Hitomi Yaida (矢井田瞳, born July 28, 1978), also known by the nickname Yaiko, … Read Full Bio ↴Hitomi Yaida (矢井田瞳, born July 28, 1978), also known by the nickname Yaiko, is a Japanese folk rock singer-songwriter and guitarist from Toyonaka, Osaka, Japan. She plays a kind of quirky vocal-centric rock akin to REBECCA, Nokko or 椎名林檎. Yaida, who refers to her music as "Heart Rock", is also able to play most of the instruments she composes for, and after a stint on the indie scene where she had a hit titled Howling off a demo tape in 1999, she made her major debut in 2000, on the Aozora Records label, with a re-release of Howling, followed by B'coz I Love You and My Sweet Darlin'. Her first album, Daiya-monde, which was released in October 2000. That album ranked high on the Oricon charts, earning her quick success in Japan. At the same time, she has also found some success in the UK under the name Yaiko. An album called U.K. COMPLETION was released there in early 2002.

Her next albums, Candlize and i/flancy were released in October of 2001 and 2002 respectively, and were as big, if not bigger than her debut album. Her 4th studio album was released in October 2003. It appears October is her favorite month. A singles compilation was released in July 2004 and a best-of album called Yaiko's selection was released in December 2004. Her 5th studio album entitled Here today-gone tomorrow, the first of original material in nearly two years, was released on August 15, 2005. Her latest release was the album colorhythm (2008.03.05).

Ring my bell
矢井田瞳 Lyrics

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今夜
始まりの朝を思い出そう yeah
みにくい想いが支配してしまう前に
あなたと見る天井なら
プラネタリウムみたいに見えた
そうその心いま引きだして
Your soul ring my doorbell
Heaven knows that lives

and you're beautiful
your soul ring
my doorbell always 忘れないで

争いの先に
うずまく気持ちは yeah yeah
忘れ雪が降る前の空によく似てる
あなたの夢や歴史は
わたしの Diary なのだから
ねぇ確かめてつなぎ返して
Your soul ring my doorbell
Heaven knows that lives
and you're beautiful
your soul ring
my doorbell always 離さないで
降りそそぐ雨を
遮ったあなたの手が今も
呼び起こすよわたしを
渇いていた心を愛を

Your soul ring my doorbell
思い出して Boy
Your soul ring my doorbell
遠くにいたって響かせるから

Your soul ring
my doorbell always 忘れないで

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Ring my bell" by 矢井田瞳 reflect on the importance of memories and the beauty of love. The song begins with the line "Let's remember the morning of the beginning tonight" which shows the significance of beginnings as memories. The singer urges the listener not to let their ugly thoughts dominate before they get the chance to remember and reflect on what they've been through.

As the song progresses, the singer compares the complex feelings after a fight to the sky just before snow starts to fall. She explains how the memories and dreams of her lover are a part of her diary and urges them to come together and stitch themselves back up. The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of remembering love, and how it rings through your soul.

The lyrics of "Ring my bell" are a mix of poetic metaphors and straightforward thoughts. The song teaches us that memories, love, and special moments in our lives are important to hold on to and that forgetting them might lead us towards negative thoughts. It is a reminder to cherish the moments of significance in our lives, especially when it comes to love.

Line by Line Meaning

今夜
Tonight, let's remember the morning of the beginning yeah

始まりの朝を思い出そう yeah
Let's recall the morning when everything started, yeah

みにくい想いが支配してしまう前に
Before the ugly thoughts take control,

あなたと見る天井なら
If I look at the ceiling with you,

プラネタリウムみたいに見えた
It looks like a planetarium

そうその心いま引きだして
Yes, let me pull out that heart now

Your soul ring my doorbell
Your soul rings my doorbell

Heaven knows that lives
Heaven knows you are alive

and you're beautiful
and you are beautiful

your soul ring
Your soul rings

my doorbell always 忘れないで
Remember to ring my doorbell always