Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ, Hamasaki Ayumi, real name 浜崎歩) (born October 2, 197… Read Full Bio ↴Ayumi Hamasaki (浜崎あゆみ, Hamasaki Ayumi, real name 浜崎歩) (born October 2, 1978, Fukuoka, Japan) is an award-winning Japanese singer, and one of the most popular and influential artists to come from Asia. Apart from being a singer, Hamasaki is also a songwriter, a model, an actress, a composer, a record producer, a spokesperson and an entrepreneur. Through her entire career, she has written all her lyrical content, and has sometimes composed her music.

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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Never Ever
浜崎あゆみ Lyrics

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いつか生まれる前からきっと
変わらないモノ探し続けては
見つけて失って時に
人をキズつけた夜までもあった

もしもたったひとつだけ願いが叶うなら
もしもたったひとつだけ願いが叶うなら
君は何を祈る

この空に君は何を祈る

強く欲しがる気持ちのそばで
どこか諦め覚え始めては
見つけて手放して時に
自分をキズつけた夜までもあった

もしも君に差し出せるモノがあるとすれば
もしも君に差し出せるモノがあるとすれば
変わらぬ確かな想い

ほんの少しでも笑ってくれるなら
まだココに生きる意味もあるよね
ほんの少しでも求めてくれるなら
まだココに生きる事許されるかな

もしもたったひとつだけ願いが叶うなら
もしもたったひとつだけ願いが叶うなら
君は何を祈る

ねえもしも君に差し出せるモノがあるとすれば
もしも君に差し出せるモノがあるとすれば
変わらぬ確かな想い

そう変わらぬ確かな想い
ねえここに

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 浜崎あゆみ's song "NEVER EVER" speak to the universal human experience of searching for something that remains constant and unchanging. The lyrics suggest that even before we are born, we are on a constant search for something that will never change. Throughout this search, we may find and lose things, and sometimes even hurt others in the process.

The song poses a question: if we were granted only one wish, what would we pray for? The lyrics ask what one would wish for when looking up at the sky. This question can be interpreted as a reflection of our deepest desires and aspirations, as well as the longing for something that can bring us fulfillment and happiness.

The lyrics also touch upon the feeling of wanting something strongly, but gradually starting to accept resignation. We may find and let go of things, and sometimes hurt ourselves in the process. The song suggests that if there is something we can give to someone, it would be a steadfast and unwavering feeling. This suggests the importance of stability and reliability in relationships, where we offer our true and genuine emotions to others.

Overall, the lyrics of "NEVER EVER" delve into the universal themes of searching, longing, loss, and the deep yearning for something that remains unwavering and unchanging. It speaks to the human experience of finding and losing, hurting and being hurt, and the desire for something meaningful and fulfilling.

Line by Line Meaning

いつか生まれる前からきっと
Since before I was born, I have surely been searching for something that remains unchanged

変わらないモノ探し続けては
Continuously searching for something that never changes

見つけて失って時に
Finding, losing, and sometimes

人をキズつけた夜までもあった
Even nights when I hurt others

もしもたったひとつだけ願いが叶うなら
If only one wish could come true

君は何を祈る
What would you pray for?

この空に君は何を祈る
What would you pray for in this sky?

強く欲しがる気持ちのそばで
Beside the strong desire I yearn for

どこか諦め覚え始めては
I begin to learn to give up somewhere

見つけて手放して時に
Finding, letting go, and sometimes

自分をキズつけた夜までもあった
Even nights when I hurt myself