松たか子 (Matsu Takako) is a famous actress and J-Pop artist from Universal Mus… Read Full Bio ↴松たか子 (Matsu Takako) is a famous actress and J-Pop artist from Universal Music Japan. She debut as a theater actress in 1994

Matsu Takako first emerged as a theater actress in 1993, when she was just 16, in Ninjo Banashi Bunshichi Mottoi. It wasn't until in 1994, after she played lead in the drama Hana no Ran did she gain media notice. Coming from the family of kabuki actors, it is no wonder that she took where her family left off. Afterwards, she had played lead roles in various television dramas, film and theater. At 1996, she had secured her position as the top actress in Japan after acting with SMAP's Kimura Takuya in Long Vacation and Love Generation, 2 movies considered by many among the best of their genre. At one point, she had switched High School because Shirayuri Gakuen, the school she previously enrolled, is prohibiting its students to enter the entertainment scene. She then switched to Horietsu High School. She was also cited as the youngest to host Kouhaku Utagassen in 1996 at the age of 19

In 1997, she had added her medium by debuting as a J-Pop artist, showing her versatility as an artist in general, writing and performing several top of the charts songs.

Over the years, she had received many citations and awards, most noteworthy of which is the 2004's Best Actress of the Year, making her one of the most cited J-Actress ever. As of 2006, she had 6 films done (1 is curruently in production and 1 was even released in Hong Kong), 20 dramas done, 8 albums released, 19 singles released and more to come.

Into the Unknown
松たか子 Lyrics

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聞こえてるでも無駄よ
目を覚ませ起きろと
どこかで呼ぶ謎めいた声
無視をすれば消えてゆくのか ah

どうかしてるわ空耳よきっと
騙されるはずがない
聞く気はないわ

愛する人たちはここにいるの
危険を犯すこと二度としないわ
冒険にはもううんざりしてる
それでもあの声は求めてる

未知の旅へ
踏み出せと
未知の旅へ

どうして呼び続けてるの
あなたは私に似た誰かなの
ほんとはここにいてはいけないと
見つけに来いと言うのね

みんなと違うと感じてきたの
だから心が望むの

未知の旅へ
踏み出せと
未知の旅へ

Oh-oh-oh あなたはどこなの姿をみせてよ

Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh-oh

どこへ行くのついて行く

未知の旅へ
踏み出そう

Overall Meaning

In 松たか子's song "Into the Unknown", the singer is hearing a mysterious voice calling her to go on a journey to the unknown, but she is hesitant and afraid to take the risk. She questions herself if the voice is just a figment of her imagination or if she should heed its call. Despite her fear, she can't help but feel drawn to the adventure that awaits her. She also feels that there's something different about her, something that sets her apart from everyone else, and this unknown journey might be the answer to what she's been searching for. In the end, she decides to take the leap and follow the unknown path, hoping to find the answers she seeks.

These lyrics reflect the common human experience of feeling hesitant and scared when venturing into new and unknown territories, whether it be a new job, a new relationship, or a literal journey. The song speaks to the idea that even though it's natural to feel scared, listening to the voice encouraging us to take a chance could lead us to opportunities we never thought possible. The theme of the unknown journey can also be seen as a metaphor for life itself, where we are all going on a journey without knowing what will happen next.

Line by Line Meaning

聞こえてるでも無駄よ
I can hear it, but it's no use

目を覚ませ起きろと
Wake up, get up

どこかで呼ぶ謎めいた声
A mysterious voice calling from somewhere

無視をすれば消えてゆくのか ah
If I ignore it, will it disappear? Ah

どうかしてるわ空耳よきっと
I must be crazy, it's just my imagination

騙されるはずがない
I cannot be deceived

聞く気はないわ
I don't feel like listening

愛する人たちはここにいるの
The people I love are here

危険を犯すこと二度としないわ
I won't take any more risks

冒険にはもううんざりしてる
I'm tired of adventure

それでもあの声は求めてる
Still, that voice is calling out to me