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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daybreak
浜崎あゆみ Lyrics

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こんな時代のせいにして
顔を失くしたまま
ずっと生まれて来た事に
すがりつき生きてた

さぁ今こそ共に立ち上がろうよ
君は君を勝ち取るんだ

どんなに遠く離れていても
僕らは同じ空の下で
いつかのあの日夢見た場所へと
旅している同志だって事を忘れないで

きっと光と影なんて
同じようなもので
少し目を閉じればほらね
おのずと見えるさ

喜びのうらにある悲しみも
苦しみの果てにある希望も

どんなに遠く離れていても
僕らはいつでもそばにいる
例えば君がくじけそうな日には
愛してくれる人がいる事を思い出して

全ては偶然なんかじゃなく
全ては必然なコトばかりかも知れない

どんなに遠く離れていても
僕らは同じ空の下で

いつかのあの日夢見た場所へと
旅している同志だって事を忘れないで

Overall Meaning

These lyrics from 浜崎あゆみ's song "Daybreak" convey a message of solidarity and perseverance in the face of adversity. The singer reflects on how the current state of the world has caused them to lose their sense of self and identity. Despite this, they have held onto their will to live and continue moving forward. The lyrics encourage the listener to rise up together and reclaim their individuality, emphasizing that each person is responsible for their own destiny.

The song reminds us that no matter how far apart we may be, we are all under the same sky. It urges us not to forget that we are comrades on a journey to the place we once dreamed of. It suggests that light and shadow are similar in nature, and if we close our eyes, we can see them clearly. It acknowledges that both joy and sadness exist together, as well as hope and despair. The lyrics reassure us that even when we feel distant, there will always be someone who loves us and supports us, so we should remember that.

Overall, "Daybreak" is a song that encourages us to face the challenges of life with determination and unity. It reminds us of the importance of holding onto our dreams and supporting each other through difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

こんな時代のせいにして
Blaming it on these times

顔を失くしたまま
While losing our faces

ずっと生まれて来た事に
We've always been born into

すがりつき生きてた
Clinging and living

さぁ今こそ共に立ち上がろうよ
Now, let's stand up together

君は君を勝ち取るんだ
You will win yourself

どんなに遠く離れていても
No matter how far apart

僕らは同じ空の下で
We are under the same sky

いつかのあの日夢見た場所へと
Towards that place we once dreamed of

旅している同志だって事を忘れないで
Don't forget that we're fellow travelers

きっと光と影なんて
Surely, things like light and shadow