasty.

Otoko no kazu dake koe wo kaeru kedo
You change your voice for every guy, but

Shoubu kimeru PAFYUUMU dake kesshite kawaranai
The perfume you wear when making a move will never change.

Nugaseru tame no DORESU KOOTO de tsutsumi manzokuge ni yoru wo oyogu
Wrapping yourself up in a dress coat that can be easily removed, you swim through the night, content and satisfied.

Babe demo ne kimi-tte hontou wa ne junsui de binkan de
You might seem like a naive, sensitive girl.

Yumemita gari no romantic girl dayo ne
An idealistic, romantic girl who is searching for her dreams.

Ai-tte hontou wa ne kirei na KAABU ja egakenai mono sa
But when it comes to love, it's not something that can be easily summarized in a beautiful couple.

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