Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや) (born March 20, 1955 in Shimane, Japan) is a Japan… Read Full Bio ↴Mariya Takeuchi (竹内まりや) (born March 20, 1955 in Shimane, Japan) is a Japanese singer and songwriter.
Takeuchi started her own career with a single "Modotte-Oide, Watashi no Jikan" in 1978. From the late 1970s to the early '80s, she has recorded 5 albums and several singles including top-ten hit "Fushigi na Peach Pie". Those materials have featured dozens of Japanese and North American distinguished songwriters, instrumentalists, and producers, such as David Foster, Jim Keltner, Jay Graydon, Steve Lukather, Jeff Porcaro, David Hungate, Kazuhiko Kato, Kunihiko Kase, Shigeru Suzuki, Takashi Matsumoto, and her future long-term partner Tatsuro Yamashita.
"Heart to Heart", one of her songs co-written by Roger Nichols and released in 1980, was recorded by the Carpenters two years later, and became the last recording for the late Karen Carpenter.

In 1981, Takeuchi married to a singer-songwriter Tatsuro Yamashita, and stopped her career temporarily owing to the pregnancy. After her comeback to the Japanese music industry in 1984, she has accomplished huge commercial success more than when she was single. From that year to the present, she has recorded 6 successful studio albums that mainly consisted of her self-penned songs, and all of them have reached #1 on the Japanese Oricon chart.

As a singer-songwriter, she has produced 8 top-ten hit singles on the Oricon, including "Single Again", "Kokuhaku", "Junai Rhapsody", "Konya wa Hearty Party" and her only #1 hit "Camouflage".

DREAM SEEKER
竹内まりや Lyrics

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わけもなく泣きたい夜が訪れたら
すべてを最初から
やり直すチャンス
胸に抱え込んだ強がりと焦りで
本当に好きなこと見失ってたの
手放してしまった恋も仕事も
悔やんでないけど
夢と理想ぐらい持たなきゃ

おしまい
いつかもっと輝いてる自分
探し当てるため
今は思いっきり泣かせて
傷ついた心はやさしさの始まり
ここまで落ち込めば
怖いものはない

リセットボタン押すように
うまくは変われないけれど
うしろ振り向かずに歩くの
今日から
こんなに素直な気持ちになれた
自分を好きだと
やっと心から言えるの
春風が運ぶよ新しいときめき

私だけの明日きっと待ってるの
私だけの明日きっと待ってるの

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "DREAM SEEKER" by 竹内まりや express a sense of sadness and regret, as well as a desire for a fresh start. The singer feels lost and overwhelmed, having let go of things that were important to her - love, work, and her dreams. However, she realizes that she cannot move forward unless she embraces her vulnerabilities and allows herself to feel her emotions fully. Through tears, she begins to find a sense of inner strength and hope, recognizing that her wounded heart is the beginning of something beautiful and new.

The song urges listeners to hit the reset button and not be afraid to change, even if it's difficult. It also emphasizes the importance of having a dream and holding onto ideals, as they give us something to strive for and help us find our true selves. The lighthearted melody adds a playful energy, creating a sense of optimism for the future.

Overall, "DREAM SEEKER" is a heartfelt song about overcoming struggles and finding the courage to pursue one's dreams. It speaks to anyone who has experienced setbacks or moments of doubt, encouraging them to persevere and believe in themselves.

Line by Line Meaning

わけもなく泣きたい夜が訪れたら
When night comes, I feel like crying for no reason

すべてを最初からやり直すチャンス
Every night is a chance to start everything anew

胸に抱え込んだ強がりと焦りで本当に好きなこと見失ってたの
I kept myself busy trying to look strong and perfect, but in the process, I forgot what I truly love doing

手放してしまった恋も仕事も悔やんでないけど
I do not regret letting go of past relationships and jobs

夢と理想ぐらい持たなきゃおしまい
Without dreams and ideals, everything will come to an end

いつかもっと輝いてる自分探し当てるため今は思いっきり泣かせて
I want to discover the version of myself that shines even brighter someday, so for now, I'll let myself cry as much as I need to

傷ついた心はやさしさの始まり
The pain in my heart is the beginning of kindness

ここまで落ち込めば怖いものはない
When I've hit rock bottom, there's nothing else to fear

リセットボタン押すようにうまくは変われないけれどうしろ振り向かずに歩くの今日から
Although it's impossible to transform like pushing a reset button, I'll start walking without looking back from today onwards

こんなに素直な気持ちになれた自分を好きだとやっと心から言えるの
I feel so honest, and finally, I can say that I love myself with all my heart

春風が運ぶよ新しいときめき私だけの明日きっと待ってるの私だけの明日きっと待ってるの
The spring breeze will bring new excitement, and a tomorrow that's only meant for me is sure to be waiting

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mariya Takeuchi

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