Iyo Matsumoto (松本伊代) is a Japanese singer, talent and actress. Born on June… Read Full Bio ↴Iyo Matsumoto (松本伊代) is a Japanese singer, talent and actress. Born on June 21, 1965 in Ota, Tokyo. Her married name is Kozono Iyo - Matsumoto is her maiden name.

Matsumoto was discovered by a Bond Kikaku scout and first made her debut in show business in 1981 as an actress in the TBS dorama Tanokin Zenryokutoukyou. Later that year, she also made her debut as a singer with the release of her first single, "Sentimental Journey". She went on to win the Rookie of the Year Award in 1982 for the Nihon Record Taishou.

In 1993, she married B2 Special's cohost Hiromi. Twelve years later, she formed the unit Cutie★Mommy with Hayami Yu and Hori Chiemi.

思い出をきれいにしないで
松本伊代 Lyrics

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いつかわがままで泣いて
困らせたことも憶えていて
声も印象も消えて
しまうくらいならキラワレたい
思い出だけをきれいにしないで
他の誰か抱きしめる時も
伝えて伝えてツライ出来事が
ささえになることもあるの

聴かせて聴かせて
さよならの理由(わけ)を
そして忘れないでわたしだけ

いつか逢えるかもだけど
本当に逢うとは思ってない
時の流れには誰も
勝てないねそれも知ってるけど
思い出だけをきれいにしないで
優しさだけ愛したい時も
守って守って冷たいあなたも
世界でひとりきり...そうね
聴かせて聴かせて
悲しみのすべて
大人にならないでわたしより

見つめて見つめて

あの頃のわたし
きれいな思い出に変えないで

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "思い出をきれいにしないで" by 松本伊代 express the pain and heartbreak of a past relationship that the singer is struggling to let go of. Despite knowing that she may never see her former lover again, the memories they made together remain precious to her and she does not want to "clean them up" and forget them. She also acknowledges that even though they may have hurt each other in the past, those painful experiences have made her stronger and have become a source of comfort for her in her life. The singer also expresses a desire to hold onto the kindness and warmth that she once shared with her lover, even though they are no longer together. Despite feeling alone and vulnerable in the world, she refuses to let go of the beautiful memories that she has and wishes to cherish them forever.

The lyrics of this song are a testament to the power of memories and the impact that past relationships can have on us, even when they are no longer a part of our lives. The singer's vulnerability and raw emotion make this song a relatable and moving tribute to the pain of heartbreak and the beauty of what once was.

Line by Line Meaning

いつかわがままで泣いて
Once upon a time, I cried because of being selfish, but I remember it.

困らせたことも憶えていて
I remember even the things that gave you trouble.

声も印象も消えて
Rather than everything disappearing, I want to keep shining.

しまうくらいならキラワレたい
Rather than disappearing, I want to shine.

思い出だけをきれいにしないで
Don't make only the memories look beautiful.

他の誰か抱きしめる時も
Even when someone else is hugging you.

伝えて伝えてツライ出来事が
Tell, tell the painful things, they will become your support.

ささえになることもあるの
They could also become your support.

聴かせて聴かせて
Let me hear, let me hear.

さよならの理由(わけ)を
Tell me the reason for our parting.

そして忘れないでわたしだけ
And don't forget, only me.