In 2001 she released her first solo single, 愛のバカやろう (Ai no Bakayarou), which hit the #1 spot on the Oricon charts. Goto graduated from Morning Musume on her 17th birthday in 2002, and went on to become the second best-selling solo artist in H!P behind super-idol Aya Matsuura. Throughout her career with H!P, she was placed in various groups, released photobooks, and starred in movies, dramas, and theatre productions. As an idol, she released four albums, one best album, and 17 singles.
At the last show of her fall 2007 tour on October 28, Goto announced that she was graduating Hello! Project. She transferred labels from Up Front Group to avex's side label Rythym Zone in June 2008.
Goto made her avex debut in 2009, starting with a special collaboration project titled SWEET BLACK feat. MAKI GOTO, working with artists such as KEN THE 390 and BIGGA RAIJI. The SWEET BLACK PROJECT included a radio show and a special space on the social networking site Mixi. Goto chose the name herself, reflecting the positive and negative sides of today's women.
In January 2010, Goto witnessed her mother commit suicide by falling from the 3rd story of their family home. After the funeral, she stayed out of the public eye until she performed in a special live called "PREMIUM MINI LIVE" on June 3rd. At this live, a seat was reserved for her mother.
Goto released first official debut mini-album under her own name in July 2010, called ONE. This was also her first release under the avex trax label, rather than Rhythm Zone. The mini-album achieved moderate success, peaking at #10 on the daily ORICON charts and #10 on the weekly charts. The mini-album included a ballad with lyrics by Goto dedicated to her late mother, entitled 華詩 -hanauta-, which she sang in a heart-felt performance for a television special about her life.
Satisfied with the commercial success of the mini-album, Goto's staff wanted to keep her in the Top 10 once again with her January 2011 sophomore mini-album, "Gloria". The mini-album peaked at #5 on the daily ORICON charts and #12 on the weekly charts, having the hit 足跡 (Ashiato) as its promotional track. The CD+DVD version of the album also included professional footage of her 2010 "PREMIUM MINI LIVE" showcase.
Goto then released her third mini-album, "LOVE," in May 2011. It was a mini-album with all the tracks, mostly ballads, encompassing a theme of love. It included 4 new songs with lyrics written by Goto herself, as well as cover of the 90s classic, 空と君のあいだに (Sora to Kimi no Aida ni), by Miyuki Nakajima. The mini-album peaked at #8 on the Oricon charts.
On June 22, 2011, Maki Goto suddenly announced her hiatus from the music scene beginning in 2012. She also announced that she will be releasing her first full-length debut under avex on November 2nd. Two new songs, What is LOVE and SCANDALOUS, were revealed on June 20th for digital download. Goto also joined that summer's a-nation concert series as a featured artist.
Goto has stated that she wants to give it her all before her hiatus. As of October 2011, her projects have included a collaboration single with Kishidan's Show Ayanocozey, a planned photobook, and a temporary official blog.
「ねぇ、、、」
後藤真希 Lyrics
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会いたい君に
失い気付くバカな僕
あの頃は こんな未来が
来る事わからずに
笑ってた...
切れない糸があるなら
一つだけ
今君へと 繋げて
寂しい夜は
僕がそばにいるよ
守りたい笑顔や、
涙、全部
「君が好きだよ」
どんな明日も愛して
歩けたら... 二人で
ねぇ、、、 今も
まだ覚えてる?
初めて君に歌った曲
言葉じゃ 伝えきれない
不器用な僕からの
愛のうた
照れくさそうにうつむく
君の横
こんな日々が
続いてほしい 願ってた
この愛だけは
誰にも譲れない
何度でもその手を
握り返す
「僕を信じて」
二度と放さない想い
抱きしめてる ずっと...
寂しい夜は
僕がそばにいるよ
守りたい笑顔や、
涙、全部
「君が好きだよ」
どんな明日も愛して
歩けたら... 二人で
ねえ、、、 どんな
ありふれた日々
二人でいれたなら...
宝物。
These lyrics are from the song "ねぇ、、、" by Maki Goto. The lyrics express the singer's longing for someone they love and their realization of their own foolishness in losing them. The first paragraph reflects on the past and how they were unaware of the future and the happiness they had with the person they miss. They mention a "unbreakable thread" and express their desire to connect their feelings to the person they miss.
In the second paragraph, the singer asks if the person they miss still remembers the first song they sang to them. They acknowledge that words are not enough to convey their feelings, but they want to express their love through a "clumsy love song" from themselves. The singer hopes for these days to continue and wishes to hold onto this love that they cannot give to anyone else.
The third paragraph reaffirms the love and presence of the singer during lonely nights, wanting to protect the person's smiles and tears while expressing their love for them. The singer wants to be able to walk together, no matter what the future holds. They ask the person to believe in them and promises to never let go of their feelings.
In the final paragraph, the singer reflects on the ordinary days spent together as a treasure. Being able to share everyday life with the person is something precious to them. The lyrics emphasize the value of the relationship and the memories created together.
Overall, the lyrics convey a strong sense of longing, regret, and dedication to a significant other. The singer yearns for their presence, cherishes the love they have, and wants to build a future together.
Line by Line Meaning
ねぇ、、、 やっぱり 会いたい君に 失い気付くバカな僕
Hey...I realized I'm a foolish person who only realizes how much I miss you.
あの頃は こんな未来が 来る事わからずに 笑ってた...
Back then, I was unaware that such a future would come, and I was laughing.
切れない糸があるなら 一つだけ この想いを 今君へと 繋げて
If there is an unbreakable thread, I want to connect this feeling to you right now.
寂しい夜は 僕がそばにいるよ 守りたい笑顔や、 涙、全部 「君が好きだよ」
I'll be by your side during lonely nights, wanting to protect your smile and tears. I love you.
どんな明日も愛して 歩けたら... 二人で
If we can love and walk together in any future, just the two of us.
ねぇ、、、 今も まだ覚えてる? 初めて君に歌った曲
Hey...do you still remember? The song I sang to you for the first time.
言葉じゃ 伝えきれない 不器用な僕からの 愛のうた
Words alone cannot fully express the love song from my clumsy self.
照れくさそうにうつむく 君の横 こんな日々が 続いてほしい 願ってた
Bashfully looking down next to you, I wished for these days to continue.
この愛だけは 誰にも譲れない 何度でもその手を 握り返す
I won't give this love to anyone else. I will tightly hold onto your hand again and again.
「僕を信じて」 二度と放さない想い 抱きしめてる ずっと...
"Believe in me." I will never let go of this feeling. I will always hold you tight.
ねぇ、、、 どんな ありふれた日々 二人でいれたなら... 宝物。
Hey...if we could spend ordinary days together...that would be my treasure.
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Written by: 後藤真希
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She improved so much~<3
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At last Gomaki is BACK!
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