Hamasaki started her musical career in 1994 and released her first album "NOTHING FROM NOTHING" in 1995; the album was not successful, and she was subsequently dropped by her record label. In 1998, Hamasaki released her first single, poker face, via the Avex Trax label, after being discovered by label head Masato "Max" Matsuura partying at the Avex-owned club, Velfarre. Hamasaki's debut album, "A Song for ××", was released in 1999, and won her a Gold Disk Award. She has since sold more than 50 million records in Japan alone with the releases of her 9 full-length studio albums, 1 mini-album, 4 compilation albums, 45 singles, and 17 remix albums, becoming the top selling solo and female artist and the 4th top selling Japanese artist in history. With the release of her 40th single "BLUE BIRD", Hamasaki's single sales passed the 20 million mark, making her the first solo and female singer to reach that milestone.
With the release of her 45th single "Rule/Sparkle", Hamasaki currently has 20 consecutive #1 singles (starting from "Free & Easy") and 32 #1 singles in the Japanese ORICON charts. In addition, she is the first Japanese artist to have her first original 8 studio albums top the charts.
Hamasaki released her ninth studio album, GUILTY on January 1, 2008. Shortly after the release, Ayumi revealed that she had become completely deaf in her left ear, and that it is inoperable. It is believed that she suffers from tinnitus, and Ayumi has known about the condition of her left ear since 2007 after an examination. She also stated that she would continue on with her career for her fans, explaining that "nevertheless, I would like to continue as a singer. That's why I would like to continue singing until I reach the limit with my remaining right ear".
In addition to serving as background music for television advertisements, some of Hamasaki's songs have been used as themes for video games and film productions such as television shows and motion pictures. "Depend on you" and its b-side "Two of us" were used as the opening and ending theme, respectively, of the video game Thousand Arms, while the video game Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams used "Startin'" and "rainy day" as its opening and ending theme, respectively. The dorama My Little Chef featured "Voyage" as its theme, while the anime InuYasha featured "Dearest." Finally, Hamasaki's songs "HEAVEN", "Secret", "fated", and "Rule" have been used as the themes for the movies Shinobi: Heart Under Blade, Confession of Pain, Kaidan, and DragonBall Evolution, respectively.
In January 2008, Hamasaki announced on her blog that an inoperable condition, possibly tinnitus or Ménière's disease, had caused complete deafness in her left ear. She had been diagnosed with the condition in 2006 and that the problem dated to 2000, when she developed an ear infection but continued to perform against the advice of doctors. Despite the setback, Hamasaki stated that she wished to continue singing, and that "as a professional", she wanted to "deliver the best performance for everyone". On May 20, 2017, she wrote that she is also losing hearing in her right ear, and had experienced dizziness and nausea. She vowed to continue performing, writing: "The stage is where I belong. It's the only place I really, truly exist. I don't know anything else."
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LOVE 'n' HATE
浜崎あゆみ Lyrics
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(Ha, ha, ha, ha) no-no, no-no
(Hahahaha) no-no, no-no
ありえる訳ない事だって 初めから解っていたけれど
それでも
ほんの一瞬だけでも 夢が叶う夢を見たかった
(あなたに) 愛されたかったから
(あたしから) 思い切って近付いたけど
(あなたに) 嫌われたくないから
思い切り遠く離れた
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, "zero"
らしくない事なんて するもんじゃないって話はきっと
ホントね
思ったよりも深そうな このキズに驚いているの
自分でも
(あなたを) 愛してるからこそ
(あたしから) 消えてしまうのが一番ね
(あなたを) 嫌いになれたら
もういっそ楽なのにね
始まりと終わり告げる
カウントが無情に響く
あなたが出した答えは
あたしには優しすぎて
それが悲しくて苦しい
(あなたに) 愛されたかったから
(あたしから) 思い切って近付いたけど
(あなたに) 嫌われたくないから
思い切り遠く離れた
(あなたを) 愛してるからこそ
(あたしから) 消えてしまうのが一番ね
(あなたを) 嫌いになれたら
もういっそ楽なのにね
(Ha, ha, ha, ha) no-no, no-no
(Ha, ha, ha, ha) no-no, no-no
One, two, three, four, "three", "two", "one", "zero"
The lyrics to 浜崎あゆみ's song LOVE 'n' HATE express conflicting emotions and desires within a relationship. The singer begins by acknowledging that some things are just impossible, but despite knowing this, she still longs to have a dream come true, even if it's just for a brief moment. This desire stems from wanting to be loved by the person she is addressing. She musters the courage to approach them, but at the same time, fears being hated, so she chooses to distance herself instead.
The second verse emphasizes societal expectations and norms, suggesting that certain actions are considered unconventional and should not be pursued. However, the singer is surprised by the depth of her emotional wounds and acknowledges that she is hurting more than she initially anticipated. Despite her love for the person, she believes that disappearing would be the easiest solution, as it saves her from further pain.
The chorus repeats the conflicting desires of wanting to be loved by the person and not wanting to be hated, emphasizing the internal struggle. The singer then expresses her difficulty in accepting the kind response given by the person, as it only adds to her sadness and suffering.
Overall, the lyrics of LOVE 'n' HATE depict a complex emotional state, where love and hate coexist, and the singer grapples with the conflicting desires of wanting love while fearing rejection.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Ayumi Hamasaki, Yuta Nakano
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頭かかえるね
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男の人着る服代は？
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なんじゃ、同じ振り付け何年しとるん？
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初めまして、エイベックス新しい浜崎あゆみです。松浦勝人さんに、ジャッジいたしかねます。でしょうね？レディスエンドジェントルメンエイベックス看板アカ―ティスト浜崎あゆみを世界中の客の前でボツ示し記してやります。スタメン子役スタンバイ中。お客様専用通路アイドル新しい浜崎あゆみです。こんばんわ。お客様新しい浜崎あゆみは、こらんいただいたのでしょうか？