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.
What is LOVE
後藤真希 Lyrics
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What is Real LOVE LOVE LOVE breakin' down
What is True LOVE What is Pure LOVE
What is Real LOVE LOVE LOVE fallin' down
あなたという存在が
迷いを確信に変える
身体中の細胞は
確かな愛で作られると
何処で誰かと何をしていても
I just feel you I just hold you
あなたを傍に感じている
その胸の奥を切り裂き
ありのままのあなたを見せてよ
そこに愛があるなら
薫りも音も感触も
光も唄さえ失くしても
最後まで残るものがMy LOVE
波のような情報が
答えを複雑にさせて
夢のような体温が
本当のこと惑わせるよ
その甘い声で奏でる
すべての言葉がもし嘘でも
それが愛と云うなら
騙されたフリしてあげる
無邪気な私を演じるよ
思うより単純じゃないMy LOVE
その胸の奥を切り裂き
ありのままのあなたを見せてよ
そこに愛があるなら
薫りも音も感触も
光も唄さえ失くしても
最後まで残るものがMy LOVE
The lyrics to 後藤真希's song "What is LOVE" talk about the confusion and complexity of love. The song begins by asking questions about what true, pure, and real love really are. It expresses the idea that being with someone can turn doubts and uncertainties into conviction and that the cells in our bodies are made from a certain kind of love. The chorus talks about the power of feeling someone's presence even when they are not physically there.
The second verse of the song explores the idea that love can sometimes be confusing, with information and dreams making it hard to discern the truth. However, the sweetness of someone's voice and the way they say things can make it easier to believe in love even if they are lying. In the end, the song declares that love is a simple yet profound thing that can transcend everything else.
Line by Line Meaning
What is True LOVE What is Pure LOVE
The singer questions the definition of true and pure love
What is Real LOVE LOVE LOVE breakin' down
She wonders what constitutes real love, as it feels like it's breaking down
What is True LOVE What is Pure LOVE
Again, she questions the meaning of true and pure love
What is Real LOVE LOVE LOVE fallin' down
She feels like real love is falling apart
あなたという存在が
The singer is talking about the existence of the person she's in love with
迷いを確信に変える
Their presence is so strong, it turns her doubts into certainty
身体中の細胞は
The cells throughout her body
確かな愛で作られると
Were made with the certainty of love
I just call you I just miss you
She misses and thinks about the person all the time
何処で誰かと何をしていても
Even if they're with someone else or elsewhere
I just feel you I just hold you
She still feels and imagines holding them close
あなたを傍に感じている
She feels like they're standing beside her
その胸の奥を切り裂き
She wants them to bare their soul
ありのままのあなたを見せてよ
To show her their true selves
そこに愛があるなら
If there's love there
薫りも音も感触も
Even if the smell, sound or touch disappears
光も唄さえ失くしても
Even if the light and song fade away
最後まで残るものがMy LOVE
True love remains until the end
波のような情報が
She likens confusing messages to ocean waves
答えを複雑にさせて
That complicate the answer
夢のような体温が
Just like a dream-like warmth
本当のこと惑わせるよ
Confusing and clouding the truth
その甘い声で奏でる
With their sweet voice
すべての言葉がもし嘘でも
Even if every word was a lie
それが愛と云うなら
If it's called love
騙されたフリしてあげる
She'll pretend to be deceived
無邪気な私を演じるよ
She'll play the part of being innocent
思うより単純じゃないMy LOVE
Love is more complicated than she thought
その胸の奥を切り裂き
She wants them to bare their soul once again
ありのままのあなたを見せてよ
To show her their true selves
そこに愛があるなら
If there's love there
薫りも音も感触も
Even if the smell, sound or touch disappears
光も唄さえ失くしても
Even if the light and song fade away
最後まで残るものがMy LOVE
True love remains until the end
Writer(s): Tatta Works, 森月 キャス
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@iqqy86
Only ex-HP talent; past and present, that possess this much charisma, star quality and showmanship. Her solo concerts easily upstage anything other HP talents can ever put out; past and present.
Queen Gomaki!!!
@user-sw8ex5no2x
サイリュームが
オレンジ色って泣ける！
@user-vt5zx6es4h
大人になったゴマキかっこいいなぁ。なりたい
@kinqueenie9543
Cool!!!
@kenkkli
日本不重用後藤是日本樂坛重大的损失，她唱歌和跳舞的水准足以比美很多日本女歌手
@user-gt7mi1ld5i
...在商業樂壇裡，重不重用不是問題，市場才是現實考量呀...
日本的社會氛圍左右了一個商業歌手的生存
實力有實不是市場接受與否的考量
她的實力在日本市場是肯定的
@user-qp8wi5sy5o
我完全認同你說的話，我認為後藤不論是長相、歌唱實力、舞台自信、舞蹈實力，穩定度，都可以當歌舞天后接班人。
@DebbieHsiaodedeisme66
只參與過早安少女組的一段，不知道她正經的唱歌跳舞那麼厲害，花邊新聞掩蓋了她的光芒
@1107Vin
哪邊可以買台壓版...
@iveslo2001
我都想要一份可以嗎> <?? 日文苦手喔~