To date she has released seven singles, and in addition has been featured in several compilation albums. Her latest release is her 7th single, 「くちびる白昼夢」 (2006/08/09), which is featured in the anime "Strawberry Panic!" as it's second opening theme.
Trivia:
Family name (in kanji): 美郷
Given name (in kanji): あき
Hometown: Saitama Prefecture, Japan
Blood type: O
Hobbies:
Driving
Listening to music
Taking walks
Watching movies
Skills & Abilities:
Dance
Skipping rope
Hide and Seek
美郷あき Lyrics
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弱気なフリはやめましょう
隠し持ってる ときめきのpower
ひらく 大きく キミも知らずに
始まるかもね 謎を飲んだ未来
真っ白な雲の隙間が見せた
夢はとっくに近くで
「捕まえてごらん」と Hide and seek
焦る気持ちは 押さえながらも
本当にしたいことを選ぼうよ
Please try
得意なワザを教えて
思い付いたら すこしだけhappy
とどけ 羽ばたけ キミと私を
繋げるものは 歌が飛んだ空
ゆっくりと日々を重ねてきたね
心はすでに 進みたいと願ってる
軽く最初の一歩は
「見つけるつもりさ」と I look around
逸る期待を 数えたくなる
これからの探し方は もういいかい?
ひとり ふたりと 帰るよ
見つけたんだきっと Home of dream
次はキミだよ 私なんだよ
本当に望むことを考えて
夢はとっくに近くで
「捕まえてごらん」と Hide and seek
焦る気持ちは 押さえながらも
本当にしたいことを選ぼうよ
本当に望むことはかなうんだ
The song “Hide and Seek” by 美郷あき is an expressive and inspirational piece that conveys the powerful message of not giving up on your dreams. The lyrics are structured around the imagery of the childhood game of hide and seek, encouraging the listener to pursue their goals with determination and passion.
The opening lines urge the listener to stop pretending to be weak and to tap into the hidden power of their dreams. The next lines suggest that the future may hold mysteries and possibilities that are waiting to be explored. The chorus reiterates the message that dreams can be achieved by pursuing them actively and confidently, regardless of the obstacles.
The second verse emphasizes the importance of being persistent and learning from experience. The lines “Please try / Teach me your special move / Just a little bit happy when something comes to mind” suggest that success comes from experimentation and taking risks. The third verse portrays the journey of self-discovery as a slow and steady process that requires patience and perseverance. The lines “The first step feels light / ‘I intend to find it,’ I look around / The growing expectations make me count” further suggest that the excitement of the pursuit can be as rewarding as the ultimate goal.
The final chorus drives home the message of the song, underscoring that true desires do come true if one pursues them with courage and resilience. The lines “Dreams are already close / ‘Catch me,’ says Hide and Seek / Even with a rushed heart, let’s choose what we really want” invite the listener to embrace the joy and excitement of the journey towards their dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Relax you
Calm down, don't be so worried
弱気なフリはやめましょう
Let's stop pretending to be weak
隠し持ってる ときめきのpower
We both have a hidden power, a sense of excitement
ひらく 大きく キミも知らずに
Something big might happen without you even realizing it
始まるかもね 謎を飲んだ未来
The future that looks unclear may start now
真っ白な雲の隙間が見せた
The gap in the white clouds revealed something
光をすぐに 追いかければわかるよ
If we pursue that light immediately we can understand what it is
夢はとっくに近くで
Our dreams are already within reach
「捕まえてごらん」と Hide and seek
Let's try chasing our dreams with a game of hide and seek
焦る気持ちは 押さえながらも
Despite being anxious, let's try to manage our feelings
本当にしたいことを選ぼうよ
Let's choose what we really want to do
Please try
Please give it a try
得意なワザを教えて
Tell me your strengths
思い付いたら すこしだけhappy
Just by coming up with an idea, it can make us a little happy
とどけ 羽ばたけ キミと私を
Let's fly together
繋げるものは 歌が飛んだ空
What brings us together is the song that fills the sky
ゆっくりと日々を重ねてきたね
We have stacked our days slowly, one by one
心はすでに 進みたいと願ってる
Our hearts desire to move forward already
軽く最初の一歩は
The first step is easy
「見つけるつもりさ」と I look around
I'll keep searching, that's my plan
逸る期待を 数えたくなる
My high expectations inspire me to count them
これからの探し方は もういいかい?
Do you think the way we search from now on is good enough?
ひとり ふたりと 帰るよ
We'll go back one by one
見つけたんだきっと Home of dream
I'm sure I've found my home of dreams
次はキミだよ 私なんだよ
Next, it's your turn, it's me
本当に望むことを考えて
Think about what you really want
本当に望むことはかなうんだ
What we really want can come true
Writer(s): 飯塚 昌明, 畑 亜貴
Contributed by Caleb R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.