His father is a Saxophone player, and his mother is a vocalist, and thus he was brought up listening to classical music from his parents. However, when he went to high school, he developed an interest in R&B and hip-hop. He later joined a professional dance team called "Culture Shock", who performed in Los Angeles, Las Vegas and New York. Tanaka even auditioned for American Idol, and made it into the semi-finals.
In 2006, he made his debut under King Records with the single One / No Change No End in June. Both songs were written and composed by himself. He continued to release four more singles, one full album and one mini album with them, until Tanaka and his label went seperate ways in 2008.
He is now currently living in Japan permanently, acting in various musicals (most recently, Rent) and recording music as an independent artist. He released his first independent single, "Addicted," early 2009. It is currently available on iTunes and Amazon.com for digital download.
New Day
田中ロウマ Lyrics
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超えると耐え切れない虚しさがある
廊下の途中で足が止まってた
部屋にたどり着けずひざまずいてた
僕らが少しだけ無言の日々に
耳を澄ませば響く悲しみ
時間切れの希望が憎しみへと
君がまた笑えるように その胸の痛みがいつか誰かに届くように
その手は離さない 許せない世界でも 二人で乗り越えて行けば
きっと希望が僕らの道を 照らしてくれるはず いつまでも...
心の声がいつもよりうるさくて
負けず嫌いな君も投げ出したくなる
誰にも気付かれないようにただ
足跡を残してるわけじゃないから
奇跡を待てない苦しむ君に
変わって行ける希望を与えられるように
君を一人で泣かせない 今までこらえてた痛みが 僕には届いてるから
その手を誰かが 必要としてる さあ二人で乗り越えて行けば
きっと希望が僕らの夢を 暖かく包むよ 明日へと
いつからこんな自分になってたんだろう
目を覚ませば見えるこの NEW DAY 希望が...
君がまた笑えるように その胸の痛みがいつか誰かに届くように
その手は離さない 許せない世界でも 二人で乗り越えて行けば
きっと希望が僕らの道を 照らしてくれるはず いつまでも...
The song "NEW DAY" by 田中ロウマ is a heartwarming and uplifting song about overcoming hardships, finding hope, and moving forward into a new day. The lyrics express a sense of emptiness and despair that sets in at around 3 am, and the feeling of being stuck and unable to move forward. It talks about the sadness and pain that can be heard in the silence between people, and the way that hope can turn to hate when it runs out. But despite all this, the song encourages the listener to hold on and keep going, to help and be helped by others, and to believe in a better future.
The lyrics describe the way in which the singer and their loved ones have faced difficult times and been hurt, and how it's important to acknowledge that pain and try to help each other through it. They talk about the need to trust in each other and to keep holding hands even when it feels like everything is falling apart. The song emphasizes that pain and grief are universal and that we are not alone in our struggles. Ultimately, the message of the song is about the power of hope to bring people together, to heal hearts, and to light the way forward into a brighter tomorrow.
Line by Line Meaning
時計の針が深夜3時を 超えると耐え切れない虚しさがある
There is an unbearable emptiness that comes when the clock strikes past 3 am.
廊下の途中で足が止まってた 部屋にたどり着けずひざまずいてた
I couldn't make it to my room and found myself kneeling in the middle of the hallway.
僕らが少しだけ無言の日々に 耳を澄ませば響く悲しみ
In those silent days, it is easy to hear the echo of sadness.
時間切れの希望が憎しみへと 変わって行く時代に向き合えるように
In an era where hopes have turned to hate by running out of time, we need to face it together somehow.
君がまた笑えるように その胸の痛みがいつか誰かに届くように
I want your pain to reach someone and help you smile again.
その手は離さない 許せない世界でも 二人で乗り越えて行けば
Let's hold hands and overcome this unforgivable world together.
きっと希望が僕らの道を 照らしてくれるはず いつまでも...
Hope will surely light up our path, forever.
心の声がいつもよりうるさくて 負けず嫌いな君も投げ出したくなる
The voice in our heart can sometimes become too loud to bear, even for someone as strong as you.
誰にも気付かれないようにただ 足跡を残してるわけじゃないから
We are not leaving our footsteps behind just to remain unnoticed by everyone.
奇跡を待てない苦しむ君に 変わって行ける希望を与えられるように
We need to find a way to bring hope to you, someone who is struggling and cannot wait for a miracle.
君を一人で泣かせない 今までこらえてた痛みが 僕には届いてるから
I feel your pain that you have been holding back all this time, and I won't let you cry alone.
その手を誰かが必要としてる さあ二人で乗り越えて行けば
Someone needs your hand, let's overcome this together.
きっと希望が僕らの夢を 暖かく包むよ 明日へと
Hope will warm up and embrace our dreams, leading us to tomorrow.
いつからこんな自分になってたんだろう 目を覚ませば見えるこの NEW DAY 希望が...
When did I become like this? Now that I'm awake, I can see this new day and hope.
Writer(s): 田中 ロウマ, 田中 ロウマ, 今井 了介, 今井 了介
Contributed by Emma S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@betinhohalfblood
amazing sing and song 上手い
@TalynG
I really like this song! But I don't believe you're him o_O because that would be too crazy.
@BehindAllTheLies
WOW! Your him? OMG. WOW. And could youy sub this? i love your voice. I just wish i understand what the lyrics are saying.