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".
Quiet Life
竹内まりや Lyrics
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かきわけながら
この都市に生きるむずかしさを
君はふと思う
淋しい心は
ダイヤじゃ癒せないこと知ってて
今日もまたネオンに溶けてゆく
やりきれなくて
終電の扉にもたれてる
君はまだ若い
幸せ比べて
足りないもの探すのに飽きたら
新しい夜明けが訪れる
休まずに動き続けている
この都市さえ
本当は静かなひとすじの
光潜んでる
時に流されず
気ままに歩く誰かがいること
空だけはいつも見ているから
他の誰ともちがう 君らしい生き方見つけて
愛を知るその日はもう近い
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
The lyrics to 竹内まりや's song QUIET LIFE speak to the challenges and dissatisfaction of living in a bustling city. The song captures the feeling of being overwhelmed by the constant flow of cars and people, and the difficulty of finding solace in such an environment. The singer mentions the loneliness in their heart that cannot be healed by material possessions or the distractions of the neon lights. They are searching for something more meaningful and fulfilling in their life.
The lyrics also touch upon the aftermath of gatherings and parties, where the singer finds themselves leaning against the doors of the last train, feeling restless and unsatisfied. Despite their youth, they are already tired of comparing their happiness to others and seeking what they perceive as missing. The song suggests that a new dawn will come when they let go of this constant search and embrace a quieter, more authentic way of living.
Overall, the lyrics of "QUIET LIFE" convey a sense of longing for a simpler and more peaceful existence amidst the chaos and busyness of city life. It highlights the struggle to find contentment and suggests that true happiness lies in discovering one's own unique way of living rather than constantly comparing oneself to others.
Line by Line Meaning
あふれ出す車や人の波 かきわけながら
While pushing through the overflowing waves of cars and people
この都市に生きるむずかしさを 君はふと思う
You suddenly realize the difficulty of living in this city
淋しい心は ダイヤじゃ癒せないこと知ってて
Knowing that a lonely heart cannot be healed by diamonds
今日もまたネオンに溶けてゆく
Today too, you melt into the neon lights
わけもなく集う宴のあと やりきれなくて
Feeling unsettled after aimlessly gathering for a party
終電の扉にもたれてる 君はまだ若い
Leaning against the doors of the last train, you are still young
幸せ比べて 足りないもの探すのに飽きたら
If you grow tired of comparing happiness and searching for what's missing
新しい夜明けが訪れる
A new dawn will come
休まずに動き続けている この都市さえ
Even this city keeps moving without rest
本当は静かなひとすじの 光潜んでる
In truth, a quiet ray of light is hidden
時に流されず 気ままに歩く誰かがいること
There is someone who walks freely without being influenced by time
空だけはいつも見ているから
Because only the sky is always watching
他の誰ともちがう 君らしい生き方見つけて
Finding a way of living that is different from anyone else, unique to you
愛を知るその日はもう近い
The day when you will know love is already near
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
All you need is a quiet, quiet life
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Mariya Takeuchi
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Quiet Life(1992)/ Mariya Takeuchi
(30th Anniversary Edition) Re-release on August 31, 2022
Original 8th album released on October 22, 1992
All songs ｗritten and composed by Mariya Takeuchi
PRODUCED BY TATSURO YAMASHITA except "THE CHRISTMAS SONG"
All Tracks Arranged by Tatsuro Yamashita
(except Orchestra Arrangement on "THE CHRISTMAS SONG" and Strings Arrangement on "Single Again" by Katsuhisa Hattori)
01 Let's Go Back Home (My Sweet Home)
02 Kiss in Manhattan
03 Forever Friends
04 COOL DOWN
05 After Years
06 the christmas song
07 confession
08 convenience lover
09 lonesome season
10 How to Find Happiness
11 Single Again
12 Quiet Life
Mariya Takeuchi's eighth original album, released five years after her last album "REQUEST" (1987).
It contains single songs released after the release of "REQUEST".
The album reached No. 1 on the Oricon Japan Chart dated November 2, 1992, and appeared 32 times on the chart.
It appeared 32 times on the chart, with total sales of 1,115,000 copies.
It was her second million-selling album, following her previous album "REQUEST".
@user-kv9vt1uv8g
竹内まりやさんの曲は元気になれたりバラードも最高
@user-gu8gz5oq4r
告白、シングルアゲインは沁みる
置き忘れてきた恋を思い起こさせてくれる
@alexlinkinparkful
What a nice album! In my opinion I will always consider Mariya as the queen of City Pop.
@user-mp7vg9mo1w
竹内まりあの歌大好きです🍀😌🍀30代の頃から彼女の曲を聞いてます。今でも大ファンですよ！☺️
@OCCCAMOT
マイ・スイート・ホームが好きすぎて20数年以上、毎日１日も欠かさず聴いている。
@kichimamire
最近竹内まりやさんの歌にハマった学生、
@ReturnYAMAHAReedOrgan
まりやさんのこのアルバム、ワクワクします
@user-ww6ew2yc2g
竹内まりやのヒット曲は、マジでみんな知ってる曲だし。私も彼女の知ってる曲は「告白」 「元気を出して」などは知ってるし。
@tuiteruyo360
The melody and vocals are always pleasant to listen to. I want to listen to it sometimes.
@matchyakko6388
竹内まりや❤さん、大好きです。一度LIVEチケット取れたんだけど567で、中止になってしまい😂残念でした。DVDで、我慢してます😮