Real Me
滨崎步(Ayumi Hamasaki) Lyrics
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What you get?
Te ni shiteru mono wa
Shinjitai dake de
Gensou nano kamo ne
What I say?
What you say?
Tsutawarenai kamo ne
Todokanai kamo ne
Koko kara
Ima ga hajimaru
A woman never runs away
A woman never hides away
In order to survive
Tatakai mo sezuni
Iyashi motomeru mon janai
A woman never shows her fears
A woman never shows her tears
In order to survive
Namida wa tayasuku
Dareka ni miseru mon janai
What I need?
What you need?
Yokubou ga atte
Mitasarenai uchi wa
Daijoubu kamo ne
What I lose?
What you lose?
Nakushite hajimete
Kizuitada nante
Kiki akita kamo ne
Ai nara
Koko ni arukara
A woman could be dangerous
A woman could be generous
In order to survive
Sonna ni itsudemo
Ii ko bakari de irarenai
A woman could be having fun
A woman could be like a nun
In order to survive
Itami wo shiranakya
Yasashiku nante irarenai
A woman never runs away
A woman never hides away
In order to survive
Tatakai mo sezuni
Iyashi motomeru mon janai
A woman never shows her fears
A woman never shows her tears
In order to survive
Namida wa tayasuku
Dareka ni miseru mon janai
A woman could be dangerous
A woman could be generous
In order to survive
Sonna ni itsudemo
Ii ko bakari de irarenai
A woman could be having fun
A woman could be like a nun
In order to survive
Honto no watashi wa
Anata ga mite de kureru kara
The lyrics to 滨崎步(Ayumi Hamasaki)'s song Real Me explore the complexities of being a woman in society. The singer expresses the idea that women are expected to be a certain way - always strong, never showing fear or tears, and always ready to fight without seeking help or healing. She acknowledges that women are perceived as being dangerous and generous in their own right, and they exist beyond the expectations set for them. The singer seems to question the idea that being true to oneself isn't always accepted in society and that sometimes women have to suppress their emotions to fit in.
The chorus of the song repeats the idea that women cannot run away or hide away in order to survive. They must always seek to fight and heal themselves without relying on others. The lyrics suggest that women need to be careful about the image they present to the world because, in doing so, they become a reflection of their true selves.
Overall, the lyrics convey a message of empowerment and determination for women in society, while acknowledging the struggles that come with being true to oneself.
Line by Line Meaning
What I get?
What am I receiving?
What you get?
What are you receiving?
Te ni shiteru mono wa
The things that I hold in my hands
Shinjitai dake de
I only believe in them
Gensou nano kamo ne
Maybe they’re just illusions
What I say?
What am I saying?
What you say?
What are you saying?
Kotoba ni shinakucha
I might not be able to put it into words
Tsutawarenai kamo ne
I might not be able to convey it
Todokanai kamo ne
It might not reach you
Koko kara
From here
Ima ga hajimaru
The present moment begins
A woman never runs away
A woman never flees
A woman never hides away
A woman never hides
In order to survive
To stay alive
Tatakai mo sezuni
Without even fighting
Iyashi motomeru mon janai
Is seeking healing
A woman never shows her fears
A woman never displays her fears
A woman never shows her tears
A woman never displays her tears
Namida wa tayasuku
Tears come easily
Dareka ni miseru mon janai
But she won't show it to anyone
What I need?
What do I need?
What you need?
What do you need?
Yokubou ga atte
If I have desires
Mitasarenai uchi wa
And can't fulfill them
Daijoubu kamo ne
Maybe it's okay
What I lose?
What am I losing?
What you lose?
What are you losing?
Nakushite hajimete
For the first time I lost
Kizuitada nante
I just realized
Kiki akita kamo ne
I might have heard it before
Ai nara
If it's love
Koko ni arukara
I'm right here
A woman could be dangerous
A woman could be hazardous
A woman could be generous
A woman could be charitable
Sonna ni itsudemo
She can never only
Ii ko bakari de irarenai
Be a good girl
A woman could be having fun
A woman could be enjoying herself
A woman could be like a nun
A woman could be like a saint
Itami wo shiranakya
If she doesn't know pain
Yasashiku nante irarenai
She can't be kind
Honto no watashi wa
The true me
Anata ga mite de kureru kara
Is because you are watching over me
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