After quitting school to enter a musical contest, Shiina was quickly signed to EMI, then promptly left Japan to avoid the trappings of contract work. After returning, she quickly released a series of singles and albums, all self-penned (a relative rarity for Japanese pop artists), and all meeting with great success on the Japanese charts. A hiatus to start a family followed, itself followed (after a divorce) by both a new album and a new side project, the band 東京事変. (Tokyo Jihen - or Tokyo Incidents)
After more success with the band, Shiina returned to a solo career in 2006 as the Music Director for the film 「さくらん」(Sakuran), quickly taking the number one slot on the Oricon charts with the album Heisei Fuuzoku released in tandem with a major soundtrack project. Following was a B-sides album which peaked quickly at the number one Oricon slot. In the years proceeding this, she spent most of her time dedicated to Tokyo Jihen occasionally revisiting her solo work.
Despite being involved in the main Japanese pop scene, Shiina has created a niche for herself based on a much wider musical range than most artists. Where most pop singers develop a basic sound based on contemporary pop aesthetics and throwaway lyrical matter, Shiina builds on a base of jazz, rock, Motown, and even French chanson equally well (the chanson works especially well with her trademark nasal delivery), infusing her projects with a very different aesthetic, and gaining a fan base separate from the core constituents of the Japanese pop apparatus.
Despite the release of album 三毒史 (trivisa-itihasa) in 2019, released after a myriad of singles being majorly included in aforementioned work. In 2020, Ringo and band Tokyo Jihen turned their backs to their past, doing a major reunion, with the drop of a few projects, such as sixth studio album 音楽.
Discography
Singles
幸福論 (Koufukuron)（1998）
歌舞伎町の女王 （1998）
ここでキスして。 (Koko de kisu shite)（1999）
本能 （1999）
幸福論（1999）
ギブス (Gibs)（2000）
罪と罰 （2000）
真夜中は純潔 （2001）
絶頂集 （2000）
茎（STEM）～大名遊ビ編～ （2003）
りんごのうた (Ringo no Uta)（2003）
この世の限り (Kono Yo no Kagiri) (2007） (With Saitou Neko and her brother Shiina Junpei)
ありあまる富 (Ariamaru Tomi)（2009）
カーネーション (Carnation)（2011）
自由へ道連 (Traveling Companion to Freedom) (2012)
いろはにほへと (Les Couleurs Chantent) (2013)
孤独のあかつき (The Solitude of Dawn) (2013)
NIPPON (2014)
至上の人生 (A Life Supreme) (2015)
最果てが見たい (2015)
長く短い祭 (2015)
神様、仏様 (2015)
ジユーダム (2016)
目抜き通り (2017)
獣ゆく細道 (2018)
Albums
無罪モラトリアム (Muzai Moratorium) (1999)
勝訴ストリップ (Shouso Strip)（2000)
加爾基 精液 栗ノ花（Karuki Za-men Kuri no Hana）(2003)
平成風俗 (Heisei Fuuzoku) (2007) (with Neiko Sato)
三文ゴシップ (Sanmon Gossip) (2009)
日出処 (Hi Izuru Tokoro) (2014)
三毒史 (trivisa-itihasa) (2019)
Covers Album
唄ひ手冥利～其ノ壱～ (Utaitemyori Sonoichi)（2002）
逆輸入 ～港湾局～ (Reimports Vol.1) (2014)
逆輸入 〜航空局〜 (Reimport Vol.2 -Civil Bureau Aviation) (2017)
Compilations
私と放電 (Me & Electric Discharge) (2008) - (B-Sides)
ニュートンの林檎 (Apple of Universal Gravity) (2019) - (Overview)
mr. wonderful
椎名林檎 Lyrics
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Why the thrill
when you say hello
It's strange and tender magic
you do
Mr.wonderful, that's you
Why this trembling
when you speak
when you touch my cheek
Imust tell you
what my heart knows is true
Mr.Wonderful, that's you
And why this longing
to know your charms
To spend forever here
in you arms
Oh there's much more I could say
But the words keep slipping away
And I'm left with only one
point of veiw
Mr. Wonderful, that's you
One more thing, then I'm through
Mr. Wonderful, Mr. Wonderful
Mr. Wonderful, I love you
The lyrics to Shiina Ringo's song "Mr. Wonderful" express the intense emotions and infatuation felt towards someone. The singer is captivated by the charm and magnetic presence of this person, which leaves them with an overwhelming feeling of joy and excitement. They are fascinated by the effects this person has on them, describing it as a strange and tender magic. Every interaction brings a trembling anticipation, and even a simple touch on the cheek brings immense pleasure. The singer's heart firmly believes that this person is truly wonderful, which intensifies their longing to know more about them and spend eternity in their embrace.
The lyrics portray a strong sense of desire and admiration for Mr. Wonderful, with the singer struggling to find words to accurately express their feelings. They acknowledge the limitations of language when it comes to portraying the depth of their attachment. Despite this, they reiterate their love and end the song by professing their affection directly to Mr. Wonderful.
Line by Line Meaning
Why this feeling, why this glow
What is the reason behind this intense emotion and radiance?
Why the thrill when you say hello
Why do I feel an exciting rush every time you greet me?
It's strange and tender magic you do
You possess a captivating and gentle enchantment.
Mr.wonderful, that's you
You are the embodiment of a remarkable person, Mr. Wonderful.
Why this trembling when you speak
What causes me to shake with anticipation when you talk?
Why this joy when you touch my cheek
Why does my heart fill with happiness when you caress my face?
I must tell you what my heart knows is true
I feel compelled to express the undeniable truth my heart holds.
Mr. Wonderful, that's you
Again, I say, you are Mr. Wonderful, embodying all that is magnificent.
And why this longing to know your charms
Why do I have such a strong desire to discover every aspect of your captivating qualities?
To spend forever here in your arms
I yearn to be embraced by you for an eternity.
Oh there's much more I could say
Oh, there are countless words and thoughts I could express.
But the words keep slipping away
However, these words elude me, as if disappearing into thin air.
And I'm left with only one point of view
Thus, I am left with a singular perspective.
Mr. Wonderful, that's you
Once more, I affirm, you are indeed Mr. Wonderful.
One more thing, then I'm through
There is one more notion to convey before concluding my sentiments.
Mr. Wonderful, Mr. Wonderful
Addressing and emphasizing your captivating essence, Mr. Wonderful.
Mr. Wonderful, I love you
Mr. Wonderful, I am deeply in love with you.
Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: GEORGE DAVID WEISS, JERRY BOCK, LARRY HOLOFCENER
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