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.
Stay With Me
平井堅 Lyrics
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すぐそこまで 実は来てる
電話じゃ物足りないよ 今ならほら
首都高から 星が近い
急な呼び出しも優しく頷く その理由は
友達だから? それを超えたいから?
届きそうで届かない その睫毛も口唇も
Ah! Stay with me 汗で濡れたハンドルには
本当に伝えたいこと こぼれそうなんだ
眠れぬ夜に綴た 言葉は何故
どうでも良い話ばかり
景色は変わってゆくけど君はそこで
止まっていて 笑っていて
ふとラジオから流れる soul music 口ずさんで
今思い出の曲に変わってゆく
Ah! Stay with me 助手席とのわずかな距離
大事に温めてきた 深さがある 強さがある
Ah! Stay with me 信号が青に変わったら
心のアクセルを踏み 全てを吐き出せ
そっと歌うように 話すその声が大好きだよ
今夜の街2人ですり抜けよう
Ah! Stay with me 助手席とのわずがな距離
届きそうで届かない その睫毛も口唇も
Ah! Stay with me 助手席との 10cm を
大事に温めてきた 深さがある 強さがある
Ah! Stay with me 口数の多い君がふと
黙り込むその瞬間 全てを吐き出せ
The song Stay With Me by 平井堅 expresses the desire to be with someone special, to have them near and to share moments together. The beginning of the song reveals the longing to talk even in the middle of the night, and the effort made by the person to come closer to the singer. The lyrics suggest that a phone call isn't enough, and that being close to one another is the best way to communicate. The car ride in the middle of the night, listening to soul music on the radio, and sharing memories together, depict the affection felt towards the other person.
As the lyrics progress, there's a sense of intimacy that's achieved between the two individuals. They're able to talk about anything, with no topics being boring because the person they're with is all that matters. The singer states that the scenery may change, but the person they're with is the constant that remains. The song emphasizes the importance of staying together, despite the ups and downs, and being there to support each other. The lyrics culminate in the singer expressing their love for the other person, and their desire to be together.
In summary, Stay With Me is a heartfelt song that expresses a deep connection between two people through intimate moments and companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
こんな夜中にごめんね 話したくて
I'm sorry for wanting to talk on this late night
すぐそこまで 実は来てる
Actually, I'm already here, just around the corner
電話じゃ物足りないよ 今ならほら
Talking on the phone isn't enough, see, I'm right here
首都高から 星が近い
From the expressway, the stars seem closer
急な呼び出しも優しく頷く その理由は
Why do I respond kindly to your sudden calls?
友達だから? それを超えたいから?
Is it because we're friends? Or do I want to go beyond that?
Ah! Stay with me 助手席とのわずかな距離
Ah! Stay with me, the slight distance between us in the passenger seat
届きそうで届かない その睫毛も口唇も
Everything that seems so close yet out of reach--your eyelashes, your lips
Ah! Stay with me 汗で濡れたハンドルには
Ah! Stay with me, the steering wheel damp with sweat
本当に伝えたいこと こぼれそうなんだ
I have something I really want to tell you, it's almost spilling over
眠れぬ夜に綴た 言葉は何故
Why is it that the words I write on sleepless nights
どうでも良い話ばかり
Are all about trivial things?
景色は変わってゆくけど君はそこで
The scenery may change, but you're always there
止まっていて 笑っていて
Stopping and smiling
ふとラジオから流れる soul music 口ずさんで
Humming along to the soul music that suddenly plays on the radio
今思い出の曲に変わってゆく
Now it's turning into a song that brings back memories
Ah! Stay with me 助手席とのわずかな距離
Ah! Stay with me, the slight distance between us in the passenger seat
大事に温めてきた 深さがある 強さがある
It holds a depth and strength that I've treasured
Ah! Stay with me 信号が青に変わったら
Ah! Stay with me, when the light turns green
心のアクセルを踏み 全てを吐き出せ
I'll step on the accelerator of my heart and let everything out
そっと歌うように 話すその声が大好きだよ
I love your voice--soft and singing like this
今夜の街2人ですり抜けよう
Let's slip through this city tonight, just the two of us
Ah! Stay with me 助手席とのわずがな距離
Ah! Stay with me, the non-existent distance between us in the passenger seat
届きそうで届かない その睫毛も口唇も
Everything that seems so close yet out of reach--your eyelashes, your lips
Ah! Stay with me 助手席との 10cm を
Ah! Stay with me, the mere 10 centimeters between us in the passenger seat
大事に温めてきた 深さがある 強さがある
It holds a depth and strength that I've treasured
Ah! Stay with me 口数の多い君がふと
Ah! Stay with me, when you suddenly stop talking
黙り込むその瞬間 全てを吐き出せ
That's when everything spills out
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ken Hirai, Joe Rinoie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
o A
こんな夜中にごめんね話したくて
すぐそこまで実は来てる
電話じゃ物足りないよ今ならほら
首都高から星が近い
急な呼び出しも優しく頷くその理由は
友達だから?それを越えたいから?
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席とのわずかな距離
届きそうで届かないその睫毛も口唇も
Ah! Stay With Me
汗で濡れたハンドルには
本当に伝えたいことこぼれそうなんだ
眠れぬ夜に綴った言葉は何故
どうでも良い話ばかり
景色は変わってゆくけど君はそこで
止まっていて笑っていて
ふとラジオか流れるSoul Music 口ずさんで
今思い出の曲に変わってゆく
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席とのわずかな距離
大事に温めてきた深さがある強さがある
Ah! Stay With Me
信号が青に変わったら
心のアクセルを踏み全てを吐き出せ
そっと歌うように話すその声が大好きだよ
今夜の街2人ですり抜けよう
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席とのわずかな距離
届きそうで届かないその睫毛も口唇も
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席との10cmを
大事に温めてきた深さがある強さがある
Ah! Stay With Me
口数の多い君がふと
黙り込むその瞬間全てを吐き出せ
O S
【歌詞】
歌・作詞：平井堅
作曲：ジョーリノイエ
発売：2008-03-11 22:36:59
こんな夜中にごめんね話したくて
すぐそこまで実は来てる
電話じゃ物足りないよ今ならほら
首都高から星が近い
急な呼び出しも優しく頷くその理由は
友達だから?それを越えたいから?
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席とのわずかな距離
届きそうで届かないその睫毛も口唇も
Ah! Stay With Me
汗で濡れたハンドルには
本当に伝えたいことこぼれそうなんだ
眠れぬ夜に綴った言葉は何故
どうでも良い話ばかり
景色は変わってゆくけど君はそこで
止まっていて笑っていて
ふとラジオから流れるSoul Music 口ずさんで
今思い出の曲に変わってゆく
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席とのわずかな距離
大事に温めてきた深さがある強さがある
Ah! Stay With Me
信号が青に変わったら
心のアクセルを踏み全てを吐き出せ
そっと歌うように話すその声が大好きだよ
今夜の街2人ですり抜けよう
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席とのわずかな距離
届きそうで届かないその睫毛も口唇も
Ah! Stay With Me
助手席との10cmを
大事に温めてきた深さがある強さがある
Ah! Stay With Me
口数の多い君がふと
黙り込むその瞬間全てを吐き出せ
Thiago Hernandes
Stay With Me, uma das melhores músicas de toda a obra do Ken Hirai, ja escuto a mais de 15 anos....
和田愛冬
今もデビュー当時も変わらない素敵な歌声
和田愛冬
リズミカルでアップテンポで元気になります。平井堅の曲はどれも大好きです。
Nabiko_
これすごい好き
たろともとも
カラオケでノリノリで歌っちゃう大好きな曲…
KITIT.JK(≧ω≦)
この曲懐かしい感じあって好き
yu
今の繊細な歌声も好きだけど昔のパワフルな歌声も好き
窩千穂
わかるわかる!
Ekkun XJAPAN
楽園あたりでブレスを使う歌い方をする様になりましたが両方とも好きです。
板倉良
またこの路線で曲出してほしい