Seiko Matsuda (Matsuda Seiko, 松田聖子, born Kamachi Noriko, 蒲池法子, on March 10,… Read Full Bio ↴Seiko Matsuda (Matsuda Seiko, 松田聖子, born Kamachi Noriko, 蒲池法子, on March 10, 1962) is a Japanese pop singer-songwriter. Born in Kurume, Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, she rose to fame in 1980 as a teen idol, making her debut with the song "Hadashi no Kisetsu". Later in the same year, "Kaze wa Aki-iro" became the first of her 24 consecutive #1 hits in Japan.

Seiko used to hold the record for the most number 1 singles by a female singer until March 2006 when Ayumi Hamasaki's Startin' / Born To Be... reached number 1, making it her 26th single to top the charts. Nevertheless Seiko still holds the record of the most consecutive No.1 singles for a female artist, a record that she has been holding for two decades and not likely to be broken anytime soon (Ayumi has 23 consecutive number 1 singles as of July 2010).

Seiko is also on the Top 3 list of Most No.1 albums, Most Top 10 singles and Most Top 10 albums. Widely recognised as one of the most influential artists in J-pop history, HMV Japan ranked her No. 10 Top Japanese Artist of All Time, and No. 7 Top Singer of All Time. Her unusual staying power gives her the title of 'Forever Idol'.

Nobody in Japanese history (including royalty, politicians and sports stars) got more news coverage than Seiko. Controversial news about her personal life, as well as her resilient ability to bounce back from any scandals or set-backs, garnered extensive media attention.

She attempted to break into the North American market with an English-language, self-titled album in 1990. She scored a hit with "The Right Combination", a duet with boy band New Kids on the Block singer Donnie Wahlberg. Album sales were mediocre, however, and her follow-up Was it the Future failed to generate any significant sales.

Sony will be releasing a deluxe box set for Seiko in July 2006 that will set another record. This box set will contain 55 CDs, 860 songs costs 100,000 yen and has a play time of over 80 hours. It is definitely a tribute to Seiko's amazing music career.

Seiko still holds annual concerts, Christmas dinner shows and New Year's Eve Countdown shows. Despite of the high ticket price (her dinner show tickets are the most expensive among female artists), she always performs to a sold out crowd.

Married to actor Masaki Kanda from 1985 to 1997, she has a daughter, herself a singer, who performs under the name SAYAKA.

In addition to music, her career includes appearances in television, film, commercials, and radio. Two books of photos of Matsuda, and two books about her, have been published.

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松田聖子 Lyrics

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水晶の熱い砂爪先立って
あなたへと灼けた腕巻きつけるのよ
背のびしているみたい去年のように
声あげてはしゃげない大人の恋ね
Gameならルール決めましょ
傷ついても傷つけても
うらみっこなしよ
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ねえ感じてる?
神秘なさざ波のシンフォニー
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ねえもうじきね
ビッグ・ウェーヴが砕けたら
華やかな九月

潮風に貼りついた絹のブラウス
スカートの裾を手に水と遊ぶの
涼し気にうつむいた瞳の奥で
色っぽい動きだけ計算してる
塩辛いKissをしたでしょ
濡れた砂に横たわった
みち潮の時間(とき)
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ねえ感じてる?
高まる胸のモデラート
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ねえもうじきね
揺れる音符が飛び散れば
華やかな淑女
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ねえ聞こえるわ
ときめくそよ風はヴァイオリン
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ねえ待っててね

心の弦が弾けたら
華やかな九月

Overall Meaning

These lyrics are from the song "Pink no Mozart" by Seiko Matsuda. The song describes a passionate and mature love. The first verse talks about the intense heat and sandy beaches, where the singer wraps their arms around their loved one. They express a desire to relive the excitement of their past love by stretching themselves. However, they mention that this love is different from the carefree and playful love of youth. They suggest that even in a game-like relationship, they are willing to establish rules and remain resilient, without any resentment.

The chorus refers to the "Pink Mozart" as a metaphorical representation of the emotions being felt. The singer asks if the listener can feel it too, describing it as a mysterious symphony of the gentle waves. They anticipate the imminent arrival of a big wave, symbolizing a vibrant September. Throughout the song, there are references to the sea, silk blouses stuck to the sea breeze, calculated seductive movements hidden behind lowered eyes, and salty kisses on wet sand.

Overall, the lyrics depict a mature love that still holds excitement and anticipation, where the singer is fully present in the moment and appreciates the beauty of their surroundings.

Line by Line Meaning

水晶の熱い砂爪先立って
Standing on tiptoes on the hot sand of crystal, feeling the heat.

あなたへと灼けた腕巻きつけるのよ
I wrap my burnt arms around you.

背のびしているみたい去年のように
Feels like I'm stretching again, just like last year.

声あげてはしゃげない大人の恋ね
It's a mature love where we don't raise our voices and get excited.

Gameならルール決めましょ
If it's a game, let's establish the rules.

傷ついても傷つけてもうらみっこなしよ
No matter if we get hurt or hurt each other, there will be no resentment.

ピンクのモーツァルトねえ感じてる?
Hey, can you feel the pink Mozart?

神秘なさざ波のシンフォニー
The symphony of mysterious ripples on the surface of the water.

ピンクのモーツァルトねえもうじきね
Hey, it's almost time for the pink Mozart.

ビッグ・ウェーヴが砕けたら華やかな九月
When the big wave crashes, it will be a glamorous September.

潮風に貼りついた絹のブラウス
Silk blouse stuck to the sea breeze.